DevReady Podcast

We started the DevReady podcast to help non-techs build better technology. We have been exposed to so many non-techs that describe the struggle, uncertainty and challenges that can come with building technology. The objective for the DevReady podcast to share these stories and give you the tools and insights so that you to can deliver on your vision and outcomes. You will learn from non-tech founders that have invested their time and money into developing technology. We will discuss what worked, what didn’t and how they still managed to deliver real value to their users. These stories are inspirational – demonstrating the determination, commitment and resolve it really takes to deliver technology. Throughout the DevReady Podcast we also invite subject matter experts to the conversation to give you proven strategies and techniques to successfully take your idea through to delivery and beyond. Enjoy the Podcast, it will challenge you, inspire you and provide the tools you will need to deliver real value with technology.

DevReady Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 315 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #314

  Brand Strategy in the Age of AI: Charlotte Durack on Creativity, Change and Agency Growth | Ep 318

  Aug 18, 202635 min

  In this episode of the DevReady Podcast , Anthony Sapountzis , CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.Ai , is joined by Charlotte Durack , Director of Studio Agriculture , for an honest conversation about agency growth, brand strategy and adopting AI in business. Charlotte shares lessons from building and leading a specialist creative agency while responding to changing markets, emerging technology and evolving client expectations. Together, they explore how business owners can evaluate AI tools, guide teams through uncertainty and improve established processes while preserving the strategic expertise clients value. Charlotte reflects on how Studio Agriculture has grown by developing a strong brand methodology and adapting to the industries, seasons and commercial conditions affecting its clients. Its work in agriculture provides a compelling example of why deep customer knowledge matters. Understanding how people make decisions, build relationships and assess value enables the agency to create practical B2B marketing that connects suppliers, producers and major retailers. Charlotte also discusses the continuing disconnect between consumers and the origins of their food, and the role strong storytelling can play in making agricultural value and sustainability more visible. Much of the conversation centres on a challenge familiar to founders across every industry: deciding which technologies deserve time, money and attention. Charlotte speaks candidly about the pressure created by a constant stream of AI tools and the difficulty of introducing new systems while managing client work and leading a busy team. Her experience highlights the value of starting with one practical use case, testing it properly and making incremental improvements based on genuine business needs. Studio Agriculture has already begun using generative AI for concept development, campaign ideas, mood boards, sales communications and early creative drafts. Charlotte and Anthony examine the resistance that can arise within creative teams, particularly when people are accustomed to polished work and proven processes. They discuss how leaders can make AI adoption more tangible through experimentation, collaboration and examples that demonstrate the quality achievable when human judgement remains involved. The episode also explores how AI is influencing agency workflows, commercial models and expectations around speed. Anthony shares practical applications involving ChatGPT, Codex, Figma integrations, reusable skills and AI meeting assistants, while Charlotte considers how Studio Agriculture could produce assets more efficiently and move towards outcome-focused pricing. Her central challenge reflects the experience of many established business owners today: evolving the way work gets delivered while continuing to lead with strategy, creative direction and trusted expertise. #DevReadyPodcast #BrandStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #CreativeAgency #AgencyGrowth #GenerativeAI

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  Episode #313

  Software Australia: Stewart Marshall on AI, SaaS and the Future of Australia's Software Industry | Ep 316 | DevReady Podcast

  Aug 12, 202651 min

  In this episode of the DevReady Podcast , Andrew Romeo , CEO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and Co-Founder of DevReady.Ai , sits down with Stewart Marshall , CEO and Executive Director of Software Australia , SaaS adviser, investor, scale-up mentor and author of Kick Some SaaS . Stewart shares the vision behind Software Australia, a new not-for-profit industry association designed to strengthen Australia's software sector by helping businesses commercialise, scale and connect more effectively. Drawing on decades of experience across the software industry, he explains why Australia needs a stronger national voice for software companies and how a collaborative, digital-first community can accelerate innovation and business growth. Stewart explains that Software Australia was born from a recurring challenge he observed while writing Kick Some SaaS. Many technically capable founders struggle to transform great software into successful businesses because commercialisation, market positioning and business growth require a very different set of skills from software development. Rather than operating as a traditional lobbying body, Software Australia aims to bridge this gap by supporting software businesses with practical resources, industry connections and opportunities to reach more Australian organisations actively looking for technology solutions. Andrew adds that storytelling, shared experiences and community learning have always been essential ingredients in helping founders avoid costly mistakes and achieve sustainable growth. The conversation explores how Software Australia plans to differentiate itself through a digital-first platform that keeps members engaged every day rather than relying on occasional networking events. Stewart discusses plans for an online community featuring industry news, collaboration opportunities, marketplaces and practical resources, supported by strategic partnerships that expand the value delivered to members. They also examine the role of startup communities, accelerators and existing industry organisations, explaining how Software Australia is designed to unite these groups rather than compete with them. Its goal is to become a central hub that helps software companies navigate every stage of growth by connecting founders with trusted expertise, commercial opportunities and the right people at the right time. Andrew and Stewart also discuss the broader future of Australia's technology sector, highlighting the importance of supporting locally developed software, increasing industry collaboration and creating stronger visibility for Australian innovation. Stewart advocates for a new national conversation that recognises software and digital technology as essential foundations of the modern economy, while also encouraging greater diversity by showcasing more young professionals and women working across the technology sector. The discussion concludes with an honest assessment of artificial intelligence, acknowledging that AI is making software development more accessible while reinforcing that commercialisation, security, governance and customer relationships remain the defining factors behind long-term software success. Together, they argue that AI is expanding opportunities for businesses, but experienced people, trusted communities and strong commercial thinking will continue to drive sustainable growth across Australia's software industry. #SoftwareAustralia #ArtificialIntelligence #SaaS #SoftwareDevelopment #AustralianTech #Technology #Innovation #DevReadyPodcast #AerionTechnologies

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  Episode #312

  AI for Finance: How Serge Radisic Is Transforming Financial Planning and FP&A | Ep 316 | DevReady Podcast

  Aug 11, 202634 min

  In this episode of the DevReady Podcast , Andrew Romeo , CEO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and Co-Founder of DevReady.Ai , sits down with Serge Radisic , Founder and CEO of Uptio , to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping financial planning and analysis for modern businesses. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in finance transformation, sales leadership and consulting, Serge shares why he left a successful consulting business to build an AI-powered FP&A platform designed to help CFOs and finance teams make faster, more informed decisions. The conversation covers AI in finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), customer-led product development, startup strategy and the future of enterprise software. Serge reflects on the slow pace of innovation within the finance industry, explaining that many organisations still depend on spreadsheets, disconnected systems and manual reporting despite years of discussion around automation. He discusses how AI is finally creating an opportunity to transform finance workflows by delivering contextual, traceable insights in seconds rather than days. Instead of replacing finance professionals, Uptio is designed to augment decision making by helping teams quickly understand what happened, why it happened and what actions they should consider next. Throughout the discussion, Andrew highlights the importance of combining powerful AI technologies with deep industry expertise to solve complex business problems. A major theme of the episode is the importance of customer-led product development. Serge explains how early assumptions about the product changed after extensive customer discovery, revealing that finance leaders wanted clearer visibility into current business performance before more advanced forecasting capabilities. By working closely with customers throughout the development process, Uptio has focused on building a simple, highly accurate AI assistant that provides transparent, verifiable answers through natural language. Andrew and Serge also discuss why quality assurance, user validation and continuous feedback remain essential, even as AI dramatically accelerates software development. The conversation also explores the technical and commercial realities of building enterprise AI products. Serge outlines Uptio's vision of reducing implementation complexity through modern integrations, open source technologies and secure data connectivity, allowing organisations to transform business data into actionable insights within minutes. Andrew emphasises that enterprise customers expect robust security, governance and compliance from the outset, making strong technical foundations just as important as product innovation. Together, they explain why successful AI platforms combine proven technologies rather than attempting to reinvent every component. Looking ahead, Serge shares his long-term ambition of creating an AI-powered FP&A agent that serves as a trusted second brain for finance teams across thousands of organisations. While the vision is ambitious, he stresses that sustainable growth depends on building a reliable, enterprise-ready product through rigorous testing, customer collaboration and continuous improvement. Andrew concludes that meaningful innovation takes time, particularly when accuracy and trust are critical, while Serge reflects on the rewards of entrepreneurship and the willingness to embrace risk in pursuit of creating lasting value. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Finance #FPA #FinancialPlanning #EnterpriseAI #DevReadyPodcast #Startup #BusinessTechnology #Innovation

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  Episode #311

  AI, APIs and AI Agents: What Every Business Should Know | Ep 315 | DevReady Podcast

  Aug 5, 202633 min

  In this episode of the DevReady Podcast , Anthony Sapountzis , CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.Ai , is joined by Rajeev Ramani , Director of ItFromBit and an API specialist with more than 20 years of experience helping organisations build secure, scalable software systems. Drawing on his extensive background in API architecture, governance and AI integration, Rajeev explains why APIs have become the backbone of modern AI applications and why thoughtful planning remains essential for successful software projects. This episode is packed with practical insights for business leaders, founders, developers and anyone looking to adopt AI responsibly while building software that is secure, reliable and ready for growth. Anthony and Rajeev explore how AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to software development, enabling businesses to prototype ideas faster than ever before. While AI accelerates coding, they explain that software architecture, business planning and user experience design continue to rely on human judgement. The conversation highlights why AI should support strategic thinking rather than replace it, with brainstorming, idea validation and decision making emerging as some of the technology's most valuable business applications. A major focus of the discussion centres on APIs and the critical role they play in connecting AI with business systems. Rajeev explains why secure API design, governance and well-structured integrations are becoming increasingly important as organisations introduce AI into their operations. They also discuss the risks of relying on AI-generated code without understanding security, architecture and predictable business processes, reinforcing the importance of human oversight when AI is given access to sensitive systems or data. The episode also tackles the growing hype surrounding AI, cutting through marketing claims and social media trends to focus on practical implementation. Rajeev encourages businesses to begin with small, repetitive problems that can deliver measurable improvements through automation before considering more advanced AI agents. Anthony shares practical advice on using AI as a critical thinking partner by challenging assumptions, refining ideas and exploring alternative solutions, helping organisations build confidence before investing in larger AI initiatives. To conclude, Rajeev introduces his open-source API control platform designed to help organisations prepare their APIs for the AI era through stronger governance, integration and management. Together, Anthony and Rajeev demonstrate that successful AI adoption is built on clear business objectives, strong technical foundations and a willingness to learn through experimentation. Whether you are leading digital transformation, building your first AI-powered product or looking to improve existing business systems, this conversation provides practical guidance for using AI effectively while creating software that is secure, scalable and built for long-term success. #DevReadyPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #APIs #AIAgents #SoftwareDevelopment #BusinessAutomation #DigitalTransformation #TechnologyLeadership #AerionTechnologies

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  Episode #310

  How AI and Commercial Drones Are Transforming Business with Mahmood Hussein | Ep 314 | DevReady

  Aug 4, 202650 min

  In this episode of the DevReady Podcast , Anthony Sapountzis , CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.Ai is joined by Mahmood Hussein , Founder and CEO of Global Drone Solutions , Australia's largest drone pilot training provider. Drawing on decades of experience across engineering, international business and emerging technologies, Mahmood shares how drones, artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping industries including agriculture, mining, defence and infrastructure. He also reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, leadership philosophy and commitment to creating opportunities for others. Mahmood begins by tracing his career from mechanical engineering with Cummins to leading global sales, establishing international distribution networks and building successful businesses across multiple industries. After relocating to Australia, he founded Global Drone Solutions, transforming it into Australia's leading drone pilot training organisation while expanding into international markets. He explains how growing awareness of drone technology, combined with rapid advances in AI and automation, is creating new opportunities for businesses and professionals around the world. The conversation explores how commercial drones have evolved far beyond aerial photography, becoming essential tools for precision agriculture, mining, environmental rehabilitation and defence. Mahmood explains how AI powered drones use multi-spectral imaging to identify crop health issues, reduce chemical usage and improve farming efficiency, while autonomous drone technology supports mine rehabilitation through large scale tree planting and environmental monitoring. Anthony and Mahmood also discuss how smartphone technology accelerated drone innovation by making cameras, sensors and processors smaller, more affordable and more powerful, enabling industries to capture detailed data and create highly accurate digital models for smarter decision making. Anthony and Mahmood then examine the practical role of AI in business growth, using Global Drone Solutions as a real world example. Mahmood explains how AI driven lead qualification, CRM automation and intelligent customer insights have improved conversion rates, streamlined customer service and increased operational efficiency without significantly increasing headcount. They also discuss how AI is reducing repetitive administrative work, allowing employees to focus on higher value activities, while drones equipped with thermal imaging and intelligent automation are making tasks such as roof inspections faster, safer and more accurate. The episode concludes with a thoughtful discussion about leadership, innovation and the future of work. Mahmood shares why helping others succeed remains the driving force behind his business, from training more than 8,000 drone pilots to partnering with WeRobotics to develop drone training programmes in emerging economies. Anthony offers practical insights into overcoming resistance to AI adoption, emphasising that successful implementation depends on using technology to support people rather than replace them. Together, they explore how organisations can embrace AI with confidence, build stronger customer experiences and create sustainable long-term growth through continuous innovation, meaningful relationships and a clear sense of purpose. #DevReadyPodcast #AI #CommercialDrones #Innovation #Technology #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #AerionTechnologies

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