Shows / Tech Transfer Talk
Tech Transfer Talk
Tech Transfer Talk is a series of podcasts discussing aspects of the many facets of technology transfer.
Episodes
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 66 - Built Here: The 2026 National Innovation Policy Forum with Jane O'Dwyer and Faisal Younus
Our annual policy pilgrimage took place this month with Jane O'Dwyer from Cooperative Research Australia and my colleague Faisal Younus joining me to discuss…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 65 - Four Innovation Barriers - Set in Concrete with Clare Tubolets
Clare Tubolets joins me this month of the podcast, discussing innovation in the world of concrete and construction. I have gotten to know Clare through the…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 64 - Able Weiss: Insights On How to Get Deals Done with Steve Weiss
I had the great privilege to have Steve Weiss join me on the podcast this month. Steve Weiss, CEO and co-founder of Grey Heron, and a member of Jim Lane's…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 63 – Notes on Innovation in Music with Peter Tregear
This month it was a great pleasure to reconnect with Peter Tregear, both school and college colleague, to explore the world of innovation and in turn…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 62 - Building the Tech Transfer Club with Lisa Birrell and Greg Harper
I had the opportunity to unpack the NorVic Foods ecosystem with Lisa Birrell (who was CEO) and Greg Harper (who drove the genesis of the initiative). With the…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 61 - Tech Transfer, Innovation, and the Future of Chemicals with Victoria Meyer and The Chemical Show
In our first joint podcast, I joined Victoria Meyer and The Chemical Show to explore technology transfer and innovation in the chemical industry. The chemical…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 60 - An Analyst's Perspective on Innovation Demand with Dennis Voznesenski
I had the chance to catch up with Dennis Voznesenski, who hosts a regular Commonwealth Bank Agri Podcast. Dennis is an Agricultural Economist and author of War…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 59 - The C is for more than Commercialisation with Jane Fitzpatrick
I had the chance to follow up with Jane Fitzpatrick on her powerful closing remarks at a panel session at the National Innovation Policy Forum last year. Jane…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 58 - Bringing Products to Market with Jarett Abramson
I had the great pleasure of catching up with Jarett Abramson, who was 'between gigs' since his departure from Provivi and his imminent (and arguably eminent)…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 57 - Science Meets Parliament 2026 - Science Meets the Economy: Opportunity and Risk with Jasmine Chambers and Steve Rodda
In our annual podcast leading into Science Meets Parliament, we had the opportunity to discuss innovation, tech transfer and research translation with Jasmine…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 56 - Khaki is the New Green and Resilience is the New Carbon with Jim Lane
In our first recorded abroad episode for 2026, I had the opportunity earlier this month to catch up in person with Jim Lane in Digestville, located in Key…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 55 - 2025 National Innovation Policy Forum Review: Coordination and Translation with Jane O'Dwyer
Following the National Innovation Policy Forum (NIPF) in November 2025, I had the opportunity to reflect on the event with Jane O'Dwyer from Cooperative…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 54 - Innovation As Central to Sustainability, Not Just Productivity with Greg Harper
In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Greg Harper, a longstanding colleague and friend, who has been on the tech transfer and commercialisation…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 53 - The Prequel: National Innovation Policy Forum 2025: 'The economy is the whole innovation system'
The fourth National Innovation Policy Forum (NIPF) hosted by Cooperative Research Australia is this coming Monday 3 November 2025 in Canberra— a gathering that…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 52 - Enzymes Have Changed the World with Alex Zanghellini
In this episode I had the opportunity to chat with Alex Zanghellini, exploring his journey from AI/computer science to enzymes, and the co-founding of Arzeda…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 51 - 65,000 Years of Tech Transfer with Chris Matthews
In this episode, I had the chance to explore technology transfer through the lens of one of the world's most enduring and continuous cultures, Australia's…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 50 - Innovation, Productivity and Economic Reform Roundtable with Catherine Livingstone AC
In our 50th episode, I had the great privilege of exploring innovation, productivity and the Australian Business Model with Catherine Livingstone AC. Catherine…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 49 - Innovation Ecosystems, Global Policy and Local Politics with Dr John Howard
This is a rather timely discussion, as I had the chance to discuss innovation policy, ecosystems and the domestic politics that have influenced the last three…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 48 - 'Gaming the System' with Kerstin Oberprieler
In this episode we had a chance to discuss the world of startups, gamification and behavioural change with Dr Kerstin Oberprieler. Kerstin successfully…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 47 - The Ten Carbon Chemistry Conundrum with Tony Peacock
In this episode we had a chance to discuss the pre-emptive wind up of Ten Carbon Chemistry with Dr Tony Peacock. Earlier this year, Tony candidly posted on…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 46 - My Favourite Martin: Wright's Law, scaling up and why hydrogen won't decarbonise energy products with Paul Martin
In this extended episode we had our first three-peat, with Paul Martin from Spitfire Research rejoining the podcast. When he first joined us in February and…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 45 - Wyse Counsel: Reflections on venture and biobased economy with Roger Wyse
In this episode, I had the great pleasure of catching up with Roger Wyse, Founder and Managing Partner at Spruce Capital Partners. I have had the pleasure of…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 44 - Science Meets Parliament 2025
In this episode I had the opportunity to discuss the genesis and history of Science Meets Parliament (SMP) with Science and Technology Australia running of the…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 43 - 'What got us here, won't get us there!': Reflections on NIPF24 with Jane O'Dwyer
In this episode, I had the opportunity to reflect on the 2024 National Innovation Policy Forum with Jane O'Dwyer, CEO of Cooperative Research Australia…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 42 - Going with the Flow: How electrical engineering impacted irrigation management with Matt Ryan
In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Matt Ryan of Rubicon Water on a tech transfer success story that is rippling through irrigation markets…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 41 - The State of the Bioeconomy with Jim Lane and Sara Lee
In this episode I had the great pleasure of catching up on the global bioeconomy with Jim Lane, a global champion of the biobased economy with his daily…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 40 - The Prequel: National Innovation Policy Forum 2024 with David Thodey AO and Catherine Livingstone AC
In this special edition, we hear from the National Innovation Policy Forum patrons, David Thodey AO and Catherine Livingstone AC. We reflect on the 2023 NIPF…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 39 - Trust, Talent and Technology Transfer with Mark Hutchinson
In this episode, I had the great pleasure of having a wide-ranging discussion with Professor Mark Hutchinson. He is currently a member of Australia's National…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 38 - Tech Transfer with Sticky Customers with Dr Angeline Achariya
In this episode I had the chance to catch up with Dr Angeline Achariya, who has had a successful technology transfer journey moving across industry and the…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 37 - Making a Meal of Market Intelligence:- Relationships, Rolodexes and Returns with Rohan Rainbow
In this episode, I had the opportunity to catch up with my colleague, business partner and good friend, Dr Rohan Rainbow, who has been a leading voice in the…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 36 - Building Businesses: Roadmaps, risks and rates of change with Andy Shafer
In this episode, I had the opportunity to catch up with Andy Shafer, who's been a leader in building businesses in the 21st century biobased economy. A Dow…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 35 - Science Meets Parliament 2024
In this episode, we reflect on Science Meets Parliament 2024 – a bespoke training event run annually by Science and Technology Australia. This event brings…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 34 - Innovation and the board: Reflections on ambition, culture, and the opportunity for Australia with David Thodey
In this special episode, I had the privilege of talking with David Thodey AO, whose experiences and roles have included board and chair roles in organisations…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 33 - It takes a village to raise a start up: The importance of advice and governance with Anne-Marie Perret
In this episode, we get the chance to catch up with Anne-Marie Perret, an independent advisor and significant contributor to the Canberra innovation ecosystem…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 32 - Scouting and Mobilising Intellectual Property with Megan Steele, CGIAR
In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Megan Steele, from CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform. Perhaps more accurately, she spoke with me as I…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 31 - Tech Transfer in Australia: The battle for talent and resources with Natalie Chapman
In this episode, we discuss the current challenges in tech transfer capacity, capabilities and resourcing within the Australian innovation system with Natalie…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 30 - The Other Triple Helix: Entrepreneurship, science and theology with John Bloomer
In this episode, we discuss a different lens through which to look at entrepreneurship with John Bloomer. John has taken a journey from chemistry to…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 29 - Reflections on National Innovation Policy
In this episode, we have the opportunity to reflect on the recent National Innovation Policy Forum in Canberra last month with my colleague, Dr Faisal Younus…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 28 - Skyfill and unsustainable sustainability with Jim Lane
In this episode, I have the great pleasure of having our first omnipresent guest, Jim Lane, who is everywhere within the biobased economy with his leading…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 27 - The National Innovation Forum Prequel with Catherine Livingstone and David Thodey
I'm delighted to bring you a special podcast leading up to the 2023 National Innovation Policy Forum, presented by Cooperative Research Australia, to bring…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 26 - Alt-protein and emerging growth factors with Maurice Moloney
In this episode, I have the great pleasure of having our first guest, Maurice Moloney, make a return appearance to revisit what's been happening in protein…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 25 - The bravery to act first and leading new product commercialisation with Shona Faber
In this episode, my guest is Shona Faber, Non-Executive Director of ARB Corporation, previously Managing Director CRC Industries, and General Manager of…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 24 - Regional Innovation Ecosystems with Elena Kelareva
In this episode we talk with Elena Kelareva, CEO and Founder of GippsTech, about her experiences in establishing innovation systems in regional areas, and her…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 23 - Joining the dots and the secret sauce with Cameron Hibbert
In this episode we had the chance to catch up with Cameron Hibbert, a long-standing colleague and friend, who has been in global licensing roles at…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 22 - Leadership and Relationships with Paul Wood
In this episode, we were pleased to have a wide-ranging discussion with Professor Paul Wood AO. We talk about his start at CSIRO and the pathway to his…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 21 - Axon Instruments and the Relentless Commitment to Quality with Alan Finkel
In this episode, I have the great privilege of chatting with Alan Finkel. We revisit key formative moments at Monash University and ANU, and the opportunities…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 20 - Hydrogen, Hopium & Scale with Paul Martin - Part 2
In this episode, we continue our discussions with Paul Martin exploring the challenges of clean hydrogen scale up, the market forces and Hopium driving current…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 19 - Hiring for Startups - HR Due Diligence and The Founder's Dilemma with Lesley Lightfoot and Jeremy Wurm
In this episode, we are delighted to have Lesley Lightfoot and Jeremy Wurm join us from Brooker Consulting discussing the challenges of building the right…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 18 - Hydrogen, Hopium & Scale with Paul Martin - Part 1
In this episode, we are delighted to have Paul Martin join us to explore the challenges of clean hydrogen scale up, the market forces, and Hopium driving…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 17 - From Start-up to Scale-up: Reflections on Australia's Innovation System with Dr Katherine Woodthorpe AO
In this episode, Dr Katherine Woodthorpe AO joins us to explore the challenges of moving from start-up to scale-up. From addressing foundational tech transfer…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 16 - Spinning It Out: The Research to Venture Journey with Dr Victor Pantano - Part 2 Highs and Lows of a Deeptech Start Up
In Part 2 of our discussions with Dr Victor Pantano, co-founder and former CEO of Digitalcore and current Director of Liquid Instruments, we hear about the…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 15 - Spinning It Out: The Research to Venture Journey with Dr Victor Pantano – Part 1 Bringing It Together
In the first of two discussions with Dr Victor Pantano from ANU, Founder and former CEO of Digitalcore and current Director of Liquid Instruments, we hear…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 14 - Teams, Technology & Markets with Julian Turecek
In our discussion with Julian Turecek, Executive Director of Corporate Carbon, former Investment Manager at Cleantech Ventures and previously in leadership…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 13 - Time and Timing with Cameron Begley
We are delighted to share episode #13 where Cameron, our podcast host, reflects on the range of themes we have had through our first 12 podcasts and in which…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 12 - After the licensing deal... building the HeathSenseTM operating business with Ed Fish
In our discussion with Ed Fish, Vice President and General Manager at Bay State Milling, we hear about some of his experiences and reflections on the post-deal…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 11 - Relationships vs transactions and the Vice Chancellor's challenge with David Mitchell
In our discussion with David Mitchell, former CEO of the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics, and more recently the founder of Find My EV, and…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 10 - Culture, clock speeds, leadership with Allison Haitz
In a podcast recorded a few years ago, I chatted with Allison Haitz, currently Biotechnology Programme Director at Givaudan about R&D, technology transfer and…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 9 - Innovation accountability and the CVO with Stephen Angus
In our discussion with Stephen Angus, of Snowy Advisory, we hear about some of his experiences and reflections on the importance of accountability in…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 8 - Feedstock production, refinery processes and federal policies with Paul Bryan
In the second of our two part series with Paul Bryan, formerly of Chevron, US DOE, SANDIA and now with Origin Materials, we hear about some of his experiences…
Tech Transfer TalkEpisode 7 - The right bio-STUFF and the role of the desperate customer with Paul Bryan
In the first of two episodes with Paul Bryan, formerly of Chevron, Sandia National Laboratories, and the US Department of Energy (DOE), we hear about some of…