In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, hosts Andrew Romeo and Anthony Sapountzis are joined by Marco Iannitto, Founder of TechDel Consulting, to explore his remarkable journey from engineering supercars at Ferrari to advising businesses around the world. Marco shares his experiences working on iconic vehicles like LaFerrari and the 812 Superfast, the lessons he learnt about product development, teamwork, and leadership,...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis is joined by Rohan McCloskey, CEO and Founder of GoGenerosity. With a background in hospitality and a passion for community impact, Rohan shares his journey from running successful restaurants to building a purpose-driven tech startup. GoGenerosity was born out of a crisis during COVID-19, evolving from a “pay it forward”...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis is joined by Ima Miri, an award-winning AI strategist, Founder & CEO of AI Point, and Tech Founder of TradeWize. With over 20 years’ experience in software engineering and AI innovation, Ima brings a wealth of practical insight into how generative AI is transforming the way modern businesses operate. She has...

In this episode, Andrew Romeo speaks with Halen Youles, Founder & CEO of ScaleMate and a seasoned sales strategist helping startups from Australia, India, and Singapore break into the U.S. market. Based in Florida, Halen shares his journey from the Central Coast of NSW to leading sales teams in the U.S., and offers practical, tech-driven insights on how...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis welcomes Emma Reeves, Director of Excelerate Marketing and a strategic marketing specialist with over a decade of experience. Emma shares her journey from corporate roles in finance and affiliate marketing to launching her own agency in the midst of the COVID pandemic. She unpacks the importance of developing a clear marketing...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, Andrew Romeo is joined by Dannielle K. Pearson—an award-winning strategist, keynote speaker, and former U.S. military intelligence officer—whose diverse career has spanned global consultancy, enterprise strategy, and tech innovation. Dannielle shares her journey from high-stakes defence work to shaping scale-ups and SaaS companies, bringing a rare blend of analytical rigour...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis is joined by Mark McPherson, Leadership Communication Expert, Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author—for a deep dive into the art of handling difficult workplace conversations. Drawing on decades of experience coaching leaders and executives across Australia, Mark shares his practical frameworks for delivering feedback that is clear, constructive, and confident....

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo is joined by Michael Bronfman, CCO & MD of baresopand a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of scaling, exiting, and investing in high-growth businesses. From launching his first startup at just 18 to now being a shareholder in over a dozen ventures, Michael shares a candid account of the...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis speaks with Charlie Ill, CEO of Investible, exploring his intriguing journey from aerospace engineering into Venture Capital. Charlie reflects on his career transition, detailing how his early experiences in engineering and process improvement provided him with unique skills and perspectives beneficial to his role in Venture Capital, particularly regarding business...

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis is joined by Stephen Kee, Head of Business Growth at SME Digital. Stephen shares his journey from financial mathematics to digital marketing, recounting his move from South Africa to Australia in 2011 and his entrepreneurial ventures. After building a successful Airbnb business that generated $1 million in turnover, the COVID-19...