In this episode of Tech Society, hosts Alex and John from Ninja Software speak with Natasha Blycha, global head of digital law at law firm Herbert Smith Freehills. She and her team are beginning to unravel the legal answers that technology is beginning to ask. Starting as a competition lawyer, she returned from a decade-long, family-focused sabbatical into a completely changed world that presented her new legal challenges.

During their conversation, Natasha ponders on the implications of the emerging digital landscape - talking about how the legal framework treats digital structures: NFTs, smart contracts, DAOs, tokens, cryptocurrencies, metaverses, etc… or how it doesn’t treat them. What will the law have to do to keep up with technology that is constantly evolving? In trading crypto, are you breaking the law? Who is ultimately responsible? The answers to these questions, if there are any, are more complex than you may think.

Natasha Blycha: https://au.linkedin.com/in/natasha-blycha

Herbert Smith Freehills: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/

Tech Society 081 - Responsible Leadership for the Future of Humanity with David Carter:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/81-responsible-leadership-for-the-future-of-humanity

Tech Society 058 - Cybersecurity: The Modern Day Arms Race with Sven Ross: https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/58-cybersecurity-the-modern-day-arms-race

Tech Society 040 - The 6th Wave of Innovation with Peter Newman: https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/40-the-6th-wave-of-innovation

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How hard is it to take your product or even your company to market? The answer to that question may depend on who you are, what you do, and how prepared you are to persevere when the going gets tough.

In this episode of Tech Society, hosts Alex and John from Ninja Software have the chance to speak with Sheryl Frame, one of Perth’s most well-known and experienced commercialisation specialists. From humble beginnings in the medi-tech sector, Sheryl definitely walks the talk. She has established and successfully sold several businesses, held management positions in publicly listed companies, and has helped many entrepreneurs prepare for market. For ten years, she was a Commercialisation Adviser for the Australian Government’s Accelerating Commercialisation program, which provided public funding for companies with innovative solutions. She has also been involved in organisations that help women in business; AWISE, Australian Women in IT, Science and Engineering, WiTWA, SBE Australia, and others.

In this episode, Sheryl gives her thoughts on the growth of entrepreneurship in Western Australia, the unique challenges faced by women entering this space, team dynamics, sole founders, and recollections on how some of Perth’s local businesses have prepared themselves to market their products on the open market. She also talks about the role governments can play to support innovation and entrepreneurship.

Sheryl Frame: https://au.linkedin.com/in/sherylframe

Tech Society 083 - Science Takes You Places with Prof. Lyn Beazley:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/83-science-takes-you-places

Tech Society 077 - Beetle CSI - The Future of Crime Scene Investigation Training with Dr. Paola Magni:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/77-beetle-csi-the-future-of-crime-scene-investigation-training

Tech Society 022 - Going With Your Gut! with Dr. Josephine Muir:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/going-with-your-gut

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In this episode of Tech Society, hosts Alex and John from Ninja Software speak with Sarah James, an engineer and tech advocate, and Principal at Jacobs, an international engineering firm. For over 20 years, she has dedicated her career to finding a marriage between data, technology and engineering.

In this episode, Sarah talks of the future challenges that are looming on the horizon, looking for practical solutions and vision: climate change, smashing glass ceilings, equality of opportunity… and finding the motivation to get the change you want to see in the world. She describes her experience of being an engineer working all the way to where is is today, personally and professionally… which lead to the publishing of her latest book.

Also, she talks about her ‘intelligent’ farm project!

Sarah James: https://au.linkedin.com/in/sarahjames

Book: Are You Ready To Change The World:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Are-You-Ready-Change-World/dp/0646821172

Tech Society 086 - All It Takes Is A Little Effort with Nick Marvin:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/86-all-it-takes-is-a-little-effort

Tech Society 075 - Learning Something Life-Changing In Under 9 Minutes with Trishala Pillai:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/75-learning-something-life-changing-in-under-9-minutes

Tech Society 038 - Cyber Security Skill Shortage with Tracey Hughes:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/38-cyber-security-skill-shortage

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Indigenous involvement in the startup space is an emerging force all across Australia, with indigenous people standing up and creating solutions that are solving issues facing their people. Starting a business is not easy; starting an indigenous business adds extra complexity to that process.

In this episode of Tech Society, hosts Alex and John from Ninja Software speak with Les Delaforce, a Gumbaynggirr man (Mid North Coast NSW) currently serving as the Indigenous Entrepreneurship Director at the Minderoo Foundation, one of their initiatives being “creating employment parity with and for Indigenous Australians”.

Les is also an experienced founder, board director and recipient to many young entrepreneur awards. Les shares his unique experience of navigating through the world of business, and taking advantage of the benefits that technologies can deliver. During this episode, Les speaks about systemic challenges, culture clash, raising equity, exit strategies, and what lies in store for the next generation of business leaders.

Les Delaforce: https://au.linkedin.com/in/lesliedelaforce

Minderoo Foundation:
https://www.minderoo.org/generation-one/#overview

DreamSpark:
https://www.dreamspark.com.au/

Tech Society 078 - Founding Principles with Patrick Lee
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/78-founding-principles

Tech Society 052 - Entrepreneurship: Rags to Riches Mythology with David Sax
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/52-entrepreneurship-rags-to-riches-mythology

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When we talk about diversity, the focus normally centers on the amount participation of women in “traditionally” male-dominated spaces: engineering, computer science, technology. But as we are about to learn, diversity is more about empowerment, giving equal opportunity to more people, especially those who are often looked over.

Tech Society presents the third instalment in our Leadership series; in this episode, we are sitting down with Pia Turcinov - a corporate lawyer by trade, with broad and strategic experience across a range of industries. Her talents in business and leadership has her become a leading influence in the entrepreneurship, STEM and innovation spaces.

Tech Society hosts Alex and John from Ninja Software speak with Pia about trends in the technology space (both here in Perth and further afield), the future of work, and the broadening idea of “diversity” in tech: in industry, in workplaces, and in leadership. Her involvement with the group Women In Technology WA (WITWA) has given her a great insight into what needs to be done to break down barriers for all that want to enter the tech scene.

Pia Turcinov: https://au.linkedin.com/in/piaturcinov

Women In Technology WA: https://www.witwa.org.au

Tech Society 092 - Community Focused: Leadership with Don Punch
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/tech-society-on-leadership-2

Tech Society 090 - Delivering Value: Leadership with Sam Walsh
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/tech-society-on-leadership-1

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In a world where online platforms or applications are prevalent, collecting and sharing large amounts of personal information, what is the meaning of privacy? How important is your confidential information? Is privacy as a concept a human right that should be protected? Can government protect these rights? Can privacy be protected by technology… or even a bigger question, should it?

In the latest episode of Holy War, Tech Society hosts Alex and John from Ninja Software attempt to find answers to these important questions by examining the subject of privacy owithin the online space with commercial lawyer Dirk Feinauer and cybersecurity specialist Brenda van Rensburg. During the episode, we find out how much information is out there about us, a breakdown of the basics of the subject, how the law works now, and what happens when rule of law breaks down.

Tech Society Declares Holy War on Gender Equality - https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/tech-society-presents-holy-war-on-gender-equality
Tech Society Declares Holy War on Bitcoin - https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/tech-society-declares-holy-war-on-bitcoin

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In today’s episode of Tech Society, Alex and John from Ninja Software sit down for an interview with Vince Hughes, CEO of Crime Stoppers WA, Director of Crime Stoppers Australia and Crime Stoppers International. Vince has been in the world of law enforcement for nearly 40 years, beginning his career as an Intelligence Analyst in the police force before diving into the world of intelligence during his time in the national crime authority, then finally entered into Leadership Development at the Public Sector Commission prior to becoming CEO of Crime Stoppers WA.

Vince shares with us the origins of Crime Stoppers and its core mission: to provide anonymity and encourage anonymous reporting. They also discuss about Safe2Say, an independent and external reporting platform that enables anonymous reporting.

Crime Stoppers WA is a not-for-profit organisation and enables individuals to anonymously report criminal activity and suspicious behaviour. Read here for more information: crimestopperswa.com.au

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Tech Society is a place to learn about the qualities you need to run a sustainable, viable and innovative business. One important attribute is leadership.
But how does someone become a leader? A famous quote attributed to Shakespeare sums up the general path taken by the leaders of yesterday and today: “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.”
In this episode of our Leadership series, we speak with Western Australian politician Hon. Don Punch MLA, state representative of the regional centre of Bunbury in Western Australia’s lower house and a Minister in the state’s government. One of his many portfolios includes Innovation and ICT, so it was important to Alex and John to “get to know him” a bit better, as leaders in a tech-focused business themselves.
In this conversation, Minister Punch shares his personal leadership journey, how that journey led into his involvement in politics, and what led for him to be a leader in his community. Subjects also discussed include the potential of regional communities, the power of innovation and ideas, and the importance of investing in people.

Hon. Don Punch MLA, WA Minister for Disability Services; Fisheries; Innovation and ICT; Seniors and Ageing
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/people/don-punch

WA Office of Digital Government:
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/office-of-digital-government

Tech Society 056 - From Garage Start-up to Telco Giant with Michael Malone:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/56-from-garage-start-up-to-telco-giant

Tech Society 036 - From Perth to New York, the Making of a Global Movement with Michael Sheldrick:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/36-from-perth-to-new-york-the-making-of-a-global-movement

Tech Society 031 - So Let’s Talk About Heels with Michelle Redfern:
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/31-so-lets-talk-about-heels

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The world has had multitudes of heated debate that revolve around gender equality and women’s role in society. Today, Tech Society hosts Alex and John from Ninja Software bring this much needed conversation to the table with guests Michelle Redfern and Conrad Liveris.

In this episode, we address the inequity that women face and the lack of progress there is for society to move past gender norms in work and leadership roles. We also discuss about the disingenuous, overly simplistic, yet profitable solution presented to us today: paying for diversity through virtue signalling.

Can real change only happen through crisis? Find out on this episode of Holy War.

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In this episode of Tech Society, hosts Alex and John from Ninja Software dive into the hot topic of crypto and decentralised finance with Sophie Amat, crypto mentor and co-founder of Crypto-Sense. Sophie has a 20-year long career in banking and finance, and became an early adopter of cryptocurrency since 2014.

She shares her initial experiences within the crypto space as an investor and fundamental analyst, along with her views of the deeper philosophical, political, socio-economic takes on cryptocurrencies. As a mentor, she also discusses the importance of financial literacy and its real life application in the new era of financial investments.

For the layman investors and curious observers of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, this episode is for you.

◎More Information◎

▸Sophie Amat:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-amat-30785724/  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-amat-30785724/)

▸Cryptosense:
https://cryptosense.com (https://www.purpose.ventures/)

▸Organichain:
https://organichain.com (https://www.betterlabsventures.com.au/)

▸Tech Society Declares Holy War on Bitcoin #1
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/tech-society-declares-holy-war-on-bitcoin (https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/57-west-tech-fest-vc-deal-flow-perth-vs-silicon-valley)

▸Tech Society 073 - Lockdown Economics with Steven Shepherd
https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/73-lockdown-economics

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