The Apple Press champions New Zealand’s “ugly fruit” - roughly 10 percent of crops that taste great, but don’t satisfy the criteria for export. The Apple Press has built a global juicing business that heroes individual varieties and adds value to what was very much an under-utilised market.

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to co-founder Sally Gallagher about:

• How the company got started (including an inauspicious first meeting)

To find out more, head to https://theapplepress.co.nz/ 

Find The Apple Press on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theapplepressnz/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theapplepress/ 

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Like many classic New Zealand innovators, Frank Witowski founded his company, Hybrid Bikes, in his garage. He was initially told it wouldn’t be possible, but with an engineering background and some stubborn enthusiasm, he designed a range of carbon fibre e-bikes that are now selling all over the world.

Frank’s bikes are customisable for a range of uses, and have been incredibly popular for their quality, affordability and durability. 

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to Frank about:

• How he developed the Hybrid e-bike with no prior cycling experience

To find out more, head to https://hybridbikes.co.nz/ 

Find Hybrid Bikes on social media:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hybridbikes.co.nz 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hybridbikesnz/ 

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Digital healthcare is poised to revolutionise global health in the coming years, and Kiwi company The Clinician is at the heart of the movement. 

It’s a forerunner in value-based healthcare, helping to streamline processes and improve access to care all over the world. The Clinician’s platform supports 22 languages, has automated clinical tracking and enables online health assessments that speed up appointment times and admin.

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to principal founder and CEO Dr Ron Tenenbaum about:

• What a digital health company is, how it works and how it’s different to the typical system

To find out more, head to https://theclinician.com/ 

Or check them out on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-clinician/ 

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Silver Fern Farms plays a hugely influential role in New Zealand food production and distribution. It exports nearly a third of our red meat to 60+ countries, representing around 16,000 farmers in the process.

The company helps to position our meat among the best in the world, by setting the standard in production, sustainability and quality. This is a changing landscape with a range of influences that make it a high stakes, challenging task. 

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to CEO Simon Limmer about:

• The significance of carrying the silver fern in the company name

To find out more, head to https://silverfernfarms.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilverFernFarms/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverfernfarms/ 

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

In the 24 hours before recording this podcast, Redshield blocked 5 million cyber attacks. Co-founder Sam Pickles says the global cybercrime industry is bigger than the illegal drug trade, and his kiwi company is an international leader in combating it.

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to Sam about:

• How security challenges have evolved over the last 10 years

To find out more, head to https://www.redshield.co/ 

Find Redshield on social media:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/redshield-security/ 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/redshieldsec 

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Kids Ride Shotgun is the company behind an innovative bike seat that helps the youngest mountain biker to ride alongside their parents. It started as an idea between a couple of biking dads, and has turned into a multi-national movement that’s centred around Kiwi values and raising kids the right way.

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to co-founder Dan Necklen about:

• How the Kids Ride Shotgun seat was so different from the rest

To find out more, head to https://kidsrideshotgun.co.nz/ 

See them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidsRideShotgun/ 

Or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsrideshotgun/  

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) leans on New Zealand’s reputation to sell a Kiwi educational experience all over the world. AIS is one of New Zealand’s largest private education providers, with a mostly international student base.

As well as the quality of its education, AIS trades off a true New Zealand experience, with students from more than 40 countries currently on campus. 

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to CEO Richard Smith about:

• How AIS competes with bigger universities

To find out more, head to https://www.ais.ac.nz/ 

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

New Zealand farm systems are special, and today’s farmers are using FarmIQ to get the absolute best out of their farms. FarmIQ has created farm management and predictive modelling tools to give our farmers more data that they can use to make better decisions with.

Farm IQ is playing a key role in the important storytelling aspect of farming that allows us to showcase New Zealand produce as some of the best in the world.

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to CEO Will Noble about:

• How FarmIQ allows farmers to focus on actually farming

To find out more, head to https://farmiq.co.nz/ 

For social media, check out: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmiqsystems/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarmIQSystems 

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/

Native Sparkling is New Zealand’s first hard seltzer, which was dubbed ‘Drink of the Summer’ by the New York Times in 2019. 

The product range is all low sugar, low carb and low calories. But it’s about way more than just the drinks. Native Sparkling have a genuine focus on conversation, including bird programmes and even environmental initiatives in their overseas markets.

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to co-founder Guy Hobson about:

• Company origins, making a drink they called ‘Moose Juice’ at university

To find out more, head to https://nativesparkling.nz/ 

Check out their social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nativehardsparkling/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nativesparkling/ 

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

 Book Me Bob is a revolutionary AI chatbot that’s changing the game in the hospitality world. The chatbot is available in a range of languages, can host thousands of conversations at the same time, and is so realistic that it’s often confused as being a real human.

The company was founded just before Covid, and has flourished despite the impact of the pandemic on tourism and hospitality. In fact, founder David Thompson is targeting unicorn status ($1 billion valuation) quicker than any other New Zealand company.

In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to David about:

• Why Book Me Bob’s technology is so world leading

To find out more, head to https://www.bookmebob.com/ 

For social media, check out: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookmebob/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookmebob/  

To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/