Nz Tech Podcast

Discussing latest in NZ and global tech news – Stephen Phillips joins Paul Spain to discuss the NZ$41B sale of Afterpay, Windows 365 NZ pricing, TikTok NZ establishment plus local firm Unimarket sells majority stake and more. https://www.microsoft.com/en-nz/windows-365/all-pricing?rtc=1 (Windows 365 Plans and Pricing | Microsoft) https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Discussing the current state of tech - Bill Bennett joins Paul Spain to discuss MIQ bots, supply chain issues, Tesla finally makes a 'real' profit, Kaseya decryptor, autonomous cars, NZ global fibre cable to world sold offshore and more.

In this discussion Paul Spain, Darcy Ungaro (NZ Everyday Investor Podcast), Adam Dodds and Paul Quickenden are talking about the future of financial services, the crypto world and the NZD Stablecoin. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://datacom.com/ (Datacom)https://paloaltonetworks.com/ (Palo Alto Networks)https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillacybersecurity.com/ (Gorilla Cyber Security)

Listen in on a discussion between Paul Spain and special guest Hadleigh Ford - founder and CEO of NZ Tech Startup SwipedOn; who were reported as having been acquired by UK based Smartspace Software for $11 million. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillacybersecurity.com/ (Gorilla Cyber Security)https://datacom.com/ (Datacom)https://paloaltonetworks.com/ (Palo Alto Networks)

Paul Spain and Sarah Putt discuss R&D Tax Credits, Autonomous Weapons, Southern Cross Next, CIO 50 plus hands on with Dyson V15, HomePod Mini, M1 MacBook, iPad Pro, Oppo A74 5G, Oppos A54 5G, Mi 11, Mi11 Ultra https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillacybersecurity.com/ (Gorilla Cyber Security)https://datacom.com/ (Datacom)https://paloaltonetworks.com/ (Palo Alto Networks)

Paul Spain sits down with Stefan Powell of https://www.dawnaerospace.com/ (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.  https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillacybersecurity.com/ (Gorilla Cyber Security)https://datacom.com/ (Datacom)https://paloaltonetworks.com/ (Palo Alto Networks)

In this episode Paul Spain is joined by three outstanding leaders – Sarah Webb: COO at LawVu, Amelia Gain: CEO & Co-Founder at Preno and Alliv Samson: Co-Founder at Kami. Each has a natural affiliation to tech and have garnered years of experience in tech and leadership. Discussed is their challenges in leading and establishing a startup, hiring and diversity, business confidence and inspiring more representation for women to be encouraged to enter and to lead in business and tech. Sarah Webb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraheforbes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraheforbes) Amelia Gain: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/ameliagain (https://nz.linkedin.com/in/ameliagain) Alliv Samson : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliv (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliv) https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vod

Paul Spain is joined by Sean Duca (Vice President and Regional Chief Security Officer for Asia Pacific - Palo Alto Networks) and Matthew Evetts (Director Cybersecurity, Datacom) to discuss the current and future of Cyber Security leadership in NZ and across the region. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://datacom.com/nz/en/solutions/security/security-operations (Datacom)https://paloaltonetworks.com/ (Palo Alto Networks)https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillacybersecurity.com/ (Gorilla Cyber Security)

Paul Spain chats with Nicola Chamberlain, a Kiwi  designer who studied at Victoria University before building a global career in product design. Based in Sweden and working with audio company https://www.zoundindustries.com/ (Zound Industries (Urbanears, Marshall, Adidas)), Nicola shares about her fascinating career and the role of the designer in both tech and non-tech products (industrial design and product design). https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillacybersecurity.com/ (Gorilla Cyber Security)https://datacom.com/ (Datacom)https://paloaltonetworks.com/ (Palo Alto Networks) 

Paul Spain is joined by Karl Wright (CIO - Datacom) and Sean Duca (Vice President and Regional Chief Security Officer for Asia Pacific - Palo Alto Networks) to discuss Cyber Security leadership. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://datacom.com/nz/en/solutions/security/security-operations (Datacom)https://paloaltonetworks.com/ (Palo Alto Networks)https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillacybersecurity.com/ (Gorilla Cyber Security)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAN3jCoBuSu12xIRRFtyXcZTouQ5djG0dwM (Paul Spain) talks with Neil Cresswell –  co-founder and CEO at tech startup Portainer who have just raised US$6m in a Series A funding round. Learn from Neil’s journey and that of his rapidly growing New Zealand/Global startup Portainer which makes working with containerisation technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker simpler to benefit from.   https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)  

Hear from George Li, a Kiwi Engineer who is helping conquer communications in deep space through his work and research with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)  and University of Michigan. George talks with Paul Spain about cube sats (satellites), the fascinating challenges and solutions to deep space communications and the journey into the space sector. To chat live with Paul and George be sure to join the 8.30pm (NZ time nightly) Kiwi Hangout on Clubhouse soon. https://www.joinclubhouse.com/join/nz-business/tYYA2I7m/m2nNO38q (Use this VIP link to bypass the Clubhouse waitlist.)   https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Josh Faraimo of Kwotimation shares the story behind his early stage startup Kwotimation which recent raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round lead by Hillfarrance Capital. Kwotimation is a tech company that is automating the quoting process for tradespeople. https://www.kwotimation.com/ (https://www.kwotimation.com/) https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

We exclusively discuss a cyber attack on internet provider Voyager with Founder and Chief Executive Seeby Woodhouse. Also featured - working from home vs office based working, the importance of solid home Wi-Fi and a hands on review of the latest mesh Wi-Fi being distributed by Vodafone and Vocus and a number of perspectives on cyber security - including the recent data leak at Ubiquiti. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Mark Rees shares insights from his journey at Xero including a multi-year technology pivot, to the role of artificial intelligence plus learnings and insights from this current time of COVID-19 - such as a flip in the brain drain New Zealand has grown used to. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

With Spark having recently announced a partnership with Samsung to build the next phase of their 5G network, Paul Spain talks with Todd Selwyn (Head of Networks at Samsung Electronics NZ) and Renee Mateparae (Technology Evolution, Spark). 

In this episode we delve into the world of startups - learning what makes Kiwi startups so special, along with tips from the field about raising venture capital and how our approach to collaboration should change. http://www.linda-jenkinson.com/ (Linda Jenkinson – founder of multiple $100m plus businesses) https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-from-day-one/ (Vignesh Kumar – Global from Day One) https://hillfarrance.com/team/ (Rob Vickery - Hillfarance Venture Capital) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitinpra/?originalSubdomain=nz (Nitin Prasad) https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-benseman-4945a574/?originalSubdomain=nz (Steph Benseman – Icehouse Ventures) https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidinggs/?originalSubdomain=nz (David Inggs – Rocos) https://www.linkedin.com/in/imchefourie/?originalSubdomain=nz (Imche Fourie – Level Two)

The history of Team NZ has long been a mix of pure sailing talent, innovation, technological excellence and Tenacity. Now the team are on the cusp of the starting their races  for the 36th Americas Cup. I want to give a huge thank you to NZ Tech Podcast partners – including Vocus, Vodafone, Spark, HP, Gorilla Technology, and Umbrellar Connect.   

And here, Part 3 of the 10th anniversary edition of NZ Tech Podcast, where we have delved into the Past, Present and Future of Tech as it relates to New Zealand and the world at large.

Enjoy Part 2 of the 10th anniversary edition of NZ Tech Podcast, as we delve into the Past, Present and Future of Tech as it relates to New Zealand and the world at large.