RECORDED ON: 26/11/2024 Jacob Duval is a Christchurch-based entrepreneur and the co-founder of Rough.app, a tool designed to help remote teams plan projects more effectively. Rough simplifies collaboration by turning team ideas and feedback into clear, actionable plans, making it easier to stay aligned in hybrid work environments. Passionate about improving team communication and productivity,…

RECORDED ON: 19/11/2024 Simon Frost, originally from Christchurch is an experienced frontend developer with a diverse background in start-ups and freelancing, including roles in industries like micro-satellites and a Mexican neobank. He is returning to Mexico City in December to work with clients in both Mexico and San Francisco. Passionate about AI, Simon has spoken…

RECORDED ON: 14/11/2024 David Melse is a business coach and the host of the $10 million, 10 years podcast which covers topics like financial planning, creating a positive work culture, and personal goal-setting, with guest interviews and insights from his own journey toward a $10 million net worth goal. Melse’s coaching work complements his podcast,…

RECORDED: 15/10/2024 Cam Williams is the powerhouse drummer for Red Weekend, a five-piece band that originated at Papanui High School. Through dedication and countless hours of practice, they’ve carved out their signature sound. What began as classic rock and metal covers has evolved into a repertoire of original hits. After making waves at RockFest, the…

RECORDED ON: 1/08/24 Irenie How is an artist who explores a diverse array of disciplines, subjects, and media. She is deeply observant and uses her art to engage with, represent, and interpret the world, reflecting both individual and collective experiences within the time and places in which we live. With a strong connection to her…

RECORDED 23/07/24Elliot Millar is a multifaceted artist who produces drum and bass music, DJs, and plays drums. With a deep-rooted musical background, he began playing drums at a very young age. Throughout his life, journeying through high school to jazz school and beyond, he has always stayed true to his passion for music. From early…

Recorded: 2/07/2025 Matt Johnson founded ‘Dig the Gig’ in 2021, a university band competition that uses a decibel reader to determine the victor based on audience applause. Bands compete regionally in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland over three heats, followed by a semi-final and final round. The winners of the regional finals then battle it…

Date recorded: 25/06/2024 Joshua’s vintage clothing store, Booteek, offers a wide variety of vintage clothing items carefully selected to ensure that each item has a story to tell. Eco-conscious customers appreciate the sustainability aspect of buying second-hand clothing, reducing waste and rejecting the prevailing culture of fast fashion. Nostalgia seekers are delighted to find clothing…

Kezia Rodden, the owner of Brix Therapy, has post graduate qualifications and experience in mental health and interventions, with an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and anxiety symptoms. Kezia specialises in LEGO® Based Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, two innovative approaches. LEGO® Based Therapy utilizes LEGO® bricks to develop communication, problem-solving, and social…

Barry Lynch is the co-founder of V-Quest, an innovative software tool aimed at simplifying the decarbonisation process for new constructions. Designed with compatibility in mind, V-Quest works flawlessly within popular design software platforms such as Revit, ArchiCad, and SketchUp. It offers users instant access to critical data, including the relationships between cost, carbon footprint, and…