Build Back Better: Live in Sydney - Panel 1 with Manu Vanderveeren, John Bourke & Victoria Kirwin

How are recruitment businesses actually adapting to AI, automation, and changing market conditions?

In part 1 of the Build Back Better live show in Sydney, our host Dualta Doherty is joined by Manu Vanderveeren (Co-Founder & COO, Spott), John Bourke (Founder, RecView & Starting Point Recruitment), and Victoria Kirwin (Business Growth Specialist, APositive).

Together they discuss:

- Where AI and automation are genuinely delivering value

* How modern ATS platforms are evolving beyond databases

* The role of funding, cash flow, and financial strategy in growth

* Why brand, relationships, and human skills still matter most

Each speaker brings practical insight from working directly with recruitment agencies across technology, operations, and finance, offering a grounded view of what’s changing in the industry.

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