Vaughan Fergusson

Paul Spain is joined by Vaughan Fergusson - Founder of Vend, a thriving POS business, which was acquired for US$350 million. He is also co-founder and trustee of The Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust, which teaches kids to innovate with programs like OMGTech! and Institute of Awesome. Join us as we learn from Vaughan's experiences as an inventor, innovator, and leader.

<a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> is joined by <a href="https://www.vaughan.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vaughan Fergusson</a> - Founder of <a href="https://www.vendhq.com/nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vend</a>, a thriving POS business, which was acquired for US$350 million. He is also co-founder and trustee of The <a href="https://www.pamfergusson.org.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust</a>, which teaches kids to innovate with programs like <a href="https://omgtech.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">OMGTech!</a> and <a href="https://inawe.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Institute of Awesome</a>. Join us as we learn from Vaughan's experiences as an inventor, innovator, and leader.

Vaughan Fergusson - Founder of Vend

Richard Conway

Richard Conway, founder and CEO of Pure SEO, shares insights into scaling a business and the significance of inflection points in business growth. Richard stresses the importance of comprehending the lifetime value of customers. He emphasizes the need for leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, offer better value to customers, and remain ahead of the competition. And the benefits of creating a culture of continuous learning, surrounding oneself with good people, and being open to coaching and learning from others.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pureseo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Richard Conway</a>, founder and CEO of <a href="https://pureseo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pure SEO</a>, shares insights into scaling a business and the significance of inflection points in business growth. Richard stresses the importance of comprehending the lifetime value of customers. He emphasizes the need for leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, offer better value to customers, and remain ahead of the competition. And the benefits of creating a culture of continuous learning, surrounding oneself with good people, and being open to coaching and learning from others.

Richard Conway – Founder and CEO of Pure SEO

Lindsay Zwart

Paul Spain is joined by Lindsay Zwart, Chief Enterprise Director at Vodafone New Zealand. Lindsay shares her career journey, leadership skills, and challenges in implementing change in a large organization. Lindsay also discusses the importance of company culture, feedback, career development plans, and networking to grow in a role and prepare for the future.

<a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> is joined by <a href="linkedin.com/in/lindsayzwart" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsay Zwart</a>, Chief Enterprise Director at <a href="https://www.vodafone.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vodafone New Zealand</a>. Lindsay shares her career journey, leadership skills, and challenges in implementing change in a large organization. Lindsay also discusses the importance of company culture, feedback, career development plans, and networking to grow in a role and prepare for the future.

Lindsay Zwart – Chief Enterprise Director - Vodafone NZ

Ian McCrae

Ian McCrae, founder and former CEO of Orion Health, shares his journey to creating one of the leading providers of health care software. Ian reflects on the challenges they faced in their growth, including transitioning to a larger team, establishing credibility, and bidding for large international tenders.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianmccrae/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ian McCrae</a>, founder and former CEO of <a href="https://orionhealth.com/nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Orion Health</a>, shares his journey to creating one of the leading providers of health care software. Ian reflects on the challenges they faced in their growth, including transitioning to a larger team, establishing credibility, and bidding for large international tenders.

Ian McCrae, Founder and former CEO – Orion Health

 Dr. Paul Woodfield, a senior lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, discusses his background and research in entrepreneurship and innovation in family businesses, traditional industries, and science for technological innovation. He talks about his own family's history in the wine industry and the importance of family businesses in New Zealand's economy.

<a href="linkedin.com/in/paulwoodfield" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Dr. Paul Woodfield</a>, a senior lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, discusses his background and research in entrepreneurship and innovation in family businesses, traditional industries, and science for technological innovation. He talks about his own family's history in the wine industry and the importance of family businesses in New Zealand's economy.

Paul Woodfield - Entrepreneurial Family Business

Paul Spain is joined by Cecilia and James Robinson, co-founders of My Food Bag which they grew to be worth over $100m in under 3-years, and more recently launching innovative healthcare start-up Tend Health. The Robinson Duo have a proven track record for start ups and high growth business.

<a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> is joined by <a href="https://robinsonduo.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cecilia and James Robinson</a>, co-founders of <a href="https://www.myfoodbag.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">My Food Bag</a> which they grew to be worth over $100m in under 3-years, and more recently launching innovative healthcare start-up <a href="https://tend.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tend Health</a>. The Robinson Duo have a proven track record for start ups and high growth business.

Cecilia & James Robinson - Tend Health + My Food Bag to a $100m in 3-years

Julian Smith

Paul Spain is joined by Julian Smith, head of Global Marketing at Rockit Global. Julian shares what it's like to work with some of New Zealand's leading brands and his recent success with Rockit Global. 

<a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> is joined by <a href="linkedin.com/in/julian-smith-2200256" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Smith</a>, head of Global Marketing at <a href="https://www.rockitapple.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rockit Global</a>. Julian shares what it's like to work with some of New Zealand's leading brands and his recent success with Rockit Global.

Julian Smith - Global Marketing at Rockit Global

Matt Wong

Queenstown business owner Matt Wong has a background in wildlife conservation before stepping into tourism as manager of i-SITE visiting centre in Queenstown. Matt also managed Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters a mix of aviation, tourism and the film industry and more recently owning and managing iFLY Indoor Skydiving NZ in Queenstown. Matt shares the importance building a strong team and stepping out of your comfort zone.

Queenstown business owner <a href="linkedin.com/in/mattwong1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Wong</a> has a background in wildlife conservation before stepping into tourism as manager of i-SITE visiting centre in Queenstown. Matt also managed Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters a mix of aviation, tourism and the film industry and more recently owning and managing <a href="https://www.iflynz.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iFLY Indoor Skydiving NZ</a> in Queenstown. Matt shares the importance building a strong team and stepping out of your comfort zone.

Matt Wong - Owner of iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

Ed Sims

 Ed was Chief Executive of WestJet in Canada. During Ed's leadership, WestJet was acquired in a deal worth over $6 Billion. Other highlights in his career include launching a disruptive travel business for Richard Branson, senior roles at Air New Zealand and running Airways New Zealand.

Ed was Chief Executive of WestJet in Canada. During Ed's leadership, WestJet was acquired in a deal worth over $6 Billion. Other highlights in his career include launching a disruptive travel business for Richard Branson, senior roles at Air New Zealand and running Airways New Zealand.

Ed Sims - Advisor and Former CEO of WestJet

Tony Falkenstein

Entrepreneur, Author, CEO and ONZM Tony Falkenstein, joins host Paul Spain, sharing lessons from his immense wealth of knowledge and experiences, both the ups and the downs of his business adventures.

Entrepreneur, Author, CEO and ONZM <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/tony-falkenstein-onzm-52a95620" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tony Falkenstein</a>, joins host <a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain,</a> sharing lessons from his immense wealth of knowledge and experiences, both the ups and the downs of his business adventures.

Tony Falkenstein - Founder and CEO of Just Life Group

New Zealand's podcast that inspires and challenges those in business and leadership. Hear from numerous top NZ leaders and entrepreneurs including Rod Drury, Sir Stephen Tindall, Sir Michael Hill, Sir Graham Henry, Mike Bennetts, Andy Hamilton and many more.

Kathryn Wilson

Kathryn Wilson joins Paul Spain, and shares insights from her journey of perseverance, passion, creativity and entrepreneurship in the fashion industry. Her story is provides current and fresh inspiration for those in business and leadership - highlighting the importance of being open-minded to learn from those around you and of pushing through the challenges that inevitably come our way.

Kathryn Wilson joins Paul Spain, and shares insights from her journey of perseverance, passion, creativity and entrepreneurship in the fashion industry. Her story is provides current and fresh inspiration for those in business and leadership - highlighting the importance of being open-minded to learn from those around you and of pushing through the challenges that inevitably come our way.

Kathryn Wilson - Footwear Designer, Founder and CEO

Dave Ferguson

Nuro

Dave Ferguson Co-founder of Nuro, joins Paul Spain to discuss his journey as a global leader and innovator achieving breakthroughs in Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence. In recent years the company he co-founded, Nuro has grown to attract US$2B in today's investment, and has reached a US$8.6B valuation. Dave Ferguson was announced as KEA World Class New Zealander 2022 Winner, September 2022.

<a href="linkedin.com/in/dave-ferguson-565b974" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Ferguson</a> Co-founder of <a href="https://www.nuro.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nuro</a>, joins <a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> to discuss his journey as a global leader and innovator achieving breakthroughs in Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence. In recent years the company he co-founded, Nuro has grown to attract US$2B in today's investment, and has reached a US$8.6B valuation. Dave Ferguson was announced as KEA World Class New Zealander 2022 Winner, September 2022.

Dave Ferguson, Co-founder, Nuro - World Class New Zealander 2022

Listen in to Fred Soar, Chief Executive at Soar Print as he talks with NZ Business Podcast host Paul Spain. Soar Print is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over a hundred years and has therefore learnt how to survive - and even thrive - through decades of ongoing change, reinvention, and improvement.We learn from the Soar Print business journey as we delve into staying alive and relevant in an industry that has been impacted by massive disruptive forces including insights gained in digital transformation through the acquisition of numerous competitors.Gorilla TechnologyPaul Spain - LinkedInPaul Spain - CEO, Business &amp; Tech Commentator, FuturistYou can keep current with our latest NZ Business Podcast updates via Twitter @NZ_Business, the NZ Business Podcast website.

Listen in to Fred Soar, Chief Executive at Soar Print as he talks with NZ Business Podcast host Paul Spain. Soar Print is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over a hundred years and has therefore learnt how to survive - and even thrive - through decades of ongoing change, reinvention, and improvement.We learn from the Soar Print business journey as we delve into staying alive and relevant in an industry that has been impacted by massive disruptive forces including insights gained in digital transformation through the acquisition of numerous competitors.<a href="https://gorillatechnology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Technology</a> <a href="https://nz.linkedin.com/in/paulspain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain - LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain - CEO, Business &amp; Tech Commentator, Futurist</a>You can keep current with our latest NZ Business Podcast updates via Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/NZ_Business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@NZ_Business</a>, the <a href="http://nzbusinesspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Business Podcast</a> website.

Fred Soar - Soar Print

Stefan Powell

Paul Spain sits down with Stefan Powell of Dawn Aerospace to learn a little of what it takes to establish a new space startup in New Zealand. Stefan delves into a wide range of topics including the Aurora Spaceplane. NZ Business PodcastPodcasts NZGorilla TechnologyGorilla Cyber Security

Paul Spain sits down with Stefan Powell of Dawn Aerospace to learn a little of what it takes to establish a new space startup in New Zealand. Stefan delves into a wide range of topics including the Aurora Spaceplane. <a href="https://www.nzbusinesspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Business Podcast</a> <a href="https://podcasts.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcasts NZ</a> <a href="https://www.gorillatechnology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Technology</a><a href="https://www.gorillacybersecurity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Cyber Security</a>

Stefan Powell - Dawn Aerospace

Rod Drury

Rod Drury (Founder, Xero) talks with Paul Spain about shaping the future of New Zealand - including initiatives and practical ideas for both business leaders and government to get moving on now.NZ Business PodcastPodcasts NZGorilla Technology

Rod Drury (Founder, <a href="https://xero.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xero</a>) talks with <a href="https://paulspain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> about shaping the future of New Zealand - including initiatives and practical ideas for both business leaders and government to get moving on now.<a href="https://www.nzbusinesspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Business Podcast</a> <a href="https://podcasts.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcasts NZ</a> <a href="https://www.gorillatechnology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Technology</a>

Rod Drury, Founder of Xero - Shaping NZ's future

Jason Paris

A open and wide ranging discussion with Jason Paris about life inside Vodafone NZ during the COVID-19 era, along with insights on leadership, communications, culture and of course telecommunications.NZ Business PodcastPodcasts NZGorilla Technology

A open and wide ranging discussion with <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonCParis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Paris</a> about life inside <a href="https://www.vodafone.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vodafone NZ</a> during the COVID-19 era, along with insights on leadership, communications, culture and of course telecommunications.<a href="https://www.nzbusinesspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Business Podcast</a> <a href="https://podcasts.nz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcasts NZ</a> <a href="https://www.gorillatechnology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Technology</a>

Jason Paris (Chief Executive, Vodafone NZ) on COVID-19 Realities

Jolie Hodson (CEO, Spark NZ) leads one of the NZ's largest and strongest businesses. In this NZ Business Podcast chat we hear insights on operating and leading during challenging times. NZ Business PodcastPodcasts NZPaul SpainGorilla Technology

Jolie Hodson (CEO, <a href="https://www.spark.co.nz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark NZ</a>) leads one of the NZ's largest and strongest businesses. In this NZ Business Podcast chat we hear insights on operating and leading during challenging times. <a href="https://www.nzbusinesspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Business Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.podcasts.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcasts NZ</a> <a href="https://paulspain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> <a href="https://www.gorillatechnology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Technology</a>

Spark NZ CEO, Jolie Hodson - Life during COVID-19

Chris Quin

Chris Quin kindly shared his Saturday morning to reveal what's been happening behind the scenes at Foodstuffs NI (New World, Pak n Save, Four Square) during the #COVID19 crisis and offers advice for NZ organisations - including one (of many) reasons why laying off staff should be avoided. Websites:NZ Business PodcastPodcasts NZPaul SpainGorilla Technology

Chris Quin kindly shared his Saturday morning to reveal what's been happening behind the scenes at Foodstuffs NI (New World, Pak n Save, Four Square) during the #COVID19 crisis and offers advice for NZ organisations - including one (of many) reasons why laying off staff should be avoided. Websites:<ul><li><a href="http://www.nzbusinesspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Business Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.podcasts.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcasts NZ</a></li><li><a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gorillatechnology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Technology</a></li></ul>

Inside Foodstuffs during COVID-19 with CEO, Chris Quin

David Cunningham

David Cunningham shares his business journey and that of The Co-operative Bank - and his challenge to business leaders to 'do good' and donate to charitable causes through The Good Registry.Gorilla Technology: www.gorillatechnology.comPodcasts NZ: www.podcasts.nzNZ Business Podcast: www.nzbusinesspodcast.com

David Cunningham shares his business journey and that of The Co-operative Bank - and his challenge to business leaders to 'do good' and donate to charitable causes through The Good Registry.Gorilla Technology: <a href="http://www.gorillatechnology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gorillatechnology.com</a> Podcasts NZ: <a href="http://www.podcasts.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.podcasts.nz</a> NZ Business Podcast: <a href="http://www.nzbusinesspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nzbusinesspodcast.com</a>

David Cunningham - CEO, The Co-operative Bank

John Holt

Serial entrepreneur John Holt has an impressive track record and is a genuinely awesome Kiwi who is committed to seeing New Zealanders and our organisations do better on a global scale. Probably most well-known for launching HR Technology firm Sonar6 in 2006 and selling it to NASDAQ listed company Cornerstone on Demand in 2012 for US$14 million, he is also responsible for starting Homes.co.nz and Kiwi Landing Pad.On this NZ Business Podcast episode John shares his journey into sales and entrepreneurship – including learning from the best through the challenges and successes of Sonar6 though to his current work.Gorilla Technology: www.gorillatechnology.comPodcasts NZ: www.podcasts.nzNZ Business Podcast: www.nzbusinesspodcast.com

Serial entrepreneur John Holt has an impressive track record and is a genuinely awesome Kiwi who is committed to seeing New Zealanders and our organisations do better on a global scale. Probably most well-known for launching HR Technology firm Sonar6 in 2006 and selling it to NASDAQ listed company Cornerstone on Demand in 2012 for US$14 million, he is also responsible for starting <a href="http://Homes.co.nz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.co.nz</a> and Kiwi Landing Pad.On this NZ Business Podcast episode John shares his journey into sales and entrepreneurship – including learning from the best through the challenges and successes of Sonar6 though to his current work.Gorilla Technology: <a href="http://www.gorillatechnology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gorillatechnology.com</a>Podcasts NZ: <a href="http://www.podcasts.nz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.podcasts.nz</a>NZ Business Podcast: <a href="http://www.nzbusinesspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nzbusinesspodcast.com</a>

John Holt – Sonar6, Kiwi Landing Pad, Homes.co.nz

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The interviews in this podcast are extremely well done. The guests interviewed make the podcast SPECTACULAR because they are all top of their fields, willing to teach and share the ins and outs of their successes. They talk openly about their successes and failures - if you don&#39;t get motivated by one of these podcasts you are a potato. . .you made me say it. . . YOU ARE A POTATO

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