
EP16 From Forklift Driver to CIO: Leadership, Curiosity, and AI with Steve James
02/1/2026 | 34 mins.
Steve James https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevejamesnz/ We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/ If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

EP15 Breaking Down Silos: Anthony Marter on Building Truly Customer-Centric Organizations
28/12/2025 | 27 mins.
Anthony https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymarter/Mavis https://www.linkedin.com/in/beibeima/ We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/ If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

EP14 From BA to AI Advocate: The Career Journey of Sandra Mukundu
08/12/2025 | 31 mins.
You can reach out to Sandra Mukundu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-mukundu-76012b39/We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

Breaking Barriers in Tech Chenna Krishna’s Journey from Struggle to Principal Engineer
02/12/2025 | 32 mins.
You can reach out to Chenna https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenna-krishna-pala/We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

Networking, Mentorship & More: Secrets to Your First Job
02/11/2025 | 23 mins.
Want to be mentored by Ben Yu? 🌟 Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/Secrets to Your First Job✅ Start Early👩🎓 Find a Mentor💼 Gain Industry Experience🤝 Network Smartly🌐 Build Your Brand📩 Follow Up🎓 How to Land Your First Job in Tech 🚀Just wrapped up an insightful conversation on Tech Insight 🎙️ about breaking into the tech industry. Here are my top 3 rules for students and grads looking to launch their careers:1️⃣ Start Early – Don’t wait until graduation. Begin networking, polishing your CV, and applying for internships in your first or second year.2️⃣ Find a Mentor – Someone who’s walked the path can guide you through the maze. Mentorship is a game-changer.3️⃣ Get Industry Experience – Whether through internships, research papers, or volunteering, real-world exposure beats grades.💡 Bonus tip: Build your personal brand on LinkedIn and GitHub. Don’t just say you’re a fast learner—show it through learning posts and open-source contributions.🙌 You can’t control the job market, but you can control how much you grow. Stop complaining. Start building. Your future self will thank you.#TechCareers #GraduateJobs #MentorshipMatters #NetworkingTips #PersonalBranding #GitHub #LinkedInTips #CareerGrowth #InternshipOpportunities #SolutionArchitectShow #BenYu #TechInsight #JobSearchJourney #NZTechInsight



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