In this episode of Manaaki Live Pat macFie talks with Greg Cross co-founder of Soul Machines

Greg Cross is one of the original tech nomads, who has spent his career travelling to and living in every major technology market in the world. He now lives in New Zealand but creates businesses that compete on the international stage. Prior to teaming up with Dr. Mark Sagar to create Soul Machines, Greg co-founded one of the world’s leading wireless power companies, PowerbyProxi, which was sold to Apple in 2017. Through an early career in multiple technology companies, Greg has made his mark as a business leader with a career that includes launching BellSouth NZ, one of the biggest start-up technology investments made in New Zealand, and leading Microsoft New Zealand as Managing Director. Greg was also CEO of Advantage Group before leaving for the USA to pursue various business opportunities including a role as Entrepreneur in Residence in Silicon Valley for an international VC firm. Since his return to New Zealand Greg has taken on multiple Chair positions including the Icehouse, NZ Trade and Enterprise’s Global Beachhead programme, and SLI Systems. Greg is also the Sir John Logan Campbell Executive in Residence at the University of Auckland Business School, and was inducted into the New Zealand Hi-Tech Hall of Fame in 2019. Greg is responsible for growing and building the business and sits on the Board of Directors of Soul Machines.

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In this episode of Manaaki Live Pat MacFie talks to CEO of Overdose, Todd Welling

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Nickson has more than 10 years experience in commercial radio. He is currently the network content director for NZs #1 Hip Hop $ RnB radio station and also anchors the morning show across New Zealand. He can proudly put his name to a number of successful promotions and marketing campaigns that you may have seen or heard. He has extensive expertise in delivering solutions for driving growth and revenue, whether working on a dedicated portfolio or developing large-scale marketing or promotional projects. Nickson is also the director for an Eatery called The Sugar Grill Group, trading under the name The Sugar Grill.

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Today we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Mint Innovation, Will Barker, who shares with us what it is like to be in a bit of ‘hole’ in the wage subsidy scheme. As “inventors of stuff” Mint aims to get through, and has some support from heavy hitters, but in Will’s own words “its going to require all sorts of different mechanisms” As we’ve found on our own Manaaki journey, not all small businesses are the same, particularly in the Tech Sector and Mint Innovation would appreciate a rule change to get them through.

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With over 20 years working in Change, People & Culture / HR, John Olsen has provided some incredible insights for SMEs on the manaaki.io over the last couple of weeks. John speaks with us today about “being ready for change” – what businesses can do to prepare, how businesses can ready themselves and their people (and the important conversations to have), how to implement change and how to keep steady in a time of uncertainty.
Given John’s technology industry background, we’ll also look at some of the advice he has already provided that can help SMEs adapt their digital offerings to respond to trade or import/expert restrictions.

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In this episode of Manaaki Live Rachel speaks with Dr Michelle Dickinson aka Nanogirl about her rapid business pivot due to the impact of Covid19, to get some understanding on her mindset, how she flicked into a new space and a few tips on what SMEs should be thinking about right now.

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Rachel speaks with Andy Hamilton, Former CEO of the Icehouse and now Director of Icehouse ventures. Andy has spent nearly 20 years helping businesses finding their path to their potential. He is the director of Ahi Innovation (consulting & investment), UneeQ (a digital human company), Auxilio (a medicinal CBD startup), a partner in Indigo (a growth & innovation agency), co-founder of Manaaki, an advisor to Snap Rentals, an advisor to the Minister for Small Business – this man wouldn’t know how to stop helping SMEs and start-ups if he tried!

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