
Welcome to TechMates, the podcast where we spotlight the trailblazing founders and game-changing startups transforming Australasia. Hosted by Mark Pavlyukovskyy, a Silicon Valley success story, and Hendrik Remigereau, a former leader in Europe’s largest AI ecosystem turned venture capitalist, TechMates dives deep into the counterintuitive mindsets and bold strategies that drive extraordinary achie... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

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A brisk, founder-focused show covering bold moves in Australasia's startup scene, from defense-grade venture funding and sovereign manufacturing shifts to open banking, AI-enabled hardware, and fleet-tech pivots. Episodes frequently feature founders and operators who blend hands-on product building with strategic storytelling—sharing pivot moments, regulatory navigation, and international growth playbooks. A standout trait is the practical, no-nonsense approach to scaling technology from sandbox demos to global markets, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, governance, and ecosystem building in New Zealand and Australia.
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