Interviews with the best in Leadership, Technology, Welllness & more
In the bulging record books of Australasian entrepreneurship, Julio De Laffitte is a name that stands out for his pioneering approach to financial education and wealth creation. With a track record of innovative ventures, De Laffitte is charting new territory with his work at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare. His latest endeavour […]
As the world’s biggest dairy exporter, the New Zealand economy has a lot riding on the industry. But a deep tech company is setting out to change just how we go about creating our dairy. Miruku is a Foodtech company turning plants into mini-factories to produce animal proteins and other molecules, like fats and sugars. […]
There is a strange dichotomy within our relationship with food in New Zealand. On one hand, we waste 157,000 tonnes of it every year here, while at the same time many families are struggling to put food on the table. With the belief that everyone has the right to have access to healthy, affordable food, […]
You would think that having access to electricity would be a basic human right afforded to everybody these days, but not always. So Ezra Hirawani set out on a mission to end power poverty by co-founding Nau Mai Rā, a kaupapa Māori energy retailer, delivering affordable power and a system that will not disconnect people […]
The potential of Virtual Reality has been a promise for a long time, but through the convergence of tech and the rise of the gaming industry, it’s looking more and more of a reality. Facebook’s shift to Meta and focus on the metaverse has reignited interest in the space amongst other players like Microsoft and […]
Becoming a Master Sommelier is an intense and exacting process that very few people achieve. Cameron Douglas is New Zealand’s first and only Master Sommelier, a dedicated professional wine and beverage expert. Cameron is well known and respected both here in Aotearoa and abroad. He has judged and presented in the UK, USA, Oceania and […]
We have a space industry now worth a couple of billion dollars, but going back a few years, no one would have thought it. Except for Mark Rocket, that is. Not only was he the first New Zealander to book a ticket with Virgin Galactic, but he was the seed investor and co-director of Rocket […]
Back in 1993, Peter Vile and Mitchell Pham founded software development service provider, Augen Software Group, which was built on the basis of connecting the best in local expertise with offshore development scale via their ‘one team in two markets’ run across New Zealand and Vietnam. Over that time, Augen has worked with many New […]
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental issues that we face, not only in terms of pollution and biodiversity impact but because most plastic is made from non-renewable petrochemicals the extraction process and conversion into plastic releases carbon into the atmosphere, adding to climate change. and while we have a lot of cleaning up […]
Back in 2004, you would be at the cutting edge of mobile phone coolness if you were rocking a Motorola RAZR or a Nokia 7610. While these might hold some retro value today, they were basic as far as today’s mobile phone tech benchmarks might go. And while iPhone and Android were still a few […]
[podcastfooter] As diversity becomes increasingly important in every facet of our world, what we think we know about the idea of ‘culture’ is quickly evolving. Breaking down the impending future of ‘cultural collision’ and how it is affecting our work and personal lives at the M2 Summit was Nuwanthie Samarakone, founder of ICE. Samarakone […]
[podcastfooter] What exactly does one do after they sell their business for $500m? Vaughan Fergusson, founder of Vend, dropped in for a fireside chat with editor Andre Rowell at the M2 Summit to give us the insight and impart with some wisdom on just how he grew his business to that astonishing value. Fergusson […]
[podcastfooter] We all know the world’s gone digital, but tech has much more going on beyond our LED screens. Breaking down the increasingly relevant and exciting world of deep technology at the M2 Summit on Thursday 20 May was Imche Fourie, head of Outset Ventures, who sat down for a fireside chat with our […]
A little over a year ago, champion New Zealand downhill mountain biker, Brook MacDonald lay in agony, semi-paralysed and unable to feel his legs on a Quebec mountain for five hours, waiting for a helicopter to arrive. Brook had sustained a serious spinal injury when he crashed during his first practice run at the World […]
[podcastfooter] As AI development advances further year by year, the question of what separates us from our creations becomes more pressing. Talking the M2 Summit audience on Thursday 20 May through this fascinating, complicated and a little bit scary territory was behavioral scientist Dr. Sydney Savion. Sitting down with our editor, Andre Rowell, the […]
In a disrupted world of media where millions of pieces of content are being created every minute, there’s a lot to be said for slow information. Knowledge that has been compiled over years of research and experience and test against the ebbs and flows of trends and fads and some of the best vessels for […]
[podcastfooter] For so many of us, the first COVID lockdown was a real stifler of our productivity and motivation, and a really scary time for small business owners who faced the threat of losing their livelihoods. However, some of us were able to find ways to create, innovate and make a big difference in helping […]
[podcastfooter] If you were to make a list of guaranteed, instant money-making industries, I’m not sure how far down you’d have to go before you reached the umbrella industry, but I’d imagine it wouldn’t be near the top. It’s in an industry, that in order to really succeed, you’d have to come up with […]
[podcastfooter] While riding the dizzying highs and lows of short-term stock trading often draws most of the interest from the younger generation, commercial property investment still stands as one of the safest bets on the investment market. However, the problem of the day is that young people don’t have the knowledge to get themselves […]
[podcastfooter] We might not think of it as a big deal when compared with more urgent diseases or medical conditions, but asthma has become a concerningly significant presence in Kiwis lungs. How has this happened? Well, Asthma NZ CEO Katheren Leitner broke down the causes, effects and what we need to do to turn […]
[podcastfooter] While we will likely always be restricted by our own mortality, humans have, seemingly forever, spent immense amounts of time and resources searching for the proverbial fountain of youth and clamouring ways to prolong their lives. As we head into what he calls the ‘coming era of longetivity’, anti-ageing expert Greg MacPherson took […]
New Zealand’s workforce of temps and contractors are a vital part of the economy yet are not able to access the same level of support and training as permanent employees. Contracting and temporary workforce company, Emergent has set out to change this in in terms of mental health support for its temporary workers with its […]
Trusts and asset structuring might not be everyone’s idea of exciting dinner party conversation, but they can have a profound impact in terms of what happens to your wealth and your quality of life for you and your family and even for future generations. Davenports Law Managing Director, Tammy McLeod is one of New Zealand’s […]
Since starting out with a few friends and family clients in 2007, boutique fund management company Pie Funds now works with over 2,000 clients and has generated over $640 million of wealth for them along the way. Core to this has been the simple philosophy of outperforming the markets by investing in growth companies and […]
Skydiving record breaker Steve Gregor is quick to point out that he is not an adrenaline junky, but trusts in the systems, the gear and the process around the sport that he had dedicated a big part of his life to. Every one of these systems was tested to the limit when he and Brent […]
There’s a breed of business thinking that is not only about making money but also making a positive impact on the world. And Oz Jabur from Future co is this breed of entrepreneur, helping to drive those other metrics of success. We talk to Oz about the future of active wear, sustainable sportswear and how […]
One of New Zealand’s top hair stylists, Tāne Tomoana, tends to the hair of the Prime Minister for the occasional international magazine shoot, is the lead creative at Dry & Tea New Zealand and Australia, is a mentor for TVNZ’s Glow Up. We talk to Tāne about his journey to international recognition, the importance of […]
Filmmaker and explorer, Celine Cousteau, carries on an incredible family legacy set by her grandfather Jacques Cousteau, her father Jean-Michel Cousteau and her mother Anne-Marie Cousteau, an expeditionary photographer. With her creation of CauseCentric Productions, Celine has connected the dots between film, art, technology and education to create a platform of immense change in her […]
Even before the future accelerating period of 2020, retail had been going through a period of evolution. While many will still vouch for a place for bricks and mortar experiences, the fact is that ecommerce is still the future and that future has been quickly embraced by the Alibaba’s and the Amazon’s of the world. […]
He is of course a comedic legend who has gone Hollywood but Rhys Darby can still appreciate the simple things in life, including the magic that comes from a good book and some imagination. We talk to Rhys about his latest children’s book, the 3rd in his amazing Buttons series – The Top Secret Intergalactic […]
When talking about the opening of a new luxury boutique hotel in 2020, it is hard not to start off with what has now become the cliché of talking about the context of an unprecedented year. While there are of course challenges that come from the state of the international tourist market, there are also […]
The Nesian Network is where Māori and Pasifika business professionals connect. They believe in thriving individuals, businesses, & leadership in order to uplift whānau, fānau and communities, as well as the next generation. Created by Māori & Pasifika for Māori & Pasifika to encourage collaboration, create new business opportunities and celebrate success. Indiyah Beckmannflay, Kristin […]
Andrew Flavell joined Plexure from Nike where he held roles including Privacy Distinguished Engineer, VP of Architecture and VP of Nike+ and Brand. In these roles he was responsible for defining and driving global solutions for privacy, overall architecture and direction of modern APIs and micro-services and delivery of mobile applications and services for Nike’s […]
Lewis is Head of Public Policy for Uber in New Zealand. He spent the early years of his career in private practice as a Crown prosecutor and regulatory lawyer at Meredith Connell, and clerked for the judges of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon in The Hague. Prior to joining Uber, he worked as a lawyer […]
Rob is the Founder and Managing Partner at Hillfarrance Venture Capital and an entrepreneur-turned-VC who has been investing at the frontiers of enterprise technology since 2014. Prior to creating Hillfarrance, Rob was the Founding Partner of one of Los Angeles’ most active enterprise software venture funds, Stage Venture Partners. Rob spoke at the M2 Summit, […]
Her career has included working with Mi5, managing the information security for the London 2012 Olympic Games, and a stint with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Hilary has a wealth of experience overseeing digital business transformation and information security in challenging environments. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Kordia Group, a provider […]
A former street kid, Sir Ray Avery went on to become an internationally recognised scientist and entrepreneur and Knight of the Realm. He’s founding member of the Auckland University School of Medicine, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and former Technical Director of Douglas Pharmaceuticals who, over the past thirty years, has made a major contribution in […]
Working with the likes of Callaghan Innovation, MBIE and Auckland University, Mark Eltom has helped hundreds of startups and established businesses grow through guidance and insights into R&D strategy and access to funding. Mark’s background across industry, academia and government gives a unique insight into new problems. He is now the CEO of Wine Grenade, […]
Rachel is the co-founder of technology company, Yabble. Yabble is one of the first businesses globally to use blockchain technology to create consumer-to-business data marketplaces. Rachel spoke at the M2 Summit, 3 November 2020, about how you can monetize your own data. [videofooter] Events You Should Attend Buy Now Buy Now Buy Now […]
New Zealand’s tourism has of course been adversely disrupted by Covid enough, but Kiwi Welcome founder Sam Brough has brought some positive disruption to the industry with a member-based app for the Queenstown Lakes region which not only gives users special discounts and access to local tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants, but then puts all […]
The problem of stock control has been around as long as businesses have been around for and still today companies often bear the opportunity cost of not having enough of a particular product or having cash tied up in having too much of another product. Dom Sutton, the co-founder of StockTrim, set out to change […]
Like many New Zealanders, Sarah Colcord’s work as a freelance event and project manager stalled during the lockdown. Rather than complaining though, she set to work to create opportunities for New Zealand businesses like hers in the form of a community. Within a few months that community turned into a Facebook group of over 540,000 […]
This year we’ve all become aware of rising anxiety and stress in ourselves and those around us. And while a global pandemic and economic recession are pretty good excuses for this, Lifestyle and Breath Expert, Sarah Laurie points out that we have been dealing with rising anxiety and stress levels for a long time. And […]
As General Manager of UpSol NZ, Kristin Harper is helping NZ companies get into the future faster by utilising Digital Technologies and Advanced Change Management processes. But Kristin’s drive isn’t just in digitising things but also to make digitisation more humanised so that digital transformation becomes more accessible – helping more businesses save money or […]
Bricks and mortar retail, commercial property and inner city living have all being going through some evolution over the last few years and then 2020 came along and whipped things up. One of New Zealand’s premier locations for all of these things is Newmarket and to get sense of where things are at now we […]
As the daughter of one of New Zealand’s leading environmentalists and businessmen, the late Sir Rob Fenwick, Isabel Fenwick has been immersed in the work of organisations shifting to greener, more sustainable ways of working. Isabel carries on her family legacy with her skills in human-centred design and design thinking methodologies to translate complex problems […]
Depending on your age, the catch cries “Be a Tidy Kiwi” and “Do the Right Thing” will bring back some 90s nostalgia. But as well as being a bit of feel good Kiwiana, they are part of a body of work from Keep New Zealand Beautiful, an organisation that has been working for half a […]
While young entrepreneurs these days might be focused on the next big app or software solution, Israel Whitley has created a success out of old school hard work and human talent with his company, Auckland Labour Hire which supplies contractors to the building and construction industry. With the backing of investors like Rob Fyfe and […]
During his 13 years as a crisis negotiator and instructor for the NZ Police, Lance Burdett experienced first-hand some of people’s darkest moments. He also had to learn to deal with his own internal struggles and out of this he developed tools to combat anxiety, depression and suicide which he has been sharing through his […]
Real estate might well be up there with politics and religion when it comes to divisive dinner party conversations, but of course it’s something most of us have a relationship with, whether you be a tenant, landlord or homeowner or all of the above. Few people have had as much experience in the industry as […]
The perception has been over the years that our attention spans have been reduced to sub 1 minute road rage videos and click bait headlines but the rise of long form podcasts have not only shattered that but they’ve also given hope to the concept that we can learn and evolve our thinking from others […]
He might have the voice of a Norse God, but Travis Willingham is such a versatile actor that over the last two decades he has played many of the characters that have shaped current popular culture. His work features in over 150 different video games and animation titles and ranges from Superman in Lego Batman, […]
At just 32, Tom Abercrombie is like a seasoned veteran of the world of basketball. After his success at Westlake Boys High School saw him selected as the NZ Academy of Sport High Performance Player two years running, he moved to the USA to Washington State University in 2006. Tom then moved back to New […]
Mixed Martial Arts and the world of UFC has become a big deal over the years and there must be something in the water at City Kickboxing in Auckland because it helping to produce New Zealand fighters that are kicking arse and taking names, figuratively and literally, on the global stage. One fighter on the […]
Talented actor, writer and producer Cameron Jones might make his craft look effortless, but behind his credits which include, Shortland Street, The Hobbit and an NBC/Warner Bros TV film/pilot ‘Christmas of Many Colors’, a story about Dolly Partons’ childhood, is an unfathomable amount of hard work and resilience. Even Cameron’s one man theatre show High […]
As we start to put a bit more of a spotlight on local manufacturing and supply chains, Ben Kepes and his company Cactus Outdoor is proof that it is possible to manufacture great products here. While it might have been better for profit to move manufacturing overseas, Ben has other metrics for business beyond the […]
Foundation North holds in trust for the Auckland and Northland communities an endowment of $1.4 billion. That endowment, held in perpetuity for the region, allows them to make around 40 million dollars in grants each year to not-for-profit groups in Auckland and Northland. The Foundation has often been the first major funder to come on […]
Some people like to describe us as a collective, as all being in the same boat in this Covid-19 world, but the reality is that some sectors are facing it tougher than others and for hospitality this time has been particularly brutal. In her role as the CEO of Hospitality New Zealand, Julie White represents […]
Storytelling is a fundamental human instinct and in a lot of ways we define ourselves by the universal truths explored in the many forms of these stories. But storytelling isn’t just a bit of old magic mixed in with some ideas and then a red carpet, it is a craft and something unfortunately that requires […]
The head trainer of a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu studio called the Combat Room might not seem like the sort of person to talk to peace, enlightenment, mindfulness and mediation with, but as well as being a black belt in BJJ, Pires Vanderson has lived with monks and has dedicated his life to not only bringing […]
In 1998, you’d be at the cutting edge of things if you had a 56kb dial up connection. To download a song via Napster might take an hour all going well and, if you were one of those progressive companies to have a website, it might take you 6 months to get it manually listed […]
The multi-award winning New Zealand spirits company Scapegrace obviously know a few things about how to create and market great products from New Zealand to the rest of the world. We talk to two of the co-founders, Mark Neal and Daniel McLaughlin, about Vodka, Pavlova (well sort of) and what we can leverage in New […]
It’s hard to imagine it now but one of New Zealand’s most respected health and wellness experts, Rachel Grunwell, was an unhealthy and stressed out investigative journalist, covering crime and politics. It was when the opportunity came up to write about wellness/health and fitness that Rachel threw her journalistic curiosity into interviewing some of the […]
Over the last quarter century, Wither Hills has built up a strong reputation for well crafted wines here and globally. Of course, there are a whole lot of factors that go into this track record and, indeed, each bottle of Wither Hills wine. The Marlborough region and the iconic Wither Hills vineyards, Rarangi, Taylor River […]
While the state of the world over the last few months has forced businesses, industries and sectors to re-look at the way they we are doing things in a post-Covid world when we get to that point but even outside of global pandemics there is an opportunity now to look at how we work in […]
Mark Eltom’s career has really been defined by an intersection of science, business, innovation and the power of these things to make a positive impact for the communities that they are based in. From working as a scientific advisor to Rwanda’s agricultural sector, to helping open export pipelines out of the Pacific, to working with […]
Steve Pirie has been a part of the creation of some of New Zealand and Australia’s most iconic travel and wellness events including, Unleashed Travel (the company was named by BRW as one of Australia’s 100 fastest growing startup businesses in 2011 and 2012), Nurture Change, Nurture Her and UnpluggedFiji. Steve has fused his passion […]
Lani Fogelberg left her role at one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent commercial finance brokerage firms to take a step back from the corporate world and seek greater balance in life. Using her expertise in complex problem-solving, strategy and growth initiatives she launched her own consulting firm. In the current New Zealand business environment, Lani helps […]
In 2013, Aidan co-founded entertainment website EMGN.com. Within its first year, it was a global, multi-million dollar business. Following the successful exit in 2017, Aidan started mentoring local founders voluntarily as a way to occupy his time. What started as a desire to give back and to challenge opinions in the start-up world, has now evolved […]
Ash Parmar has been in the liquor business for over 14 years and over those years, Ash and his family have built up a high performing retail business. The road hasn’t been easy though, hours have been long and there have even been armed robberies along the way. The journey though has been accompanied by […]
For many New Zealand Startups, or even established businesses developing their digital resiliency as many have recently been forced to do over the last couple of months, the investment need for technology development can be a major hurdle. Virtual Capital has set out to disrupt this part of the process for other budding disrupters in […]
Much has been written about Rob Campbell’s business journey; a former trade unionist who rose to become one of New Zealand’s leading professional directors, and his current work as chairman of the board for NZX-listed companies SKYCITY, Tourism Holdings, Summerset Group and Wel Networks. You can also add to that his years of experience in […]
Will Fleming is on a journey to expand our thinking through deep conversations that reveal ways to think about life that help us push through the limitations of our mindset. He is on track to interview 1,000 people in long form conversations with perspectives from all walks of live. “With this podcast I am aiming […]
Tania Domett is the Director and Founder of Cogo, a research agency which since 2014 has delivered evidence-based insights to a broad range of private and public sector clients across New Zealand and Australia. Understanding and supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace is increasingly a priority for many New Zealand and Australian organisations and as […]
Author, entrepreneur and ex-children’s entertainer pirate, Ken Williams, thinks that we are too afraid of failure and that we should embrace it as part of the journey. “There shouldn’t be any fear in failure,” says Williams, “because it promotes a strength of character and confidence. Failure is under-valued in society. It’s not the big, bad […]
The last couple of months have been a testing time for almost everybody in every industry and in every sector, but there has been a particular spotlight on leaders through this time. At a time when there is so much uncertainty around health and economic concerns, our leaders have had to carry an extraordinary weight […]
Catherine van der Meulen was born and raised in Sydney until recently, moving to rural New Zealand with her children to embark on a greener, more purpose-led lifestyle, after being disenfranchised by the pace that living a life wearing multiple hats required. Last year, Catherine launched Entrepreneurial Women with Purpose – a community designed to […]
Many discoveries about ourselves, our economy and the way we work have come out of our Covid-19 experience. Some good and bad, but maybe one of the most important for our future was how many of us in business still have a long way to go in terms of our digital resiliency. This is obviously […]
Cory Richards is one of the world’s most recognised adventure and mountaineering photographers, and the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2012. His mission: to capture not only the soul of adventure and exploration, but also the beauty inherent in our modern society. His photography has taken him across the world – from the […]
Kirsty Harkness is the first licensed industrial hemp grower in NZ vineyards, Co-founder and Managing Director of Mount Base Vineyards, Owner of Tigertiger photography agency, and Ice Angel. While very seemingly different businesses, Kirsty leverages the connections and creates new value along the way. While only it’s early days, Kirsty’s trials in growing hemp alongside […]
Ever wanted to run your own VC fund but thought that was another world away? Well, Rob Vickery wants to not only connect a new level of VC focus to New Zealand innovation and help us go global, but also to encourage budding VCs here as well. His newly formed Hillfarrance Venture Capital fund has […]
Originally from France, Laurent has worked as a people leader across the manufacturing, concrete and engineering industries and most recently he has been based in New Zealand as the Chief People and Culture Officer for Beca, an international professional services consultancy with over 3,000 employees. After 20 years’ experience, notably as a People & Culture […]
According to Christian Pistauer, Workplace Strategy Director of Meta5 Group in New Zealand, COVID-19 will dramatically change the commercial real estate sector in New Zealand for many years to come. The proclaimed ‘death’ of hotdesking or activity-based-working might be premature. Economic pressure, demand for flexibility and digitisation will push things into a different direction. The […]
As a nation, we are renowned globally for innovation but equally renowned for lacking in sales fundamentals and operational rigor. This leads to companies either failing early or never reaching their true potential. This has led to Alex McNaughten’s mission to address the Sales Capability Gap in New Zealand. His company, Sales Leaders, works with […]
Chloe and Florence are sisters who craft health beverages in their hometown of Nelson, New Zealand. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and at the edge of the Pacific Ocean; the outdoors is their playground. Chloe is a neuroscientist and holds a diploma in herbal medicine. With this background and a passion for nutrition, Chloe set out […]
Pulotu Selio Solomon has a history of leadership with a focus on inspiring and motivating communities to achieve at a high level – a strategic thinker and strong decision-maker. He holds qualifications in education and business administration and broad experience in the education sector and development. He is currently running initiatives in the health sector […]
After 25 years in the corporate world, Gavin Oliver arrived in New Zealand in 2008 with a young family and a visa that gave him 24-months to establish a business or get unceremoniously sent home. With no experience of tourism and little knowledge of New Zealand, plus a vow to never wear a suit and […]
From emergency operations control for the New Zealand Police to building several businesses, Ash has a passion for innovation and helping people achieve their dreams and success. An engineer by profession, Ash built up one of the country’s most respected cloud service’s agency before realising a long-standing dream of building a modern, stylish entertainment and […]
Dave Rouse is the CEO of CarbonClick, which bridges the sustainability gap through delivering certified carbon offset projects either at the point of sale or via a subscription. He’s also passionate about preserving our marine ecosystems and is a founding trustee of the zero administration, registered charity – SeaCleaners. He is an investor and entrepreneur […]
Jenine Colmore-Williams is the founder of Dimension GRC, a software company focused on supporting and protecting businesses by enabling them to expose illegal money laundering activity. Money laundering is not like armed robbery or murder, where the effects are in plain sight, and the victims are easy to identify, it is a silent blight that […]
Auckland City Motors Managing Director, Ian Gibson, has defined his life and career around a love of cars. It’s also been a career that has seen him go from a very modest and frugal upbringing to becoming a co-owner of one of New Zealand’s most iconic car dealerships, Auckland City BMW, and its associated operations […]
While there has been a big jump into eCommerce for many brands lately, there is also a less progressive danger with environmental impact. And after working with couriers and eCommerce for years, Kate Bezar and Rebecca Percasky became horrified at the amount of plastic waste the industry was generating and so set out to do […]
Gillian Eadie, with a network of Brainfit coaches, helps people of all ages take back control of optimal brain and memory processing at work and in daily life. Training courses, books, eBooks and neuro-games are based on the published research of co-founder and sister, Dr. Allison Lamont. For 20 years an independent school principal (St […]
One of the original shareholders of Fisher Funds before it was sold, Frank Jasper has had a 14 year tenure at the company and is now their Chief Investment Officer. He has a history of analysing value in the markets over many cycles, so as people are scrambling to find clarity in a time of […]
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Comacc, which sold to MYOB a few years ago, Steve Nathan could have retired young, but he is a breed of Kiwi Tech Entrepreneur that wants to keep using his time to keep creating things. One of these things ironically is a platform, TimeHub, which allows business ideas to […]
As the founder of Shine Global, a group of global entrepreneurs who see business and enterprise as way to create positive change, Julian Noel is no stranger to the thoughts that many of us are having right now in terms of how we rebuild but in a positive way. Part of this the importance of […]
Over the last 20 years Ajit Balasingham has helped numerous businesses turn around failing business units, supported shareholders to exit their businesses, as well as overseeing management buy outs. He is the current Chair of Northland Rugby Union and observer on the Board for the Auckland Blues franchise (having recently also held the role of […]
Win Charlesbois is the co-founder of The Diamond Shop which specialises in handcrafted diamond engagement rings. At one point he was a Navy pilot, landing on and taking off from aircraft carriers, before settling for a slightly slower form of transport in the form of a hand-built sailboat. In 1974, Win and his wife Linda […]
Search Engine Optimisation guru, Richard Conway started his company, Pure SEO, in 2009 with just $200 to spend on a single web page. From there, mostly using digital marketing, he has expanded the business to four offices in New Zealand and Australia. Pure SEO has been listed by Deloitte in the fastest-growing 500 tech companies […]
Called Rutherford, out of respect for one of New Zealand’s greatest thinkers, Lord Ernest Rutherford, is a company that is built on helping New Zealand prepare for the new world. While COVID-19 has seen them adapt to produce fascinating insights into what New Zealanders are thinking and feeling right now, they are also working on […]
