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The Business of Tech

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The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin. Every week they take a deep dive into emerging technology and news from the sector to help guide the important decisions all Business leaders make.

Issues such as cybersecurity, retaining trust after a cyberattack, business IT needs, purchasing SaaS tools and more.

New Episodes out every Thursday. Follow or subscribe to get i... more

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A half-tonne metal “donut” silently floating in a vacuum chamber in Wellington might sound like science fiction. But as you’ll hear in the latest episode of The Business of Tech, it’s very real – and it could reshape New Zealand’s role in the global ... more

OpenClaw is the moment AI stops feeling like a clever chatbot and starts behaving like something closer to a digital co-worker. In the latest episode of The Business of Tech, you’ll hear exactly why.

Veteran software developer and AI entrepreneurMi... more

New Zealand loves to boast about its clean, green energy story. With around 80 to 90% of grid electricity coming from renewable sources like hydro, wind and geothermal, we look like one of the world’s quiet success cases on decarbonisation.

But ben... more

In the latest episode of The Business of Tech, we look at the rise and fall of MethaneSAT, the $30 million national space project that was supposed to cement New Zealand as a serious spacefaring nation.

Instead, it became a case study in governanc... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Hall
Software developer and startup founder focusing on artificial intelligence.
Abot
Episode: The OpenClaw moment and what it means for AI
Daniel Gnoth
Leads the research and insights function at Ara Ake.
Ara Ake
Episode: New Zealand’s energy crunch: Can innovation keep the lights on?
Melissa Reynolds-Clarke
Board member at Ara Ake with a background as a futurist and entrepreneur.
Ara Ake
Episode: New Zealand’s energy crunch: Can innovation keep the lights on?
Richard Easter
Professor and Astrophysicist at the University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Episode: MethaneSAT: Unpacking New Zealand’s $30 Million space gamble
Harry Mellsop
Co-founder of Antioch, focused on robotics and simulation technology.
Antioch
Episode: Robots and the new physical AI gold rush
Adrian Macneil
Co-founder of Foxglove, building data observability platforms for robotics teams.
Foxglove
Episode: Robots and the new physical AI gold rush
Sarah Carney
National Chief Technology Officer for Australia and New Zealand at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Frontier or followers? How NZ can catch up on AI
Pat Pilcher
Co-founder and editor of Witch Doctor, a leading consumer tech reviewer in New Zealand
Witch Doctor
Episode: AI slop, smart rings and riding the S-curve: The year in tech and what’s ahead
Dr. Andrew Shelley
Founder of FenixUAS and drone expert in New Zealand.
FenixUAS
Episode: How cheap drones became the defining weapon of modern conflict

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Peter Griffin
Host of The Business of Tech

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The OpenClaw moment and what it means for AI
Q: What are we seeing so far with OpenClaw? Does this raise big security questions?
Yes, running OpenClaw without proper security measures in place raises significant security concerns due to the bot's ability to autonomously access and modify information.
The OpenClaw moment and what it means for AI
Q: Take us through from your perspective, Mike, what OpenClaw is.
OpenClaw is an autonomous agent that can wake itself up to check tasks, and it allows users to run it locally on their own hardware as an open-source tool.
Robots and the new physical AI gold rush
Q: What are the locations that you're focused on for your robotics and AI solutions?
Both Harry and Adrian discussed the potential of deploying solutions primarily in the US while maintaining connections with New Zealand.
Robots and the new physical AI gold rush
Q: What made you decide to leave a secure job in Silicon Valley to start your own company?
For Harry, the decision was about the drive to build something holistic, encompassing engineering and business aspects, after getting inspired by top talent around him at Tesla.
Banking unleashed: What the new open banking regime means for consumers and fintech players
Q: What privacy safeguards are in place for consumers?
Accredited parties must meet specific security and insurance requirements, and consumers need to determine whether they trust the third party requesting access to their data.

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Focused on the intersection of technology and business, this podcast provides insightful discussions on how emerging technologies impact decision-making in the corporate world. Episodes cover a wide array of topics including cybersecurity, the implications of AI, SaaS tool evaluations, and the evolving landscape of financial technology, showcasing insights from industry leaders and experts. Notably, the discussions not only highlight the challenges businesses face today but also explore innovative solutions, making it a valuable resource for business leaders seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing tech environment.

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