Best HeadChannel Podcasts (2025)

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Nicholas Johnston on transforming ECC’s Software for UK Universities 37:32

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3M ago37:32

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In this episode, Rich is joined by Nicholas Johnston, Chief Executive of the Educational Competencies Consortium (ECC). Nicholas shares ECC’s transformation journey—from a niche not-for-profit grappling with legacy systems to launching a modern, secure, cloud-based solution supporting over 130 UK institutions. Together, they explore the challenges …

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Thinking Out Loud: David’s Journey into Transparent AI for Finance 37:10

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In this episode of Software Beats Business, Rich sits down with David Glennie, CEO of Voodoo Park, to unpack his journey from a creative background in acting and music to founding a company that’s redefining AI’s role in the financial sector. Together, they explore the challenges of building a transparent AI platform that empowers financial institu…

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Scoring Wins: The Realities of Outsourcing with Jonathan Healey 34:49

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Join us in this epsiode of Software Meets Business as we sit down with Jonathan Healey, Managing Director of IDHL’s Web Division, to explore the evolving landscape of outsourcing in software development. Jonathan shares his candid insights on how outsourcing has transformed over the years, from the early days of conference calls and limited interne…

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Jaya Jha on Leading Technology with Purpose and Precision 38:59

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, Rich is joined by Jaya Jha, Director of Software Development at Ten Lifestyle Group. Jaya shares her extraordinary journey from a chemistry graduate in Mumbai to a global software leader. Together, we explore her transition from hands-on development to heading international teams, and how she’s nurtured h…

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Driving Innovation Without Code: How Business Leaders Can Lead Software Success with Richard Moseley 33:42

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, we sit down with Richard Moseley, the founder of Rent Pay Go, to explore how his years in the plant and construction industries led him to create a groundbreaking digital platform. Richard shares the origins of Rent Pay Go, from identifying a critical gap in online equipment ordering to building a scalabl…

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From Tech Intimidation to Innovation: Elizabeth Green’s Journey in Software Development 41:10

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In this episode, Elizabeth Green shares how she transformed a printed drug handbook into one of the most widely used veterinary apps in the US - impacting thousands of professionals every day. We dive into her journey from founding a niche media company to building two groundbreaking software products, despite having no tech background. Elizabeth t…

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Breaking Barriers in Software Development: A Business Leader’s Guide with Piotr Młodecki 37:51

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, Rich sits down with Piotr Młodecki, Chief Transformation Officer at Soul Millennium Medical Group. Piotr shares insights from his 20+ years in the medical field, discussing the crucial role of ERP systems in business transformation and how customisation can drive competitive advantage. From optimising SAP…

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Building Software and Navigating Chaos; Lessons from Larry Wolff 39:31

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, Rich sits down with Larry Wolf, founder and CEO of Wolf Strategy Partners, to explore the critical intersection of strategy, operations, and technology. Larry shares a fascinating journey from shaping Expedia with Microsoft in the early days of the internet, to leading transformational initiatives across …

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PropTech, Fintech & the Entrepreneurial Journey – with Jeff VanNote 56:30

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, host Richard Bundock sits down with Jeff VanNote, founder of LoanLynx AI, to discuss the intersection of PropTech and Fintech, and the invaluable lessons of entrepreneurship. Jeff shares his incredible journey—from growing up in the mortgage business and pursuing a career in football to navigating the fin…

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Building Through Challenges: Matt Grennan’s Sharpish Journey 32:46

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, we sit down with Matt Grennan, the founder of Sharpish, to hear his journey from construction business owner to tech entrepreneur. Frustrated by the challenges of staffing and recruitment in the construction industry, Matt set out to create a platform that would revolutionise how companies find and manage…

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From Spreadsheets to Scalable Software – Mark Roebuck’s Journey with ProvePrivacy 36:38

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, we sit down with Mark Roebuck, founder of ProvePrivacy, to explore his journey from accidental data protection consultant to SaaS entrepreneur. Mark shares how his frustration with Excel’s limitations in managing GDPR compliance led him to build a scalable software solution—only to later discover he had c…

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The Journey of Developing Product and Software for Acquisition Financing with Juan Ignacio Garcia Braschi 32:45

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Join us as we talk with Juan Ignacio Garcia Braschi, CEO and founder of Boopos. In this episode, Juan shares the journey of building a platform for acquisition financing and SaaS business valuations. Discover how Bupos leverages technology to simplify M&A for small SaaS businesses, the lessons learned along the way, and what’s next for the company.…

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Navigating Software Development Without a CTO: Isabel Acland CMO's Journey 33:14

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This episode will explore Isabel Acland’s unique experience of managing software teams without a technical background, from her time at Brainlabs and Switchcraft to her current role as CMO at Powermeals. We’ll dive into the challenges of working with agencies, transitioning to freelancers, and how Isabel has learned to lead and inspire technical te…

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In-House vs Nearshore: Building Software Teams and Lessons Learned 32:50

9M ago32:50

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This episode discusses Mario Behrendt's journey from building in-house software teams to setting up an augmented team in Bulgaria, exploring the successes, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. The conversation also focuses on his previous work at tails.com, a company transforming the pet food industry with custom software solutions. Host;…

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The Role of Culture in Hiring External Development Teams with Pablo Dimenza 34:00

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In this episode of Software Meets Business, we sit down with Pablo Dimenza, Global CTO at EG+ Worldwide, to explore the dynamic intersection of software and business. Pablo shares his fascinating journey from Argentina to Portugal, evolving from a hands-on engineer to leading global technology initiatives. We discuss building impactful software so…

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Hiring Top Developers and Building a Developer Community with Berco Beute 28:54

10M ago28:54

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In this engaging episode of Software Meets Business, host Richard Bundock welcomes Berco Beute, the CEO and founder of Stekz, for an insightful conversation. Together, they explore the intersection of business and software development, discussing innovative approaches to bridging the gap between business needs and technological implementation. Berc…

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The Journey of Developing a Proprietary Platform with Internal and External Teams 46:41

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This episode will explore Tal Brockmann’s journey of building Finnovest, a platform designed to help retail investors secure better trades from their advisors. We’ll dive into how he built an in-house team to develop the platform, his decision to hire external help to build the SDK, and his experience managing both internal and external teams. Host…

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Building Software in Startups with Ron Shteinberg 31:57

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This episode dives into the intricacies of building software within startups, focusing on the process of finding, hiring, and working with external software teams. We’ll also explore the challenges, rewards, and pitfalls startups face when developing software, and how building solid relationships with software partners can lead to long-term success…

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How Mark Doyle Built an Immersive Healthcare Experience with 'A Life in a Day 34:28

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Join us as we talk to Mark Doyle, co-founder of A Life in a Day, who transformed his journey from theatre into creating a cutting-edge, immersive healthcare simulation. In this episode, we explore how Mark and his team used software to create a 24-hour experience that helps healthcare professionals truly understand life with chronic diseases. Disco…

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From Pathologist to Innovator: Iskander Chaudhry on Building Game-Changing Software for Healthcare 35:50

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In this exciting episode of Software Meets Business, host Richard Bundock sits down with Iskander Chaudhry, the CEO of PathHub, to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of healthcare and technology. Iskander, a seasoned consultant pathologist turned entrepreneur, shares his unique journey from working in clinical pathology to founding a softw…

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Putting Vibes Over Virtuosity - The CTO’s Guide to Culture with Julian Browne #20 54:33

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Send us a text Julian Browne’s storied career is one with some stellar highlights, from a remarkable selection of CTO roles, to leading roles at businesses like Hive. He wasn’t always destined for software, however, as a path set for biology gave way to a passion for technology… Julian’s approach to team dynamics and constant course-correcting is e…

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Writing the Future of Digital Music Creation with Cmajor Software Co-Founder, Julian Storer #19 31:28

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Send us a text Almost every piece of music made today is done so with Julian Storer’s digital fingerprints embedded in it, such is the reach of his work. From writing a groundbreaking DAW to creating the future of DSP libraries, his journey in software is utterly unique, and places him perfectly to see the AI-enabled future of creative industries. …

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Creating Communities Around Umbraco with Speaker & Owner of Floyd Innovations LLC, Heather Floyd #18 33:10

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Send us a text From humble beginnings with an Access database to a renowned Umbraco expert, Heather Floyd’s software journey is a tad unconventional, but equally extraordinary. She’s spoken at Codegarden and carved her path in software across decades, so it was a joy to catch up with her at Codegarden 2024 to hear her take on the future of Umbraco,…

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Perfecting the Tech Team Blueprint: Human-Centred Leadership with Seemin Suleri, VP of Engineering at Prima #17 44:58

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Send us a text Had enough of bad leaders? Take a leaf from Seemin Suleri’s book, and be the leader you wish you had… With huge leadership roles in 288 Group, AXA Health, and most recently becoming VP of Engineering at Prima, Seemin’s human-centric approach is absolutely game changing for tech startups and scaleups alike! Join us on Great Software P…

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How to Become a Pioneering Remote-First CTO with Wheel.io’s Jose Torres #16 35:28

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Send us a text Industry-leading businesses now don’t come from anywhere… they come from everywhere. Remote-first companies are nothing new to Jose Torres, whose roles in software saw him embracing hybrid ways of working long before the world was forced into it. Now CTO at Wheel.io, his story can guide us all on building top class teams around the g…

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Decoding the Tech Startup Blueprint with Likeminded Co-Founder & CTO, Stefan Anca #15 33:43

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Send us a text What makes a tech startup shine? The unique nature of each startup demands empathetic leadership of a CTO, something which Stefan Anca exhibits in abundance, having Co-Founded the Berlin-based mental health platform, Likeminded. Join us as we learn from his invaluable experiences, evolving from mobile development through to a resilie…

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The AI Revolution in Content Archival with Senior Manager, Library and Media Management at Asharq News, Kathey Battrick #14 29:10

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Send us a text Among the industries being touched by AI, there’s an undercover revolution in content archival that’ll change the future of journalism. From her early start with British Pathe to her role as Senior Manager, Library and Media Management at Asharq News, Kathey Battrick has had a front row seat to watch media metadata evolve for the mod…

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Tracing the Roots of Android’s Finest Engineers with Senior Android Engineer, Kunle Ogunjimi #13 39:45

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Send us a text From humble beginnings come some of our industry’s greatest minds. Once curious about MATLAB, a young Kunle Ogunjimi’s curiosity bloomed into a fascinating software career! The lessons we stand to learn from his journey so far are plentiful, and in this episode of Great Software People we learn the art of guiding your early career pa…

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The Unexpected Journey from Webmaster to CTO with Learnerbly’s CTO and Angel Investor, Katherine Spice #12 38:38

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Send us a text Once an aspiring civil engineer, Katherine Spice’s path has evolved so organically into a leadership journey with purpose. All of Katherine’s roles have exhibited social impact, and beyond her CTO position at Learnerbly she’s supporting female-founders as an angel investor. It’s a combination that gives her purpose-driven career a fa…

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Beating Burnout at Your Career Peak with Technical Leader and Consultant at T5 Digital, Gemma Cameron #11 1:16:11

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Send us a text With career highlights spanning Co-op, LateRooms and the Eurofighter Typhoon it’s clear to see that Gemma Cameron’s carved an impressive career for herself. Of all the qualities that she exhibits, however, its being attuned to her wellbeing that’s become paramount as her technical leadership journey has evolved into her role at T5 Di…

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The Bold Path of a Microsoft Advocate with Reynald Adolphe #10 1:05:21

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Send us a text Reynald Adolphe’s career in software has been long and, with LinkedIn Learn & Microsoft among his roles, remarkably fruitful. Across such a journey, he’s seen the industry shift massively and pursued innovation from the moment he discovered his passion for technology. Now a Senior Developer Advocate, he shares the highlights and take…

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Creating the Foundations of a Software Titan with R/GA’s SVP, Managing Director, Michael Olaye #9 44:59

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Send us a text Michael Olaye’s career has seen him thrive across several roles in software, with a roster of clients reading like an all-star cast, from adidas to Playstation, EMI to BMW Group. With such a stellar route through the industry, he’s got a keen eye for innovation in all its evolving forms - learn more from Michael’s decades of insight,…

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Evolving Your Skillset in a Growing Industry with News UK Software Engineer, Moomba Muloba #8 31:10

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Send us a text Junior roles in software can take you to some exceptional places - since his start with us at Cohaesus, Moomba Muloba has launched a career that sees him making waves at News UK. For those shifting through the early phases in their careers, this episode of Great Software People is packed with invaluable advice, and we learn how Moomb…

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From Homebrew Game Development to Becoming a Tech Tour de Force with Director, Product & Solutions Marketing at Acquia, Alan Botwright #7 43:34

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Send us a text As a budding teenager, Alan Botwright coded level design on the Commodore 64’s Judge Dredd game. Decades later, he’s carved out a career in software with huge global impact. Alan’s story is packed with exciting anecdotes and unique insights alike - he joins us on Great Software People to share standout moments of innovation, his take…

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Why Boring is Better & Asking Stupid Questions with Technical Consultant, Des Holmes #6 40:44

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Send us a text From an aspiring artist to a multitalented tech leader, Des Holmes’ path through software has seen him making his mark across the industry. He’s worked both within teams and as a consultant, offering a perspective uniquely brimming with breadth, and he shares a selection of his most valuable learnings in this week’s episode of Great …

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Opening Cupboards to Build Your Software Career with Very Group’s Senior Solutions Architect, Daniel Portella #5 49:45

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Send us a text This engaging episode of Great Software People follows the career journey of Daniel Portella, from his start in software development to becoming a Senior Solutions Architect. Gain insightful perspectives from Dan’s diverse experiences from working in Finance, Legal and Digital Media to his time as a Principal Developer and Architect.…

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Connecting Storytellers in the Digital Age with Lead Research and Development Engineer at Sohonet, Daniel Beattie #4 41:13

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Send us a text Rewriting the rulebook on how every major Hollywood distribution studio works behind the scenes is no small feat, and draws on decades of Daniel Beattie’s experiences. From early work with the likes of Channel 4 to the dizzying world of film titans like Netflix, Warner Bros and Pinewood, he takes us through the evolution of the softw…

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Beyond the Code: Mastering Career Agility in Software With Matt Nunn #3 58:55

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Send us a text We sat down with Matt Nunn, Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon, to delve into the dynamic world of tech careers. From skill sets that go far beyond coding to harnessing the power of your network. Matt shares his experience of working with tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, and provides practical advice for those looking to craf…

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Developing Through the Ages with Factory 73’s Technical Director, Colin McMillan #2 43:27

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Send us a text Colin McMillan’s career has seen him at the precipice since the web’s early years, placing him perfectly to observe the evolution of development through the ages. Progressing along his journey to become Technical Director for Glasgow-based Factory 73, Colin joins us on Great Software People as we delve into embedding culture, the irr…

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Unleashing the Speed: Exploring Software in Formula 1 with Alfonso Ferrandez #1 37:15

2y ago37:15

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Send us a text In a sport where milliseconds are everything, Alfonso Ferrandez wrote one piece of software that saved not just seconds, but days… Decision making at the pinnacle of motorsport is essential, and while F1 teams were using Excel, Alfonso’s background was the catalyst for a revolution in his team. Alfonso shares his utterly fascinating,…