Paul Spain talks with Brett O'Riley - CEO of Auckland Tourism, Events + Economic Development (ATEED). Brett share business tips and expertise - and his 20-year goal for Auckland to become a high-value innovation economy, developing strong and sustainable workforce opportunities for New Zealanders. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Brett O'Riley Running time: 0:34:51

Snowball Effect was one of the first equity crowd-funders in NZ. Co-founder Josh Daniell discussed how fast crowdfunding has changed and why it’s a good alternative to other ways of investing and sourcing funds - but is not a fit for everyone. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Jo Bennett, Josh Daniell (Snowball Efffect) Running time: 0:45:26

Steve O'Connor shares his experiences as CEO and founder at electricity retailer Flick Electric Co - along with lessons learnt on his business journey including as CEO of Wellington based startup hub Creative HQ and Founder at accelerator Lightning Lab. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Steve O'Connor Running time: 0:42:08

Richard Bejtilich (Chief Security Strategist, FireEye – Washington DC) joins Paul Spain during a visit to New Zealand to speak at the Cyber Security Summit 2016. He shares critical insights about cyber security for business leaders. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Richard Bejtilich (FireEye) Running time: 0:32:08

She calls herself Chief Bubble Blower, but PledgeMe's young CEO now runs a very serious business indeed. She talks about how it all started in Dunedin and how PledgeMe now funds companies as well as arts and charity projects. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Johanna Bennett, Anna Guenther Running time: 0:43:57

Paul Spain speaks with gastronomy entrepreneur Gianpaolo 'Giapo' Grazioli. He talks of his challenging journey and the results of his determination that have produced the unique and impressive treats that are garnering Giapo international attention. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Giapo Grazioli Running time: 0:54:21

Californian Francesca Alexander ran a successful business in Hollywood and San Francisco teaching start-up companies how to use social media. Now’s she moved it to New Zealand. She shares tips and suggest showing your vulnerable human side online is good. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Johanna Bennett, Francesca Alexander Running time: 0:46:54

Malcolm Rands talks about his journey establishing an eco-village, establishing global business Ecostore and his not-for-profit and entity, the Fairground Foundation. Plus insights into funding, ownership, competition and doing a TedX Talk. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Malcolm Rands Running time: 0:31:30

In this episode Paul Spain visits Singapore and talks with Callum Laing – a Kiwi entrepreneur who has spent most of life in the United Kingdom and Asia. Callum shares merger and acquisition stories and what he believes owners of small-medium businesses should be doing to ensure they build not just one – but multiple saleable businesses. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Callum Laing Running time: 0:34:39

In this episode Murray Thom shares his business stories - from leaving school at 15, to becoming head of a record label by 23 and starting his own businesses including marketing Personalised Plates in New Zealand and compiling music projects that attracted the Oprah Winfrey's stamp of approval. Murray Thom also details his most recent endeavours of launching The Great New Zealand Songbook and The Great New Zealand Cookbook. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Murray Thom Running time: 0:22:26