NZ Tech Podcast

Paul Spain recently sat down with Eric Dahlstrom and Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-founders of SpaceBase and this year’s Kea Friend of New Zealand Award winners. Eric and Emeline shared how technological breakthroughs are intricately tied to the space industry, and how SpaceBase, an initiative focused on catalyzing ecosystems in developing and emerging countries is helping to ensure no one gets left behind. Listen in and find out how you could be part of New Zealand's space industry.SpaceBase Podcast

Jonathan Reichental, renowned professor and expert in the field of innovation and technology, joins host Paul Spain as they discuss designing city spaces, the future of transportation, and new challenges to overcome. Jonathan shares his expertise and vision for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future. Visit reichental.com to learn more about Jonathan.

Host Paul Spain is joined by JD Trask Co-Founder and CEO of Raygun, as they discuss the journey of Raygun from humble beginnings to becoming a major player in the tech industry supporting thousands of organisations globally. JD shares valuable insights into the challenges faced by tech companies and the importance of resilience and innovation in overcoming them.

In this episode host Paul Spain is joined by Catherine MacGowan, Wisk Aero Asia Pacific Regional Director to discuss the exciting advancements into autonomous aircraft. Catherine shares insights into Wisk’s Generation 6 aircraft, and working alongside regulatory authorities, to ensure stringent safety standards. They also discuss the potential for New Zealand as a testing ground and investment hub for these technologies. Join us as we explore the future of advanced mobility in urban spaces, and the role New Zealand can play in shaping it.This episode was produced as part of Paul's attendance of the NZ Aerospace Summit - and with the support of ChristchurchNZ.

Paul Spain is joined by Louisa Taylor, General Manager of Canterbury Tech, as they discuss the Canterbury Tech Summit, which marked the start of Innovate Ōtautahi Week, along with the upcoming Innovation Expo and Aerospace Summit. Louisa shares about some of the great Tech companies in Canterbury including Lumin, Matomo, Ministry of Awesome, oVRcome, Grid Share NZ and many more, as well as what goes into making a successful Tech event. Tune in to discover the factors that have contributed to the remarkable culture of innovation and vision in Christchurch's Tech community.

In this episode, host Paul Spain is joined by Greg Cross, CEO of Soul Machines, as they explore the world of AI and its impact on industries like healthcare and entertainment and the creation of immersive fan experiences. Greg shares insights on Soul Machines research in creating digital twins of celebrities and personalized fan engagement. Plus tech news from the week including: Musk’s demo drive of Tesla's latest full self-drive (FSD) India’s successful moon landingCloudNordic's Ransomware attackMighty Ape's Mighty Mobile launch

Paul Spain is joined by Craig Piggott, CEO of Halter, as they discuss the journey of Halter as a start-up and their mission to revolutionize dairy farming with collar wearable technology. They delve into the benefits of precision agriculture and building a high-performing team. The episode also highlights Halter's new product, Pasture Pro, and the potential for productivity gains in agriculture through agritech innovations.

In this episode host Paul Spain is joined by Harry Flett (Tracksuit) to discuss Microsoft's recent clearance to acquire Activision, One NZ’s violation of the Fair Trading Act resulting in a $3.675 million fine, Supermarket chatbot’s deadly recipes. They also discuss 2degrees satellite trials and Virgin Galactic’s first space tourists. Plus insights into the fast growing SaaS startup Tracksuit, and the importance of investing in brand to create future demand.

Join tech journalist Bill Bennett and host Paul Spain as they discuss the latest tech news, including NZ's Airspace Integration Trials with Wisk, Concern for using AI to combat text scams, One NZ's eSIMs for wearables, China's move to limit minors' phone usage and UNESCO's advice to ban smartphones in school, Zoom asks staff to return to the office, plus the much-anticipated showdown between tech titans Musk and Zuckerberg.

Join Paul Spain and Daniel Xu, CEO and Co-founder of ElementX, as they discuss how innovations in AI are helping developers stay productive, and enhance the customer service experience. They also delve into tech news from the week, including:Meta Threads sees drop in users Waymo's self-driving trucks comes to a haltTech firms partner to release open map datasetMeta subsidiaries to pay $14 million in Australian court orderMondee travel booking now with AI chatbot and mobile AppRobot Guacamole