About Realpolitech
Conversations with Tech Savvy Leaders Co-creating Australia's Dynamic Future
Our Mission
Australia is navigating a time of complexity and hard choices. From economic uncertainty to geopolitical instability, from AI and machine learning to defense tech and biotech, we're facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Realpolitech brings together the tech-savvy and tech-curious to have the conversations that matter most for Australia's future.
What We Cover
Policy & Strategy
- •National Security
- •Sovereign Capability & Scale
- •FMiA & Net Zero
- •Reindustrialisation
Technology
- •AI & Machine Learning
- •Advanced Manufacturing
- •Green Energy
- •Defence Tech
- •Biotech/SynBio
Global Context
- •Great Power Competition
- •Geopolitical Instability
- •Macro Global Tech Shifts
- •Big Tech Competition
Meet the Hosts
Sandy Plunkett
Co-Host & Producer
Sandy brings extensive experience in Australian policy and technology landscapes. With a deep understanding of the intersection between politics and technology, Sandy guides conversations that cut through the noise to reveal the real challenges and opportunities facing Australia.
Joanne Gray
Co-Host & Producer
Joanne combines business acumen with technological insight to explore how leaders can navigate the complex intersection of innovation and implementation. Her expertise in organizational transformation and strategic thinking brings clarity to complex technological and policy discussions.
Who We're For
Business Leaders
Growth-driven, tech-curious executives navigating digital transformation
Policy Makers
Government officials and advisors shaping Australia's tech future
Innovators
Founders, investors, and builders creating Australia's next chapter
Our Format
Weekly Video Podcast
- • Pre-recorded and curated content
- • Remote interviewing for global reach
- • 40 minutes to 1.5 hours per episode
- • Consistent weekly publishing schedule
Conversation Style
- • Informed and lively discussions
- • Respectfully frank and fearless
- • Diverse perspectives and voices
- • Focus on actionable insights
Join the Conversation
Be part of the discussions shaping Australia's technological and policy future