Past V-Log InterviewsPast V-Log Interviewshttp://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008-06-15T20:50:33ZSquarespaceInterview with Justin Miller, CEO Sensearhttp://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/6/15/interview-with-justin-miller-ceo-sensear.html[Your Name Here]2008-06-15T20:46:05Z2008-06-15T20:46:05ZSensear (www.sensear.com) has developed the worlds first speech enhancement device and is on the path to building a very successful global business. We sat down with Justin Miller during a recent trip to San Francisco to discuss how the technology was developed, the recent client and industry award wins and the future path for the company. Subsequent to this interview Sensear won the Most Promising Company Award at the Launch; Silicon Valley event held in Silicon Valley on June 10th.
]]>Interview with Stacy Chapman, Co-Founder and CEO Aruspexhttp://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/6/3/interview-with-stacy-chapman-co-founder-and-ceo-aruspex.html[Your Name Here]2008-06-03T19:15:44Z2008-06-03T19:15:44ZAfter a recent $4 million investment from Starfish Ventures, Aruspex is now staged to drive deeper into the US market with its innovative strategic work force planning solution. We sat down with San Francisco based Stacy Chapman to talk about the challenge of migrating to the US, how Aruspex is managing its US traction and her perspective as one of the few Aussie women tech. CEO's who has chattered this course.
]]>Interview with Bob Quodling, CEO Simmersion Holdingshttp://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/5/20/interview-with-bob-quodling-ceo-simmersion-holdings.html[Your Name Here]2008-05-20T18:26:39Z2008-05-20T18:26:39ZWith a heritage in 3D simulation software and services, Simmersion (www.simurban.com) is moving into the rapidly emerging Virtual World space with the launch of the Mycosm (www.mycosm.com) platform. We sat down with Bob Quodling during a recent trip to San Francisco and asked him about his plans to move to the US and become a major player in Virtual World space. With a recent round of funding we predict we'll be hearing more about Mycosm in the next 12 months.
]]>The Future of Mobile Devices Panelhttp://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/5/2/the-future-of-mobile-devices-panel.html[Your Name Here]2008-05-02T18:16:24Z2008-05-02T18:16:24ZHost of The Valley Beat, David Cannington, moderated an event in Silicon Valley last Thursday organized by ADVANCE (www.advance.org). The event featured CEO's and Founders of Australia's leading mobile companies who are now making things happen in Silicon Valley : Steen Anderson , Co-Founder 5th Finger (www.5thfinger.com), Steve Gogh, CEO Mig 33 (www.mig33.com) and Mike Loftus, CEO Broadcaster Media (www.broadcastermedia.com). The panelists talked about their migration to the USA, how they are building their businesses here and why there is significant upside for the mobile market in the USA.
]]>Interview with Andrew Barlow, Co-Founder Hitwise and Digital Media Investorhttp://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/4/20/interview-with-andrew-barlow-co-founder-hitwise-and-digital.html[Your Name Here]2008-04-20T21:55:24Z2008-04-20T21:55:24ZWe sat down with Andrew Barlow during a recent trip to San Francisco to chat about his journey with Hitwise, the state of the Australian digital media industry and what he is looking to invest in these days. Hitwise represents one of the biggest Australian digital media success stories of recent times and was sold to Experian last year for US$240M.
]]>Interview with Richard Benyon, CEO Decideware Inc.http://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/4/2/interview-with-richard-benyon-ceo-decideware-inc.html[Your Name Here]2008-04-02T06:24:35Z2008-04-02T06:24:35ZDecideware (www.decideware.com) is carving out a leadership position by enabling the worlds leading advertisers optimize their marketing and communication agency relationships. We sat down with Richard Benyon, who recently moved to California, to discuss Decideware's global market development strategy, how they won the business of the worlds largest advertiser, and the lessons they are learning growing a global business from offices in Australia and California.
]]>Interview with Andrew Simpson, Senior Research Engineer, Tesla Motors.http://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/3/18/interview-with-andrew-simpson-senior-research-engineer-tesla.html[Your Name Here]2008-03-18T04:52:22Z2008-03-18T04:52:22ZLeading Australian technologists are working for some of the most innovative and distributive companies in Silicon Valley. We took a ride with Andrew Simpson in the new Tesla Roadster, the first production car from Tesla Motors (www.teslamotors.com) which is breaking new ground in the automotive industry with its 100% electric high performance cars. Andrew talked to us about the company, the car and his role at Tesla Motors.
]]>Interview with Bruce Joy, CEO Vastparkhttp://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/3/3/interview-with-bruce-joy-ceo-vastpark.html[Your Name Here]2008-03-03T02:22:51Z2008-03-03T02:22:51Z Bruce Joy, CEO Vastpark (www.vastpark.com) is one of Australia's leading innovators and thought leaders in the Virtual World space. We caught up with Bruce when he was attending the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Bruce shared his thoughts about Virtual Worlds today and how they will evolve to become a ubiquitous component of the internet. Bruce believes Vastpark has the potential to lead this evolution.
]]>Interview with Viki Forrest, CEO ANZA Technology Networkhttp://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/2/18/interview-with-viki-forrest-ceo-anza-technology-network.html[Your Name Here]2008-02-18T20:28:15Z2008-02-18T20:28:15ZAccording to Viki Forrest, since the launch of ANZA Technology Network (www.anzatechnet.com) in 2001, the organization has touched thousands of companies and actively assisted over 300 companies with its range of innovative market introduction programs. Viki talks about why the current Silicon Valley climate couldn't be better for Australian and New Zealand technology companies planning on moving to the US and what entrepreneurs can expect from the up-coming "Success in the US" tour of Australia and New Zealand.
]]>Interview with Christina Tutone, CEO Ad it Lasthttp://thevalleybeat.squarespace.com/past-v-log-interviews/2008/2/1/interview-with-christina-tutone-ceo-ad-it-last.html[Your Name Here]2008-02-01T23:33:52Z2008-02-01T23:33:52ZInnovative new media companies are leading the migration of Australian companies to the US. We caught up with Christine Tutone, CEO of Ad it Last (www.aditlast.com) in San Francisco during her recent trip to the US where she plans to be permanently in the near future. Ad it Last were voted a Top 100 Always On company last year and are preparing to make a big impact on the US.
