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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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When global giants argue about which AI models are safest, smartest and ready for prime time, a New Zealander in Redmond, Washington is one of the people making the call.

Steve Sweetman leads the team at Microsoft's global headquarters deciding whi... more

This week on The Business of Tech, I talk to Neara co‑founder Jack Curtis about how a “physics-based digital twin” of electricity grids is changing the way we plan, build and protect electricity infrastructure – from Taranaki to Texas.

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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

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Steve Sweetman
Kiwi AI leader, heads AI models team behind Foundry at Microsoft
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Episode: AI’s Kiwi gatekeeper inside Microsoft
Jack Curtis
Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Neara
Neara
Episode: Australia's new unicorn and its digital twins
Greg Hurrell
BusinessDesk journalist covering the startup space with a physics degree.
BusinessDesk
Episode: Inside the levitation lab: OpenStar’s quest for energy’s Holy Grail
Ratu Mataira
CEO and co-founder of OpenStar Technologies.
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Episode: Inside the levitation lab: OpenStar’s quest for energy’s Holy Grail
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

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AI’s Kiwi gatekeeper inside Microsoft
Q: Talk about the transition from the early Azure OpenAI partnership to the broader Foundry ecosystem and what that meant for customers in New Zealand and globally.
The shift broadened access from a limited set of enterprise offerings to a large, curated catalog of models from a mix of partners and in-house labs. It also emphasized data governance, safety, and the ability to run diverse models in one trusted space, enabling customers to pick the best model and configuration for their specific use case.
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.

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The show consistently explores how technology intersects with business strategy, often foregrounding governance, policy, and practical deployment of cutting-edge tech. Across episodes, topics span AI governance and safety, digital twins for critical infrastructure, energy innovation and fusion, robotics and simulations, open banking and fintech, and the evolving regulatory landscape for technology-enabled industries. Real-world case studies and regional perspectives (notably New Zealand and nearby markets) frequently illuminate the discussion, with guests ranging from corporate tech leaders and startup founders to journalists and researchers. A standout trait is the emphasis on responsible innovation, data governance, and the economics of t... more

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4. Ratu Mataira
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7. Melissa Reynolds-Clarke
8. Richard Easter

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