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Join us as we talk to Doctor Brian Ward, founder and CEO of Aroa; a soft-tissue regeneration BioTech company that develops, manufactures and distributes medical and surgical products to improve healing in complex wounds and soft tissue reconstruction.

Brian steps us through Aroa’s beginnings, from investigating and developing a ruminant forestomach extracellular matrix (ECM) technology, through to the company’s global presence today. He shares the challenges faced in the life sciences sector, especially around raising capital and regulatory considerations, and how Aroa has navigated these to scale and make regenerative healing available to people worldwide.

Hear more from New Zealand’s inspiring tech innovators intent on building a better tomorrow by listening to other episodes in this series. Listen to unique founding stories, from beautiful brand tracking software and a widely acclaimed gothic fishing game, to a seaweed-derived sustainable nanocellulose hydrogel -  an ingenious green alternative to petroleum-based polymers.

Join us as we talk to Maru Nihoniho, founder of Auckland-based interactive game design and development studio, Metia Interactive. Metia’s foundational project and labour of love is Guardian Maia; a hybrid historical, science-fiction story inspired by Maru’s whakapapa and Māori culture in Aotearoa.

Maru’s foray into gaming development began more than two decades ago – it’s a story of perseverance, resilience and clarity of vision. She steps us through her journey, how her culture has greatly inspired Guardian Maia, and the potential for cultural learning and empathy building through the game play experience.

Hear more from New Zealand’s inspiring tech innovators intent on building a better tomorrow by listening to other episodes in this series. Listen to unique founding stories, from beautiful brand tracking software and a widely acclaimed gothic fishing game, to a seaweed-derived sustainable nanocellulose hydrogel -  an ingenious green alternative to petroleum-based polymers.

Join us as we talk to Ben Gleisner, founder and Global CEO of Cogo; a sustainable FinTech company that has been working to combat climate change by understanding and positively influencing consumer spending. 

Ben talks about Cogo’s origins as a New Zealand based start-up with a mission to find a smarter way to take action on climate change, empowering consumers to at an individual level. He takes us through the company’s evolution since 2010, their move to put boots on the ground in the UK, and the integral role that played in allowing Cogo to scale with success.

Hear more from New Zealand’s inspiring tech innovators intent on building a better tomorrow by listening to other episodes in this series. Listen to unique founding stories, from beautiful brand tracking software and a widely acclaimed gothic fishing game, to a seaweed-derived sustainable nanocellulose hydrogel -  an ingenious green alternative to petroleum-based polymers.

Join us as we talk to Jessica Manins, co-CEO and co-founder of Beyond; a social gaming and VR studio that is pushing the boundaries of entertainment and technology to bring joyful, immersive, gaming experiences to the masses. 

 

Jessica talks about Beyond’s evolution working with emerging tech and their mission to create games that everyone can play. She shares her thoughts on social gaming as an invaluable tool for connection and working with Snoop Dogg (!). We also explore the state of the gaming industry in New Zealand and the challenges (and opportunities) brought about by the pandemic and its aftermath. 

 

Hear more from New Zealand’s inspiring tech innovators intent on building a better tomorrow by listening to other episodes in this series. Listen to unique founding stories, from beautiful brand tracking software and a widely acclaimed gothic fishing game, to a seaweed-derived sustainable nanocellulose hydrogel -  an ingenious green alternative to petroleum-based polymers.

Join us as we talk to David Leach, Chief Executive Officer of Cin7; world-leading, fully integrated, cloud-based inventory management platform that handles around $50 billion in transactions each year. It’s global success is a big reason why Cin7 won Company of the Year at the 2023 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

Cin7 helps businesses by visualising data, tracking events and automating the critical steps that keep inventory flowing. They help businesses to sell and scale safely, protecting the customer experience along the way. 

David talks to us about the common challenges facing New Zealand tech companies and how these can be overcome in order to scale globally, placing emphasis on deliberate design. We also discuss designing companies for a 24/7 world, and the enormous growth potential of New Zealand's tech sector. 

Hear more from New Zealand’s inspiring tech innovators intent on building a better tomorrow by listening to other episodes in this series. Listen to unique founding stories, from beautiful brand tracking software and a widely acclaimed gothic fishing game, to a seaweed-derived sustainable nanocellulose hydrogel - an ingenious green alternative to petroleum-based polymers.

Join us as we talk to Hanie Yee, Chief Operating Officer of Alimetry, an award-winning MedTech company that has developed a world-first, non-invasive test to diagnose gastric dysfunctions - suffered by as many as 1 in 10 people globally. 

Hanie talks about Alimetry’s non-linear journey to commercialise an idea based on more than a decade of research, and how their Gastric Alimetry System enables them to work towards better health outcomes for people worldwide.

Hear more from New Zealand’s inspiring tech innovators intent on building a better tomorrow by listening to other episodes in this series. Listen to unique founding stories, from beautiful brand tracking software and a widely acclaimed gothic fishing game, to a seaweed-derived sustainable nanocellulose hydrogel -  an ingenious green alternative to petroleum-based polymers.