🔥 The Story You Won’t Believe: At 7, Luke Campbell was mastering World of Warcraft while his peers barely had internet access. By 17, he was struggling academically, battling scoliosis, and dreaming of space.

Today, he’s the founder of VXT—a SaaS tool automating workflows for 500+ law firms globally and processing 100,000+ calls weekly.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ Why 5,000+ hours in World of Warcraft shaped his leadership.

✅ The bold pivot that transformed routine legal tasks into billable gold.

✅ Automating 50% of lawyers’ paperwork with voice tech.

✅ Insider tips on turning failure into unstoppable success.Why This Episode Will Change Your Perspective:

🌌 The Vision: “If you’re not embarrassed by your first product, you’ve launched too late.”

📈 The Growth Hack: Cold-calling lawyers to uncover a $2 trillion industry’s biggest pain point.

🤖 The Future: “The phone isn’t the product—it’s the gateway to killing busywork forever.”

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Hendrik Remigereau – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/

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From a $10K Debt to Building 20+ Startups – Sam Kim’s Unstoppable Journey

What does it take to go from crashing a Maserati to launching a global startup school? Sam Kim’s path is anything but ordinary. From hustling to pay off debt to founding an accelerator that helps first-time entrepreneurs launch their businesses, his story is packed with lessons on resilience, execution, and thinking big.

Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau as they dive into Sam’s wild startup journey—covering everything from cold emailing investors to launching over 20 products before finding success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
🚀 How a $10K debt pushed Sam into entrepreneurship.
📧 The cold email strategy that landed him a $1M investment.
💡 Why most startups fail—and how to avoid it.
🔥 How he built a startup school that accepts EVERY founder.

Why This Story Will Change How You See Startups:
⚡ The Vision: A startup school that gives anyone a shot at success.
💻 The Hustle: Launching 20+ products with no coding skills.
🛠 The Execution: "Fail fast, launch faster. The only way to learn is by doing."

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Website: ⁠https://www.nzvc.co.nz⁠

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Hendrik Remigereau – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/

🔗 Connect with Sam & his startup school:
Website: https://www.zerobase.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skim714/

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From the frozen plains of Siberia to the cutting edge of space tech—Max Arshavsky, founder of Zenno Astronautics, is rewriting the rules of the cosmos. Born in the USSR, he grew up near a Soviet space monument, dropped out of university, and bet everything on a radical idea: superconductors as the backbone of future space missions.

Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—seasoned entrepreneurs with deep roots in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they dive into Max’s incredible journey. From dropping out of university to pioneering superconducting tech for satellites, his story is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and thinking big.

In this episode, you'll learn:

🚀 How a Soviet space monument sparked a lifelong obsession with the stars.

🔬 Why Max walked away from a scholarship to forge his own path in New Zealand.

💡 The 7-year grind to develop the world’s first superconducting magnet for space.

🌌 His bold vision for expanding AI consciousness into deep space—without humans.

Why This Story Will Blast Off Your Feed:

🌌 The Vision: Enabling AI to colonize space—without humans.

🔋 The Tech: World’s first commercial superconducting magnet in orbit.

🔥 The Grit: "In space, failure isn’t an option. You work with truth—and zero bullshit."

🔗 Learn more about NZVC:

Website: ⁠https://www.nzvc.co.nz⁠

Mark Pavlyukovskyy – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/⁠

Hendrik Remigereau – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/

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New Zealand’s banking system is one of the most profitable in the world—but also one of the most outdated. Jovan Pavlicevic, CEO of Emerge, is on a mission to change that. From volunteering as a firefighter to building a game-changing neobank, his journey is packed with bold moves, high risks, and lessons every entrepreneur should hear.

Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their expertise from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they uncover the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs shaping Australasia.

💡 In this episode, you'll learn:

🚀 How Jovan launched a fintech startup in the middle of a lockdown

💰 Why big banks are untouchable—and how Emerge is breaking in

🏆 The secret to starting a business with zero connections or capital

🌍 How he balances a startup, family, and a dream of sailing around the world

This isn’t just a startup story—it’s a blueprint for taking on giants and winning.

💡 Why Emerge Matters:

NZ’s first neobank: Built to challenge the “cozy oligopoly” of Aussie-owned banks.

Square One: Teaching 200,000+ kids financial literacy through gamified banking.

Global ambition: Proof that Kiwi startups can punch way above their weight.

🔗 Learn more about NZVC:

Website: ⁠https://www.nzvc.co.nz⁠

Mark Pavlyukovskyy – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/⁠

Hendrik Remigereau – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/⁠⁠🔗 Connect with Jovan & Emerge:

Emerge Website: https://www.emerge.nz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanpavlicevic

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🌟 Dive into the story of Erika Palmer — from her roots in a small New Zealand town to creating a revolutionary app for couples! 🌟

Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their expertise from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they uncover the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs shaping Australasia.

In this TechMates episode, you’ll discover:

✅ How her childhood in a small town shaped her entrepreneurial spirit.

✅ Why she left a finance career for music — and how it led to creating Synthony, a groundbreaking show blending orchestras and electronic music.

✅ The story behind Cupla — an app that’s already helped 50,000 couples carve out quality time.

✅ Secrets to balancing business and family.

✅ Founder advice: How to overcome fear of first steps, tackle burnout, and turn personal experiences into successful products.

💡 Exclusive Insights:

Why relationship management is the next big tech trend.

How Cupla’s AI features will help couples plan perfect dates.

🚀 This episode isn’t just about business — it’s about keeping love alive in an era of endless deadlines.

🔗 Learn more about NZVC:

Website: ⁠https://www.nzvc.co.nz⁠

Mark Pavlyukovskyy – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/⁠

Hendrik Remigereau – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/

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🌟 Dive into the inspiring journey of Ben, CEO of KiwiFibre! 🌟

Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their expertise from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they explore the stories of entrepreneurs redefining industries in Australasia. In this episode of TechMates, they uncover Ben’s inspiring journey from hands-on engineering roots to leading KiwiFibre, a company transforming sustainable materials science.

Ben shares his vision for a world where natural resources drive innovation and sustainability, with KiwiFibre at the forefront of replacing carbon fiber in products ranging from snowboards to race cars.

In this episode, Ben reveals:
✅ How his upbringing and family history influenced his entrepreneurial mindset.
✅ The challenges of creating a revolutionary material from Harakeke, a native New Zealand plant.
✅ The journey of turning a university project into a global startup.

We also dive into KiwiFibre’s pioneering efforts to solve technical and environmental challenges while celebrating New Zealand’s unique natural and cultural heritage.

💡 Tune in for a conversation about innovation, resilience, and shaping the future of sustainable technology!

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🔗 Learn more about Ben and KiwiFibre:
Website: ⁠https://www.kiwifibre.com⁠
Follow Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benscales/

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🌟 Dive into the incredible journey of Eric, CEO of Vessev! 🌟

Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their expertise from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they uncover the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs shaping Australasia. In this episode of TechMates, they explore Eric’s unique path, from leading innovations at Apple to revolutionizing sustainable maritime transport with Vessev.

Eric’s story is one of adventure, resilience, and groundbreaking innovation, offering insights into the future of green technology and the fascinating world of electric hydrofoiling vessels.

In this episode, Eric shares:
✅ How his engineering journey at Apple influenced his vision for innovation.
✅ The challenges of building Vessev and bringing hydrofoiling boats to life.
✅ His passion for sustainability and how it drives his mission to transform maritime transport.

We also discuss Vessev’s pioneering efforts in creating the world’s first passenger-ready hydrofoiling vessels and how this technology could redefine how we navigate waterways globally.

💡 Tune in for an inspiring blend of adventure, innovation, and entrepreneurial insights!

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Website: ⁠https://vessev.com⁠
Follow Eric: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaakmann/

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🌟 Discover the inspiring journey of Arash Tayebi, Co-Founder of Kara Technologies! 🌟

Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their experience from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they dive deep into the inspiring personal stories of entrepreneurs shaping Australasia. In this episode of Tech Mates, they explore the fascinating journey of Arash Tayebi. From his humble beginnings in a small Iranian village to becoming a trailblazer in accessibility tech, Arash’s story is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and innovation, offering a powerful reminder to dream big and push boundaries.

In this conversation, Arash shares:
✅ How his personal battle with Meniere's disease led to groundbreaking solutions for the deaf community.
✅ The challenges and triumphs of building Kara Technologies, a company creating AI-driven sign language avatars.
✅ His unique perspective as an immigrant founder in New Zealand's tech ecosystem.

We also explore the mission behind Kara Technologies: making every piece of content—from videos to emergency alerts—accessible in sign language worldwide.

💡 Tune in for a rollercoaster of insights, from tech innovation to the power of optimism in overcoming adversity.

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