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Each episode, Paul Spain and guests discuss what's happening in the world of technology, gadgets and telecommunications around the world and in New Zealand.

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From Tesla to Trepo: Matt Taylor Reinventing the Kitchen with AI

Join host Paul Spain as he chats with Matt Taylor, Kiwi founder of Trepo, an AI-powered startup revolutionising the kitchen. Discover Matt’s journey from tinkering in New Zealand to working at Nuro and Tesla in Silicon Valley, and hear how he’s tackling food waste and kitchen chaos with smart hardware and software. Gain insights on true Silicon Valley grit, building hardware, rapid startup growth,…

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Keeping Kids Safe Online: The Safe Surfer Story

Paul Spain sits down with Rory Birkbeck, co-founder of Safe Surfer , to explore the urgent challenges of keeping young people safe online. Hear about Safe Surfer’s journey from startup to scale-up, their pioneering tech for families, and a partnership with Samsung for kid-safe devices. Discover eye-opening statistics on online harm, the complexities of digital safety, and why transparency and…

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Navigating AI, Privacy, and Innovation: Insights from Nyssa Waters

Hear from Paul Spain and Nyssa Waters, founder and CEO of Possibl.ai and RCRT, as they discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, touching on privacy, ethics, and data sovereignty. Nyssa Waters shares her own journey of launching Possibl.ai and RCRT, offering insider perspectives on how businesses can harness AI for innovation and growth. Plus, the latest in tech news including:…

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How to unlock AI in your company - PwC’s Scott McLiver

Host Paul Spain sits down with Scott McLiver, partner and Chief AI Officer at PwC New Zealand, to explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming business. Scott shares insights from his frontline experience helping organisations adapt to AI, emphasising the importance of leadership, practical adoption strategies, and upskilling teams to unlock real productivity gains. Plus, the latest…

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Tend’s Josh Robb: AI, Cybersecurity, and Healthcare Transformation

Host Paul Spain is joined by Josh Robb, Co-Founder and COO of Tend Health, for an in-depth look at how Tend Health is transforming primary healthcare in New Zealand through digital innovation, AI-powered clinical tools, and the challenges and opportunities of integrating traditional medical centres into a modern, connected care network. Paul and Josh also explore the latest tech news, including: •…

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Navigating AI Trust and Transformation: Insights from One NZ’s Neeharika Chowdhary

Join host Paul Spain and Neeharika Chowdhary, General Manager of AI and Data Products at One New Zealand. Neeharika shares insights from the recently released 2026 AI Trust Report and discusses how AI is being deployed at scale to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation. Discover how One NZ is approaching AI adoption, building trust, and unlocking new…

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Self-driving EVs, AI Shoppers, Data Centres, and the Future of Finance

Host Paul Spain is joined by Ben Rose, Head of Financial Services at AA New Zealand. Together they discuss lessons from Money20/20 Bangkok, the rise of agentic commerce, stablecoins, digital finance and how AI is transforming financial services. They also delve into the latest tech news including: Google Maps' new Māori pronunciation update Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14 arrives in New Zealand…

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Atomic Tessellator: Will this startup shatter China’s rare earths monopoly?

In this episode, host Paul Spain chats with Alain Richardt, founder of Atomic Tessellator. Learn about Alain’s unconventional journey from global tech consultancy to bootstrapping world-class innovation from his living room and discover how this Kiwi deep tech startup is using AI and physics-based simulation to design new materials at the atomic level, before they are physically created. Plus, the…

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Exploring AI Agents and the Future of SaaS with JD Trask

Join Paul Spain and JD Trask (Raygun & Autohive) as they dive deep into the future of AI, SaaS businesses, and the evolution innovation. Discover JD Trask’s journey from founding Raygun to launching Autohive, hands-on insights from adopting AI across teams, and candid commentary on innovation, risk, security, and growth in a rapidly changing tech landscape. Essential listening for anyone…

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Building Cyber Resilience with Fortinet’s Glenn Maiden

Host Paul Spain is joined by Glenn Maiden , Chief Security Officer at Fortinet and Director of Threat Intelligence Operations at FortiGuard Labs , Australia and New Zealand. Glenn brings invaluable insights into today’s rapidly evolving digital threat landscape with practical advice for organisations of all sizes on how to bolster cyber defences against current and future threats. Paul and Glenn…

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