Leadership Roadmap

• Episode #9: Startups, Setbacks & Strength: Kish Modi on Rebuilding After Cancer

  Kish Modi - ex-CPO at Me&u and now Co-founder of new AI start-up Hey Buddy.His journey from scaling me&u during explosive growth from 4 to 150+ employees, to overcoming a life-changing battle with cancer is truly inspiring.This isn't your typical startup story. Kish's journey includes:• His unconventional path from quitting law to product leadership• Building HelloFresh Australia into a market leader• Scaling me&u from 4 employees to 150+• Raising capital for his own pet startup• Fighting and beating Leukemia• Coming back stronger to launch his next ventureWhat you'll learn:• Why culture gets forgotten during hyper growth (and how to fix it)• The real truth about raising capital as a first-time founder• How one investor refused to back his pet business because of its name• Leadership lessons learned from battling cancer• Why perspective changes everything about stress and prioritiesKish's vulnerability about his health journey and the wisdom he's gained hits different.This conversation goes deep on resilience, leadership, and what really matters when building something meaningful.LinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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• Episode #8: Navigating Tech, Parenthood & Leadership With Rajini Carpenter

  Had the privilege of recording with the brilliant Rajini Carpenter, CTO at Beforepay Group, for The Leadership Roadmap Podcast! Rajini's path from studying computer science in India (thanks to her dad's guidance!) to leading engineering teams across IRESS, Deputy, and now Beforepay is packed with insights every tech leader needs to hear.What hit me most:Her raw honesty about returning from maternity leave within 3 months (twice!) because of fear of falling behind in tech's fast paceHow she influences without authority by prioritising customer focus over technical jargonHer commitment to hiring problem solvers who work with product and business, not just codersHer call for male allies in leadership to lean in and pull women up in the industryListeners will get practical advice on:Transitioning from IC to leadershipBuilding confidenceBalancing career with familyStaying relevant as AI reshapes engineeringCreating inclusive environmentsThis conversation is a masterclass in resilience, growth, and paying it forward.Episode drops next week! 🚀LinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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• Episode #7: From Coding at 5 to Leading at Canva: Tamm Sjödin on Tech, Culture & Breaking Norms

  OUT NOW: An insightful conversation with Tamm Sjödin on The Leadership Roadmap Podcast!Tamm shares their incredible journey from coding at age 12 to tech leadership across Sweden, Germany, and Australia - building and guiding teams at prominent tech companies such as Deputy and Canva.We explore:Tamm's natural evolution into leadershipA unique experience leading an all-women engineering team, creating a reverse of the typical diversity challenge in techThe servant leadership philosophy that shaped their approachBuilding team resilience in high-pressure environmentsNavigating change at scale in a unicorn companyIt's packed with insights on authentic leadership, diversity, and navigating global tech careers.Available now on all major podcast platforms.LinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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• Episode #6: From Strategy to Execution: How Matt McKenzie Drives Tech at Scale

  OUT TODAY! The latest Leadership Roadmap podcast features Matt McKenzie, GM of Technology at Tabcorp 🎙️Matt reveals his 20+ year journey from "accidentally" stepping into leadership to overseeing 400+ tech professionals at Tabcorp. Hear the unfiltered story behind Tabcorp's challenging AWS migration and how his team built resilience through the toughest moments. Matt shares how global mentors at News Corp shaped his leadership philosophy and why he believes care, clarity, and communication are the foundations of effective leadership. His practical approach to AI at Tabcorp offers valuable insights: "Start small. Validate your hypotheses... then you can have a run." Learn how he balances a 24/7 business with family, fitness, and a Master's of Leadership. This conversation is packed with real, actionable insights for anyone navigating leadership or tech. Available now on all major podcast platforms.LinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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• Episode #5: From Engineer to VP Sophie Troy’s Leadership Leap in Tech

  🎙️NEW EPISODE: The Leadership Roadmap Podcast with Sophie Troy, VP of Engineering at VampFrom software engineer to VP of Engineering in just five years, Sophie shares her inspiring journey of rapid career growth in tech leadership.In this episode, we dive into:✅ Her serendipitous path into computer science and early career choices✅ The transition from individual contributor to technical leadership✅ Building and managing engineering teams through growth and restructuring✅ Practical strategies for promoting diversity in tech teams✅ Balancing technical vision with people managementSophie's approach to leadership emphasises trust, collaboration, and empowering her team members to take ownership of their growth. Her insights on retaining women in tech are particularly valuable for addressing industry-wide challenges.Whether you're an aspiring tech leader or an experienced manager looking for fresh perspectives, Sophie offers actionable advice that you can implement right away.LinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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