Think business is boring? This podcast proves it's anything but. Join Simon Pound as he talks to everyone from accidental entrepreneurs to industry leaders abou... More
Think business is boring? This podcast proves it's anything but. Join Simon Pound as he talks to everyone from accidental entrepreneurs to industry leaders abou... More
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Dr. Johnson Witehira's mission for more Māori design
As an artist, designer, and co-founder at Indigenous Design and Innovation Aotearoa (IDIA), Dr. Johnson Witehira works with organisations like Auckland Airport and Waka Kotahi to bring Māori culture to the urban environments we live, work, and travel through. He joins Simon Pound to talk about his journey, the work so far, and using business as a tool for cultural change.
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29/05/2023
49:38
Dennisson Techologies' quest for universal mobility
When Anvil Bañez created Dennison Technologies, he had a dream of helping his father to walk again. Now, the team at Dennison has developed a new actuator material capable of exerting a force 10,000 times its weight. In a conversation with Simon Pound, Anvil discusses how this lightweight, incredibly strong technology could serve as the foundation for future exoskeletons, potentially realising his lifelong dream.
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22/05/2023
33:58
Is Cleanery the future of sustainable home care?
In a 2022 report Stuff tested the major local eco-cleaners, Cleanery's just-add-water sachets of cleaning concentrate were named as the clear favourite. Now sold in over 1,500 stores across the Tasman, Cleanery is beginning to fully roll out into New Zealand supermarkets. Co-founder Ellie Brade joins Simon Pound to discuss the long journey to this point, and the bright road ahead for Cleanery.
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15/05/2023
33:40
Simon Moore on his game-changing golf club
Why does playing golf continue to require carrying around a heavy bag full of clubs? In this episode, Simon Pound speaks to Simon Moore, the founder and CEO of Q Golf, a company that aims to revolutionize the way we play golf. They discuss Simon's new invention - a single adjustable club that replaces an entire bag, making golfing more accessible and less cumbersome.
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8/05/2023
29:16
Is Ron Park NZ's mussel king?
Green Lip Mussels are native, super sustainable and have scientifically proven benefits for joint health, so why are they still not as widely used as they could be? Simon Pound talks to Kōrure founder Ron Park who's out to change this through selling Green Lip Mussels supplements for humans and pets, pioneering science for better processing and being on a mission to be NZ’s mussel champion.
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Think business is boring? This podcast proves it's anything but. Join Simon Pound as he talks to everyone from accidental entrepreneurs to industry leaders about their business journeys and what propelled them to where they are today. Made in partnership with Spark Lab.