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This week on TechSociety, Alex and John run through the main tools and technologies they use in their tech business, Ninja Software.

What are the essential pieces of your 'toolbelt'? Leave your comments below, and maybe we will be talking about your favourite tooling on the next episode of Tech Society's Take on Things.

- CodiMD: https://github.com/hackmdio/codimd
- HackMD: https://hackmd.io/
- Notion: https://www.notion.so/
- Adobe XD: https://www.adobe.com/au/products/xd.html
- VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/
- Quickbooks Online: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/au/
- Spotify: https://www.spotify.com/au/
- Office 365: https://www.office.com/
- Integromat: https://www.integromat.com/en
- Reaper: https://www.reaper.fm/
- GitHub: https://github.com/
- Netlify: https://www.netlify.com/
- Discord: https://discord.com/
- Descript: https://www.descript.com/
- Telegram: https://telegram.org/

Ninja Software:  https://www.ninjasoftware.com.au/team

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"Have you ever tried to do a cartwheel, ride a bike or climb a tree in a skirt 2 inches below the knees?"
Michelle Redfern joins John and Alex from Ninja Software to speak about gender equity and inclusion, not only in the workplace and sporting fields but in all aspects of our day-to-day life.
It starts earlier than you think, from toy stores to school uniforms - everyone has a part to play in shaping the social norms for our next generation of young boys and girls.
 
Michelle is determined to contribute to achieving global gender equality in her lifetime, primarily through her research and advocacy work in the corporate world and the sporting industry.  Join us to hear the origin story and opinions of the mind behind 'Advancing Women in Business and Sport', an enterprise providing research and advisory services on equality, inclusion and gender diversity.
 
The road to change is built with more than boys with 'Tonka' trucks.
Hear Michelle's take on the power of subliminal gender roles that are present from childhood; and tips on how you can make changes in your workplace by rethinking your advertising and recruitment campaigns.
 
So, what is your role in the change we want to see?
 
Sources:
Michelle Redfern:  https://michelleredfern.com/
Girls Uniform Agenda: https://girlsuniformagenda.org/
Today's Girls are Tomorrow's Leaders, Victoria Waterman TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur3vRU8co4I&feature=youtu.be
Ninja Software:  https://www.ninjasoftware.com.au/team

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End of days. Social and economic collapse. A modern-day apocalypse.
This week on Tech Society, Alex and John from Ninja Software speak about the unspeakable.

'Doomsday preppers' have been ready for longer than you've known the term, but what good is money when you can't eat it? Who do you trust when the definition of 'power' has so radically shifted?

Picture this; you've got your billion Silicon Valley dollars in the bank, you have bought your apocalyptic lockdown pad in the hidden gem of New Zealand, and now the electricity has been shut off, with no signs of it coming back.

What's your next move?

doomsday prep for the super rich:
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/01/30/doomsday-prep-for-the-super-rich

Theoretical Physicists Say 90% Chance of Societal Collapse Within Several Decades:
https://www.vice.com/en_au/article/akzn5a/theoretical-physicists-say-90-chance-of-societal-collapse-within-several-decades

The Super Rich of Silicon Valley Have a Doomsday Escape Plan:
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-rich-new-zealand-doomsday-preppers/

Ham Radio Made Simple - Ultimate Beginner Reference Guide:
https://geekprepper.com/beginner-ham-radio/

Emergency Communications After The Disaster Part 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCeO6iIkxLQ

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Part 2 of our interview with Ernesto Sirolli is now live!

Ernesto continues his discussion with John and Alex from Ninja Software touching on the dangers of monopolies and unbridled capitalism in business, the future of democracy assisted by technology and the importance of the next generation of youths speaking up and joining the discussion for change.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a perfect showcase of the results of strong versus weak leadership across the globe.
Tune in to hear Ernesto's tips on being a great leader for your business, how to listen to those around you without following blindly, and how to forge your own path armed with their knowledge.

All that and more, on this weeks episode of Tech Society.

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Today we discuss whether Tiktok is a "National security risk" as claimed by President Trump and the large hack that Twitter recently experienced. We also discuss the pitfalls of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in regards to the hack.
What does it mean for the tech industry?
What are the potential carry on effects and blowbacks from this line of action?
And what new gadget is sitting on John's Tech Bench?

Dive into Tech Society's take on the matters affecting our industry. Country-wide firewalls, censorship, corporate buyouts, conspiracy theories and future predictions, all mixed in with Alex and John's trademark banter.

You don't want to miss this one.

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Shut up and listen!

Ernesto Sirolli speaks enthusiastically on how to help the community by just taking the time to listen first. Through the understanding that 'Passion beats Privilege', Ernesto walks us through  how he is changing the world simply by changing the flow of the age-old  process from:
'Know-how' => 'Expert' => 'Client'
to
'Client' => 'facilitator' => 'Know-how'.
The results are in, and there is proof that when you find the right people with passion and intelligence, you can spark entrepreneurial growth in any industry, even in not-for-profit groups. Ernesto has dedicated the last 35 years to proving the theory and joins us to share his stories launching more than 55,000 enterprises in 400 communities around the world.

Ernesto's strategic approach resonates with Alex and John from Ninja Software as it re-iterates on doing what you love, creatively outsourcing what you don't, and other simple advice to help entrepreneurs. Click here for more information on the Trinity of Management.
 
For more information on the Trinity of Management, https://sirolli.com/trinity-of-management

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This week finds Alex and John from Ninja Software putting down their glasses and speaking to Rupen Kotecha, a former CFO of British Airways. Rupen has worked as a business analyst for a management consulting company with exposure to the likes of Shell, British Gas and Ford and has had real-world exposure setting up, running and assisting businesses in the Netherlands, Norway, UK, Hong Kong & China.

When the destination keeps changing, but the results remain remarkable, you have to wonder, what does Rupen know that the other executives don't?

Rupen shares his personal story about how he has found success in his endeavours transitioning from England to Perth, Australia. The pitfalls, inside secrets and the hands on experience that come with such a high-profile career.

We touch on topics from his involvement in WA Leaders, to the launch of CFO Centre, which provides the skill sets of experienced Chief Financial Officers of large corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises.

From work-life balance and adapting your business to survive a pandemic to learning how to 'let go' and delegate within your own company and network, this episode is a must-watch for any business owner or would-be entrepreneur.

To regain confidence in your goals and your business, you can find out more
about what Rupen and his part-time CFO's can bring to the table here:
https://www.cfocentre.com.au/

To build meaningful game changing business connections, look into
WA Leaders: https://www.waleaders.com.au/

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This week on Tech Society, Alex and John speak to Sue Findlay, Perth's renowned bid writing specialist.

Sue has over 30 years experience in the field and has established strong roots in Perth's local business community through her success and volunteering efforts across several key Australian organizations focusing on STEM and technology: Incite awards, WAITTA, and the iAwards to name a few.

Boasting over 80% win rates for her loyal customers across almost any industry you can think of, there are few people more qualified than Sue to break down some basic rules essential to winning your next tender submission.
And maybe a few trade secrets along the way.

Check out https://bidbuddy.com.au/ for free courses in tender writing.

But if it's critical for your business to win the job, then just call Sue and let her know you heard about Bidbuddy from Tech Society FM.

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Data-mapping of the human body is the next level in the paradigm of our overall health and well-being.

With a passion for exploring technological advances across disciplines, Alexander and John from Ninja Software interview Jacqueline Alderson, Associate Professor of Biomechanics at The University of Western Australia on her work with digital twins.

As a sports scientist with over two decades working with some of Australia’s best athletes in optimising performance and injury prevention, biomechanist Jacqueline linked the convergent of data collection, machine learning, artificial intelligence to the significant application in health.

Also raised in this podcast is the ethics in the Collection, Storage and Usage of Data.

Facebook, Google, Amazon….with so much information about us easily accessible to data oligarchs, we need to continually ask the question, "Who owns the data?"

You may also want to check out Jacqueline's TEDx talks on the use of data for our own good, “Will your digital twin make you healthier?", https://lnkd.in/gZvPERQ

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The world is changing faster than ever, so too are career options.

What to do to prepare better for the future of work?

If it involves sustainability? If it involves community? If it involves mobilising the next generation towards a low carbon future? Then we would be off to a very good start!

Exemplary of this sustainable business model is ClimateClever, EdTech helping schools and community to reduce carbon footprints with potential for significant savings on utility bills.

Chief Technology Officer Alexander Karan takes time out to talk to Ninja Software Alex and John about his journey as a self-taught programmer, his view on getting kids into software development and how to make the programming community more accessible in Western Australia. Most importantly, parents need to understand that if their kids are passionate in a coding future, support them and perhaps look for an alternative study option to university.
 
For more information on Climate Clever: https://www.climateclever.org/

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