If Innovation Could Talk

Eva Chye is the director of PWC’s Business Align and Connect, and is also the co-founder of If Innovation Could Talk. Eva has an immense passion for the innovation landscape, and most importantly, the great innovative minds that cross it. Eva recently joined Wrays’ CEO Rob Pierce to explore what innovation looks like to her and the remarkable people she …

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Professor Phil Hansbro: COVID-19

Professor Phil Hansbro: COVID-19 Join us as we chat with Professor Phil Hansbro from the Centenary Institute, a world-leading independent medical research institute in Sydney. Phil leads a team of scientists studying respiratory diseases, such as emphysema, asthma and lung cancer, and has been the recipient of several awards for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of knowledge in respiratory …

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Sheer hard work and understanding your customer

Evan Wong: Founder of RegTech startup Checkbox RegTech startup Checkbox is a multi-award winning platform that is transforming regulation into software – digitalising complex regulations into automated cloud software without developer coding. But founder Evan Wong started his entrepreneurial career long before he, and his cofounders, created Checkbox. Evan recently took some time out of his busy schedule to chat …

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From jackaroo to CEO

Stuart McCullough: Director of Woolmark and CEO of Australian Wool Innovation Stuart McCullough shares his career transition from jackaroo to CEO, and discusses leading innovation in the wool and agriculture industry, including the development of technology to improve connectivity between farm and animal. The work Stuart is doing presents the diversity in working in this sector, with the supply chain …

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Creating a true disruptor, finding your niche and going global

Click Here to Listen Shaun Sumaru, Founder of CARDEALS2ME  In this podcast Wrays’ CEO Rob Pierce speaks with Shaun Sumaru, Founder of CARDEALS2ME – a disruptive app that that puts the power back into the hands of the consumer helping them to get the best deal on the new car they want from local dealerships. Shaun shares his story on …

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Authenticity, fried chicken and knowing your audience

Suzanne ‘String’ Nguyen – social media and marketing guru  For the last two years, Suzanne Nguyen, more popularly known as ‘String’, has been pioneering videos on social media. She was a Top 20 Meerkat Power User, produced the award winning Snapchat channel “Women In Tech”, and amassed over 200 Facebook Live Interviews with entrepreneurs and startup founders, like Gary Vaynerchuk, …

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Start-ups, raising capital and the importance of giving back

Derek Gerrard, Co-Founder and Director of Go Capital   In our latest podcast Wrays’ CEO Rob Pierce speaks with Derek Gerrard from Go Capital about one of the greatest challenges that any innovator or entrepreneur can face – raising capital. He offers advice to listeners facing this challenge while sharing examples of companies that have been successful and the lessons …

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Roadmap to success – inventor and business owner shares insight on his innovative processes

Mike Lane, Chairman of REMSAFE Pty Ltd In our recent Pioneer podcast our CEO Robert Pierce is joined by Mike Lane, Chairman of REMSAFE Pty Ltd. In this interview, Mike reveals the inspiration for his invention and the journey for improved productivity. With a focus on quicker production processes, his aim is to raise awareness in safety rated remote isolations. …

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Betting on the horse – data science expert brings ground breaking methodology to corporate Australia

Thomas Thurston, Data Science expert & Harvard Business School Fellow In our recent Pioneer podcast interview our CEO, Frank Hurley spoke with Thomas Thurston, Managing Director of WR Hambrecht Ventures and Founder and CEO of Growth Science about his experience working along Clay Christensen at Harvard and the ongoing pressure to innovate in today’s business environment. We know that businesses …

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Leading the way – innovation and culture at Vinomofo

Michael Ellis, Head of Culture at Vinomofo Listen to Michael Ellis, Head of Culture at Vinomofo share his insights on building an innovation culture at one of Australia’s fastest growing companies. In 2011, Andre Eikmeier and brother-in-law Justin Dry launched Vinomofo – the online wine site – with the goal to connect a passionate wine-loving community with the best wine …

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