In this episode host Rushenka speaks to Kirstie Hepburn, Chief Sales Officer at WINC and Peggy Renders, Head of Digital Transformation Office at SAP APJ.

During this episode Kirstie and Peggy explain their career aspirations as they progressed up the corporate ladder and what some of the major challenges have been in male dominated professions.

They also discuss what the future holds for women in leadership positions and what they would like to see happen in to have more women in senior roles.

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As participants gear up for the 2019 Melbourne Marathon on 13th October - preparation, dedication and discipline are key to running a great race.

In this episode host Rushenka speaks to running coach Zac Newman of Run2PB who provides some essential advice and training tactics for those participating in the Melbourne Marathon festival, as well as aspiring marathoners looking to take on their first challenge.

We also speak to Andrew Lindsay from the SAP Great Place to Work team in Melbourne who is running in this year’s event. He will share his own special reasons for participating as well as Rachel Barger, COO, SAP APJ who is also participating and will provide some interesting stats about the Melbourne Marathon Festival based on 41 years’ worth of data insights and how SAP is supporting this event as the official innovation partner.

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In this episode, Rushenka speaks to SAP New Zealand customer Mercury on its digital transformation journey and the partnership between the CIO (Kevin Angland) and the CMO (Julia Jack) and the technology decisions behind its transformation.

Mercury is a New Zealand energy company, whose goal is to become New Zealand’s leading energy brand with a vision of creating energy freedom for its customers and New Zealand.

As a generator of electricity from 100 percent renewable sources, and provider of electricity to over 370,000 customers, Mercury is inspiring its customers to enjoy energy in more wonderful ways.

Hear how an electrified 1957 Ford Fairlane named Evie connected customers to the topic of enjoying energy and how the collaboration between Julia and Kevin’s teams has allowed Mercury to focus on its core goal of becoming New Zealand’s leading energy brand by inspiring its customers, making it easy for them and rewarding them.

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Host Rushenka speaks to Dr Adriana Marais who is renowned physicist and one of the astronaut candidates for the Mars One Project, which is set to send 100 scientists to populate and study life of Mars.

The Mars One Project is the next step in creating a new wave of technological capability while demonstrating the fragility of our planet and the human condition.

Dr Marais noted that in preparation for the Mars One Project, she’s also part of another project for developing an initial simulation called Offworld. The purpose is to demonstrate community living in some of the harshest and most isolated environment on earth.

You can also catch Dr Adriana Marais who will be a keynote speaker at e'ffect on 8th August in Sydney. More information and to register for this free event can be found here http://bit.ly/2JReDnX #innovatewitheffect

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In this episode host Rushenka speaks to Jes Gram-Hansen, Skipper of SAP Extreme Sailing Team on his outstanding sailing career to date and how technology is playing a vital role with the sport of sailing around the world.

Jes explains what drove him to become an elite sailor and the highs and lows that he experienced along his journey. One of his career highlights was racing in Sydney Harbour in 2016 during the Extreme Sailing Series, where he set a personal speed record of 40 knots.

On the technology discussion, Jes details how the data analytics that is captured on his boat during the Extreme Sailing Series, provides his team with key insights on past performance that allows for quicker decisions and strategy planning for future races.

Jes will be a guest speaker at the upcoming #innovation experience called e'ffect on Thursday 8th August in Sydney. Further details on e'ffect can be found here http://bit.ly/2JReDnX #innovatewitheffect

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In this episode Rushenka speaks to Travis Joy, Program Manager, Young ICT Explorers together with Edwin Tomlins Teacher at Wahroonga Public School and Benjamin Gonzalez who is a former winner of the Young ICT Explorers Competition.

Young ICT Explorers is a non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Being a former student involved in the competition, Benjamin explains the career skills he gained from being involved in the competition and the career opportunities this has provided to him.

Edwin explains how his school got involved in the competition and what is involved for schools and the students to get involved and the benefits this has given his students taking part.

Having seen some amazing innovative projects from school students, Travis highlights some of the previous projects that have been developed and the confidence he sees in students that take part in the competition.

Learn more about Young ICT Explorers http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/

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In our 2nd podcast episode host Rushenka speaks to David Roberts, Executive Advisor, Under Armour who explains how Under Armour has disrupted the sports industry through the use of technology.

David shares insights in how Under Armour moved into becoming a tech company through a series of business acquisitions aimed at the health and fitness market.

David explains how technologies such as Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics is underpinning their fitness applications and encouraging people to have a more active and healthy lifestyle.

Evan Mantis, General Manager, Retail & Consumer Products, SAP ANZ joins in conversation with David on the changing face of retail with a focus in Australia and New Zealand. Evan discusses some of the examples of innovation happening within the local retail marketplace including point of sale applications so retailers can improve the overall customer experience #TheBestRun

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In our first podcast, host Rushenka talks to Moon Javaid, Vice President of Business Strategy and Analytics, San Francisco 49ers about his organisations innovation initiatives that have led to providing better customer experiences for fans on match days.

Jenni Lewis who for the past seven years has been the Technology Lead for SAP Global Sponsorships explains how technology is being used across various sports within the local Australia and NZ market to enhance the fan experience #TheBestRun.

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