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Success Interviews
Ep.70 – Bank Shot
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 […]
Ep.73 – The Future Of Property Prices And Leadership
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 […]
Ep.13 – CEO of Kernel Talks the Challenges Ahead For Investors
After spending a number of years in the financial services industry, Dean realised that investment options needed to improve in order to put Kiwis back in control of their financial future. Taking a fresh approach to the investment sector, he created Kernel – a fully digital index fund manager and investment platform. On the back […]
Technology Interviews
Ep.104 – Have We Found The Fountain Of Youth?
[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 […]
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 printed electric vehicle kits using recycled plastics. Incubating at Accelerating Aotearoa’s We o Tara STEM Learning Centre in Otara, Auckland. Ierospace merged with Los Angeles-based technology company R.E.P.S. Inc. after the BMWi/TED Next Visionaries talk […]
Ep.92 – From Small Town New Zealand To Global Tech Influence – Andrew Flavell
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 […]
Entrepreneur Interviews
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 printed electric vehicle kits using recycled plastics. Incubating at Accelerating Aotearoa’s We o Tara STEM Learning Centre in Otara, Auckland. Ierospace merged with Los Angeles-based technology company R.E.P.S. Inc. after the BMWi/TED Next Visionaries talk […]
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 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 the […]
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 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 […]
Leadership Interviews
Ep.46 – How To Lead Like A Human
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 […]
Ep.96 – The New Zealand Company Taking On Amazon
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. […]
Ep.73 – The Future Of Property Prices And Leadership
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 […]
Wellness Interviews
Ep.98 – Making The Cut
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 […]
Ep.74 – Hope Out Of The Dark Side Of The Brain
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 […]
Ep.105 – How Solving Our High Asthma Rates Starts at Home
[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 […]
Women in Leadership Interviews
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 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 […]
Ep.73 – The Future Of Property Prices And Leadership
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 […]
Ep.97 – Connecting Worlds
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 […]
Sports Interviews
Ep.62 – Fighting for Peace
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 […]
Ep.17 – How To Concentrate On Our Mental And Physical Wellbeing In Times Like These
Dave Letele (AKA, Brown Buttabean) is a walking, talking powerhouse of motivation and inspiration. Having himself lost over 100kg through good nutrition and exercise, he dedicates his time to helping others do the same by teaching them how to live the BBM lifestyle – Brain, Body, Movement. Since 2014, The BBM Program has been focused […]
Ep.10 – Biotech Engineering Medical Researcher Shares Her Lockdown Routine
Dr. Hannah Wells juggles life as a medical researcher in the field of biotech engineering and a champion triathlete. Hannah shares with us her lockdown routine, how she juggles both lives and her tips for staying focused and disciplined in any situation. Watch More Videos
M2 Summit Podcast
Ep.113 – What Culture Collision Means For The Future of Business
[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 […]
Ep.112 – How To Build & Sell A $500M Company. And What Do You Do Next?
[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 […]
Ep.110 – How Humans And Robots Can Work Together In The Future
[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 […]
Sustainability Interviews
Ep.21 – Jemma Whiten: How The Hell Do You Market Now?
Jemma Whiten is the Marketing and Digital Director and driver of sustainability projects at ecostore, the leading environmental and sustainable brand in New Zealand. Jemma is passionate about driving business and brands as a force for good and is using her 19 years of experience working across the globe to help ecostore to do just […]
Ep.97 – Connecting Worlds
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 […]
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, 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 […]