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• The Future of Engineering: WisyPlan, AI Agents & Digital Transformation with Christian Pallaria

  Today we’re joined by Christian Pallaria — digital transformation leader at AECOM and founder of WisyPlan, the AI platform giving project managers real-time, proactive insights. Christian has led major infrastructure programs across NSW and globally, won the Microsoft AI Hackathon in San Francisco, and has a unique blend of engineering depth and AI innovation.We’ll dive into his journey, how WisyPlan was built, and where AI is taking global infrastructure next.Christian Pallaria's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-pallaria/

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• Supercharging Human-AI Teams Dominik Fretz on Building AI-Native Cultures

  Dominik Fretz is the founder of Harbour Edge Intelligence and a seasoned technologist with a background spanning software engineering, robotics, and enterprise systems. From building underwater robots to leading backend engineering at Milkrun and Credit Suisse, Dominik has spent 20+ years architecting complex systems across Europe, the US, and Australia.Today, he focuses on Human-AI Integration — helping companies evolve into AI-native powerhouses through his Human/AI Supercharger Protocol. Rather than simply bolting ChatGPT onto workflows, Dominik helps leaders rethink culture, systems, and strategy to unlock the true compounding value of AI.In this episode, we explore:- Why companies fail at AI adoption and how to avoid it.- What it takes to become AI-native, not AI-replaced.- Lessons from startups, corporates, and robotics that shape his approach.- Practical steps leaders can take today to future-proof their organizations.Whether you’re a founder, CTO, or team leader, Dominik’s perspective will reshape how you think about AI in your business.

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• AI Meets Fashion: How Iris Phan is Reinventing Style with Dressi

  Fashion and AI are colliding—and Iris Phan is at the forefront. As the Founder & CEO of Dressi, an AI-powered personal stylist, Iris is reimagining how women get dressed by blending technology with empathy, confidence, and style.From her roots in Vietnam to building a fashion-tech startup in Sydney, Iris shares her journey of turning an idea into a product that empowers women daily. With a background in digital marketing across tech and content, she explains how storytelling, product testing, and community engagement shaped Dressi’s launch.In this conversation, we explore the realities of building in fashion-tech, navigating beta launches, and scaling a mission-driven startup. For founders, creators, and anyone curious about AI’s impact on lifestyle, this episode offers lessons in resilience, creativity, and connection.Iris Phan : https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisphan/

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• Helping Australian Startups Scale: Frank Yoo on FANDA Consulting Group

  Frank Yoo is a partner at FANDA Consulting Group, where he supports early-stage ventures and investors in Australia’s tech ecosystem. With over 20 years of experience in sales, product, and cybersecurity leadership across APAC, Frank helps founders scale by combining the right mix of technology, go-to-market strategy, and access to capital.In this episode, we talk about what Australian startups need most to grow, how FANDA connects founders with investors, and the opportunities and challenges in scaling across APAC. Frank also shares lessons learned from decades in the industry — from leadership and product strategy to why Australia is uniquely positioned to lead in AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.If you’re a founder, investor, or curious about the future of Australia’s startup ecosystem, this conversation offers practical insights and inspiring stories.Frank Yoo : https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-yoo-919b252/

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• FangLab Games — Building Worlds Beyond Finance with Warren Fang

  In this episode, we spotlight Warren Fang, founder of FangLab Games, whose journey took him from finance to indie game development. After years of success in investment research and risk analytics, Warren chose to pivot into building games — blending coding skills, physics research, and creative ambition.He shares how financial discipline helps him structure creative projects, the inspirations behind his game concepts, and the challenges of indie development. We also dive into his independent research on the “Information-Processing Universe” and how curiosity fuels his work across both science and gaming.If you’re a game developer, creative professional, or anyone contemplating a bold career pivot, this episode is a guide to balancing structure and imagination.Warren Fang : https://www.linkedin.com/in/warrenfang/

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