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InnovationAus PodcastSecuring AI. Ep2: The importance of securing AIIf we spend an extra million dollars on cybersecurity, are we a million dollars safer? This is a question Louise McGrath, Head of Industry Development and Policy at Australian Industry (Ai) Group, often hears from her members as they battle to keep costs down while securing their future with innovation. She discussed these issues with Chris Novak, Head of Cybersecurity Consulting at Verizon, in the latest episode of Verizon’s Securing AI podcast series. Moderated by InnovationAus.com publisher Corrie McLeod, this conversation explores the challenge of quantifying cybersecurity risks in dollars and cents, and the transformative impact of ge...2024-08-2122 min
InnovationAus PodcastGranicus Ep4: Bundaberg’s One Million Trees projectThis podcast is the latest episode in The Loop series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Granicus. In Bundaberg Qld, data meets nature's challenge in the quest for Net Zero and planting a million trees by the end of 2024. With her finger on the data pulse, Carmen Bracken joins publisher Corrie McLeod to discuss the struggle as she strives for civic action, precisely mapping every tree's journey. As trees bloom, data and people shape new narratives around building world-class digital engagement platforms while boosting tree survival rates.
2024-06-1316 min
InnovationAus PodcastGranicus Ep3: The DNA of respectful debateThis podcast is the latest episode in The Loop series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Granicus. In a vast country like Australia, ensuring citizens who live in sparsely populated regions are heard is a real challenge for government and decision makers. Wicked infrastructure problems add up to $30 billion in bottlenecks, but there's a path forward. Marion Short from IAP2 and Mel Hagedorn from Granicus tackle these challenges head-on, exploring how empathy, dialogue, and a quest for "truth" are reshaping public participation. They join publisher Corrie McLeod to discuss how public servants can transform their approach to engage co...2024-05-1726 min
InnovationAus PodcastDigital twins: Aussie startups reshaping the USThis special podcast focuses on Building trust in the network digital twin, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Verizon. Digital twins bring enormous value to network infrastructure, with the ability to test and optimise equipment configurations. They simplify managing energy efficiency, enabling smarter, faster decisions when building complex infrastructure like airports, hospitals or Olympic stadiums. Australian startups Exergenics and Willow are making inroads into the US after honing their expertise and innovations in a domestic environment keenly focused on energy efficiency. Willow’s Head of New Build, Daniel Kalnins, joins publisher Corrie McLeod and co-founder & COO of Exergenics, Ti...2024-04-1130 min
InnovationAus PodcastPiers Grove, Founder, Boomerang Lab, EnergyLabs & Former Publisher, Betoota AdvocateImagine a world where waste doesn't exist — where every product is designed with its subsequent life in mind. Piers Grove, Co-founder of Boomerang Lab, EnergyLabs and Former Publisher of Betoota Advocate is a visionary challenging Australia's recycling norms. From revolutionising packaging practices to redefining recycling, his initiatives are not just about treating symptoms but curing the disease of waste. In this episode of the Commercial Disco(very), Piers unpacks how startup disruptors across Australia are reshaping our approaches to sustainability, proving that in the circular economy, end-of-life for products is only just the beginning.
This episode of The Com...2024-04-0437 minInnovationAus PodcastJohanna Weaver, Director, ANU Tech Policy Design CentreAustralia emerges as a key player in global technology standards under the strategic guidance of Professor Johanna Weaver. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, the Professor shares her insights into Australia's potential to help shape tech policy, and how Australia can be at the forefront of technological governance and global influence by fostering international collaborations and innovative frameworks.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2024-03-2824 minInnovationAus PodcastDr Miah Hammond-Errey, Founder, Technology & Security PodcastDrawing on 18 years with the Australian Federal Government and her pivotal role in the MH17 investigation, Dr Miah Hammond-Errey has become a leading voice in understanding the intersection of technology, intelligence, and security. In this episode of the Commercial Disco(very) she unveils the evolving power dynamics between state intelligence and global tech giants, influenced by her extensive research and interviews with nearly 50 intelligence leaders and offers a profound look into a digital future shaped by big data and emerging technologies.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national sci...2024-03-2227 minInnovationAus PodcastPeter Middendorf, Professor and Vice-Rector Transfer at University of StuttgartDiscover the groundbreaking work of Professor Peter Middendorf as he reveals the inner workings of ARENA2036, a revolutionary industry-on-campus initiative reshaping the landscape of collaboration between academia and industry. Learn the intricate mechanisms driving innovation at this cutting-edge hub and contemplate its potential impact on the future of Australian industry.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2024-03-1419 minInnovationAus PodcastProfessor Nicholas Opie, Founding Director, SynchronProfessor Nicholas Opie is a pioneer in the field of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. He is a founding director at Synchron, and head of the Vascular Bionics Laboratory at the University of Melbourne. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Professor Opie talks about the challenges of building a global deep tech startup from Australia.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2024-03-0824 min
InnovationAus PodcastSentinelOne Series. Ep 2: The proliferating landscape of banking & financeThis vodcast is the latest in the Securing critical infrastructure: the regulatory vs the practical series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with SentinelOne. As companies deploy generative AI as a frontline defence, is governance being overlooked in their bid to avoid interruption of activities inside critical infrastructure due to cyber threats? David Fariman, Chief Information Officer & Chief Security Officer, Netskope, joins publisher Corrie McLeod and SentinelOne’s Wayne Phillips to discuss how regulatory frameworks must keep pace with the rapid innovation in AI, so businesses can defend themselves against adversaries equipped with similar technologies.
2024-02-2029 minInnovationAus PodcastPeter O'Connell, CEO, Climatech ZeroIn this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Climatech Zero CEO, Peter O'Connell talks about how innovation in energy efficiency can dramatically reduce costs while improving competitiveness in the mining and resources sector, data centres, and commercial buildings.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2024-02-2025 min
InnovationAus PodcastGranicus Ep 2 Building an effective feedback loop between government and community: Veterans Affairs case studyThis podcast is the latest episode in The Loop series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Granicus. The success of US veteran health portal My HealtheVet poses a stark question for public servants: Are we meeting the specific needs of those we serve, or merely checking boxes? Granicus' Chief Customer Officer, Gabriele Masili, led the team that grew My HealtheVet from 30,000 to 1 million users. He joins publisher Corrie McLeod to discuss the development of a platform that has helped a government exceed its constituents' expectations, and set a new global standard for other public sectors to chase...2024-02-1518 min
InnovationAus PodcastSentinelOne Ep 2 The proliferating landscape of banking & financeThis vodcast is the latest in the Securing critical infrastructure: the regulatory vs the practical series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with SentinelOne. As companies deploy generative AI as a frontline defence, is governance being overlooked in their bid to avoid interruption of activities inside critical infrastructure due to cyber threats? David Fariman, Chief Information Officer & Chief Security Officer, Netskope, joins publisher Corrie McLeod and SentinelOne’s Wayne Phillips to discuss how regulatory frameworks must keep pace with the rapid innovation in AI, so businesses can defend themselves against adversaries equipped with similar technologies.
2024-02-1529 minInnovationAus PodcastDean Capobianco, Chief Executive Officer, Geoscape AustraliaIn this episode of the Commercial Disco, former Olympian Dean Capobianco discusses his current role as CEO of Geoscape Australia, the government-owned foundational layer of curated geolocation data in this country. This is a great conversation. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2024-02-1323 minInnovationAus PodcastDeputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Industry Minister Sussan LeyEnergy price uncertainty and shortages of skilled workers top the list of concerns of Australian industry, according to deputy Liberal leader and shadow Industry minister Sussan Ley. In this edition of the Commercial Disco, she discusses the impact of funding delays to the NRF and Industry Growth Program.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2024-01-2116 minInnovationAus PodcastThe Loop. Ep1: How a regional NSW council improved access to servicesThis podcast is the first episode in The Loop series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Granicus. In a vast country like Australia, ensuring citizens who live in sparsely populated regions are heard is a real challenge for government and decision makers. Former digital officer for Broken Hill City Council, Luke Dart, was instrumental in the local council’s digital transformation and online accessibility. He joins publisher Corrie McLeod to discuss a fascinating case study in public sector innovation and revenue success within an independent, hardy community of natural problem-solvers.
2024-01-1622 minInnovationAus PodcastRob Sutton, Managing Director, Mirragin ConsultingIn this episode of the Commercial Disco(very), Rob Sutton, Managing Director of Mirragin Consulting addresses Australia's defense strategy amidst the changing landscape of drone manufacturing, inspired by Ukraine's innovation in drone production. We discuss everything from the importance of prioritising a resilient drone manufacturing base and embracing agile, cost-effective solutions, to the critical need for an updated defense strategy and the impacts on startups and SMEs in the defense industry ecosystem. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-12-2025 min
InnovationAus PodcastIdentity Matters. Ep6: Leading the digital charge with stronger connectionThis vodcast is the final episode in the Identity Matters: Digital Identity and the Evolution of the Internet series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Ping Identity. Managing Director of Connect ID, Andrew Black, has more than a decade of experience in the Digital Identity industry. Previously he led digital ventures on data and cyber security in two major UK banks, and most recently served as a member of Minister Victor Dominello's Advisory Committee, helping support the design of Digital Identity services and legislation for NSW citizens. With the federal government committed to overhauling Australia's privacy laws, Andrew...2023-12-1829 min
InnovationAus PodcastFrank Yao, CEO & Founder, Innofocus Photonics TechnologyIn this special InnovationAus.com podcast, James Riley speaks to the founder of Innofocus, Frank Yao, about the company’s new nanofabrication hub in Melbourne and his plan to help make Australia the world leader in nanomanufacturing.
2023-12-1823 minInnovationAus PodcastPeter Rossdeutscher, CEO, Quantum TXIn this episode, we explore the strategic initiatives led by Adjunct Professor Peter Rossdeutscher and Quantum TX to empower SMEs to scale up their operations and thrive in the space industry. Professor Rossdeutscher delves into Quantum TX's innovative approaches, collaborations, and the challenges SMEs face in government and defence contracts, ultimately highlighting the transformative impact on the SME landscape. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-12-1518 min
InnovationAus PodcastIdentity Inside/Out, Ep6 — Solving Problems at Scale: Automation & RiskThis vodcast is the latest in the Identity Inside/Out: Getting identity security right series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with SailPoint. Air New Zealand handles sensitive customer data, including millions of frequent flyer accounts, and its CISO Phil Ross is acutely aware of the need to earn customers' trust back. He joins SailPoint's Simon Ell and InnovationAus.com Publisher, Corrie McLeod, to discuss evolving cybersecurity regulations and their impact on airport security practices.
2023-12-1231 minInnovationAus PodcastBalakrishna D.R. (Bali), Executive Vice President and Global Head of AI and Automation, Application Development & Maintenance, InfosysIn this episode, Balakrishna D.R. (Bali), Executive Vice President and Global Head of AI and Automation, Application Development & Maintenance, Infosys, delves into the imperative need for a Responsible AI Office within every company. Balakrishna stresses the crucial role responsible AI plays in navigating data privacy, IP integrity, and bias mitigation while pioneering AI-first strategies. He also unveils Infosys' innovative approach, deploying AI assistants across diverse roles, aiming not to replace humans but to augment their capabilities. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-12-0719 minInnovationAus PodcastHon Weng Chong, Founder & CEO, Cortical LabsIn this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking innovations of Cortical Labs, a Melbourne-based tech startup at the forefront of merging biological computing with traditional technology. Founder & CEO, Hon Weng Chong reveals their pioneering work in creating the world's first neural data center, catching the attention of industry giants like Amazon due to its potential to transform cloud computing's operational costs and environmental impact. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-12-0126 minInnovationAus PodcastDavid Ireland, Co-founder & Director, The Growth DriversIn this episode, Dr David Ireland, a seasoned figure in research translation, shares his unique journey merging science and business as he navigates the intersection of innovation, science, and commercial success. Ireland delves deep into Australia's research translation challenges and nuances within the national innovation system, while unravelling the essential elements driving successful research translation and the crucial cultural shifts needed for lasting innovation impact. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-11-2726 minInnovationAus PodcastAndrew Dzurak, Founder & CEO, DiraqThe founder and CEO of Australian full-stack quantum startup Dr Andrew Dzurak says the company is on track to build a quantum computer capable solving commercially relevant problems in five years. The Commercial Disco explores the tech - and the commercialisation possibilities.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-11-1934 min
InnovationAus PodcastNyambura Kamau, Founder of ViwandaMs. Nyambura Kamau, Founder of Viwanda Africa, shares her insights on Kenya's space sector growth and its implications for Africa's technological sovereignty on Commercial Disco. She discusses fostering innovation and the continent's strategic advantage for space launches, offering lessons for global space industry players. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-11-1721 min
InnovationAus PodcastSentinelOne Series. Ep1: Setting the scene: the changing face of critical infrastructure in AustraliaThis vodcast is the first episode in the Securing critical infrastructure: The regulatory vs the practical series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with SentinelOne. When we consider national resilience, it’s every organisation’s responsibility to ensure we have robust security measures in place – and the critical infrastructure legislation was designed as an acknowledgement that some organisations are critical to the ability of Australia to function. At the ANU College of Law, Dr Huon Curtis leads the Tech Policy Design Centre's research on risk and resilience in the telecommunications sector. With strong training in international political economy, he joins publ...2023-11-1726 minInnovationAus PodcastKhoa Le, Founder and CEO at Eyes of AIIn this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Eyes of AI founder and CEO Khoa Le talks to James Riley about the impact of Australia's research, the commercialisation challenges for local deep tech startups, and the new wave of globally successful homegrown companies defying the odds. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-11-0321 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Matters. Ep5: Human inclusion in digital identity designThis vodcast is the latest in the Identity Matters: Digital Identity and the Evolution of the Internet series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Ping Identity. Jason Urranndulla-Davis founded Holdaccess (WUNA) to help focus on digital ID diversity and accessibility in relation to First Nations and under-documented communities. Digital ID legislation is expected in Australian parliament before the end of this year, but is ‘human inclusion’ being properly considered in this process? In this episode, Jason discusses with publisher Corrie McLeod and Ashley Diffey, VP Sales, APAC & Japan, Ping Identity, the importance of digital identity that supports our vuln...2023-10-2732 min
Influencing InsiderTech PR with InnovationAus', Joseph BrookesJoseph Brookes is the Senior Reporter at InnovationAus. He’s also worked at Which-50 Media, as Journalist and editor; winning Best New Journalist at the 2020 IT Journalism Awards.
Joseph joins Influencing Insider next Thursday 26th October at 1pm to talk about:
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About InnovationAus
InnovationAus.com is an independent publisher of high-quality journalism. Their reporting covers the state and federal policies and pr...2023-10-2616 minInnovationAus PodcastDoug Hilton, Chief Executive Officer, CSIROIn this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Dr Doug Hilton talks to James Riley about his priorities for the CSIRO, the importance earning and retaining social licence, and the role of science in building trust.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-10-2218 minInnovationAus PodcastAmanda White, Founding Director, Agricultural RoboticsRoboticist and psycho-physics psychologist Dr Amanda White wears many professional hats. She is the general manager of Freelance Robotics, coordinating the RoboTradies program, and is the director of two automation companies: Industrial Robotics and Agricultural Robotics.
In this episode of The Commercial Disco, Dr White chats with James Riley about the drivers that inform her journey from a psychological and technological standpoint to foster industry resilience, with particular reference to advanced manufacturing for the agricultural sector in the robotic world.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s nation...2023-10-1328 minInnovationAus PodcastPaul D’Urso, professor, neurosurgeon & founder of AnatomicsIn this episode of the Commercial Disco, Anatomics founder and neurosurgeon Paul D’Urso chats with James Riley about launching his medical devices tech company with a $1200 grant in the early 90s, how the innovative solution is changing lives around the world, and the barriers that have prevented it from achieving widespread commercial success. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-10-0624 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Matters. Ep4: The low-hanging digital fruit for governmentsThis vodcast is the latest in the Identity Matters: Digital Identity and the Evolution of the Internet series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Ping Identity. Former Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, has always been a strong advocate for the adoption of digital identity in the public sector, for the operational efficiencies and deeper digital transformation it would enable. In this episode, he discusses with editorial director James Riley and Ashley Diffey, VP Sales, APAC & Japan, Ping Identity, the ‘low-hanging fruit’ of digital identity and the near-term benefits to be derived from a system that enables cross juri...2023-09-2029 minInnovationAus PodcastRachel Slattery, Owner, SlatterysMeet Rachel Slattery, the brain behind Tech 23 and Agile Australia, who's now shaking things up with Silver Futures. In our latest Commercial Disco podcast sponsored by CSIRO, she chats with James Riley about why tech should be for everyone, not just the young and tech-savvy. Do you have grey hairs or just a love for tech? Tune in to discover how we can all benefit from the tech that makes our golden years shine. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-09-1832 min
InnovationAus PodcastLeveraging digital technology for a unified human-centric approach in retailIn this special podcast interview, editorial director James Riley speaks with Infosys VP and Global Practice Head for Microsoft Business Applications & Digital Workplace Services, Lax Gopisetty, about the changing landscape of customer experience in the retail sector in Australia. What areas do Australian retailers need to focus on when utilising AI to enhance the customer experience? Hear expert insights about the role of AI in customer experience, and how human touch can be a competitive edge in the retail sector.
2023-09-1122 minInnovationAus PodcastJames Palmer, CEO & co-founder, Silentium Defence Pty LtdIn this episode of the Commercial Disco, Silentium Defence’ co-founder and CEO Dr James Palmer discusses some of the specific challenges for deep tech startups in Australia, and what it will take to build dual-use tech companies that start with a defence sector focus.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-09-0127 minInnovationAus PodcastPhilip Dalidakis, chairman and managing partner at OrizontasPhilip Dalidakis is well-known to the tech and innovation communities, particularly among Australia’s startups. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, the former Victorian state government Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade – and current managing partner at Orizontas – talks to James Riley about what’s working well in our tech ecosystem, with a focus on the NRF.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-08-2537 minInnovationAus PodcastJehan Kanga & Nicolle Lane, Rux EnergyIn this episode of the Commercial Disco, Rux Energy founder and chief executive Dr Jehan Kanga ecosystem and communications manager Nicolle Lane discuss the challenges and opportunities for hydrogen in Australia, and the role it could play in helping the country meet its 2050 decarbonisation commitments.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-08-1929 minInnovationAus PodcastCatherine Thompson, Co-Founder, HyperealIn this episode of the Commercial Disco, Catherine Thompson dives deep into the challenges of digital service delivery in government, she discusses procurement policies to drive better outcomes, and unpicks the recommendations of both the MyGov Review and the Robodebt Royal Commission.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-08-1331 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Matters. Ep3: No transformation without IdentityThis vodcast is the latest in the Identity Matters: Digital Identity and the Evolution of the Internet series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Ping Identity. Digital transformation success will come to enterprises that understand who their users are and what they can access. The step before this, however, is acknowledging that cloud-based Identity is the foundation layer for digital transformation – understanding that Identity goes well beyond login pages and passwords. In this episode, editorial director James Riley speaks with Ashley Diffey, VP Sales, APAC & Japan, Ping Identity and Eddie Smith, General Manager for Identity & Security at Versent, ab...2023-08-0535 minInnovationAus PodcastArthur Sinodinos, Partner at The Asia GroupIn this episode of the Commercial Disco, former Ambassador to the US Arthur Sinodinos talks about the global political and trade forces that are driving a renewed interest in industrial policy from governments around the world.
This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.
2023-08-0423 minInnovationAus PodcastSue Keay, Chair of the Board of Directors, Robotics Group Australia2023-07-3024 minInnovationAus PodcastFighting fires from space – calling Aussie innovators to solve a global problemIn this special episode of The Commercial Disco, we hear from Anousheh Ansari, CEO of XPRIZE Foundation, Adam Gilmour, CEO of Gilmour Space Technologies and Rania Poullos, Project Manager – Fire Shield for Minderoo Foundation, as they call Aussie innovators to solve a global problem. The UN predicts extreme bushfires are expected to increase up to 14% by 2030 globally, 30% by the end of 2050 and 50% by 2100. XPRIZE Wildfire will spur innovation across a wide range of firefighting technologies, transforming the practices of a crucial industry that have not seen major change in the way that we detect fires for thirty years.
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InnovationAus PodcastFighting fires from space – calling Aussie innovators to solve a global problemIn this special episode of The Commercial Disco, we hear from Anousheh Ansari, CEO of XPRIZE Foundation, Adam Gilmour, CEO of Gilmour Space Technologies and Rania Poullos, Project Manager – Fire Shield for Minderoo Foundation, as they call Aussie innovators to solve a global problem. The UN predicts extreme bushfires are expected to increase up to 14% by 2030 globally, 30% by the end of 2050 and 50% by 2100. XPRIZE Wildfire will spur innovation across a wide range of firefighting technologies, transforming the practices of a crucial industry that have not seen major change in the way that we detect fires for thirty years.
...2023-07-2144 minInnovationAus PodcastChristine Tonkin, Labor Member for Churchlands, WA ParliamentSince 2021, Christine Tonkin has been the Member for Churchlands in the Western Australian Parliament in Roger Cook’s Labor government. Ms Tonkin brought a lifetime of experience in public and private sector procurement reform to the Parliament, having worked all over the world in large organisations. In this episode of The Commercial Disco she talks about opportunities for making government procurement more cost effective, and better for local industry.
2023-07-0719 minInnovationAus PodcastAbu Odigie, Co-Founder, TendertraceGovernment procurement data is not always straight-forward to access, or to glean insights into purchasing decisions. In this episode of The Commercial Disco, James Riley talks to the founder and CEO of Tendertrace, an AI-based public sector market intelligence engine.
2023-06-3015 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Matters. Ep2: Digital identity in a zero-trust landscapeThis video podcast is the latest in the Identity Matters: Digital Identity and the Evolution of the Internet series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Ping Identity. In this episode, editorial director James Riley speaks with Steve Dillon, Head of APAC Architecture, Ping Identity and Julie Gleeson, Director – Cyber & Identity, Deloitte Australia, about the need for organisations to replace implicit trust with digital ID to achieve zero trust architecture (ZTA). We know the traditional approach to security can’t meet the evolving threats or secure resources for remote employees. But organisations also need to eliminate friction through identity acce...2023-06-2926 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Inside/Out, Ep5 — Connected InfrastructureConnected infrastructure – using sensors and intelligent systems – will allow real-time, valuable insights and adjustments to procedures that will benefit both governments and its citizens. Operational costs will be driven down with the efficient use of IoT technology, and the leveraging of data generated will provide benefits for immediate uses as well as future society. In this episode, we look at how organisations can mitigate risk – especially cybersecurity risk – comply with data governance and the critical infrastructure act and prepare for updated privacy regulations.
2023-06-2839 minInnovationAus PodcastExit Interview: Dr Larry Marshall, chief executive officer, CSIROAfter eight and a half years, CSIRO chief executive Larry Marshall will exit the the national science agency at the end of June. Dr Marshall will leave the organisation in much better shape than when he started. It is in a better financial position, employs more staff, and is more culturally equipped to take on big challenges, and turn ideas into commercial and social impact. He talks to InnovationAus editorial director James Riley about his wild ride.
2023-06-1734 minInnovationAus PodcastMichael Schwager, Director General, IP AustraliaIn this Episode of The Commercial Disco, IP Australia director general Michael Schwager discusses the intellectual property rights protection in an era of fast-moving technological change – and identifies where Australian organisations (particularly SMEs) can extract greater value. This is a must listen!
2023-06-0921 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Inside/Out, Ep4 – The landscape of education in an online worldThis episode focuses on how cyber across higher education has impacted the student experience, as a result of the pandemic and the sector’s inclusion in the critical infrastructure legislation. In conversation with technology leader and seasoned higher education CISO Kim Valois, we examine the impact of these shifts on the security of online and remote learning and the threat environment, as well as the importance of identity management automation. With the move to online education, and as the student environment serves as a foundation to develop identity, how are credentials best managed in the best interests of students an...2023-06-0528 minInfluencing InsiderTech PR with InnovationAus', Justin HendryFrom business innovation and public policy to investors & research – independent publishing company InnovationAus provides information and insight on the application of new technology to continued national prosperity.
Editor for InnovationAus, Justin Hendry joins us on Influencing Insider this Friday 2nd June at 1pm and will discuss:
InnovationAus, their areas of interest, and what attracts their audience
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About Justin Hendry
Justin is an award-winning journalist who has...2023-06-0217 minInnovationAus PodcastDavid Sandell, CEO & Managing Director, CI-ISACIn this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, CI-SAC CEO David Sandell tells InnovationAus Editorial Director James Riley the purpose of the non-profit critical infrastructure information sharing centre, the growing threat to critical infrastructure operators and why cyber needs to be a team sport.
2023-06-0220 minInnovationAus PodcastRobert Klupacs, CEO, Bionics InstituteRobert Klupacs has founded 24 companies in Australia and Singapore, and is now the CEO of the Bionics Institute. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, he discusses with InnovationAus Editorial Director James Riley the importance of collaboration and precincts in driving commercialisation, and how the medtech and biotech sectors are leading the way in this space in Australia.
2023-05-2920 minInnovationAus PodcastJulia Spicer, OAM, Queensland Chief EntrepreneurJulia Spicer is the first state Chief Entrepreneur to be based outside of a capital city, and is aiming to make regional innovation a focus during her time in the role. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, she talks to James Riley about regional entrepreneurship, Queensland’s potential to be a climate tech giant and the importance of not being afraid to fail.
2023-05-1920 minInnovationAus PodcastJames Carouso, Senior Advisor and Chairman of the Advisory Board, CSISJames Carouso spent a long career as a diplomat with the US State Department. He is well known across the region and in Australia. In this episode of the Commercial Disco he talks to James Riley about the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) regime in the US that has stymied deeper cooperation with Australia on defence and dual-use technologies. He wants a carve-out exemption for Australia.
2023-05-1216 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Inside/Out, Ep3 – Building Trust in Online HealthThis episode focuses on all things ID management and healthcare. Almost $2 billion was spent over a 10-year period to create the MyHealthRecord program alone, and yet as of 2020 half of all 23 million health records remained empty. The push to use the MyHealthRecord as a way to prove vaccination status presumably must be having some stimulating effect on the increased use of the platform. We examine whether two years of health obsession and online access to every part of life has had a material impact on the number of people and doctors making use of online health records and services...2023-05-1131 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Inside/Out, Ep2 – National Digital Identity: ChallengesAustralia has been flirting with a nationally consistent identity system since the mid 80s. In this episode of Identity Inside/Out, former NSW minister for customer service and digital government Victor Dominello, SailPoint solution engineering manager Gary Savarino, and InnovationAus.com publisher Corrie McLeod discuss why previous attempts at national identity systems have failed and the latest push to institute a national digital identification program. They talk potential use cases for digital identity, as well as some of the security concerns facing the program.
2023-05-0323 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Matters. Ep1: The Evolution of Digital Identity: The viewThis video podcast is the first in the Identity Matters: Digital Identity and the Evolution of the Internet series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Ping Identity. In this episode, editorial director James Riley speaks to CEO and Founder of Ping, Andre Durand, for a global snapshot to set the scene. What was the original problem that Ping Identity was set up to solve 21 years ago? How has the environment changed in the subsequent years, and what has the impact been of the surge in reusable verified identity?
2023-05-0227 minInnovationAus PodcastJames Riley, editorial director, InnovationAus.comThe tables are turned at the Commercial Disco this week. InnovationAus.com editorial director James Riley has just returned from Paris, where he was a guest of the Foreign Ministry of France. Submarines were the elephant in the room, there was plenty of discussion about cooperation in tech in the future. He talks to InnovationAus publisher Corrie McLeod.
2023-04-2513 minInnovationAus PodcastIdentity Inside/Out, Ep1 – The Future of Work: Security in the Age of the Distributed WorkforceIn this episode of Identity Inside/Out, Australia and New Zealand country manager for SailPoint, Nam Lam, Head of Digital Experience for MYOB, Martin Longley, and InnovationAus.com Publisher, Corrie McLeod, discuss how the challenges attracting and keeping world-class talent in a post-pandemic world are impacting identity security programs. With unemployment levels at a 50-year low in Australia, how are organisations driving digital transformation initiatives to improve employee user experience? What are the benefits of a blended approach to talent acquisition and retention? And what do the remote working models of the future look like?
2023-04-1831 minInnovationAus PodcastMarie Johnson, CEO, Centre for Digital BusinessA grassroots campaign has been launched pushing for a similar Royal Commission into the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and the use of technology and automation within it. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Centre for Digital Business CEO and former head of the NDIA Technology Authority Marie Johnson discusses why this Royal Commission is needed, what’s going wrong at the agency and how artificial intelligence and automation can be used as a tool for good.
2023-04-1724 minInnovationAus PodcastAdam Gilmour - CEO & founder of Gilmour Space TechnologiesEfforts to build sovereign capability in areas of key strategic importance has become a frontline, mainstream conversation. It is a topic of special interest to Adam Gilmour, the CEO of Gilmour Space Technology, as he builds an orbital launch vehicle on the Gold Coast. In the episode of the Commercial Disco, Adam discusses sovereign capability issues and also gives an update on preparations for the company’s maiden flight.
2023-03-3123 minInnovationAus PodcastPaul Levins, co-founder, EverCasePaul Levins is a co-founder at EverCase and a principal at Beanstalk AgTech. He was invited to pitch at SXSW 2023 earlier this month and is a long-time contributor to debates on innovation policy. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Paul talks to James Riley about the experience at SXSW in Texas – and what good policy looks like in Australia.
2023-03-2422 minInnovationAus PodcastSarah Pavillard, founder and CEO of ADROITASarah Pavillard joined the Navy straight out of school, studied electrical engineering and then trained as a weapons engineer. After a lengthy career as a Navy officer, Sarah founded Adroita – a defence consulting company and dual-use technology commercialisation adviser. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, she talks to James Riley about Defence-related challenges and opportunities.
2023-03-1724 minInnovationAus PodcastNick Gonios, co-founder and CEO at CirculistNick Gonios is a serial entrepreneur and investor and a long-time business leader. He has founded multiple startups and managed ASX-listed companies as CEO. His focus now is on the circular economy. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Nick talks to James Riley about the priority imperatives of the circular economy, and opportunities for responsible product design.
2023-03-0921 minInnovationAus PodcastPeter Bauer, Co-founder and CEO of MimecastPeter Bauer is the co-founder and CEO of global email security firm Mimecast. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, he talks with James Riley about cybersecurity as a ‘team game’, where governments can play an important economy-wide coordination role.
2023-03-0221 minInnovationAus PodcastNatalie Chapman, co-founder and managing director, GemakerNatalie Chapman is co-founder and managing director at deep tech commercialisation agency Gemaker. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, she talks about global supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths, and opportunities for Australia to become a value-added player in this fast-growing market.
2023-02-2621 minInnovationAus PodcastSenator Tim Ayres – Assistant Minister for Manufacturing, Assistant Minister for TradeAs the National Reconstruction Fund legislation works its way through the Parliament, Senator Tim Ayres, the Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and the Assistant Minister for Trade, talks to the Commercial Disco about the critical path to re-industrialising the nation.
2023-02-1618 min
InnovationAus PodcastKai Macann and Daniel Mawston, founders of Terra SymposiumKai Macann and Daniel Mawston only finished high school last year, but that hasn't stopped them from creating Terra Symposium - an interactive political ethics workshop for secondary education. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, the duo talks to James Riley about the importance of knowledge and resources around ethics and philosophy in a technological age.
2023-02-1016 minInnovationAus PodcastPaul Barrett, CEO of HysataPaul Barrett is Chief Executive Officer at Hysata, a company commercialising breakthrough Australian hydrogen electrolyser technology. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, he talks to James Riley about the “disruptive improvements” in performance, and the promise of Green Hydrogen.
2023-02-0321 minInnovationAus PodcastVishal Salvi, Global Chief Information Security Officer, InfosysVishal Salvi is the global Chief Information Security Officer at the India headquartered tech services giant Infosys, and also serves as the worldwide head of the company’s Cyber Practice. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, James Riley talks to Mr Salvi about the foundational elements of a safe and trustworthy digital economy.
2023-01-2718 min
InnovationAus PodcastBridging the Cyber Divide: Series 2 – Ep1: The proposed new CI Act and what it meansThe Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2021 marks a step-change in the way the Australian Government defines critical infrastructure and has put significant requirements on a range of new industries to ensure they are compliant.
While critical infrastructure and cyber security are not new, the scopes for these areas are much broader and the very detailed draft legislation requires a solid understanding of what the impact will mean for various industries. There is currently a high level of ambiguity around how each industry will be affected and what level of compliance they’ll be held to.
2022-12-2224 minInnovationAus PodcastMirjana Prica, Managing Director of Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL)Dr Mirjana Prica is the managing director of Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL), one of six Industry Growth Centres established by the federal government to drive commercial growth in the food and agribusiness sector. In the episode of the Commercial Disco, Dr Prica outlines just how much value Australia is leaving on the table in the food business by not undertaking more value-added food processing and manufacturing.
2022-09-2127 min
InnovationAus PodcastESG is a team sport | ESG ‘credentialers’: the emerging ecosystemsTo respond to the current and future challenges around Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), every leading business is looking carefully at its specific environment to better understand the complexity of quantifying and managing ‘externalities’ while being able to verify and credential its response.
Sentiment analysis and other ‘soft metrics’ – which are relied on particularly by the emerging industry of advisory partners – are not acceptable to the rigour required of an organisation that has set itself high ESG standards.
InnovationAus.com and Verizon are pleased to present this discussion panel on the topic, with senior technology b...2022-09-1332 minInnovationAus PodcastAdrian Turner, Minderoo Foundation’s Wildfire and Disaster Resilience Program CEOThe average cost to Australia of natural disasters is currently estimated at $38 billion each year. It is time to shift our focus from spending on response and recovery, and to invest more into resilience and recovery. Adrian Turner is the CEO of the Fire and Flood Resilience program at the Minderoo Foundation. In this podcast, Adrian lays the argument for change.
2022-09-0125 minInnovationAus PodcastThe Hon Ed Husic MP, Federal Shadow Minister for Industry & InnovationWith just days remaining before Australians cast their ballots at the federal election, shadow industry and innovation minister Ed Husic joins the Commercial Disco podcast to talk policy. From the operation of the National Reconstruction Fund, the plans for an Office of Made in Australia, and the future of the Industry Growth Centres, Mr Husic details Labor plans for industry development if it wins next Saturday.
2022-05-1931 minInnovationAus PodcastSampath, global Chief Revenue Officer for Verizon BusinessThere is plenty of uncertainty in the global economy right now, from supply-chain concerns to the war in Ukraine to geo-political tensions and the complications of the ongoing pandemic. But Verizon Business chief revenue officer Sowmyanarayan Sampath – known universally as simply Sampath – the global business outlook has never looked stronger. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Sampath talks about the megatrends of the telecommunications sector.
2022-05-0419 min
InnovationAus PodcastCounterpoint Conversations, Ep5: Diversity for success on the BattlefieldThe final episode of the Counterpoint Conversations podcast series will focus on the challenges ahead in reshaping the cultural settings of the defence force, particularly in relation to the augmented reality and virtual reality technologies being adopted for learning and development.
As the demands of the AUKUS program evolve, engaging the widest range of people with the right mix of problem-solving skills is going to be essential. Diversity of thinking – including addressing gender balance and managing awareness of bias – will be a central plank for success.
With the defence sector’s increasing move to gamification and augm...2022-04-2239 minInnovationAus PodcastAlister Henskens, NSW Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, & NSW Minister for Skills and TrainingNew South Wales will continue to focus on research commercialisation through its on-going co-investment in critical research infrastructure and encouraging greater collaboration of the “triple helix” of universities, government and industry, according to the state’s Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Alister Henskens. In this podcast, Mr Henskens – who is also NSW Minister for Skills and Training, talks to InnovationAus editor James Riley.
2022-04-1819 min
InnovationAus PodcastCounterpoint Conversations, Ep4: Transformative projects at scale and speedThis discussion will explore transformative projects within the public sector. Public sector projects progress at a different speed to those in the private sector, and scrutiny of government project management extends far beyond a government agency’s internal stakeholders - there are multiple goals and milestones to report on, many teams of people to manage and access to an incredible wealth of resources.
In this episode, Public Sector Medal recipient Patricia Kelly (formerly with the SKA and IP Australia), and Principal of Buildcorp, Josephine Sukkar, explore the projects that have been created in the public sector environment an...2022-02-2029 min
InnovationAus PodcastPart 2: Capability - Submarines, industrial development and frontier technologiesThe Capability - Submarines, industrial development and frontier technologies webinar was a discussion at the highest levels of business about how companies can mobilise to build strategically important and commercially valuable intellectual property.
Large-scale defence contracts direct huge investment into high-tech industries. At a time when a raft of powerful new technologies are coming of age, considered and well-directed industry programs and partnerships can be truly transformative. The industrial development opportunities for Australia are extraordinary.
Where is Australia placing its big bets to leverage existing research leadership? Where does Australia already have comparative advantage, and...2021-12-2026 minInnovationAus PodcastPart 1: Capability - Submarines, industrial development and frontier technologiesThe Capability - Submarines, industrial development and frontier technologies webinar was a discussion at the highest levels of business about how companies can mobilise to build strategically important and commercially valuable intellectual property.
Large-scale defence contracts direct huge investment into high-tech industries. At a time when a raft of powerful new technologies are coming of age, considered and well-directed industry programs and partnerships can be truly transformative. The industrial development opportunities for Australia are extraordinary.
Where is Australia placing its big bets to leverage existing research leadership? Where does Australia already have comparative advantage, and...2021-12-2020 minInnovationAus PodcastCounterpoint Conversations, Ep3: The social aspects of cyber: beyond the 1s and 0sThose who make up the senior cohort of cyber in gov are mainly women, and we’re interested to discuss the reasons for this and how it benefits cyber as a portfolio. How much of an executive-level role in the cyber industry is about the technology, and how much is about people skills and an ability to convey the message? This episode will discuss ‘counterpoints’ of how gender and diversity more generally equips business and government to be more cyber resilient.
2021-12-2032 min
InnovationAus PodcastThe age of trust, Series 2, Ep6: 5G to enable supercharged problem-solving solutionsWe understand at a high level that 5G is a powerful new technology, but how this next-gen tech is harnessed ultimately comes down to its creative application by industries to solve their most pressing challenges. In this episode of Age of Trust, InnovationAus publisher Corrie McLeod talks to Stuart Hendry, head of global enterprise & public sector for the Asia Pacific at Nokia and Rob Le Busque, regional VP for the Asia Pacific at Verizon about how 5G can supercharge problem-solving solutions.
The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers do not necessarily reflect the view or position...2021-12-1527 minInnovationAus PodcastCounterpoint Conversations, Ep2: Diversity and Indigenous representation in AIThe Australian Government’s goal to be a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) must be a diverse and inclusive effort if we’re to better benefit from varied approaches to problem solving.
This not only refers to the importance of supporting the next generation of women in STEM, but also including the voices of First Peoples as we negotiate the complexity around AI and machine learning.
This discussion will focus on what the creation of ethical AI looks like from an indigenous perspective and how responsible AI and science is being combined with Indigenous know...2021-12-0241 minInnovationAus PodcastCounterpoint Conversations, Ep1: Turning the language of science into the language of businessMembers of the academic field of science will play a vital role in building the 21st century enterprises that will create solutions and jobs critical to solving complex societal problems. However, we can only ever be successful with our scientific endeavours if we can get them out of the lab and into the business landscape. Dharmica Mistry, co-founder and former chief scientist for BCAL Diagnostics and Head of medtech and biotech for Cicada Innovations, and Alistair Gordon, CEO of HFL Leadership, discuss business as a counterpoint to science, the importance of business acumen to effectively communicate its applications, and t...2021-11-1433 minInnovationAus PodcastThe age of trust, Series 2, Ep4: Essential two-way tradeStreamlining the two-way trade and investment process between Australia and the US is essential to the COVID recovery of both countries. The value of this mutual investment currently accounts for 90% of the Australian share market, and is 10 times larger than the value of our relationship with China. So what has changed in how the two countries can work together? April Palmerlee, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce In Australia (AmCham) and MJ Salier, Chief Legal Counsel at Verizon discuss how we can leverage the trust American businesses have in Australia’s transparent and accountable legal and regulatory systems, an...2021-10-0631 minInnovationAus PodcastThe age of trust, Series 2, Ep5: Leveraging the link between 5G and digital twin technology5G is a pivotal feature of connectivity. In this InnovationAus The Age of Trust podcast, NSW Government Department of Customer Service’s Director Spatial Services, Wayne Patterson, and Verizon’s Head of Solution Architects, Tony Harb, discuss the importance of connectivity for important, and at times critical, digital twins of real-world entities. Leveraging digital twins could create value for enterprises in Industry 4.0, address the challenges of Australia’s COVID recovery to boost the economy, and support organisations in their digital transformation.
The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Ver...2021-09-2235 minInnovationAus PodcastCommercial Disco: Kate Pounder, CEO, Technology Council of AustraliaThe Technology Council of Australia is the nation’s powerful new peak industry body, launched last month with ambitions as big as the sector it represents. Huge. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, the Tech Council’s inaugural CEO Kate Pounder talks about the enormous job creation potential of the sector, and the role it will play in Australia’s economic recovery.
2021-09-1631 minInnovationAus PodcastThe age of trust, Series 2, Ep3: The new critical infrastructure food chainThe impact of the recent amendment to Australia’s Security of Critical Infrastructure Act on smaller companies within the electricity, gas, water and maritime supply chains is yet to be fully realised. Fergus Hanson, Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s International Cyber Policy Centre and Derek Fittler, ANZ Head of Verizon Business Group discuss that while businesses across most industries generally now understand the impact and risk of a cybersecurity breach and the role they play from a vulnerability point of view, do they have the skillsets and cyber requirements to take action.
The views and...2021-08-2522 minInnovationAus PodcastCommercial Disco: Martin Duursma, Partner, Main Sequence VenturesMartin Duursma is a partner at Australia’s premier deep-tech focused venture capital outfit, Main Sequence Ventures, charged with overseeing the firm’s space industry investments. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Martin talks about the massive opportunities that exist in the space industry – and the massive ambition that is being applied to securing Australia’s share of it.
2021-08-2334 minInnovationAus PodcastThe age of trust, Series 2, Ep2: Trusted Retailing: the role of next-gen technology in delivering strong CXWith the shift from in-person, bricks and mortar shopping to online shopping surging, retailers must continue to invest in innovative customer experiences – to capture revenue and offset lost sales. Among key priorities are scaling up digital, improving the ecommerce customer experience and operating efficiency, futureproofing end-to-end operating models and progressing supply chain transformation. Brad Blyth, Chief Information Officer at Kmart and Target and Mathew Wells, Global Solutions and Strategy at Verizon Business Group discuss changing retail patterns and habits, and the use of next-gen tech to drive sales and improve customer interaction.
The views and opinions expressed by...2021-08-1124 minInnovationAus PodcastThe age of trust, Series 2, Ep1: Maintaining resilience during economic fragilityThe disruption of the last 18 months has driven revolutionary change, and we in turn must be revolutionary innovators that ask questions and solve problems no one else has thought of. The issues of resilience against bushfires and cyber threats came together in an Age of Trust podcast with Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC, RAN, head of partnership ecosystem, government relations and operations at the Minderoo Foundation and Rob Le Busque, regional vice president, Asia Pacific at Verizon.
The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Verizon.
2021-07-2828 minInnovationAus PodcastCommercial Disco: Victor Dominello, NSW Minister for Customer Service and Minister for DigitalFor years NSW Minister for Customer Service and Minister for Digital Victor Dominello has been the state’s chief advocate for building world-class digital government services. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Mr Dominello talks about how the maturity of the NSW digital infrastructure has helped deliver the health and economic response to the pandemic, and how the coronavirus has reshaped digital priorities. He also talks at length on using government procurement policy to build the NSW and Australian tech industry.
2021-07-1923 minInnovationAus PodcastCommercial Disco: Karen Dewey, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Lumi.MediaKaren Dewey had a long and successful career as an executive producer in commercial television, including lengthy stints as Head of Reality and Factual at Nine Network Australia and ITV Studios, before jumping out into StartupLand as co-founder and CEO of Lumi.Media. It’s platform software for the global TV production industry, and it’s coming out of Australia. In this episode of The Commercial Disco, she talks to James Riley about the exhilarating ride.
2021-07-0721 minInnovationAus PodcastCommercial Disco: Arthur Sinodinos AO, Australia’s Ambassador to the USAustralia’s Ambassador to the United States arrived in Washington in February 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was spreading across the world. In this interview he talks about a US economy that is now roaring back to life and the opportunities this presents for Australian companies. He also charts the progress of talks on a proposed Australia-US Digital Economy Trade Agreement.
2021-06-0721 min
InnovationAus PodcastInnovationAus Podcast: Women’s low STEM participation a ‘national emergency’The low number of women in STEM occupations is “a national emergency”, according to the chairman of Industry Innovation and Science Australia, Andrew Stevens, who is also a member of Champions of Change, a group of CEOs and company directors working to achieve gender equality.
He recently spoke to InnovationAus CEO and publisher, Corrie McLeod, and Dominique Fisher, co-founder and CEO of Paddl Co, off the back of the Paddl Impact Accelerator Program, sponsored by Western Sydney University, with InnovationAus as the media partner and the Western National Innovation Games funded by the Australian Government and delivered by Pa...2021-05-2547 minInnovationAus PodcastCommercial Disco: Bronwyn Le Grice ANDHealth Chief Executive and Sally-Anne Williams, Cicada Innovations CEOThere is a need for new policy structures and funding to stimulate innovation across the economy, especially during the COVID recovery period. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, ANDHealth Chief Executive Bronwyn Le Grice and Cicada Innovations CEO Sally-Ann Williams discuss Australia’s innovation ecosystem – and lament the growth of ‘innovation theatre’. Now is the time urgency, they say.
2021-05-2032 min