Listen in as host Paul Spain sits down with Chris Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Count, an AI-powered accounting platform aiming to disrupt the likes of Xero and traditional accounting software. Chris shares his journey from early startups like Dash Tickets at university, and STQRY to working with Meta, and the inspiration and challenges behind launching Count. He discusses its rapid growth, global team, and competitive edge against industry giants. They also explore lessons learned from Silicon Valley, AI-driven development, and the future of New Zealand’s tech ecosystem.
A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, Workday, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.
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