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Welcome to TechMates, the podcast where we spotlight the trailblazing founders and game-changing startups transforming Australasia. Hosted by Mark Pavlyukovskyy, a Silicon Valley success story, and Hendrik Remigereau, a former leader in Europe’s largest AI ecosystem turned venture capitalist, TechMates dives deep into the counterintuitive mindsets and bold strategies that drive extraordinary achievements. Powered by NZVC, the venture firm backing the next generation of iconic companies from New Zealand and beyond, TechMates offers fresh perspectives on the people and ideas shaping the future

  1. Why Brand Is the Only Moat Left in SaaS

    3D AGO

    Why Brand Is the Only Moat Left in SaaS

    In a world where software features can be "vibe coded" by AI in 30 minutes, brand expert Simon Pound explains why community and customer obsession are the only moats left for startups.In this episode of TechMates Podcast, we sit down with Simon Pound, a true cornerstone of the New Zealand innovation ecosystem and the master brand architect behind massive successes like Vend, Ideally, and Appetise. Transitioning from a fast-paced career in traditional media and advertising, Simon brought Madison Avenue brand principles to the tech startup world. Through the brand and venture studio Previously Unavailable, he's led a unique "sweat equity for branding" model, proving that world-class design and customer-centricity can drastically accelerate a startup's valuation and growth.🎨 Brand vs. Advertising: The fundamental difference between enduring customer connection and short-term conversion marketing. 🛍️ The Vend Story: How to make a "boring" point-of-sale software brand deeply emotional and customer-centric. 📈 The Appetise Masterclass: How a strategic brand pivot from "admin" to "appetizing" helped grow customer numbers 20% overnight. Connect with Simon Pound: Previously Unavailable: https://previously.coNew and Improved: https://newandimproved.ventures/ Simon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonpound Connect with NZVC & Hosts: 🔗 Learn more about NZVC: Website: https://www.nzvc.co.nz Mark Pavlyukovskyy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/ Hendrik Remigereau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Simon Pound 02:02 - From 24-hour news to advertising and startups 04:08 - Advertising vs. Branding: The fundamental differences 05:50 - Making B2B software sexy: The Vend retail playbook 15:07 - Why brand is the final moat in the AI software era 19:05 - The rise of Tracksuit and proving the ROI of brand building 21:49 - Previously Unavailable: Trading world-class branding for sweat equity 26:15 - Case Study: Rebranding MenuAid to Appetise (and 4x'ing revenue) 41:11 - Launching "New and Improved": A MarTech venture studio 43:36 - How AI will kill "butter passing" marketing agency jobs 53:05 - Redefining the "New Zealand" brand beyond Hobbits and sheep 56:02 - The golden age of AI productivity and the future of knowledge work If you want to learn how to build a startup brand that AI can't replace, hit the Like button, drop a Comment with your favorite brand right now, and Subscribe for more high-impact insights from world-class founders and operators! #startups, #branding, #marketing, #artificialintelligence, #NewZealand, #SimonPound, #Tracksuit, #Vend, #SaaS, #venturecapital, #entrepreneurship, #techpodcast, #TechMates, #NZVC, #founderjourney, #marketingstrategy, #AI, #businessgrowth, #martech, #futureofwork

    58 min
  2. The Secret Space Revolution in Australia & New Zealand

    MAR 18

    The Secret Space Revolution in Australia & New Zealand

    From hypersonics and space-based hyperspectral imaging to "Starlink for energy" - three deep tech founders are defying the laws of physics to build the future. In this episode of TechMates, we dive into the deep end of hard tech with three visionaries who are redefining the boundaries of aerospace, satellite imaging, and global energy distribution. We hear from Stefan Powell of Dawn Aerospace, who explains why building an "aircraft with the performance of a rocket" is the key to unlocking the multi-billion dollar hypersonics and orbital launch markets (without the liability of dropping rocket debris on Philadelphia). We also hear from Shoaib Iqbal of Esper Satellites, who breaks down the "DIY" origins of their space-based hyperspectral cameras—starting with eBay parts and astrophotography sensors to see chemical compositions from orbit. Finally, Billy J of Aquila shares a radical, contrarian vision for the future of power: an "internet of energy." He challenges the current trend of localized microgrids, proposing a zero-cost-per-kilometer, speed-of-light energy transmission network that operates just like Starlink. If you want to know what the next 50 years of human infrastructure looks like, this conversation is for you. 🚀 Orbital Launch vs. Hypersonics: Why Dawn Aerospace is building reusable rocket-powered aircraft to tap into the $7B hypersonics defense market. 📸 Hyperspectral Imaging from Space: How Esper Satellites hacked together their first sensors to see beyond the visual spectrum and classify materials from orbit. ⚡ The "Internet of Energy": Aquila's contrarian thesis on why energy transmission must shift from physical cables and localized grids to speed-of-light optical networks. 🛠️ DIY Deep Tech: The scrappy, off-the-shelf engineering tactics used to build the first iterations of game-changing orbital hardware. 💸 The Cost of Infrastructure: Comparing the $1M/km cost of high-voltage DC power lines to the zero-cost transmission of directed energy. Connect with the Guests: Dawn Aerospace: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spowell111/ Esper Satellites: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoaib-esper/ Aquila: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-jeremijenko-a31399183/Connect with NZVC & Hosts: 🔗 Learn more about NZVC: Website: https://www.nzvc.co.nz Mark Pavlyukovskyy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/ Hendrik Remigereau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/Timestamps: If you enjoyed this deep dive into the hard tech shaping our future, please hit the Like button, Comment below on which technology you think will change the world fastest, and Subscribe for more conversations with visionary founders! #startups, #deeptech, #aerospace, #NewZealand, #hypersonics, #satellites, #energy, #innovation, #space, #technology, #DawnAerospace, #EsperSatellites, #Aquila, #venturecapital, #founderstories, #futuretech, #NZVC, #TechMates, #engineering, #hardtech

    18 min
  3. From Advising HBO’s Silicon Valley to Selling Startups to Big Tech

    MAR 9

    From Advising HBO’s Silicon Valley to Selling Startups to Big Tech

    He advised HBO’s Silicon Valley for five seasons, was part of a database team built and acquired by Apple, and helped run an "eBay for seized, stolen, and abandoned goods"—now tech veteran Andrew J. Nash is revealing his startup secrets. In this episode of TechMates, we sit down with Andrew J. Nash, a tech veteran who has been coding for 50 years. After spending 28 years in the US at the epicenter of the Silicon Valley tech boom, he recently returned to Melbourne, Australia. He is now launching Austral Impact, a venture designed to bring the heavyweight experience of Aussie tech expats back home to supercharge the local startup ecosystem. Andrew shares what it was like working directly with Mike Judge as the technical advisor for HBO's Silicon Valley, ensuring the show's tech was as accurate as the chemistry in Breaking Bad. He discusses the six-year journey of the FoundationDB team and the grueling two-year process leading up to their acquisition by Apple. He also explains his "singles and doubles" strategy, advising founders to banish the idea of building a billion-dollar company on Day 1. From investing in iPhone-hacking tech for law enforcement to building the "picks and shovels" of the AI revolution, Andrew's 40-year career is a masterclass in tech execution. 🎬 HBO’s Silicon Valley: Working with Mike Judge to ensure the show's tech was 100% accurate. 💻 The Apple Acquisition: The 6-year journey of the FoundationDB team and the 2-year enterprise sales gauntlet to get acquired by Apple. 🚨 "eBay for Seized Goods": Helping run PropertyRoom.com, a reverse liquidity marketplace for the law enforcement community for seized, stolen, and abandoned goods. 📉 The "Singles & Doubles" Strategy: Why aiming for a $1B valuation out of the gate is a trap, and why you should engineer your startup for a trade sale instead. 🤖 AI’s 2nd & 3rd Order Problems: Why Andrew is building AI orchestration tools and focusing on the "picks and shovels" of the new agentic AI era.🇦🇺 Austral Impact: Returning to Melbourne to build a virtual ecosystem of veteran operators for the Australian market. Connect with the Guest: Andrew’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjnash/ Austral Impact: https://www.linkedin.com/company/australimpact/ Learn more about NZVC: Website: https://www.nzvc.co.nz Mark Pavlyukovskyy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/ Hendrik Remigereau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/ Timestamps: 01:16 - Introduction & Advising HBO’s Silicon Valley 04:35 - Moving to the US & experiencing the 90s Tech Boom 12:11 - The early days of ERP, Oracle, and enterprise software 18:49 - Commercial successes: Visual Sciences, Adobe, & PropertyRoom 22:07 - Building the FoundationDB team & the 2-year acquisition by Apple 31:03 - Digital Identity, Trust, and AI Personas 34:44 - Startup failures & the "Singles and Doubles" exit strategy 39:31 - Leaving the US to launch Austral Impact in Melbourne 44:05 - The future of AI: Solving 2nd and 3rd-order problems 48:43 - Quick Fire: Selling a Bell Helicopter & advice to his 23-year-old self If you enjoyed these 40 years of hard-earned startup wisdom, please hit the Like button, Comment with your favorite piece of advice from Andrew, and Subscribe for more high-impact conversations with tech leaders! #startups #SiliconValley #tech #AndrewJNash #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #software #artificialintelligence #HBOSiliconValley #Apple #acquisitions #SaaS #investing #deeptech #AustralImpact #Australia #NZVC #founders #business #TechMates

    50 min
  4. How to Deploy $5 Billion in New Zealand's New Wave of Tech Startups

    FEB 27

    How to Deploy $5 Billion in New Zealand's New Wave of Tech Startups

    The former London financier who funded Harry Potter now controls the single biggest lever in New Zealand’s startup ecosystem—and he’s on a mission to deploy billions. In this episode of TechMates, we sit down with James Pinner, the Chief Investment Officer of New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP). James isn't your typical government official. After spending 15 years in London’s cutthroat capital markets (including financing the early Harry Potter films) and managing dynastic wealth for the 150-year-old Todd Corporation, he stepped into the public sector with a massive mandate: architecting the future of New Zealand's venture ecosystem. James drops bold truths on the state of the market, including why New Zealand has a "zombie startup" problem, his highly contrarian take on why Kiwi AgTech actually struggles to scale globally, and the urgent need to wake up the $120 billion "sleeping giant" of KiwiSaver funds. From navigating dual-use defense technology to doubling down on the booming aerospace sector, this conversation is an absolute masterclass for founders looking to raise capital and anyone interested in the macroeconomic machinery of venture capital.🧟‍♂️ The "Zombie Startup" Problem: Why funding companies for too long traps top talent. 💰 Unlocking KiwiSaver: How shifting just 1% of a $120B pool could transform the VC landscape. 🚀 Deep Tech Dominance: Why space, clean tech, and medtech are New Zealand's true superpowers. 🚜 The AgTech Illusion: A controversial take on why NZ's pastoral farming innovations struggle to scale globally. 🎬 From Hollywood to Hardware: Lessons learned from financing blockbuster films and managing a multi-generational family office. ⚔️ Defense & Dual-Use Tech: How shifting global alliances are forcing VCs to rethink defense investing.Connect with the Guest: NZGCP Website: https://www.nzgcp.co.nz/ James Pinner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pinner Connect with NZVC & Hosts: 🔗 Learn more about NZVC: Website: https://www.nzvc.co.nz Mark Pavlyukovskyy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/ Hendrik Remigereau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to James Pinner & NZGCP0 2:24 - From London Capital Markets to Financing Harry Potter 04:31 - Lessons from Todd Corporation (150-year-old family wealth) 11:37 - Does the "Number 8 Wire" mentality hurt Kiwi ambition? 14:43 - New Zealand's "Zombie Startup" problem explained 18:15 - Waking up the $120 Billion KiwiSaver sleeping giant 25:05 - Why the government must be the highest-risk investor 27:07 - NZ's biggest opportunities: Space, Clean Tech, MedTech 32:15 - A controversial take on New Zealand AgTech 42:00 - Geopolitics, defense tech, and shifting global alliances 52:32 - How to pitch New Zealand to the rest of the world 59:31 - Quick Fire: Overhyped trends, underfunded sectors, and founder mistakesIf you found value in this deep dive into the mechanics of venture capital, please hit the Like button, Comment with your thoughts on the "zombie startup" problem, and Subscribe for more high-impact conversations with tech leaders! #startups, #venturecapital, #NewZealand, #NZGCP, #investing, #deeptech, #spacetech, #entrepreneurship, #KiwiSaver, #governmentfunding, #innovation, #techpodcast, #founderjourney, #cleantech, #medtech, #startupfunding, #TechMates, #NZVC, #HarryPotter, #globalmarkets

    1h 1m
  5. Anatomy of a 2,000x Return: Lightspeed Founder Barry Eggers on Spotting Outliers

    FEB 19

    Anatomy of a 2,000x Return: Lightspeed Founder Barry Eggers on Spotting Outliers

    From his daughter’s kitchen table tip about a new app called Snapchat to building a $300 billion venture empire—legendary VC Barry Eggers reveals how he spots the next big thing.In this episode of TechMates, we sit down with Barry Eggers, founding partner of Lightspeed Venture Partners, one of the most iconic venture firms in Silicon Valley history. Barry takes us inside the legendary "Snapchat Moment" in 2012, where noticing his teenage daughter using a disappearing photo app led to Lightspeed becoming the first investor in Snap Inc.—a bet that turned $500k into billions. We dive deep into the evolution of Silicon Valley from apricot orchards to the epicenter of AI, why Barry believes "concentration" is the new diversification, and his candid take on AI replacing white-collar jobs (including his own). Whether you're a founder looking to raise capital or an investor trying to spot the next unicorn, this conversation is packed with 28 years of wisdom from a VC who has seen it all.Key Topics: 👻 The Snapchat Story: How a kitchen table conversation led to a 2000x return. 🤖 AI & Jobs: Barry’s prediction on AI replacing venture capitalists and white-collar work. 💰 Investing Strategy: Why "price doesn't matter" when betting on winners. 🌉 Silicon Valley History: Growing up in the Valley before it was "Silicon Valley." 🌍 Global Ecosystems: Why New Zealand reminds him of early Israel. 📉 The Anti-Portfolio: The billion-dollar companies Barry passed on (and regrets). Connect with Barry Eggers & Lightspeed: Lightspeed Venture Partners: https://lsvp.com/ Barry’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eggers-3b63692/ Connect with NZVC & Hosts: 🔗 Learn more about NZVC: https://www.nzvc.co.nz Mark Pavlyukovskyy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/ Hendrik Remigereau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - Growing up in Silicon Valley (Orchards to Tech) 05:47 - Learning M&A at Cisco & becoming an investor 07:27 - Surviving the Dotcom Crash & starting Lightspeed 18:06 - The Legendary Snapchat Story 25:41 - Strategy Shift: Concentration vs. Diversification 31:06 - The AI Moment: Is it bigger than the Internet? 34:58 - Will AI replace VCs and white-collar jobs? 41:00 - The "Anti-Portfolio": Missed deals (Splunk, Yelp) 53:55 - Why Barry is bullish on New Zealand's ecosystem 1:00:46 - Advice to emerging fund managers If you enjoyed these insights from a Silicon Valley legend, please hit the Like button, Comment with your biggest takeaway, and Subscribe for more conversations with world-class investors and founders! #venturecapital, #startups, #SiliconValley, #investing, #Snapchat, #AI, #business, #entrepreneurship, #Lightspeed, #BarryEggers, #tech, #innovation, #finance, #NZVC, #TechMates, #founders, #futureofwork, #technology, #wealth

    1h 10m
  6. A Dynasty of Inventors: From the Photocopier to Orion

    FEB 12

    A Dynasty of Inventors: From the Photocopier to Orion

    Harry Gestetner’s great-great-grandfather invented the photocopier and nail clippers—now Harry is reinventing how the world sleeps after selling his first startup for eight figures at 21. In this episode of TechMates, we sit down with Harry Gestetner, a serial entrepreneur who sold his creator economy startup, Fanfix, for tens of millions while still in college. Harry shares the incredible story of his family's deep legacy in hardware innovation (dating back to the 1880s) and how he turned a simple charity project during COVID into a business that scaled to $120M in revenue post-acquisition. We dive deep into his new venture, Orion, a smart mattress topper designed to democratize sleep optimization and compete with the "Ferrari of sleep," Eight Sleep. Harry breaks down the brutal reality of hardware startups ("a month of software is easier than an hour of hardware" ), his controversial take on why founders are born and not made , and the "80/20 rule" for longevity that actually works. If you're interested in health tech, high-stakes exits, or the future of longevity, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. 👴 A 150-year family legacy of invention (photocopiers & ballpoint pens) 💰 Selling a startup for 8 figures at 21 years old 📉 The reality of founder burnout & performance 🛌 Building Orion: The "Tesla of Sleep" vs. Eight Sleep 🧬 The 80/20 rule for longevity (and why you don't need to be Bryan Johnson) 🛠️ Why hardware & brand are the only moats left in an AI world Connect with Harry Gestetner:Orion: https://www.orionsleep.comHarry’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-gestetner-802041a1/Connect with NZVC & Hosts: 🔗 Learn more about NZVC: https://www.nzvc.co.nz Mark Pavlyukovskyy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/ Hendrik Remigereau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:56 - The family legacy: Inventing the photocopier & nail clippers 09:41 - Are founders born or made? 15:13 - Launching Fanfix from a dorm room 18:58 - Selling for 8 figures at 21 years old 20:32 - Does he regret selling early? 28:32 - Founder burnout & discovering longevity 32:14 - Taking on Eight Sleep with Orion 36:06 - Why hardware is infinitely harder than software 42:30 - The 80/20 rule for longevity 44:39 - Co-founding with his dad 46:52 - Why hardware & brand are the only moats left If you enjoyed this deep dive into startups, sleep science, and longevity, please hit the Like button, Comment with your thoughts on sleep tech, and Subscribe for more insights from world-class founders! #startups, #business, #HarryGestetner, #Fanfix, #Orion, #sleeptech, #longevity, #healthtech, #entrepreneurship, #hardware, #founders, #venturecapital, #success, #motivation, #TechMates, #NZVC, #EightSleep, #biohacking

    56 min
  7. Scaling from the Edge: NZ’s Global Champions | NZVC Portfolio Day

    FEB 5

    Scaling from the Edge: NZ’s Global Champions | NZVC Portfolio Day

    From challenging big banks with a $120M fintech to generating $2.2B in digital collectibles sales—this is how New Zealand founders are conquering the global stage. In this power-packed panel from NZVC Portfolio Day, we sit down with three of New Zealand’s most successful modern founders: Leighton Roberts (Co-founder of Sharesies), David Yu (Co-founder of VeVe), and Penelope Barton (CEO of Crimson Global Academy). They pull back the curtain on what it really takes to scale from "the edge of the world" to global dominance. David Yu reveals how VeVe secured partnerships with Disney and Marvel without a physical headquarters, while Leighton Roberts shares the bold branding strategy of "wearing pink and giving the middle finger" to the big blue banks. Penelope Barton discusses how Crimson turned the COVID-19 crisis into a massive tailwind for online education. From fundraising horror stories (like getting sued by your only investor) to the unique advantage of Kiwi "generalist" talent, this is a masterclass in global scaling. 🦄 Hyper-Growth: Scaling to 900k users and $2.2B in sales. 🏦 Fintech Disruption: How Sharesies democratized investing.🦸‍♂️ IP & NFTs: VeVe’s journey with Marvel, Disney, and DC.🦠 Crisis Management: Using the pandemic as a catalyst for growth. 💸 Fundraising Realities: The difference between NZ, US, and Asian capital. 🌏 Remote Culture: Building billion-dollar companies with decentralized teams. Connect with the Guests: Sharesies: https://www.sharesies.nz/ VeVe: https://www.veve.me/ Crimson Global Academy: https://www.cga.school/ Connect with NZVC & Hosts: 🔗 Learn more about NZVC: https://www.nzvc.co.nz Mark Pavlyukovskyy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/ Hendrik Remigereau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/ Timestamps: 00:37 - Introduction: Leighton Roberts & Sharesies 02:55 - David Yu: Building a $2.2B Business (VeVe) 04:19 - Penelope Barton: Scaling Crimson Global Academy 05:18 - The Biggest Challenges of Scaling from NZ 09:50 - Building a Fully Decentralized Company (No HQ) 13:49 - Turning the COVID Crisis into a Business Tailwind 17:11 - Founder Realities: Early Stage vs. Scale-Up 22:24 - Fundraising: From Getting Sued to Raising $120M 29:21 - Why US Investors View NZ Fintech Differently 36:44 - What’s Next: Launching NZ's First Online Charter School 40:52 - The Power of Community & Becoming an Industry Authority 43:20 - AI in Education: Replacing or Assisting Teachers? 45:23 - How to Build the Next Generation of Founders 47:39 - Sharesies' "Pink Middle Finger" Brand Strategy If you enjoyed these insights on building global companies, please hit the Like button, Comment with your biggest takeaway, and Subscribe for more content from world-class founders! #startups, #business, #NewZealand, #fintech, #edtech, #NFTs, #VeVe, #Sharesies, #CrimsonEducation, #entrepreneurship, #scaling, #venturecapital, #growthhacking, #investing, #founderstories, #tech, #innovation, #globalbusiness, #NZVC, #TechMates

    49 min
  8. Born Global: Founding from New Zealand to the World

    JAN 29

    Born Global: Founding from New Zealand to the World

    From early days at Rocket Lab to running global marketing for Les Mills, these founders reveal exactly how to build world-class startups from the edge of the world. In this "Born Global" panel from NZVC Portfolio Day, we explore what it takes to launch a company in New Zealand that is designed to dominate international markets from Day One. We are joined by Jamie France (Founder of Newton Space & early Rocket Lab engineer), Anna Henwood (CEO of Stickybeak & former Les Mills CMO), and Steph Kennard (Co-founder of Bonnet).The conversation cuts through the noise of startup advice, offering real-world truths about fundraising across borders (and why US VCs "divide everything by two"), the scrappy advantage of Kiwi talent, and the surprising reality of balancing a high-growth startup with family life. Whether you are building deep tech, a consumer app, or B2B SaaS, this panel proves that geography is no longer a barrier to building a unicorn. 🌍 Global Day 1 Strategy: Why Stickybeak and Bonnet looked offshore immediately. 🚀 Deep Tech Fundraising: The reality of raising capital for space tech in NZ vs. the US. 💰 The "Divide by Two" Rule: How US investors view Kiwi startup projections. 🧠 The Talent Advantage: Why New Zealand’s "scrappy" generalist culture wins. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting & Startups: How having kids can actually make you more ambitious. Connect with the Guests: Anna Henwood (Stickybeak): https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-henwood/ Steph Kennard (Bonnet): https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-kennard/ Jamie France (Newton Space): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiefrance/ Connect with NZVC & Hosts: 🔗 Learn more about NZVC: Website: https://www.nzvc.co.nz Mark Pavlyukovskyy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/ Hendrik Remigereau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Meet the Founders: Stickybeak, Bonnet, Newton 03:07 - Strategy: Going Global from Day One 04:26 - Navigating Global Regulations in Auto Tech 06:40 - Fundraising for Deep Tech: NZ vs. US 07:58 - The "Divide by Two" Rule for American VCs 10:51 - Silicon Valley's Perception of NZ Startups 13:40 - Hiring Talent: The "Roll Up Your Sleeves" Culture 15:16 - Culture Lessons from Rocket Lab & Les Mills 19:12 - Pros & Cons: Moving to the US vs. Building Remotely 20:35 - Balancing Kids, Family, and Ambition 25:29 - Advice to Early-Stage Founders If you enjoyed these insights on building global companies, please hit the Like button, Comment with your biggest takeaway, and Subscribe for more content from world-class founders! #startups, #NewZealand, #globalbusiness, #entrepreneurship, #deeptech, #SaaS, #marketing, #automotive, #spaceindustry, #venturecapital, #fundraising, #founderstories, #womenintech, #RocketLab, #LesMills, #Stickybeak, #Bonnet, #NewtonSpace, #NZVC, #innovation

    29 min
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Welcome to TechMates, the podcast where we spotlight the trailblazing founders and game-changing startups transforming Australasia. Hosted by Mark Pavlyukovskyy, a Silicon Valley success story, and Hendrik Remigereau, a former leader in Europe’s largest AI ecosystem turned venture capitalist, TechMates dives deep into the counterintuitive mindsets and bold strategies that drive extraordinary achievements. Powered by NZVC, the venture firm backing the next generation of iconic companies from New Zealand and beyond, TechMates offers fresh perspectives on the people and ideas shaping the future

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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