Access Granted NZ

Sam Daish started in recruitment to HR and strategy which lead to information management and analytics. These days Sam spends his time at Xero as Head of Data Innovation, so he’s all about how to use data and conveying information in interesting ways. Using data for business and automation but also for social good. 

Mike and Sam talk also about the art of play.

Emily Loughnan is a passionate creative and business owner in Wellington. Emily started Clicksuite in 1993, they responsible for some amazing experiences using digital media from websites to immersive museum installations. Raj and Emily geek out a little be about video and design as Emily started out as a TV Producer. We connect the dots between CD-Roms (remember those?) all the way through to Virtual and Augmented reality. 

Now Emily also has a start-up, her team have developed Curio a software platform for the museum sector that allows them to create interactive experiences – without the need for Clicksuite (in terms of everyday creation, you still need Clicksuite for the hard stuff).

And when Emily has free time, she takes care of a bunch of vines that happen to produce a nice Pinot Noir.

We also dive into Women in Tech (just quietly) and Emily talks about her experiences in the workplace – we have a few WTF moments.

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We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!

Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj Khushal (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.

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We chat with Eva Sherwood from v and NZTech. Eva is in Sales at Oracle – working with govt. Eva started in Finance while studying from there she was approached to work on “some new software” thing becoming a software tester.

We talk about new career paths e.g. not having to be a Doctor, lawyer or accountant. Get into tech where there are great roles that a really well paid.

Eva also chairs the specialty group, Women in Tech – part of NZTech where Eva is a board member too). Eva points out that the tertiary institutions produced 50%/50% male/female grads, yet the Tech sector still has much lower ratio (music like many other industries). We also touch on the language used in job ads that are heavily male leaning (and aggressive).

Fascinating story and great commentary and perspective on women in tech.

Last thought – “think about your daughters and what opportunities you would like to see for them”.

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We share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!

Mike’s (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj’s (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.

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This week we talk to Donna Sorsa (from Fuelled) and Liz Riversdale. They dive into how and why women get into tech. Not just importing talent from overseas, but nurturing people from with NZ. 

Donna had a great opportunity – spending time in a variety of roles and then specialising as a Business Analyst. Donna was around during the transition of Synergy to Fronde and worked on some amazing projects here in NZ and in Australia. 

We also talk about getting back into work after making time for family, and the impact that has on your life and career. Liz also challenges the general assumptions people have on the decisions that are made – very interesting.

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We share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!

Mike’s (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj’s (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.

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Friend of the show Grant Foggo joins Mike at Goldings Free Dive.

Grant is also a connector of people working Amanda Santos at StratAspire who are a growth and sales consultancy. We talk about how sales, account management, relationships and outcomes. Companies spend too much time hunting for new business rather than keeping clients happy.

Grant brings extensive knowledge and experience of developing and implementing strategies. As a natural networker and salesman he has a proven ability to identify and create business opportunities. His abilities to identify strategies and structures enables him to successfully assist our clients to create, develop and close deals and projects. 

Grant also talks about his time in Brunei – very interesting story about a very interesting place (say no more).

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We share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!

Mike’s (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj’s (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.

www.accessgranted.nz

https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZ
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Hannah Mundell & Harriet Riley talk Summer of Biz

We chat with the new Summer of Tech sibling, Summer of Biz (https://summerofbiz.co.nz) and particularly with Harriet Riley and Hannah Mundell. Summer of Biz covers.

Summer of Biz focuses on HR & Marketing industry where they connect enlightened Wellington employers with top local HR & Marketing students for paid summer jobs.

Harriet and Hannah talk about how they got together, saw a need and got cracking. They are currently looking for students, mentors and businesses who are keen to get involved (either as a sponsor or provide internships). So if this sparks an interest, get involved.

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We share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!

Mike’s (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj’s (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.

www.accessgranted.nz

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Mike takes us back to our first studio (his place) and we meet his neighbour Tapio Sorsa who has had a varied career in tech in NZ. His previous roles included working for Kiwibank, Microsoft, Fronde and Oracle. He is highly proficient in product development, operations, governance and IT strategy. And he’s also a passionate and driven person that thrives in an environment that values achievement, accountability, transparency and teamwork.

Mike and Tapio dive into “Helping people do stuff” in terms of roles in tech and how the industry evolves over time.

Tapio started Fuelled (fuelled.co.nz) to provide a fast, flexible, user-friendly form of finance that lets growth businesses turn their outstanding invoices into cash.
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We share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!

Mike’s (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj’s (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.

www.accessgranted.nz

https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZ
https://www.facebook.com/AccessGrantedNZ

Hamish Fraser (@verbman) started Verb 14 years ago. Verb is a technology company and the primary vehicle for web entrepreneur Hamish Fraser to offer his consultation services, business connections and software services. Verb had a CMS product for designers to use to build websites.

Hamish also had an interest in local govt (“Communities fascinate me”). He became one of the youngest members of Timaru district council where he was the chair of the district services committee. Hamish also ran a blog at the time and openly communicated what he’s was doing on the council – which lead to a few “disagreements” with some of the council teams.

We also dive into the tiny house movement and living mindfully (by the way Hamish has been living on a bus for many years). A great bunch of stories.

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We share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!

Mike’s (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj’s (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.

www.accessgranted.nz

https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZ
https://www.facebook.com/AccessGrantedNZ

Merrin Macleoad from Rails Girls to talk about Kiwi Ruby about the upcoming conference she is organising.

We go into what Ruby (est 1993) is and how it fits into the Dev world.

Mike and Merrin also geek out on a few languages they learnt back in the day.

Kiwi Ruby is about a mixture of local and international speakers, a day of workshops and one single-track day of talks. The will cover topics that interest, excite, and delight Rubyists and the Ruby-curious of all levels.

It's being held on Thursday 2 November (workshops) and Friday 3 November (conference) at Te Papa on the Wellington waterfront.

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We share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!

Mike’s (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj’s (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.

www.accessgranted.nz

https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZ
https://www.facebook.com/AccessGrantedNZ

We catch up with Stephanie Pride about the Arts Tech (speed dating night) event she ran during Techweek 2017. This is where various people got together to create amazing ideas that use a mixture of arts and technology which lead to a showcase – where members of the public could come and see the presentation of the ideas the teams came up with.

“New Zealand’s arts, science and tech sectors come together to transform classical performing arts for the 21st century.”

After an epic week traveling around the North Island our weary travellers made it back to Wellington to Goldings Free Dive for the wrap up of the week. The script was flipped however when the crowd at Goldings started asking our heros the questions this time. Some amazing stories (including whats going to happen to Farming in NZ and the future of food!). We also ponder the big question “Who’s your Rossie?”

Thanks to all that come along and we hope you had a great time.

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We share New Zealand tech, social media, startup people's stories. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!

Mike’s (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj’s (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.

www.accessgranted.nz

https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZ
https://www.facebook.com/AccessGrantedNZ