Kish Modi - ex-CPO at Me&u and now Co-founder of new AI start-up Hey Buddy.

His journey from scaling me&u during explosive growth from 4 to 150+ employees, to overcoming a life-changing battle with cancer is truly inspiring.

This isn't your typical startup story. Kish's journey includes:
• His unconventional path from quitting law to product leadership
• Building HelloFresh Australia into a market leader
• Scaling me&u from 4 employees to 150+
• Raising capital for his own pet startup
• Fighting and beating Leukemia
• Coming back stronger to launch his next venture

What you'll learn:
• Why culture gets forgotten during hyper growth (and how to fix it)
• The real truth about raising capital as a first-time founder
• How one investor refused to back his pet business because of its name
• Leadership lessons learned from battling cancer
• Why perspective changes everything about stress and priorities

Kish's vulnerability about his health journey and the wisdom he's gained hits different.

This conversation goes deep on resilience, leadership, and what really matters when building something meaningful.

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Had the privilege of recording with the brilliant Rajini Carpenter, CTO at Beforepay Group, for The Leadership Roadmap Podcast!

Rajini's path from studying computer science in India (thanks to her dad's guidance!) to leading engineering teams across IRESS, Deputy, and now Beforepay is packed with insights every tech leader needs to hear.

What hit me most:

• Her raw honesty about returning from maternity leave within 3 months (twice!) because of fear of falling behind in tech's fast pace
• How she influences without authority by prioritising customer focus over technical jargon
• Her commitment to hiring problem solvers who work with product and business, not just coders
• Her call for male allies in leadership to lean in and pull women up in the industry

Listeners will get practical advice on:

• Transitioning from IC to leadership
• Building confidence
• Balancing career with family
• Staying relevant as AI reshapes engineering
• Creating inclusive environments

This conversation is a masterclass in resilience, growth, and paying it forward.

Episode drops next week! 🚀

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OUT NOW: An insightful conversation with Tamm Sjödin on The Leadership Roadmap Podcast!

Tamm shares their incredible journey from coding at age 12 to tech leadership across Sweden, Germany, and Australia - building and guiding teams at prominent tech companies such as Deputy and Canva.

We explore:

• Tamm's natural evolution into leadership
• A unique experience leading an all-women engineering team, creating a reverse of the typical diversity challenge in tech
• The servant leadership philosophy that shaped their approach
• Building team resilience in high-pressure environments
• Navigating change at scale in a unicorn company

It's packed with insights on authentic leadership, diversity, and navigating global tech careers.

Available now on all major podcast platforms.

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OUT TODAY! The latest Leadership Roadmap podcast features Matt McKenzie, GM of Technology at Tabcorp 🎙️

Matt reveals his 20+ year journey from "accidentally" stepping into leadership to overseeing 400+ tech professionals at Tabcorp. 

Hear the unfiltered story behind Tabcorp's challenging AWS migration and how his team built resilience through the toughest moments. 

Matt shares how global mentors at News Corp shaped his leadership philosophy and why he believes care, clarity, and communication are the foundations of effective leadership. 

His practical approach to AI at Tabcorp offers valuable insights: "Start small. Validate your hypotheses... then you can have a run." 

Learn how he balances a 24/7 business with family, fitness, and a Master's of Leadership. 

This conversation is packed with real, actionable insights for anyone navigating leadership or tech. 

Available now on all major podcast platforms.

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🎙️NEW EPISODE: The Leadership Roadmap Podcast with Sophie Troy, VP of Engineering at Vamp

From software engineer to VP of Engineering in just five years, Sophie shares her inspiring journey of rapid career growth in tech leadership.

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Her serendipitous path into computer science and early career choices
✅ The transition from individual contributor to technical leadership
✅ Building and managing engineering teams through growth and restructuring
✅ Practical strategies for promoting diversity in tech teams
✅ Balancing technical vision with people management

Sophie's approach to leadership emphasises trust, collaboration, and empowering her team members to take ownership of their growth. Her insights on retaining women in tech are particularly valuable for addressing industry-wide challenges.

Whether you're an aspiring tech leader or an experienced manager looking for fresh perspectives, Sophie offers actionable advice that you can implement right away.

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🎙️ The Leadership Roadmap Podcast with Phil Douglas

Phil takes us through his journey from Flash animator to Director of Technology at MadPaws, sharing invaluable insights on:

- The transition from technical roles to leadership positions
- How he applies Amazon's famous "two pizza team" rule for managing remote teams
- Navigating complex digital transformations across multiple acquired businesses
- The leadership skills that matter most in today's tech landscape

My favourite takeaway? Phil's perspective on problem-solving: "Engineers like solving problems. If you give them a set of solved problems to code out, you won't get their buy-in. But if you give them problems to solve themselves, you'll really engage them."

Whether you're an aspiring tech leader or currently managing teams, there's something valuable for you in this conversation.

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE: The Leadership Roadmap Podcast featuring Jody Podbury!

Jody's journey from coding assembly language to leading transformative digital initiatives at major organisations is nothing short of inspiring.

In this episode, she shares:

 💥 Her "meerkat theory" for building balanced engineering teams
 💥 Practical wisdom on leading multinational teams
 💥 Candid insights about navigating leadership as a woman in tech
 💥 How to create environments where constructive conflict drives innovation

What resonated most was Jody's insights on empowerment. Her approach to creating environments where everyone feels confident to contribute ideas is truly inspiring.

This conversation is packed with practical insights that have already changed how I think about leadership.

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NEW EPISODE: The Leadership Roadmap Podcast with Ryan O'Connell, CTO of Humanitix

From developer to CTO of the world's first non-profit ticketing platform, Ryan shares his remarkable 7-year journey building Humanitix from the ground up.

In this episode, we dive into:
✔️ How he scaled from being the first engineer to leading a team of 17
✔️ The challenges of expanding a tech non-profit internationally
✔️ Why they've never had layoffs (even during COVID)
✔️ Creating an authentic company culture where people can truly be themselves

Ryan's approach to leadership is refreshingly authentic - focused on empowering his team, embracing new ideas, and staying true to Humanitix's mission of using tech for good.

Whether you're in engineering leadership or curious about purpose-driven companies, there's something valuable in this conversation for you. 

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🎙️ Engineer to Leader: Viktor Shlapkin on Building Teams & Product Engineering

How do you transition from an engineer to a leader? In this episode, Viktor Shlapkin shares his journey from coding to leading high-performing teams in the world of product engineering.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The challenges of moving from an individual contributor to a leader
• How to build and manage effective teams
• The realities of product engineering – beyond the code
• Key leadership lessons for aspiring tech leaders

Whether you’re an engineer looking to grow into leadership or a team leader wanting to refine your skills, this episode is packed with insights!

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