Software Meets Business

Our podcast aims to engage, educate, and inspire decision-makers in industries that rely heavily on technology to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive growth.

Software Meets Business is a technology podcast hosted by HeadChannel, with 21 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.

HeadChannel hosts Software Meets Business, a technology show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  AI: Hype, History, and the Human Factor

  Nov 4, 20251h 23mS1

  <p>In this episode of Software Meets Business, host Richard Bundock sits down with Julian Browne for a deep, honest exploration of AI — from its origins in 1940s neural theory to today’s large language models. Together, they dissect the myths, the milestones, and the market forces shaping modern AI. Expect a conversation that’s rich in insight and grounded in reality — touching on everything from the perceptron to predictive text, the coming AI winter, and what it truly means for business and humanity.</p><p><br/></p><p>💡 A must-listen for tech leaders, innovators, and anyone curious about where AI’s story...

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  Episode #20

  Nicholas Johnston on transforming ECC’s Software for UK Universities

  Jul 1, 202538 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Rich is joined by Nicholas Johnston, Chief Executive of the Educational Competencies Consortium (ECC). Nicholas shares ECC’s transformation journey—from a niche not-for-profit grappling with legacy systems to launching a modern, secure, cloud-based solution supporting over 130 UK institutions.<br/><br/>Together, they explore the challenges of replacing mission-critical software on a tight timeline, choosing the right IT partner without in-house tech expertise, and managing user expectations across a diverse higher education landscape. Nicholas also dives into ECC’s agile development process, strategic use of contingency, and the pivotal role of psychological safety and cultural fit in tec...

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  Thinking Out Loud: David’s Journey into Transparent AI for Finance

  Jun 17, 202537 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Software Beats Business, Rich sits down with David Glennie, CEO of Voodoo Park, to unpack his journey from a creative background in acting and music to founding a company that’s redefining AI’s role in the financial sector.</p><p>Together, they explore the challenges of building a transparent AI platform that empowers financial institutions to make explainable decisions. David shares his experiences from the early days of “vibe hiring” in tech, to pivoting Voodoo Park’s focus to software engineering, and now—after years of R&D—launching an agentic AI platform designed to handle the...

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  Episode #18

  Scoring Wins: The Realities of Outsourcing with Jonathan Healey

  Jun 3, 202535 minS1

  <p>Join us in this epsiode of Software Meets Business as we sit down with Jonathan Healey, Managing Director of IDHL’s Web Division, to explore the evolving landscape of outsourcing in software development. Jonathan shares his candid insights on how outsourcing has transformed over the years, from the early days of conference calls and limited internet connectivity to today’s vast ecosystems of global software talent.</p><p><br/></p><p>Rich and Jonathan delve into the challenges and triumphs of building software teams across time zones and cultures. Jonathan shares fascinating anecdotes—from the early days of finding a Russ...

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  Episode #17

  Jaya Jha on Leading Technology with Purpose and Precision

  May 20, 202539 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Software Meets Business, Rich is joined by Jaya Jha, Director of Software Development at Ten Lifestyle Group. Jaya shares her extraordinary journey from a chemistry graduate in Mumbai to a global software leader. Together, we explore her transition from hands-on development to heading international teams, and how she’s nurtured high-performance cultures rooted in clarity, communication, and empowerment.<br/><br/>Jaya speaks candidly about the lessons learned across diverse sectors—from hospitality and travel to luxury services—and the critical importance of structure, delegation, and psychological safety in software delivery. She also offers practical insights on fut...

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