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TechMates

TechMates
Robotics
Open Banking
Sharesies
New Zealand
Water Infrastructure
Artificial Intelligence
Puralink
Surgery
Macso
Veve
Crimson Global Academy
Deterrence
United States
Bonnet
Solid Rocket Motors
Orion
Sleep
Branding
Wych
Edge AI

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

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Zenno's CEO just made history — first superconductor ever run in space. And he thinks a war in orbit is now "highly likely." 🧲🚀Max Arshavsky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zenno Astronautics, the company building the world's first superconducting tec... more

Stefan Powell scaled a New Zealand space company to eight-figure revenue — quietly dominating 82% of a satellite propulsion market, flying a space plane 64 times, and closing a $25M Series B — all before most of the world even knew Dawn Aerospace exi... more

What do you do when a foreign missile cruiser does a "hot lap" around your country? You build the manufacturing tech and deploy the VC capital needed to turn your nation into an unattackable "porcupine."

In this episode of TechMates, we dive deep i... more

She left a comfortable corporate career to build a Sensory AI startup that listens to pigs—and just secured a major global distribution deal.

In this episode of TechMates, we sit down with Saba Samiei, the visionary founder and CEO of MACSO. Named a... more

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Vu Tran
Founder discussing defense technology and deterrence
Defence tech founder / startup founder
Episode: Why VC Funds Are Suddenly Pouring Billions Into Defense
David Moodie
Technologist sharing manufacturing and near-shoring of defense capabilities
Tech innovator in defense manufacturing
Episode: Why VC Funds Are Suddenly Pouring Billions Into Defense
James Pinner
Leader of a government-backed VC fund
Government-backed venture fund
Episode: Why VC Funds Are Suddenly Pouring Billions Into Defense
Dermot Butterfield
Founder and CEO of Wych (open banking infrastructure platform)
Wych
Episode: The Startup powering ANZ's Open Banking Moment
Steph Kennard
Founder and CEO of Bonnet
Bonnet
Episode: How to Hit #1 on the App Store with a $0 Marketing Budget
David Inggs
Founder discussing robotics in real-world environments
Episode: Inside the Startups Bringing AI to the Physical World
Dom Pym
Founder and leader behind UP, a digital banking concept born from customer frustration
UP
Episode: Meet the Founders Disrupting Australia & NZ's Banking Monopolies
Simon Pound
True cornerstone in the New Zealand innovation ecosystem; brand architect and marketing expert
Various NZ startups ( Vend, Tracksuit, Previously Unavailable)
Episode: Why Brand Is the Only Moat Left in SaaS
Barry Eggers
Founding partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Episode: Anatomy of a 2,000x Return: Lightspeed Founder Barry Eggers on Spotting Outliers

Hosts

Mark Pavlyukovskyy
Host of TechMates; active in Australasian startup and tech ecosystems
Hendrik Remigereau
Co-host with a background in Europe's AI ecosystem and venture investing

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Fresh, Down-to-Earth Tech Insights

    Snappy chats, real-world tips, zero fluff—my go-to tech fix every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Velisism
    Russiaa year ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    I like that this podcast shares insights and stories about NZ/AU startups you won’t hear anywhere else, going beyond typical tech talk to reveal real challenges and successes. Keep doing a good job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    olexiy_m
    New Zealanda year ago

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NZ/AU startup focus provides unique regional insights you won't hear elsewhere.
Real-world, no-fluff tech chats with practical tips for builders and investors.
Consistent emphasis on how branding and product decisions drive growth is valuable for founders.
Guested by diverse founders and operators, bringing credible hands-on lessons and case studies.

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The Startup powering ANZ's Open Banking Moment
Q: What started this venture and why did you stay with it through tough times?
The founder describes a pattern of recognizing a real customer pain point, bootstrapping through long hours and personal risk, and using early wins (like a six-month cadence check-in and a successful pitch with a bank) to maintain momentum until external funding could accelerate growth.
What Happens When AI Listens to Sick Pigs for Six Days Straight?
Q: Why edge AI instead of cloud-based models?
Edge AI allows the sensors to process data locally, improving speed, privacy, and reliability, and enabling real-time decisions in farm environments without sending data to the cloud.
What Happens When AI Listens to Sick Pigs for Six Days Straight?
Q: What sparked the idea for Macso's multi-sensory AI?
The idea originated from an interest in the brain's 'other side' beyond logic, combined with a need to address real-world problems like animal disease detection, which led to a sensory AI platform that listens to environmental cues.
From Advising HBO’s Silicon Valley to Selling Startups to Big Tech
Q: Could you maybe, in a nutshell, explain quickly what ERP was and how you saw that industry evolve?
ERP unified back-office applications into a single integrated suite, transforming how large organizations centralized data and processes, which sparked the broader shift toward SaaS and modern enterprise platforms.

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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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1. Vu Tran
2. David Moodie
3. James Pinner
4. Dermot Butterfield
5. Steph Kennard
6. David Inggs
7. Dom Pym
8. Simon Pound

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