A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and an industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever you want to snack on what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You ...
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Paper Moose founder CEO and executive creative director Nick Hunter chats to business leaders about finding the perfect balance between purpose and profit.
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StartUp Creative - Your go-to source for straight-up business advice
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Real-life and raw startup stories from the frontline of successful business. Hosted by business coach and founder of StartUp Creative, Kaylene Langford, these episodes are packed with invaluable how-to advice, resources, recommendations and inspiration for up-and-coming startups, freelancers and entrepreneurs. Feel empowered in the knowledge that managing a business you love isn’t a pipedream but rather an opportunity waiting to come to life. It simply requires persistence, sleep deprivation ...
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Grappling with startup uncertainty? Welcome home, early-stage founders; this podcast is for you. Bringing you the honest realities of startup life since 2019 from those a couple of steps ahead – UK’s No.2 startup podcast. Why listen? 1. Innovative Format: Our unique three-part format combines insightful interviews, thoughtful analysis, and actionable advice for your business. Where guests speak more than the hosts. 2. Real Stories, Real Struggles: We delve into the gritty realities of startu ...
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Quick Bite: Mainfreight's Tesla trucks & solar sustainability
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In this quick bite Don Braid, Managing Director of Mainfreight shares how sustainability has been ingrained into the company's operations since its early days, from recycling initiatives, to implementing off-grid solar power and water systems in their facilities worldwide. Plus, hear more around what Mainfreight's plans are with their electric truc…
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Mainfreight: where next for the blue trucks?
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Having Aussies run the Australian arm of freight and logistics giant Mainfreight has helped it become the biggest earner—surpassing the Kiwi business this financial year. In a candid chat with Mainfreight Managing Director Don Braid we also find out how it’s cracked getting established in India. Back home a key concern is no decision about the upgr…
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Building the best company for the world with Leigh Barnes from Intrepid
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In Episode 14, Nick chats to Leigh Barnes, Chief Customer Officer at Intrepid — an Australian B Corp that focuses on sustainable travel and authentic experiences for all. He and Nick talk about how climate change is a crucial factor in travel and tourism, how experiences are more valuable than things, and how the loneliness epidemic is shaping dest…
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On today's episode I discuss recent use of AI images without permission of the subjects and how our authentic humanity can be used as an advantage in the online space. I'll also break down my top tips on how to grow your audience, the formulas and strategies that I use in my business and with my coaching clients. Topics include: why getting to know…
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Bonus: Rocket Lab Investor Q&A with Sir Peter Beck
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In the second part of our conversation with Sir Peter Beck, we put a bunch of Sharesies investor questions to the Rocket Lab founder. Things like: Why space? What are the macro events that impact the space industry? And what's his favourite space movie? Plus Sharesies co-founder and CEO Leighton Roberts gets a brief tour of Rocket Lab’s Auckland si…
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As Rocket Lab makes history shipping twin spacecraft for NASA’s Mars mission, we catch up with company founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck. Our conversation at Rocket Lab’s Auckland site, follows a June-quarter revenue jump of 70%, and is in anticipation of its Neutron rocket launch in 2025, which the company says will end the SpaceX monopoly for medium…
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In today's episode I share my top tips for effective time management, starting with the big picture and breaking it down into daily tasks. I'll also cover: how to set goals that will improve your time management tips for daily, weekly and monthly to-do lists how to prioritize your work to maximise your motivation my top 10 hacks for increased time …
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Quick Bite: KiwiSaver contributions vs paying off the mortage?
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In this quick bite from Shared Lunch, host Helen Matterson and financial advisor Hannah McQueen from Enable.Me tackle a common financial dilemma: how might you balance KiwiSaver contributions and paying off your mortgage? Hannah shares her options on balancing retirement savings with property investment, contributing up to an employer's match, and …
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Phew! Interest rates go south! With KiwiBank's Jarrod Kerr
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The cut in the official cash rate to 5.25% is a huge relief for mortgage holders and businesses. We talk to Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr about the significance of this move. Where is inflation at? Will there be further cuts in quick succession or a slow burn? What does this mean for house prices? Don’t miss this short episode for all the an…
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Bought a house. Now what? With Hannah McQueen
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How do you get ahead once you’ve emptied your savings and most of your Kiwisaver to buy a home? For many of us the financial struggle seems never ending. In keeping with the theme of Sorted Money Month, ‘Pause, get sorted’, we look at what you can do to keep building your wealth for the future. We’re joined by enable.me founder Hannah McQueen who s…
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It's been 9 months since I last recorded a solo episode on StartUp Creative, so today I am putting my own advice to use and sharing how I've personally overcome procrastination to record this podcast for you today and in setting and actioning new goals in my business. In this episode I also discuss: knowing your worth and pricing and how it can att…
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We go onsite at Fisher & Paykel's East Tamaki campus and talk to Managing Director Lewis Gradon about his 41 year tenure, and how do you plan for the next 30? The conversation covers recent challenges like the tail from COVID-19, and being disciplined enough not to succumb to short-term share market pressures. Plus the potential anesthesia market, …
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Quick Bite: Gold has been at all time highs, so what's the outlook?
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In this quick bite, Dan Brunskill talks with Damian Spring, CEO of Santana Minerals, as it examines the economic potential of the new gold mine in Otago, New Zealand. What’s Santana’s thinking on where the gold price might go and how has the company scoped the viability if the price drops? Plus, we had to ask about Bitcoin, a so-called digital gold…
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What does going for gold look like? No, not the Olympics but a conversation about the potential and the challenges with the gold discovery near Queenstown by newly listed NZX company Santana Minerals. Santana CEO Damian Spring explains the road ahead including the need to raise capital, the journey to get consent—including fast track legislation— a…
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The creativity of building a business with Phil Morle from Main Sequence Ventures
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Phil is a Partner at Main Sequence a venture capital firm founded by Australia’s national science agency – CSIRO. There he invests in deep tech founders who are building unimaginable new companies with a strong connection to research. There he has invested in Cauldron, Eden Brew, Samsara Eco, Uluu, v2food, Nourish Ingredients, EVERY Company, RapidA…
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Doing medicinal cannabis differently–Rua Bioscience
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The medicinal cannabis market has been a long, hard road for NZ players and the patience of retail investors is wearing thin. We talk to Ruatoria based Rua Bioscience about why it's pinning its hopes on a pivot from cultivation and manufacturing, to selling cannabis genetics overseas. Rua CEO Paul Naske sees significant growth as new legal framewor…
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In this bonus episode to celebrate the launch of Sharesies AI Search, Sharesies co-CEO Sonya Williams talks toTelescope AI CEO Luke Pettit and our own CTO Richard Clark about how artificial intelligence can be applied to investing. The conversation covers recent breakthroughs that have propelled AI into the mainstream like GPT-4, how businesses nee…
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How Can Your Will Make a Difference? #Wills Week 2024
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If you have more than $15,000 and no will, it could be time to sort your life admin. It’s Wills Week 2024 and we look at the perils of not having will, but also the growing trend of leaving something to a cause you’re passionate about. Our conversation with Public Trust wills expert Catherine Simpson busts myths about wills and charitable giving. W…
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StartUpCreative x Squarespace Panel: Make Your Mark: How to Market Your Business Online
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A big thank you to everyone who came out last Thursday night to our Make Your Mark event powered by Squarespace and StartUp Creative. It was such an inspiring and fun event and if you missed it, don’t worry, you can check out the video replay now live on our YouTube channel. Thank you to our special guests Bobby Clark, Dr Chris Cheers and Sophie fr…
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Quick Bite: What happens when you die without a will? #Wills week 2024
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Coming up this Thursday on Shared Lunch we speak with Catherine Simpson from Public Trust about Wills Week 2024. In this quick bite: Why do you need a will & what happens to your estate and investments when you don't have one? In our upcoming episode we also delve into charitable giving and the average amount passed on. Stay tuned for the full epis…
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A flip flop on interest rates—Brad’s view
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Is an interest rate cut next? Have we had enough pain? We put these questions and more to Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen after the Reserve Bank held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5% for the eighth time in a row. In this short episode we discuss if November will bring the change mortgage holders and businesses are hoping for. Plus whether …
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Quick Bite: What's the $50,000 Rule in NZ Foreign Investing?
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In this quick bite, we dive deep into the world of offshore investing for New Zealanders. Mark Lash from Deloitte Private breaks down the complexities of the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) regime, explaining: The threshold for FIF rules Special exemptions for Australian investments Fair Dividend Rate vs Comparative Value When to call in the professi…
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Is tax something you dread or would rather avoid? We’ve got you covered. We ask common questions and chat about what you need to know about your tax as a retail investor. Mark Lash, a partner with Deloitte Private, helps demystify some of that pesky jargon and breaks down the what, when and how of tax when investing in company shares and funds. Thi…
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Building communities and empowering people with Paul Oosting from Acacia
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Paul Oosting is a growth marketer, strategic campaigner and community builder, and is currently Chief Growth Officer at environmental finance platform, Acacia. Before that, Paul Oosting was CEO at social change platform GetUp, where he built up a member base of a million people that believe in the power of people to bring about widespread change.…
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Quick Bite: The Japanese stock market hit all time high in 2024
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In this quick bite: Chris Di Leva from Harbour Asset Management discusses the surprising performance of the Japanese stock market with host Dan Brunskill. Did you know Japan's market hit an all-time high in 2024, matching its 1989 peak? Chris explains the 35-year journey of zero nominal returns and recent reforms driving Japan's market rally. Plus,…
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Why invest locally when the action appears to be in the US? The meteoric rise of US chipmaker NVIDIA and the dominance of high earning tech stocks makes it hard for the likes of the NZX and ASX to compete. We talk to Harbour Asset Management’s Chris di Leva about how the sector make-up of an index and the local economy are a huge influence. But als…
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Quick Bite: How crucial are ports to New Zealand's economy?
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In this quick bite: Todd Dawson, CEO of Napier Port, discusses the vital role of ports in New Zealand's economy. Did you know 90% of the country's exports and imports travel by sea? Plus what are the revenue streams for a port? Eg: container trade, bulk trade (primarily logs), and the growing cruise industry. This quick bite is from our previous ep…
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Why invest in a port? Napier Port CEO Todd Dawson
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Ports are critical to our island nation given more than 90% of our exports and imports travel by sea. Our conversation with Napier Port CEO Todd Dawson explores how a traditional business has embraced tech and supply chain logistics. You’ll find out the benefits of a public-private partnership model (including employees with skin in the game), how …
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Helping businesses decarbonise from within, with Lucy Piper from WorkForClimate
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In Episode 11, Nick speaks with Lucy Piper from WorkForClimate. Lucy’s journey is far from typical. From making films and travelling the world, to empowering everyday employees to chart a path to decarbonisation from within their organisations, Lucy is dedicated to helping businesses make meaningful change.…
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In this quick bite we talk to Dr Deborah Lambie, global equity analyst at Milford Asset Management, about how cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven molecular design, accelerated simulations, and the concept of "self-driving labs" are enabling companies to develop new medicines up to 10 times faster and at significantly lower costs. Plus, we expl…
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Weight loss drug boom—opportunities & risks
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US big pharma, including Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, continue to make huge gains from the new generation of obesity drugs. But how do investors weigh up the potential of this industry? We talk to Dr Deborah Lambie, global equity analyst at Milford Asset Management, about why these drugs have captured the world and the eye watering share price gains…
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Alfa Technology: From celebrity magician to startup founder
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From performing magic for prime ministers and billionaires to gracing stages on shows like Britain's Got Talent. Alfie Whattam shares his unorthodox journey from entertainment to launching his own recruitment startup, Alfa Technology. Alfa builds software engineering teams for businesses operating in cutting-edge technologies like AI and Web3. Unco…
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Quick Bite: What makes a 'great New Zealand company'?
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In this quick bite: Infratil CEO Jason Boyes reflects on why it’s important for the infrastructure company to not only grow globally, but still appeal to the hearts and minds of NZers. For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorseme…
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On today’s episode I caught up with a new friend and author of ‘Work Backwards’ , Tim Duggan. Tim founded a digital company known as ‘SameSame’ then eventually paved the way for a media company Junkee which is co-founded and helped to scale to great success. Despite realising his dreams, Tim found himself burnt and ready to quit. He knew something …
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How has Infratil sustained double digit growth?
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What’s next for the market darling infrastructure investment company infratil? Can it maintain double digit growth? We talk to Infratil CEO Jason Boyes as the company reflects on 30 years and its $14 billion portfolio of 15 companies across four sectors—digital, renewables, healthcare and airports. Off the back of Infrail’s full year results and ou…
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Quick Bite: How low will property go? Tony's take.
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In this quick bite, Tony Alexander looks at current downturn in New Zealand's housing market, delving into the surge of listings and the emerging trend of investors offloading properties. Plus the big question, when will the market recover? For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with Busi…
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Vendor back-log keeps a lid on house prices
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A sharp increase in house listings as some long-time investors exit, has put the ball back in the buyer's court. We talk to independent economist Tony Alexander about his analysis on this and the latest results from the quarterly Sharesies Investing Insights survey. You'll hear his prediction on when interest rate cuts will start, why house prices …
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Creating financial empowerment with Brooke Roberts of Sharesies
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In Episode 10 of The Mucky Middle, Nick speaks with Brooke Roberts, Co-CEO and Co-founder of Sharesies — a New Zealand startup working to create financial empowerment for everyone. Brooke shares her thoughts on the B Corp movement and why every business should be a social enterprise, what it’s like sharing the CEO role with two other founders, and …
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Connectd: Embracing delusion, neurodiversity, and self-awareness in startup success
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How this entrepreneur overcame ADHD and dyslexia and used these diagnoses as his superpower to build two businesses worth millions. Hear the inspiring story of Roei Samuel, who discusses the importance of self-belief, transparency, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Roei got an exit with his first business, Real Sport, and has gone on to build the…
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EROAD has 120,000 devices in cars in New Zealand and is making inroads in the US. What’s the potential of this data combined with the latest in AI development? We find out in this bonus episode featuring EROAD co-CEOs Mark Heine and David Kenneson following the company’s recent financial results. Our conversation covers technology, privacy and futu…
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Energy and water tech on steroids—Gentrack
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The transition to net-zero has put NZ founded tech company Gentrack on the investor map. We talk to CEO Gary Miles off the back of some impressive half-year results and as Gentrack expands into the Middle East, Asia and Europe with its software that includes smart metering, sensors and billing for power and water utilities, and airports. You’ll lea…
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Quick Bite: Where do you park your cash? With Brad Olsen
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In a landscape of fluctuating interest rates, where are you parking your cash? Economist Brad Olsen breaks down the current financial environment and we ask what decisions are facing savers and borrowers? Plus, the emerging trend of shorter fixed mortgage terms... This is from our previous episode 'When will interest rates turn? Brad’s view' For mo…
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When will interest rates turn? Brad’s view
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The economy has been a bleak subject for much of this year. But are we starting to see that light at the end of the tunnel? For a pulse check we talk to Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen about how NZ is faring and what makes our situation different to other parts of the world. Unsurprisingly the higher interest rate environment dominates o…
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