InnovationAus Podcast

Khoa Le, Founder and CEO at Eyes of AI

In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Eyes of AI founder and CEO Khoa Le talks to James Riley about the impact of Australia's research, the commercialisation challenges for local deep tech startups, and the new wave of globally successful homegrown companies defying the odds. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

Identity Matters. Ep5: Human inclusion in digital identity design

This vodcast is the latest in the Identity Matters: Digital Identity and the Evolution of the Internet series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Ping Identity. Jason Urranndulla-Davis founded Holdaccess (WUNA) to help focus on digital ID diversity and accessibility in relation to First Nations and under-documented communities. Digital ID legislation is expected in Australian parliament before the end of this year, but is ‘human inclusion’ being properly considered in this process? In this episode, Jason discusses with publisher Corrie McLeod and Ashley Diffey, VP Sales, APAC & Japan, Ping Identity, the importance of digital identity that supports our vulnerable citizens, in line with Ping Identity’s mission to champion every identity.

Doug Hilton, Chief Executive Officer, CSIRO

In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Dr Doug Hilton talks to James Riley about his priorities for the CSIRO, the importance earning and retaining social licence, and the role of science in building trust.

This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

Amanda White, Founding Director, Agricultural Robotics

Roboticist and psycho-physics psychologist Dr Amanda White wears many professional hats. She is the general manager of Freelance Robotics, coordinating the RoboTradies program, and is the director of two automation companies: Industrial Robotics and Agricultural Robotics. 

In this episode of The Commercial Disco,  Dr White chats with James Riley about the drivers that inform her journey from a psychological and technological standpoint to foster industry resilience, with particular reference to advanced manufacturing for the agricultural sector in the robotic world.  

This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst. 

Paul D’Urso, professor, neurosurgeon & founder of Anatomics

In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Anatomics founder and neurosurgeon Paul D’Urso chats with James Riley about launching his medical devices tech company with a $1200 grant in the early 90s, how the innovative solution is changing lives around the world, and the barriers that have prevented it from achieving widespread commercial success. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

Identity Matters. Ep4: The low-hanging digital fruit for governments

This vodcast is the latest in the Identity Matters: Digital Identity and the Evolution of the Internet series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Ping Identity. Former Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, has always been a strong advocate for the adoption of digital identity in the public sector, for the operational efficiencies and deeper digital transformation it would enable. In this episode, he discusses with editorial director James Riley and Ashley Diffey, VP Sales, APAC & Japan, Ping Identity, the ‘low-hanging fruit’ of digital identity and the near-term benefits to be derived from a system that enables cross jurisdictional validation of identities across the public sector.

Rachel Slattery, Owner, Slatterys

Meet Rachel Slattery, the brain behind Tech 23 and Agile Australia, who's now shaking things up with Silver Futures. In our latest Commercial Disco podcast sponsored by CSIRO, she chats with James Riley about why tech should be for everyone, not just the young and tech-savvy. Do you have grey hairs or just a love for tech? Tune in to discover how we can all benefit from the tech that makes our golden years shine. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

Leveraging digital technology for a unified human-centric approach in retail

In this special podcast interview, editorial director James Riley speaks with Infosys VP and Global Practice Head for Microsoft Business Applications & Digital Workplace Services, Lax Gopisetty, about the changing landscape of customer experience in the retail sector in Australia. What areas do Australian retailers need to focus on when utilising AI to enhance the customer experience? Hear expert insights about the role of AI in customer experience, and how human touch can be a competitive edge in the retail sector.

James Palmer, CEO & co-founder, Silentium Defence Pty Ltd

In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Silentium Defence’ co-founder and CEO Dr James Palmer discusses some of the specific challenges for deep tech startups in Australia, and what it will take to build dual-use tech companies that start with a defence sector focus.

This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

Philip Dalidakis, chairman and managing partner at Orizontas

Philip Dalidakis is well-known to the tech and innovation communities, particularly among Australia’s startups. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, the former Victorian state government Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade – and current managing partner at Orizontas – talks to James Riley about what’s working well in our tech ecosystem, with a focus on the NRF.

This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.