Nrol Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jesse Shah
Are you looking to start or progress your career in technology? Or launch the next tech unicorn? If that answer is yes…..Then this is the podcast for you. This is Jesse from Nrol, and you’re listening to the Nrol Podcast. I’ve been in the technology recruitment space for over a decade, from starting out as a junior to founding my own recruitment and Software Start-up. And in that time I’ve spoken to countless leaders and candidates within tech some running or involved in start-ups to others involved in and running billion-dollar unicorns. More people than ever before are looking to start a career in technology, hoping to launch, grow and monetize their careers, and on this show, help I sit down with these successful tech leaders in my network, discussing their ideas, opportunities and strategies that they’re taking advantage of helping the rest of us do the same.
Episode Description:
In today's podcast episode, I had the honour of conversing with Ben McLaughlin, a prominent figure and partner at Baker McKenzie, who specialises in Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare and Life Sciences.
With over three decades of experience in his field, Ben's success and longevity at one of the world's largest law firms is admirable. During our discussion, we delve into the factors that have contributed to Ben’s achievements and hear his guidance for aspiring lawyers.
Ben imparts valuable insights that he has acquired throughout his career, including leadership skills and essential qualities for success in his industry.
We trust that you will find this episode as enriching as we did!
In today’s episode, I chat to Jerome Doraisamy, editor at Lawyers Weekly. We explore Jerome’s journey as a former lawyer, who left legal practice following nearly two years with anxiety and depression, published two self-help books for lawyers and students to manage mental health issues and then spent a few years on the speaker circuit before landing as editor at Lawyers Weekly.
Jerome’s journey is a truly inspiring show of inner strength and courage. Overcoming mental health challenges, self and societal stigmas about such ailments and through determination, changing the conversation about such health issues and professional development to creating a path of success.
A motivational episode not to be missed.
As always, be caffeinated, be motivated and enjoy the episode!
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Claire Shulver, Founder of C Legal & Co, on the Let's Nrol podcast. I talk to Claire about her journey, from graduating as a Lawyer in Sydney, to then moving over to Canada, overcoming the challenges of succeeding in a male dominated law firm, to then moving back to Sydney to starting her own firm C Legal & Co.
Claire's journey is moving and showcases to us that if you have the ability and work hard you can overcome any obstacle. Claire’s inspirational story demonstrates that the hardest decisions in life are the most rewarding and that always believing in yourself and staying true to your vision will consistently lead to true success.
Be caffeinated, be motivated and enjoy the episode!
In today’s episode, I sit down with Simon Gould. We explore Simon's journey, from being an early internet entrepreneur to becoming CEO and Founder of Sydney Digital Marketing Agency.
Simon is a true entrepreneur and hearing the stories of his early success with coupon booklets that allowed him to buy a red convertible at 26 years old, to creating the first internet vending machine, launching successful businesses both in Australia and the UK, to then using that business and digital knowledge to start one of Australia's best B2B digital agencies is truly inspiring.
An incredible and unique journey spanning across two continents.
Be caffeinated, be motivated and enjoy the episode!
In today’s episode, I speak to Darren Cottrell and Harry Chambers from APositive Workforce Finance. By using technology, APositive improves cash flow, giving recruitment agency owners and managers more options to embrace more opportunities for growth.
We learn about Darren's rise through his sales career to becoming a founding partner at APositive Payroll and talk about Harry's move from Allied Health to Recruitment to now joining the APositive team.
Both inspiring stories, highlighting true grit and passion.
A must listen.
In today’s episode, I speak to Calvin Chilchik who is the Club Head and Partner of CUB Sydney, a community for Australia's top Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
We talk about his journey, going from dropping out of university, to helping grow one of Australia's biggest Toy Retailers. After leaving after 5 years at 27 years old with nowhere to turn, Calvin found his way to CUB where he started fresh in Sales, and has now become the Club Head of CUB Sydney and Business Partner.
Calvin shares the challenges he faced on his journey and how he managed to stay the course throughout his career to find eventual success.
In this episode I chat to Chris Ferris ( CEO , Coposit) & Michael Carbone ( Head Of Marketing, Coposit) . We discuss Chris's journey from being a property developer to founding and launching Coposit. How this revolutionary concept of buying property was birthed, touch on Coposit's journey till date and highlight the successes the company and its clients have already had. We learn about Michael's journey from owning his own Marketing firm, to then transitioning to become Coposit's 1st employee. We talk to both men about the mindset it takes to one found a start-up and secondly from Michael's experience, the mindset you need as a candidate to join a start-up. We address the recruitment challenges, future plans, and growth of the company.
Be caffeinated, be motivated, and enjoy the episode.
In today's episode, I speak Simon Cookes an awarded architect, now PropTech founder of LARKI - 3D Surveys.
We talk about his journey from being an awarded Architect to becoming a tech start-up founder. Exploring the challenges, he has faced in his journey and talk
through advice he has for those looking to start their own start-up journey.
LARKI is a gamechanger for architects, property developers, and surveyors.
LARKI supplies 3D laser scans of buildings, streets, and neighbourhoods, via their online Platform, for people that need to do site measurements remotely
and fast.
Gone are the days of going to the architecture project site with a tape measure.
An episode not worth missing.
In today's episode, I talk to Elizabeth Mulhall, Board member of the Victorian ICT for Women's Network, Director of What's hot in IT, and an inspiring leader within technology.
We talk about her rise through the ranks in tech, talking about her work with the Victorian ICT for Women Network and What's Hot in IT. We discuss how through this work she's helping with furthering the entry, retention, and progression of women in technology, addressing how we still face issues of diversity and inclusion in the industry. We also address and discuss solutions to help more women progress and join the world of technology.
With International Women's Day approaching, this episode hopefully sends a message to all. It's 2022 and I still can't believe we are facing issues such as diversity and inclusion within one of the fastest-growing career options and sectors.. Technology. It is time for a serious joint effort from all to make 2022 the year of change in the industry.
In this episode, I talk to Kruti Patel, software development guru, but she’s much more than that, she’s the founder of young coders, a woman in technology advocate, and a renowned speaker within the tech community.
We talk about her move from India to Australia, the challenges she faced in the switch. We look at how tech teams and companies work differently in both countries, from skills and leadership perspective.
Being a women leader in technology, we address the challenges she’s encountered in a male dominant career, as well as advice she has for women in tech looking to rise up the ranks. And finally, we talk about the amazing works she’s doing with her non-for-profit organization- Young Coders, who are targeting diversity in tech issues at ground level.
An episode worth the listen.
Are you looking to start or progress your career in technology? Or launch the next tech unicorn? If that answer is yes…..Then this is the podcast for you.This is Jesse from Nrol, and you’re listening to the Nrol podcast. I’ve been in the technology recruitment space for over a decade, from starting out as a junior to founding my own recruitment and Software start-up. And in that time I’ve spoken to countless leaders and candidates within tech some running or involved in start-ups to others involved in and running billion dollar unicorns. More people than ever before are looking to start a career in technology, hoping to launch, grow and monetize their careers, and on this show, to help I sit down with these successful tech leaders in my network to discussing their ideas , opportunities and strategies that they’re taking advantage of helping the rest of us do the same.