In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis is joined by Aaron Crossin, , a seasoned Fractional General Manager with over 15 years of experience in business operations, growth strategy, and leadership across multiple industries. Aaron’s career began in hospitality, launching his first venture before finishing school. That hands-on experience, rooted in catering, kitchen management, and food...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo is joined by Philip H. Faraj, Senior VP of Business Development at Endava. Based in Sydney, Philip brings a decade of experience in digital transformation, consulting, and strategic growth across global markets. Formerly with Accenture Interactive and Fjord, he has helped organisations evolve their product and platform strategies in step...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo sits down with Liz Ross, Investor Relations at Tidal Ventures, to explore her journey from the world of financial services marketing, through her corporate tenure at Microsoft, to her hands-on experiences in startups and her current role in venture capital at Tidal Ventures. Liz shares how her exposure to structured...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo welcomes Anita Patturajan, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Anitech, and Co-Founder of Lahebo. The conversation traces Anita’s journey from compliance engineer to tech entrepreneur, uncovering how her early love for coding and technology, especially in Java during her engineering studies, shaped her path. A pivotal moment during an audit at...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo welcomes Trent Scheirs, Co-Founder of Grant Help, a leading consultancy dedicated to helping Australian businesses navigate the complex world of government grants and R&D incentives. With a background in business development and strategic advisory, Trent brings deep insights into funding pathways for innovation, having worked closely with former government assessors...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis is joined by Dr Grace Ng, CEO and Chief Medical Liaison at Brain Aid Clinics and CEO of Gyrilla Investments Group. With a distinguished background in IT, corporate strategy, and medicine, Dr Grace shares her remarkable journey from tech executive to neurosurgical trainee and brain health innovator. Her work today sits at...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis sits down with Laia Sastre, Virtual Business Manager and Productivity Consultant at Elevate Business Management, to explore what it really takes to run a business that’s both efficient and aligned with your personal values. Originally from Spain and now based in Auckland, Laia brings a wealth of experience across journalism,...

In his third appearance on the DevReady Podcast, Gareth Rydon, Co-Founder of Friyay.ai, joins host Anthony Sapountzis for an in-depth and fast-paced exploration of the ever-evolving AI landscape. The episode covers everything from corporate hiring strategies to automation workflows, from brand development to platform fatigue. With the hype around AI louder than ever, Gareth and Anthony offer a refreshing, pragmatic...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo sits down with Apurva Chiranewala, Co-Founder & CEO of DemTech.ai and a seasoned operator across global tech ecosystems. From helping scale India’s leading SoftBank-backed e-commerce platforms to building out logistics solutions for Catch of the Day and eBay Australia, Apurva brings a unique blend of enterprise experience and startup grit. Together,...

In this inspiring conversation on the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis is joined by Athin Cassiotis, Founder, Director & Business Growth Expert of Athin Cassiotis Group and Podcast Host for The Business Growth Show.  From launching businesses and advising entrepreneurs to helping scale operations globally, Athin brings a wealth of insight into how founders can transform their businesses into scalable, investable assets. Drawing...