Can software development qualify for the R&D Tax Incentive? Learn what software companies in Australia need to know about eligibility and documentation.
Can software development qualify for the R&D Tax Incentive? Learn what software companies in Australia need to know about eligibility and documentation.
Episode Overview Selling a business is one of the most significant financial and personal decisions a founder will ever make. In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, Anthony Sapountzis, CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.Ai, sits down with Simon Bedard, Managing Director of Exit Advisory Group, to unpack what it really takes to...
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...
Episode Overview Corporate innovation is everywhere right now, but very few organisations manage to turn bold ideas into real, scalable outcomes. In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo, CEO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.Ai, sits down with Spiro El Khoury, Head of Growth (Australia) and founding team member at The...
Episode Overview In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Anthony Sapountzis, CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and Co-Founder of DevReady.Ai, speaks with Tim Krotiris, Founder and CEO of Backable and Founder of Philotimo Global. The conversation explores what AI for small business really looks like when it moves beyond hype and into decision-making,...
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...
Intro Startup growth rarely fails because of one big mistake. It usually breaks under the weight of small missteps: hiring the wrong person too early, building features without customer proof, or letting communication drift until teams operate in silos. In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, Andrew Romeo (CEO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and...
Intro Most software projects do not fail in a single moment.They lose clarity gradually. After 18 years of building and rescuing software, we have seen the same pattern repeat itself. Projects often begin with strong intent and momentum, but without a shared understanding of what success actually looks like. Decisions are postponed. Scope expands quietly....
In 2026, software decisions are no longer just technical choices. They are strategic business decisions that affect speed, cost, scalability, and competitive advantage. With AI tools, low-code platforms, SaaS products, and custom development all evolving rapidly, many leaders find themselves stuck on a fundamental question: Should we build custom software, buy an off-the-shelf solution, or...
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...