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Jon-Anthoney de Boer is the Product Security Lead at Transmax, overseeing security for critical infrastructure that manages traffic flow across Australia. Coming from a strong software engineering background, Jon-Anthoney shares his experience transitioning from traditional engineering into product and application security. He highlights the importance of aligning software engineering and security teams, building trust into the software development lifecycle, and fostering a security culture based on practical strategy rather than superficial metrics. Jon-Anthoney also discusses how behavioural change, organisational alignment, and operational excellence are key to achieving effective, sustainable security outcomes.

Timestamps

00:32 - Jon-Anthoney’s journey from electrical engineering to product security

05:08 - Transitioning from software craftsmanship to cybersecurity

09:30 - Why aligned incentives between engineering and security teams matter

12:22 - Goodhart's Law: pitfalls of security metrics

18:21 - Rethinking cybersecurity strategies beyond tools and compliance

25:12 - Building observability into the secure software development lifecycle

32:35 - Why executive support is crucial for security initiatives

38:34 - Operational excellence: removing waste from security processes

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Will Liang, CEO of Amplify AI Group (www.amplifygroup.ai) and a Linkedin Top Voice in AI, joins the show to unpack the real-world impact of AI on business. A professional Go player turned deep tech expert, Will shares why most AI agents are just glorified workflows, why Perplexity AI is winning without its own model, and how companies can move beyond AI as a buzzword to embed it into their core operations. He also weighs in on whether Nvidia will remain dominant, how Claude and Gemini stack up against ChatGPT, and what he'd prioritize if he were CEO of OpenAI.

Time Stamps

01:20 – From MA Financial to AI Venture: Will’s bold new chapter

05:35 – Why most businesses still don’t actually use AI

07:18 – The “Purple Person” bridging tech and business

08:56 – What AlphaGo taught Will about the future of AI

11:16 – What is an AI agent? Will’s pineapple analogy

16:00 – Financial services + AI: A real-world use case

18:20 – Does AI raise the ceiling—or just the floor?

24:00 – Perplexity AI’s $18B valuation without its own LLM

30:06 – The “AI-first” mindset and Will’s productivity hack

33:47 – Will Nvidia stay dominant? Or is Apple, Google, DeepSeek catching up?

38:39 – Claude vs. ChatGPT vs. Gemini – What Will uses and why

Resources

👨‍💻Follow Will Liang on LinkedIn

Weekly insights and top 5 tech takeaways – https://www.linkedin.com/in/will--liang

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Welcome back to the FNDN Series, join us as we speak with Adam Horne, co-founder of OpenOrg, about how transparency can transform company culture. With 14+ years of experience building startups, Adam shares practical insights on implementing pay transparency, connecting performance to compensation, and building trust through clear communication.

In this episode, we explore why both young and experienced employees value transparency, how to handle pay equity challenges, and simple steps any organisation can take to become more open about compensation practices.

Chapters:

[01:41] Introduction to Adam Horne and OpenOrg

[06:39] The Evolution of Workplace Transparency

[11:10] Transparency Lessons from Building Companies

[16:59] Performance Management Challenges

[24:58] Moving Beyond Annual Performance Reviews

[29:06] Real-Time Performance-Based Compensation

[33:07] Defining Pay Transparency for Your Organisation

[38:30] The "Leaked Tomorrow" Test for Pay Practices

[42:16] Managing Pay Equity When Implementing Bands

[50:36] Building Trust Through Transparent Pay Practices

Connect with Adam Horne

Visit OpenOrg's Website

LinkedIn: Adam Horne

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Anton Jackson Smith is a synthetic biologist, Stanford PhD, and founder of b.next—a startup building synthetic cells from scratch to make biology truly programmable. Think of it as rewriting life’s codebase, with applications ranging from cancer treatments and diagnostics to lab-grown foods and smart crops.

In today’s episode, Anton breaks down what synthetic cells actually are (and why they matter), how his open-source platform Nucleus is changing the way biology is engineered, and why the future of medicine, agriculture, and climate tech might be written in DNA.

We also dig into his journey, from coding in Queenstown and law school in Otago, to cutting-edge research in Silicon Valley, and how a random article on programmable E. coli changed everything.

In this conversation, we cover:

• How synthetic cells could power the next generation of therapeutics and diagnostics

• Why biology needs its own “AWS moment” and how open source can unlock it

• The real business model behind synthetic biology (and why it's not just science)

• How Kiwi strengths in agriculture and biotech could shape a global future

• What New Zealand needs to do to retain and return its brightest minds

Anton also shares his vision for a safer, more ethical bio-economy, and how we can build powerful new tools without repeating the mistakes of the past.

Time Stamps

01:21 What is a synthetic cell—and why should you care?

06:44 How Anton fell into biology (thanks to an E. coli article in Vietnam)

11:12 Why modifying real cells isn’t enough—and what BNext is doing differently

16:30 The near-term use cases: cancer, diagnostics, and food

22:47 How Nucleus is creating the open-source toolkit for biology

30:14 Three phases of BNext’s business model: Boot → Build → Bazaar

37:10 The big vision: programmable biology that saves lives

44:18 What New Zealand’s biotech future could look like

47:30 Returning talent, building bridges, and bringing brains back home

Resources

🙋🏻‍♂️ Anton Jackson Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonjacksonsmith

🧬 b.next : https://www.bnext.bio

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Georgie Healy speaks with Elena Tsalanidis and Justin Hansky, co-founders of Deeligence, a legal AI startup transforming the way law firms handle M&A due diligence. Both ex-lawyers, Elena and Justin share how their deep domain expertise led them to build an AI platform that accelerates contract review with accuracy lawyers can trust, without ever compromising on confidentiality.

They reveal why generic tools like ChatGPT fall short in legal workflows, and how Deeligence combines machine learning with human oversight to safely automate one of the most tedious parts of legal practice. The duo breaks down the erosion of the billable hour, the rise of vertical AI tools, and why some partners still red-pen documents like it’s 1998.

Throughout the episode, they reflect on the cultural barriers to AI adoption in law, the importance of custom training data, and the pressures of building AI-native products for regulated, high-stakes environments. Elena and Justin also share candid takes on fundraising, global expansion, and how legal AI can empower rather than replace lawyers.

Whether you’re in law, tech, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a rare look into building AI that doesn’t just work, but works where it really matters.

Time Stamps

01:06 – Big Announcement: The First-Ever Live Show

Georgie reveals exciting news about In the Blink of AI going live at UNSW.

01:31 – Introducing Deeligence

Meet co-founders Elena and Justin, who left corporate law to build an AI platform for M&A due diligence.

02:19 – The Billable Hour: Why It’s Getting Eroded

How AI is forcing law firms to question time-based billing.

05:00 – Why ChatGPT Doesn’t Cut It in Legal

Elena explains the confidentiality nightmare and “hallucinations” that make generic LLMs risky.

09:29 – Will AI Replace Junior Lawyers?

Elena and Justin share their nuanced take on the future of entry-level legal roles.

12:50 – Supercharging, Not Replacing

Why Deeligence focuses on helping lawyers rather than automating them out of a job.

16:18 – Avoiding AI Hallucinations

Justin on how Deeligence meticulously sources evidence to ensure accurate contract summaries.

28:33 – Scaling Deeligence Globally

Why expanding into the UK and US is a natural next step—and what it takes to get there.

34:18 – Hot Takes: Vertical AI vs. Everything Else

Elena and Justin weigh in on AI agents, overhyped tools, and why deep domain expertise wins.

46:36 – The Best (and Most Real) Legal TV Show

Justin’s pick for legal TV done right—and why he loves it more than Suits.

Resources

🎤Live show announcement: In the Blink of AI is going live on Thursday, May 29 at University of New South Wales (UNSW) featuring Andrew McCarthy, Head of APAC at Notion.

📍https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent

💼Deeligence: The AI-powered legal tech startup transforming M&A due diligence.

https://www.deeligence.com

🙋‍♀️ Elena’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-tsalanidis/

🙋🏻‍♂️ Justin’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-hansky-70154693/

📺Fisk – Justin’s favourite legal TV show, starring Kitty Flanagan https://iview.abc.net.au/show/fisk

✨ Connect with Georgie Healy

Weekly Substack: https://georgiehealy.substack.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georginahealytech/

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Olivya Munro, founder of Zello Studio, is on a mission to transform fitting rooms with smart tech. She shares how a frustrating shopping experience sparked the idea for Zello, how she turned that idea into a startup, and why retailers are eager to get on board. Alan puts her pitch to the test, offering advice on storytelling, investor questions, and scaling in a tech-resistant industry. Whether you’re a founder refining your pitch or just love a good startup origin story, this episode is packed with insights.

Time Stamps

1:33 – From fashion dreams to startup founder: Olivya’s unexpected career shift

3:32 – The moment that sparked Zello: a broken fitting room experience

4:22 – 91% of shoppers are dissatisfied—why retailers should care

5:58 – How Zello works: tablets, real-time requests, and upselling

7:14 – The “boyfriend seat” and retail design realities

9:28 – Addressing privacy concerns in the changing room

11:07 – First in-store launch and landing major retailers

13:00 – What makes a great startup pitch?

15:15 – The #1 investor question: progress toward commercialisation

18:41 – Hiring for growth: Who’s the first key hire?

Resources

Olivya Munro's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olyvia-munro-2038a6218/

Zello Studio – Learn more about Olivya’s smart fitting room assistant. https://www.zellostudio.co/

Startmate – The accelerator where Olivya pitched Zello. https://www.startmate.com/writing/gen-z-startup-zello-is-transforming-the-140-year-old-fitting-room-experience

How to Pitch to Investors – A collection of pitching tips from Y Combinator. https://www.ycombinator.com/library/4b-how-to-pitch-your-company

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In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine sit down with James Tynan of Square Peg to explore why EdTech might be one of the most misunderstood (and underinvested) sectors in venture capital. James recounts his early days bootstrapping a startup in Australia’s tough 2001 tech climate, and the lessons he took with him to Khan Academy—where he witnessed firsthand how technology, when done right, can revolutionise education.

Together, they dive into the massive shifts happening in learning today: how kids are skilling up at breakneck speed thanks to platforms like Scratch, YouTube, and AI tutors; why the “Prussian model” of schooling persists; and where personalisation, assessment, and vocational learning could unlock new investment opportunities. James also offers candid advice for early-stage investors trying to spot the next breakout idea in an era of AI-fueled growth—and shares why stepping away from the “prestige path” (like skipping Stanford) was one of his biggest and bravest decisions. Whether you’re an EdTech founder, an investor, or just intrigued by how fast education is evolving, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 – Intro

02:16 – James’s first big bet – Starting a company in Australia’s early 2000s “hellscape” and the lessons learned

07:18 – Why MOOCs weren’t the answer – The early EdTech hype, misconceptions about online courses, and how Khan Academy did things differently

11:12 – Assessment as the control point – How exams and credentials shape mainstream education and what might disrupt that model

15:08 – AI’s impact on education – Could personalized, AI-driven learning (and cheating) force schools to rethink how we test knowledge?

18:20 – Kids, dopamine, and the next-gen learning paradox – Balancing entertainment and deep learning, and why “edutainment” rules

24:00 – VC skepticism vs. reality – Why it’s so hard to invest in K–12 EdTech, and where vocational and adult learning might be more promising

32:00 – Rapid AI adoption – From legal tech to healthcare, how ambient tools are skyrocketing and what it means for founders

37:00 – Wedges, moats, and growth – The playbook for AI startups moving from “just a feature” to a sustainable product

42:00 – James’s “big kahunas” moment – Choosing Khan Academy over Stanford and why walking away from “prestige” can change everything

47:07 – Wrap-up – The future of EdTech, AI’s role, and parting wisdom for founders and investors

Resources Mentioned

James Tynan on LinkedIn – Partner at Square Peg and former operator at Khan Academy. - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-tynan-ba54b93/

Square Peg – The VC firm James Tynan is a Partner at. - https://www.squarepeg.vc/

Khan Academy – Free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

College Board + Khan Academy Partnership – Free SAT and AP test prep.

Ambience Healthcare – AI for clinical documentation and patient notes.

Harvey AI – Legal AI platform disrupting law firm workflows.

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Growing up in Wellington, New Zealand, with parents in the police force and government, a career in film and TV wasn’t exactly on the radar for Georgia Rippin. But after studying law and Māori at Vic, she made a bold leap to New York, armed with only a suitcase, a dream, and a few blocks of Whittaker’s chocolate that she used to slip into mailrooms of the biggest studios on the planet. That scrappiness paid off: Georgia wound up producing mid-form shows (those 10- to 20-minute episodic pieces that can eventually scale into full series), teaming up with major networks, and ultimately founding Kold Open, a platform reshaping how creators monetise their IP and get discovered.

In this episode, Georgia digs into the pitfalls of legacy media, why YouTube fails episodic creators, and how AI-driven product placement might unlock new revenue streams for independent filmmakers. She also shares the real story of how she broke into the industry, from dressing like an assistant to cold-knocking on studio doors, and why she believes being just the right amount of naïve can be an entrepreneur’s superpower. Finally, she offers insights for fellow Kiwis eager to chase creative careers on the world’s biggest stages.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Intro

02:16 – From legal briefs to scripts: Why she picked New York over LA

04:18 – Mid-form explained: How shows like Workaholics and It’s Always Sunny began

08:01 – Why YouTube’s algorithm hurts episodic creators—and how Kold Open fixes it

10:20 – Cracking the first big studio deal: Lessons in hustle, grit, and chocolate bribes

14:19 – Being ‘productively naïve’: Georgia on forging a path without industry connections

18:07 – AI’s silver lining for indies: New tools that help with coloring, sound, and distribution

25:37 – Rise of FAST channels: Why “free TV” is the next frontier for content creators

31:53 – The founder journey: Building a startup in NYC and hitting sustainable revenue

35:54 – AI-driven ad placement: Adding a digital Pepsi cup post-production (and getting paid)

40:48 – Advice for aspiring Kiwi creators: Collaboration, comedic storytelling, and never giving up

Resources

- Kold Open – Georgia’s mid-form platform: https://www.koldopen.com

- Georgia Rippin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-rippin/

- Viva La Dirt League (NZ’s comedy YouTubers mentioned): https://www.youtube.com/c/VivaLaDirtLeague

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Denise Farmer, General Manager of APAC at Clio, the world's largest legal technology platform, joins Georgie Healy to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal sector. With over 20 years in legal tech, Denise highlights why lawyers using AI will outperform their competitors and why fears of AI replacing lawyers are misguided.

She explains how AI tools are eliminating administrative tasks, reshaping billing models beyond hourly rates, and opening the door for more accessible legal services. Denise also shares insights into Australia's progressive regulatory stance on responsible AI use, the ethical implications lawyers must consider, and practical steps for legal professionals adopting AI in their practice.

This conversation offers clear insights into AI’s transformative impact on law firms, providing lawyers and legal tech enthusiasts actionable strategies to leverage these tools safely and effectively.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction

02:56 – Australia's legal tech future and rapid AI adoption

08:41 – The shift from hourly billing to AI-driven pricing models

12:47 – Will AI replace lawyers? Why adopting AI is critical

17:58 – Moving beyond admin tasks: Focusing lawyers on strategic, high-value work

21:00 – AI use cases transforming law firms (and pitfalls to avoid)

30:16 – Predicting AI’s impact on law firms in the next 5 years

Resources

- Denise Farmer’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisefarmer/

- Clio – Leading cloud-based legal technology platform https://www.clio.com/

- Clio’s Legal Trends Report – Insights into billing models and productivity https://www.clio.com/resources/legal-trends/

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In this episode of Secured, host Cole Cornford chats with Laura O'Neill from Fujitsu Cyber. Laura shares her journey from a pure maths and cryptography background through management consulting into the world of cybersecurity. She explains how she helped grow MF&A from a small team into a 70-person company before its acquisition by Fujitsu. Cole and Laura discuss the challenges of scaling a cyber practice, the importance of professionalising sales and board-level communications, and how embracing diverse, non-traditional talent can transform the industry. Their conversation offers valuable insights into shifting from a compliance-based mindset to a risk-based strategy that truly supports business objectives.

Timestamps

00:10 - Introduction to Laura O'Neill and her role at Fujitsu Cyber

02:27 - Laura recounts her journey from pure maths and cryptography to cybersecurity

05:31 - Discussing the rapid growth of MF&A from a small team to 70 staff

07:30 - Overcoming scaling challenges through improved processes and support

11:23 - Professionalising sales and board-level communications in cyber

15:30 - Moving from a compliance-driven approach to a risk-based strategy

26:16 - Embracing diversity and non-traditional hiring in cybersecurity

31:20 - The value of diverse backgrounds and soft skills in solving security challenges

40:43 - The importance of empathy and listening in leadership

42:16 - Closing thoughts on security as an enabling function for business success

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