What The Tech Podcast (AU)

Welcome to "What The Tech Podcast (AU)", the podcast where we break down the latest discoveries in AI and technology so everyone can understand. Hosted by tech enthusiasts Rene and Jorge, we simplify complex concepts, explore real-world applications, and discuss the future of tech—all in a fun, engaging way. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned professional, join us for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and live demos that bring tech to life. Subscribe now to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of technology!

What The Tech Podcast (AU) is a technology podcast hosted by Rene Essomba + Vivienne Mutembwa, with 17 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.

Rene Essomba + Vivienne Mutembwa hosts What The Tech Podcast (AU), a technology show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  AI Is Changing Software Development — But There’s a Catch w/ Gerardo Estaba

  May 11, 20261h 13mS2

  <p>AI is changing the software development lifecycle — from how ideas are prototyped, to how products are built, secured and shipped.</p><p>In this episode of What The Tech Podcast (AU), Rene and Vivienne sit down with Gerardo Estaba from Supabase to explore the rise of the AI development lifecycle and what it means for developers, founders, product teams and modern organisations.</p><p>We unpack how AI-assisted coding, vibe coding, Postgres, open-source platforms and tools like Supabase are changing the way software gets built.</p><p>Gerardo also explains why many teams do not really have a scaling pr...

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  Episode #3

  Who Owns Your Data in the AI Era? w/ Dr Sue Keay

  Apr 6, 202657 minS2

  <p>In this episode of What The Tech Podcast (AU), we sat down with Dr Sue Keay – a leading voice in Australia’s AI and robotics ecosystem – to explore a question shaping the future of technology:</p><p>Who owns the data behind AI — and who really benefits from it?</p><p>As artificial intelligence moves from hype to real-world adoption, the conversation is no longer just about what AI can do. It’s about data ownership, decision-making, and how organisations build capability in an increasingly complex landscape.</p><p>We unpack what AI adoption actually looks like on the ground in...

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  Episode #2

  How AI Shapes Product Design w/ CJ

  Feb 26, 202650 minS2

  <p>In this episode of What The Tech Podcast (AU), we sit down with Christina Jones, Head of Design at Canva, to explore a question shaping the future of creativity:</p><p>How does AI change the way we design products used by millions of people?</p><p>As generative AI becomes embedded into everyday tools, design is no longer just about layout and aesthetics. It’s about systems thinking, experimentation, evaluation frameworks, and making responsible choices at scale.</p><p>We unpack what “good design” means in the age of AI, how teams evaluate AI-generated images and content before they r...

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  Episode #1

  Australia versus Big Tech w/ Dave Lemphers

  Jan 26, 202656 minS2

  <p>In the Season 2 opener of What The Tech Podcast (AU), we sat down with Dave Lemphers, CEO and co-founder of Maincode, to ask a question Australia can no longer ignore:</p><p>Should Australia build its own AI or stay dependent on Big Tech?</p><p>Recorded ahead of Maincode’s public showcase of Matilda, an Australian-developed AI model, this episode cuts through hype to explore what Australian-made AI really means in practice.</p><p>We unpacked open-source vs closed models, data sovereignty, AI agents vs chatbots, enterprise readiness, and the real trade-offs between speed, control, and capability. Dave br...

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  Episode #12

  Cisco Live Melbourne Exec Interview w/ Julie Canepa (Part 2)

  Dec 3, 202525 minS1

  <p>In Part 2 of our Cisco exec series from Cisco Live Melbourne 2025, we sat down with Julie Canepa—long-time Cisco IT leader and former CIO for Australia & New Zealand who later led digital transformation and CX programs across Asia Pacific, Japan & China—to unpack how AI strategy becomes real business impact. </p><p>We cover moving from pilots to scale, building guardrails that accelerate delivery, linking AI to customer-experience KPIs, and reskilling teams for “everyday AI.”</p><p><br></p><p>What you’ll learn:</p><p>The scale playbook: ownership, controls, and value stories that land with the business.</p><p>Peopl...

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