James Riley and the InnovationAus team talks to corporate, academic and political leaders about what’s driving the transformation of Australia’s economy toward a 21st Century mindset. InnovationAus is an independent publication that reports on government policy as it affects technology-based innovation across the nation’s growth industries. From mining and agriculture to financial services, MedTech, cyber security and advanced manufacturing. The journalism focuses on the opportunities that align with Australia’s strategic priorities and connects government, institutional researchers, investors, entrepreneurs and the mainstream business community.
Episodes
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Verizon and InnovationAus have partnered to present the new Age of Trust podcast series. The podcast series explores how we are securing our future for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Cybersecurity experts and industry leaders will discuss the impact of remote working, data protection, intangible assets and the mega-trends affecting us in this hyper-connected environment. We set the scene with episode one, “Global Regulatory Issues and Opportunities”. InnovationAus publisher, Corrie McLeod interviews MJ Salier Chief Legal Counsel at Verizon and Michelle Price CEO of AustCyber to discuss how Australia fits into changing digital regulations around the world and the shifting trends in technology and business.
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Professor Lesley Seebeck is the chief executive officer at the ANU’s Cyber Institute and is a member of the Australian Government’s Naval Shipbuilding Advisory Board. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Prof Seebeck takes a hard look at the federal 2020 Cyber Security Strategy and laments its lack of an ‘organising principle’. There is much work needed to put some structure and shape in the strategy.
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
In this episode of the Commercial Disco host James Riley talks to Cicada Innovations chief executive Sally-Ann Williams about Australia’s deep tech entrepreneurs and the big problems they are focused on solving. Based at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney, Cicada Innovations is the nation’s most successful deep tech accelerator, with a 20-year track record in helping grow highly technical startup companies into commercial successes. Ms Williams joined Cicada a year ago after a 12-year career at Google in Australia, where she was responsible for leading the company’s efforts in entrepreneurship and startup engagement, research collaborations and STEM education & outreach (K-12).
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
In this episode of the Commercial Disco, James Riley talks to the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology about the rapid response of the manufacturing sector initial phase of the COVID-19 health crisis, and discusses the shape of the economic recovery and the role of the technology sector in that process. This big picture interview covers everything from the role of data sharing in rapid decision-making on policy responses, to the R&D Tax Incentive, the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund to the Accelerating Commercialisation program.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Larry Marshall is the chief executive officer at the CSIRO – the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – Australia’s national research agency. In this podcast, Dr Marshall discusses the role of science and industrial innovation in the post-COVID economic recovery. Ever the optimist, he points to the many wealth creation opportunities for Australia that can be built on the back of Australian expertise. He also details the CSIRO’s role in the health response to the coronavirus, including helping to develop a vaccine, and its collaboration with scientists in China.
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Michael Biercuk is Professor of Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology at the University of Sydney, and founder and chief executive officer at quantum startup Q-CTRL. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, James Riley asks Prof Biercuk what the view looks like from his vantage point that sits at the centre of university-based deep-tech research and the demands of driving a VC-funded deep-tech startup.
Prof Biercuk has strong views about research, commercialisation strategies and the policies needed to drive successful medium and long-term outcomes for the nation.
Sunday May 10, 2020
Sunday May 10, 2020
In this episode of the Commercial Disco, James Riley talks to Innovation and Science Australia chair Andrew Stevens about research, commercialisation and potential policy responses to drive innovation outcomes in the post-COVID economic environment.
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
In this episode of the Commercial Disco, host James Riley talks to former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull about industry policy and innovation during a time of pandemic. Mr Turnbull talks about his new political autobiography A Bigger Picture, and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities for the post-COVID environment in Australia.
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Wednesday May 29, 2019
James Riley talks to Data61 CEO Adrian Turner, exploring what's needed to drive better R&D commitment and outcomes across Australian industry, and where we're succeeding today.
Thursday May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
James speaks to Bronwyn Le Grice, Managing Director & CEO, ANDHealth, on the state of Australia's health tech and digital health innovation.