Ep. 99 – Back to the Future
There’s a breed of business thinking that is not only about making money but also making a positive impact on… Read More
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Ep.83 – Creating Positive Disruption
New Zealand’s tourism has of course been adversely disrupted by Covid enough, but Kiwi Welcome founder Sam Brough has brought… Read More
Ep.82 – How To Raise Money Now While Solving Old Problems
The problem of stock control has been around as long as businesses have been around for and still today companies… Read More
Ep.81 – How To Create A Local Movement Of Thousands
Like many New Zealanders, Sarah Colcord’s work as a freelance event and project manager stalled during the lockdown. Rather than… Read More
Ep.78 – The Future of Bricks and Mortar Retail In The Online Era
Bricks and mortar retail, commercial property and inner city living have all being going through some evolution over the last… Read More
Ep.75 – Rebuilding Our Workforce
While young entrepreneurs these days might be focused on the next big app or software solution, Israel Whitley has created… Read More
Ep.67 How To Build Manufacturing Here
As we start to put a bit more of a spotlight on local manufacturing and supply chains, Ben Kepes and… Read More
Ep.61 – From Caravan To Global Impact
In 1998, you’d be at the cutting edge of things if you had a 56kb dial up connection. To download… Read More
Ep.60 – Creating World Beating Products Here
The multi-award winning New Zealand spirits company Scapegrace obviously know a few things about how to create and market great… Read More
Ep.56 – Supercharging NZ Innovation
Mark Eltom’s career has really been defined by an intersection of science, business, innovation and the power of these things… Read More
Ep.53 – How To Grow A Startup
In 2013, Aidan co-founded entertainment website EMGN.com. Within its first year, it was a global, multi-million dollar business. Following the… Read More
Ep.52 – Building A Passion Out Of A Business
Ash Parmar has been in the liquor business for over 14 years and over those years, Ash and his family… Read More
Ep.45 – The Power of Purpose
Catherine van der Meulen was born and raised in Sydney until recently, moving to rural New Zealand with her children… Read More
Ep.42 – Hemp Innovation And How The Future Could Be In Old Knowledge
Kirsty Harkness is the first licensed industrial hemp grower in NZ vineyards, Co-founder and Managing Director of Mount Base Vineyards,… Read More
Ep.41 – Have You Got What It Takes To Be A Venture Capitalist?
Ever wanted to run your own VC fund but thought that was another world away? Well, Rob Vickery wants to… Read More
Ep.37 – How To Create Valuable Products Here
Chloe and Florence are sisters who craft health beverages in their hometown of Nelson, New Zealand. Surrounded by mountains, lakes,… Read More
Ep.35 – Why Local Competition Is For Losers
After 25 years in the corporate world, Gavin Oliver arrived in New Zealand in 2008 with a young family and… Read More
Ep.34 – It’s Not Just Tech Innovation, It’s Business Innovation That We Need
From emergency operations control for the New Zealand Police to building several businesses, Ash has a passion for innovation and… Read More
Ep.33 – The Power Of Business To Do Good For The Planet
Dave Rouse is the CEO of CarbonClick, which bridges the sustainability gap through delivering certified carbon offset projects either at… Read More
Ep.30 – Finding New Business Opportunities In Solving Environmental Problems
While there has been a big jump into eCommerce for many brands lately, there is also a less progressive danger… Read More
Ep.27 – How to Innovate in Times of Crisis
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Comacc, which sold to MYOB a few years ago, Steve Nathan could have retired… Read More
Ep.26 – Buy Global But Don’t Forget To Sell Global
As the founder of Shine Global, a group of global entrepreneurs who see business and enterprise as way to create… Read More
Ep.24 – What Can Landing On An Aircraft Carrier Teach Us About Covid-19?
Win Charlesbois is the co-founder of The Diamond Shop which specialises in handcrafted diamond engagement rings. At one point he… Read More
Ep.23 – How Do We Start Playing Digital Catch Up?
Search Engine Optimisation guru, Richard Conway started his company, Pure SEO, in 2009 with just $200 to spend on a… Read More
Ep.22 – The Insights That Are Going To Shape Our Recovery
Called Rutherford, out of respect for one of New Zealand’s greatest thinkers, Lord Ernest Rutherford, is a company that is… Read More
Ep.20 – Lessons Of Resilience And How Saying “No” Is Part Of The Journey
Naomi Ballantyne (ONZM) is a leader in New Zealand financial services. And might be the only woman in the world… Read More
Ep.19 – The Future Of Healthcare And What The Current Crisis Means For NZ
Jay Harrison is the founder and CEO of Edison, a company committed to the extension of human health-span and life-span… Read More
Ep.14 – CEO of Ierospace Industries Talks How To Create A Sustainable Optimistic Future
Ira Munn is Founder and CEO of Ierospace Industries International, where the team is developing electric efficiency technologies and 3D… Read More
Ep.12 – Scientist and Entrepreneur Talks Disruptive Technologies in Global Healthcare
A former street kid, Sir Ray Avery went on to become an internationally recognised scientist and entrepreneur and Knight of… Read More
Ep.9 – Architect Of The Four Day Week Talks Global Implications
Innovator, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Andrew Barnes has made a career of market-changing innovation and industry digitisation. Most recently, in New… Read More
Ep.7 – Advice For Getting Through Multiple Downturns From Someone Who Has
Mark Collins has competed as part of the NZ Cooking Team at the Hotel Olympia in London and has run… Read More
Ep.4 – Decision Making & Future Proofing Your Business
Danu founded RUSH Digital in 2010 and has led its technology teams in developing world-first solutions for global companies such… Read More
Ep.2 – Strategies For Navigating the Current Climate
John Cleghorn is a Founding Partner of Prime Strategies Group. Prime focuses on business excellence in the Small to Medium… Read More
