Software Discovery Phase Explained: What Happens & Why It Determines Project Success

Most software projects that struggle do not begin with poor engineering. They begin with unclear foundations. A new platform is approved. Budgets are allocated. Teams feel urgency. Development timelines are discussed. Momentum builds quickly. Months later, progress slows. Scope expands. Technical complexity appears larger than expected. Stakeholders realise they were not aligned on outcomes. In...

AI for SMEs: 5 Use Cases You Didn’t Expect

AI is no longer something only large enterprises can afford or experiment with. In 2026, small and medium businesses across Australia and worldwide are already using AI in practical, grounded ways that create real operational value without massive budgets or headcount increases. The biggest misconception?That AI is about replacing people or building futuristic systems. For...

AI in 2026: Predictions for Australian Businesses

AI in 2026: What Actually Changes Next? In the DevReady Podcast episode (also the finale of 12 Days of AI Christmas collab between Aerion Technologies and Friyay), Anthony Sapountzis and Gareth Rydon, Co-Founder of Friyay.ai  step back from quick wins and talk about the bigger AI patterns they’ve seen through 2025 and what they believe...

AI in Software Development: Hype vs Reality in 2025

Episode Overview In this follow-up episode of the DevReady Podcast, Anthony Sapountzis sits down again with Bill Lennan, Founder of 40 Percent Better, to explore how AI is changing software development, tech careers, and business decision-making. Bill brings a grounded, executive-level view on what is working, what is not, and why the AI boom feels...

How AI Is Transforming Product Management with Eric Neuman

Introduction Eric Neuman, Co Founder and CEO of Dotted, joins the host Anthony Sapountzis, CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.Ai on the DevReady Podcast to explore the future of product management, AI driven strategy and enterprise decision making. Eric, whose background spans engineering, product leadership and multiple startup exits, has built a career...

How Audience Intelligence and Data Innovation Are Shaping the Future of Marketing with Tyler Lubben

Data-Driven Marketing Meets Authentic Audience Insight In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo, CEO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies, sits down with Tyler Lubben, Founder of Relentless Labs, to discuss how data, analytics and authentic audience insights are reshaping the future of marketing and sales. Tyler introduces the concept of audience intelligence,...

AI in Research: How PaperLab Helps Scientists Accelerate Innovation

About the episode In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis, CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.Ai, speaks with Antonios Meimaris, Founder and CEO/CTO of PaperLab. Antonios shares how his company is redefining AI in research by giving scientists and professionals tools to speed up innovation. PaperLab automates the labour-intensive process...

Matt Allen on Sustainable Startup Funding, Angel Investing and Smarter Capital Strategies

Introduction In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo speaks with Matt Allen, Head of Capital & New Markets at Tractor Ventures, about building sustainable startups, navigating investment options and leveraging non-dilutive funding to scale responsibly. Matt shares his evolution from software engineer to angel investor and venture leader, exploring how modern AI-driven...

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