Kiwi Innovators: Spotlight on New Zealand’s Tech Ventures
Tune in to hear host Paul Spain and Robbie Paul, CEO of Icehouse Ventures, unpack the intricacies of New Zealand’s tech startup scene. Gain valuable insights into the nation’s evolving investment landscape and the characteristics of thriving startup founders. Learn about Icehouse Ventures’ $500 million portfolio, including innovative tech companies such as Halter and Dawn Aerospace, and Kiwis’ growing role in global tech innovation.
Special thanks to our show partners: One NZ, 2degrees, Spark NZ, HP, and Gorilla Technology.
Can you trust Advisers, Banks, and even Regulators? Ep 466
Research consistently shows that financial advice leads to better financial outcomes, higher satisfaction, improved financial behavior, and stronger long-term returns. So anything that’s in the way of that, isn’t good, right? Read more
Special thanks to Jeff Royle and David Hart for having this conversation with me.
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Brought to you in partnership with: Icehouse Ventures is a Kiwi Venture Capital firm investing in Kiwi startups since 2001.
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The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth.
Hatch: For US markets.
Sharesies: For local, and international markets.
Easy Crypto: To buy and sell digital assets.
Sharesight: For tracking and reporting on your portfolio
Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swaps
Revolut: For a new type of banking.
*Some links create a financial benefit.
Online courses:
The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.
The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: Get a Rockstar Retirement!
New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder’s perspective.
Take the free, 5-part online course Crypto 101: Crypto with Confidence
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Disclaimer: Please act independently from any content provided in these episodes; it’s not financial advice, because there’s no accounting for your individual circumstances. Do your own research and take a broad range of opinions into account.
Ideally, engage a financial adviser / pay for advice!
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Climate Disclosures: Onerous and Expensive, or Far-Sighted – Dr. Yinka Moses, Victoria University
New Zealand was an early mover in corporate climate disclosure; these days around 200 of our largest companies publicly report on what they’re doing about their emissions and the risk they’re exposed to from climate change. Now the government is considering relaxing the reporting regime because, we’re told, it’s onerous and expensive.
Victoria University’s Dr Yinka Moses has studied climate reporting practices in New Zealand, Australia and the UK, and he tells Ross Inglis that cutting back on them is simply bad for business.
Cybersecurity in New Zealand: Insights from Kordia’s Annual Report
Join Paul Spain and Alastair Miller, Principal Advisory Consultant at Aura Information Security, as they delve into the latest findings from Kordia’s annual cybersecurity report. They discuss the rising threat of AI-driven cyberattacks, the crucial role of incident response plans, and the human factors contributing to vulnerabilities. Gain valuable knowledge to protect your business from cyber threats.
DOWNLOAD: NZ Business Cyber Security Report 2025 | Kordia
Special thanks to our show partners: One NZ, 2degrees, Spark NZ, HP, and Gorilla Technology.
Rupert Carlyon / Will Wall Street Crash Main Street? Ep 465
Trump tariffs are not the only thing going on in the world right now, and the fact that it’s occupying the imagination of a lot of people globally right now, is a reason pay attention. I think we have to make all decision carefully right now – around changing, or staying the course, especially. Read more
Rupert Carlyon is the MD of koura KiwiSaver.
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Brought to you in partnership with: Icehouse Ventures is a Kiwi Venture Capital firm investing in Kiwi startups since 2001.
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The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth.
Hatch: For US markets.
Sharesies: For local, and international markets.
Easy Crypto: To buy and sell digital assets.
Sharesight: For tracking and reporting on your portfolio
Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swaps
Revolut: For a new type of banking.
*Some links create a financial benefit.
Online courses:
The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.
The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: Get a Rockstar Retirement!
New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder’s perspective.
Take the free, 5-part online course Crypto 101: Crypto with Confidence
Get Social:
Check out the most watched/downloaded episodes here
Follow on YouTube , Instagram, TikTok: @theeverydayinvestor, X (@UngaroDarcy), LinkedIn.
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Disclaimer: Please act independently from any content provided in these episodes; it’s not financial advice, because there’s no accounting for your individual circumstances. Do your own research and take a broad range of opinions into account.
Ideally, engage a financial adviser / pay for advice!
________________________
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A Sticky Business – Tim Williams, Nilo
Gary Savage / Can Gold Save Us From This? Ep 464
Sounds a bit woo-woo saying it, but this is my strategy. It’s why I doubled down on leveraged residential property in 2015, Bitcoin in 2017, and gold in 2019. I’ve mostly always ignored the price during these times and exclusively focused on the macro-narratives. Read more.
YouTube version for charts.
Gary Savage is an expert gold analyst and author of the Smart Money Tracker newsletter: https://www.smartmoneytrackerpremium.com
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Brought to you in partnership with: Icehouse Ventures is a Kiwi Venture Capital firm investing in Kiwi startups since 2001.
Affiliate Links*!
The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth.
Hatch: For US markets.
Sharesies: For local, and international markets.
Easy Crypto: To buy and sell digital assets.
Sharesight: For tracking and reporting on your portfolio
Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swaps
Revolut: For a new type of banking.
*Some links create a financial benefit.
Online courses:
The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.
The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: Get a Rockstar Retirement!
New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder’s perspective.
Take the free, 5-part online course Crypto 101: Crypto with Confidence
Get Social:
Check out the most watched/downloaded episodes here
Follow on YouTube , Instagram, TikTok: @theeverydayinvestor, X (@UngaroDarcy), LinkedIn.
________________________
Disclaimer: Please act independently from any content provided in these episodes; it’s not financial advice, because there’s no accounting for your individual circumstances. Do your own research and take a broad range of opinions into account.
Ideally, engage a financial adviser / pay for advice!
________________________
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The ROI on sustainable business – Lewis Patterson, Sustainable Brands
On May 13 the best and brightest descend on Rotorua for the Sustainable Brands conference, the first time this global franchise will host a major event down under. Now in its 17th year, Sustainable Brands is a ‘community of optimists who believe in brand-led market transformation’. It takes a brave man to feel optimistic right now and perhaps even braver to run a conference.
Vincent talks to SB’s NZ leader Lewis Patterson.
Lawrence Lepard / The Big Print: It’s NOT Transitory, Ep 463
Fees, taxes, and inflation—nothing robs your investment account more than this evil threesome. With fees, if you’re not getting value, you can move your money wherever you like, but there’s diminishing returns the further you go. With taxes, there are ways to legally reduce this obligation…Read more.
Thank you very much to Lawrence Lepard – check out his book ‘The Big Print.’
Book in a free 15-min phone call with Darcy Ungaro (financial adviser).
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Brought to you in partnership with: Icehouse Ventures is a Kiwi Venture Capital firm investing in Kiwi startups since 2001.
Affiliate Links*!
The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth.
Hatch: For US markets.
Sharesies: For local, and international markets.
Easy Crypto: To buy and sell digital assets.
Sharesight: For tracking and reporting on your portfolio
Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swaps
Revolut: For a new type of banking.
*Some links create a financial benefit.
Online courses:
The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.
The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: Get a Rockstar Retirement!
New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder’s perspective.
Take the free, 5-part online course Crypto 101: Crypto with Confidence
Get Social:
Check out the most watched/downloaded episodes here
Follow on YouTube , Instagram, TikTok: @theeverydayinvestor, X (@UngaroDarcy), LinkedIn.
________________________
Disclaimer: Please act independently from any content provided in these episodes; it’s not financial advice, because there’s no accounting for your individual circumstances. Do your own research and take a broad range of opinions into account.
Ideally, engage a financial adviser / pay for advice!
________________________
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Grant Straker – Co-Founder and CEO of Straker
Host Paul Spain sits down with Grant Straker, the CEO and co-founder of Straker, a global leader in AI-driven language and translation technologies. From his early days growing up in New Zealand and his time as an elite paratrooper in the British Army, to his journey into entrepreneurship and eventual public listing on the Australian Stock Exchange, Grant shares a fascinating tale of innovation, perseverance, and growth. Tune in to hear about the challenges and triumphs of building a tech company from the ground up, the impacts of AI on the translation industry, and Grant’s insights into balancing business with personal life.
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Samsung Update + Smartphone privacy at Borders, AI concerns and Meta dramas
Host Paul Spain is joined by Jens Anders (Samsung NZ) as they delve into the exciting and ever-evolving world of technology. They discuss the expansive product portfolio Jens oversees at Samsung New Zealand, including everything from mobile phones to home appliances and more. They also dive into tech news, exploring topics like AI regulation, online safety, Military AI and the impact of technology in healthcare. Plus, privacy issues for travellers to the US, and Meta’s legal dramas. Join us as we navigate these subjects and discover how technology is shaping our lives today.
Special thanks to our show partners: One NZ, 2degrees, Spark NZ, HP, and Gorilla Technology.
Recession-Proof Investment Strategy? Ep 462 Robbie Paul
Early-stage investing is putting money into new companies with big ideas but not a lot of history. If they make it, even a small investment can yield significant returns. The best part of these returns, however, is that it has nothing to do with global trends but the company’s ability to solve a problem and generate revenue. Read more
Robbie Paul is the CEO of Icehouse Ventures.
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Brought to you in partnership with: Icehouse Ventures is a Kiwi Venture Capital firm investing in Kiwi startups since 2001.
Affiliate Links*!
The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth.
Hatch: For US markets.
Sharesies: For local, and international markets.
Easy Crypto: To buy and sell digital assets.
Sharesight: For tracking and reporting on your portfolio
Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swaps
Revolut: For a new type of banking.
*Some links create a financial benefit.
Online courses:
The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.
The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: Get a Rockstar Retirement!
New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder’s perspective.
Take the free, 5-part online course Crypto 101: Crypto with Confidence
Get Social:
Check out the most watched/downloaded episodes here
Follow on YouTube , Instagram, TikTok: @theeverydayinvestor, X (@UngaroDarcy), LinkedIn.
________________________
Disclaimer: Please act independently from any content provided in these episodes; it’s not financial advice, because there’s no accounting for your individual circumstances. Do your own research and take a broad range of opinions into account. Ideally, engage a financial adviser / pay for advice!
________________________
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