Tech Trajectory
Presented by DiUS – where growth, grit, and bold ideas collide to uncover the human side of innovation. Join us each fortnight as we dive into the journeys of trailblazers shaping the future of technology. Through engaging conversations, we’ll explore career highs and lows, groundbreaking ideas, and the challenges of leading in a rapidly evolving industry. Whether you’re navigating your own tech trajectory or looking for fresh insights, this podcast is your go-to for inspiration, connection, and actionable takeaways.
Episodes
Episode summary
What happens when AI shifts not just how we build systems, but how we lead people?
In this episode, Chris Davies is joined by James Ross, CTO for SEEK across Asia Pacific. They explore what’s changing (and what isn’t) about leading engineering teams in a world of increasing complexity, scale and generative AI. James shares his personal journey from developer to tech exec, his philosophy on leadership, an...
In this episode, host Kavita Kerwar speaks with Yann Burden, growth strategist and startup founder turned Chief AI Officer at Pendula, about the leadership lessons from navigating complexity and change.
Yann shares what it takes to lead when the path isn’t clear, the market isn’t ready, and the idea hasn’t quite landed yet. He talks about using customer clarity to cut through complexity, building belief when outcomes a...
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Careers don’t always follow a straight line, and for Jessica Lin, the detours have been the most rewarding part. In this episode of The Tech Trajectory, she joins host Kavita Kerwar to share what she’s learned from leading through change, jumping into unfamiliar industries, and building teams that thrive under pressure. From managing cultural shifts to overcoming imposter syndrome, Jessica off...
In this episode of the Tech Trajectory Podcast, host Chris Davies sits down with John Sullivan (Sully) to explore what it takes to lead large-scale transformation, without losing sight of people, purpose, and impact.
Sully shares his journey from engineer to CEO, and how listening to customers and translating business needs into tech outcomes became a career-defining shift. From OKRs to flywheels, ride-alongs to data d...
In this episode of The Tech Trajectory Podcast, host Kavita Kerwar sits down with Karis Dorrigan to explore what leadership looks like when driven by clarity, values, and life’s changing seasons.
From negotiating for flexible work to growing through career transitions and motherhood, Karis shares her journey with candour. She speaks about how to lead with both empathy and commercial focus, why inclusive product teams m...
In this episode of The Tech Trajectory Podcast, host Kavita Kerwar sits down with Fiona Rose to explore what it takes to lead with clarity and conviction in a scaling business. Fiona reflects on her cross-sector leadership experience, shares how purpose anchors decision-making, and explains why experimentation, diversity, and accountability are cornerstones of her leadership style.
1. Change is constant—communication i...
In this episode of The Tech Trajectory Podcast, host Chris Davies sits down with Amir Ansari to explore what it takes to build resilient design practices that scale. Through stories, frameworks, and some personal philosophy, Amir talks about aligning with executive stakeholders, balancing design literacy with capability uplift, and adapting leadership styles to suit context.
1. Building design leadership like a Lego s...
In this episode of The Tech Trajectory Podcast, host Kavita Kerwar sits down with Roby Sharon-Zipser, Co-Founder and CEO of hipages Group, to explore how leadership evolves as a business scales—from garage startup to ASX-listed tech company. Roby unpacks what it takes to move from being a hands-on founder to an enabler of innovation, how to build a culture of strategic execution, and why staying curious about technolo...
In this episode of The Tech Trajectory Podcast, host Chris Davies sits down with Alex Young to explore the transformative role of mentorship in leadership and career development. As a mentor, industry fellow, and innovation leader, Alex shares insights on fostering meaningful mentor-mentee relationships, the importance of self-awareness, and how mentoring can shape not only individual careers but also entire organisat...
In this episode of the Tech Trajectory, host Chris Davis sits down with Pete Cohen to explore the often-overlooked role of creativity in leadership. With a unique perspective bridging multiple disciplines, Pete shares insights on fostering innovation, balancing structure with creative freedom, and making room for unconventional ideas in high-pressure environments.
1. Creativity as a leadership skill
[03:36] Leadership i...
The world of tech is evolving at lightning speed, and behind every innovation is a human story worth telling.
The Tech Trajectory Podcast brings you raw, honest conversations with the founders, leaders and pioneers who aren’t just navigating change, they’re driving it. From bold ideas to hard-won lessons, we go beyond the buzzwords to uncover what it really takes to lead, build and stay ahead in today’s fast-moving wor...
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