Paul Spain visits The Epic innovation centre in Christchurch to hear from Shaun Ryan, founder of newly listed company, SLI Systems. They discuss the ideas behind SLI, along with stories of funding, company culture, staff retention and listing on the NZX. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Shaun Ryan Running time: 0:34:30

Catherine Robinson of Kiwi Landing Pad (San Francisco) shares valuable business and entrepreneurial insights with NZ Business Podcast host Paul Spain. Catherine confirms some of the businesses (such as Xero, Vend, Mako and Booktrack) who have utilised the Kiwi Landing Pad as part of establishing themselves in the United States. She goes on to highlight why New Zealanders should avoid thinking they're in a 'David vs Goliath' battle when they compete in the international marketplace. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Catherine Robinson Running time: 0:24:23

A fascinating discussion where host Paul Spain talks with Lance Wiggs – entrepreneur, investor, advisor behind TradeMe’s $750-million sale to Fairfax in 2006, and now co-founder of the Punakaiki Fund which will invest in growth stage New Zealand 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, Lance Wiggs Running time: 0:41:57

A revealing discussion where Rod Drury shares numerous insights into his success and that of Xero, the online accounting firm he founded and continues to lead. Rod also highlights he's still young at heart - 'I still think of myself as an 18 year old skateboarder, not a CEO'. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Nate Dunn, Rod Drury Running time: 0:28:56

The NZ Business Podcast puts you in the room for a leadership panel discussion featuring Hamish Cater, Chris Quin, Raymond Dobbe, Sachie Nomura and Todd Scott. The event was run by the Sir Peter Blake Trust with the support of the Icehouse and Telecom NZ. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Hamish Cater, Chris Quin, Raymond Dobbe, Sachie Nomura and Todd Scott Running time: 0:55:31