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Small budgets, big ideas: Meet NZ’s Dyson Award stars

October 07, 2026

In business, and in the innovation game, experience is valuable. But sometimes, not knowing how exactly things are supposed to be done can be a superpower. This week’s episode of The Business of Tech celebrates three young New Zealand designers tackling problems that established businesses have overlooked, with fresh eyes, tight budgets and a willingness to ask basic questions. Sophie West, the national winner of the 2026 James Dyson Award, (with around $10,000 in accompanying prize mon...

Inside Auckland’s innovation engine

September 30, 2026

New Zealand wants more from its science system – more startups, more export revenue and more high-paying jobs. But in the rush to commercialise research, are we putting the discoveries that fuel future breakthroughs at risk? That tension sits at the heart of the latest episode of The Business of Tech, featuring Professor Frank Bloomfield, the University of Auckland’s deputy vice-chancellor of research and innovation. With around 39,000 full-time equivalent students supported and g...

AI’s next test: turning pilots into productivity

September 23, 2026

Salesforce New Zealand country manager Richard Phillimore-Smith says the next phase of artificial intelligence will hinge on whether organisations can put trusted data, established workflows and people together to solve real business problems. Speaking to The Business of Tech at Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, Phillimore-Smith said the event reflected an industry at a turning point. The gathering brought together some of AI’s most influential figures, includin...

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The Business of Tech is hosted by Peter Griffin. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@nzme.co.nz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

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The publicly listed email for The Business of Tech: podcasts@nzme.co.nz.

How many listeners does The Business of Tech have?

Podseeker estimates The Business of Tech reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Business of Tech?

The Business of Tech typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Technology founders, senior executives, investors, engineers, and public-sector leaders with substantial experience in startups, software, fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, or technology policy. Common among recent guests: Founded or scaled a notable technology company; Led a significant product, engineering, or technology programme; Completed a major acquisition or exit. Recent guests include Jamie France, Wayne Brown, and Igor Costa.

How hard is it to get booked on The Business of Tech?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Business of Tech cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Startups, Software, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.