
Exploring the wins, challenges, & lessons from startups. Honest conversations, real insights, and everything in between. Troy Hammond & Serge van Dam, with deep roots in the startup ecosystem in New Zealand and beyond, explore the world of startups, tech, markets, and media. They break down industry trends, uncover the realities of scaling companies, and share expert insights through candid conver... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

How do you build and sell an AI startup in under two years?
In this episode of Startup Theatre, Troy Hammond, Serge Van Dam and Adrian Muir sit down with Jessica Venning-Bryan, CEO and Co-founder of Factor, fresh off the company's acquisition by NZX... more
Sacha Judd, Co-founder and COO of Lume Music, joins Startup Theatre to discuss the future of music, creator monetisation, and building a startup in one of the world’s toughest industries.
We explore why the traditional music industry model is failin... more
Jamie Beaton, founder of Crimson Education, joins Startup Theatre for a wide-ranging conversation on ambition, AI, education, startups, and the future of New Zealand.
Jamie shares his journey from New Zealand student to Harvard and Yale, building Cr... more
In this episode of Startup Theatre, Troy Hammond and Serge Van Dam sit down with Simon Archer, founder of PolicyCheck, to unpack one of the biggest untapped problems in global fintech: understanding insurance.
Simon shares the story behind leaving a... more
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This show centers on real-world startup stories, leadership challenges, and the practicalities of building and scaling technology companies. Episodes cover founder journeys, product-market fit, fundraising, and navigating global markets from a New Zealand viewpoint, with deep dives into AI, fintech, education, insurance tech, hardware, and platform ecosystems. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on practical lessons, candid talks about setbacks (including legal and funding hurdles), and a strong emphasis on ecosystem building, talent, and cross-border strategies that help listeners decide whether to pursue ambitious startup goals or sponsorship opportunities. A distinctive thread across episodes is the emphasis on authentic founder experienc... more
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