Forge Summit

17/09/2025

🗣️ “One phishing email led to a serious loss for our business. Attackers gained access to our accounting system, watched invoices for 28 days, and waited for the perfect moment to strike.” – Courtney Smith, Forge

🚀 Social phishing is no longer simple. Criminals monitor, learn, and exploit small gaps that many businesses overlook.

Cybersecurity must be proactive. Fraud prevention cannot be treated as an afterthought.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03JJflj0

17/09/2025

🗣️ “Technology enables people to be their best, but it is also about who you have on the bus to reach the right destination. If you are not engaging, it becomes a problem in a fast-moving market.” – Jenny Boymal, Majestic Computer Technology

🚀 Technology empowers people, but success comes from having the right team on board and moving at the pace of change.

This Forge Roadshow discussion highlights why culture, engagement, and thought leadership are critical for growth in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03JJdZD0

17/09/2025

🗣️ “Conversational AI can already make voice calls that sound human. But if every interaction becomes automated, are we racing to the bottom? The value of human connection cannot be ignored.” – Courtney Smith, Forge

🚀 Technology brings efficiency, but without balance we risk losing authenticity. In a world full of noise, human connection is the differentiator.

The future of business will not be won by speed alone. It will be won by those who combine smart automation with genuine human engagement.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03JtLxr0

16/09/2025

🗣️ “A family was defrauded of hundreds of thousands through a business email compromise scheme. That’s why at Traild we focus on supplier fingerprints — knowing what looks normal and what doesn’t.” – Adam Leski, Traild

🚀 Fraud prevention goes beyond your own system. By comparing supplier details across the wider business community — from payment data to invoice locations — we can expose fraudsters faster and protect businesses smarter.

Security is stronger when we fight as a community, not in isolation.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03JtJB_0

16/09/2025

🗣️ “85% of businesses implementing AI have seen no benefit. Why? Because they jump in without a plan.” – Alex Stock, PIER Marketing Group

🚀 AI isn’t a magic switch. It only creates value when leaders know where it fits, how it supports strategy, and where it doesn’t belong.

The lesson? Don’t start with “we need AI.” Start with “what are we trying to achieve, and how can AI help us do it better?”

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03JtCf10

16/09/2025

🗣️ “In tech, what you learn at university can already be outdated by graduation. The real test is whether you’re prepared to keep learning and lean into new tools.” – Mark Belkin, Stratus Group

🚀 Fear often holds teams back from growth. What feels like a trap is usually a chance to step up, experiment, and expand skills.

The future belongs to those who embrace change as an opportunity — not a threat.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03JtBKS0

15/09/2025

🗣️ "Leadership today isn’t about titles. It’s about resilience, innovation, and having the courage to rethink how we grow."

Hosted by Philip Da Cruz (Forge) with co-host Courtney Smith (Forge), this Forge Roadshow Melbourne episode brings together fresh perspectives on business growth, technology, and the partnerships shaping tomorrow.

Joined by Alex Stock (Pier Marketing Group) and Adam Leski (Traild), the conversation unpacks how leaders are adapting in fast-moving industries and building strategies that balance innovation with ex*****on.

🌐 What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ Why resilience and adaptability are leadership’s greatest assets
✅ How marketing, technology, and operations intersect to drive growth
✅ Lessons from founders navigating disruption and change
✅ Practical strategies to future-proof your organisation

If you’re a business leader, founder, or consultant preparing for the next wave of disruption, this conversation gives you grounded strategies, candid stories, and forward-looking insights.

📺 Watch the full podcast here: https://hubs.li/Q03Jg3Ck0

Forge Roadshow Melbourne Group Podcast #2 | Building Partnerships, Trust & Innovation in a Changing WorldIn this second episode of the Forge Roadshow Melbour...

15/09/2025

🗣️ “Happy wife, happy life? I challenged that rule. Instead, my wife and I use AI as our neutral referee. Whatever Grok says—we follow.” – Philip Da Cruz, Forge

🚀 At home it resolves arguments. In business, it resolves bias. AI as a third-party reasoning tool helps leaders make faster, fairer, and more consistent decisions.

The Forge mindset is about questioning old assumptions and exploring how technology can reshape not just processes, but relationships and outcomes.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03Jg4nd0

15/09/2025

🗣️ “Customer expectations have shifted. They don’t want dropdowns or filters anymore. They want to type a natural query and see AI deliver instant results.” – Vijayakumar, Futurepulse

🚀 The rise of AI is reshaping how businesses think about speed, simplicity, and outcomes. What once took complex systems is now reduced to a single line of text.

This isn’t just a tech upgrade — it’s a new mindset. Customers expect more in less time, and the businesses that adapt fastest will win.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03Jgbp50

14/09/2025

🗣️ “It is not about AI. The question is whether the tool makes things better, faster, and cheaper, with more outcomes and fewer inputs. If it does not, it is a waste of time.” – Ronan Leonard, Intelligent Resourcing

⚡ The real value of AI is not in the buzzword but in the outcomes it delivers.

This Forge Roadshow conversation challenges the hype and gets real about what AI should deliver for businesses: efficiency, cost savings, and measurable results.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03Jdjmx0