Game development isn’t something people typically think of when they hear of Wellington. However, brothers Peter and Robert Curry have created engrossing games that garnered a global reputation including a BAFTA nomination and reaching #1 in the STEAM sales charts with their game Mini Motorways. 

Game development isn&rsquo;t something people typically think of when they hear of Wellington. However, brothers Peter and Robert Curry have created engrossing games that garnered a global reputation including a BAFTA nomination and reaching #1 in the STEAM sales charts with their game Mini Motorways.&nbsp;

"Have a plan" – Dinosaur Polo Club co-founders Robert and Peter Curry

We talk to the co-founder of Garage Project, the brewery dedicated to creativity and exceptional beer, catapulting Wellington into the ownership of the title 'Craft-Beer Capital' and with loyal fans the world over.

We talk to the co-founder of Garage Project, the brewery dedicated to creativity and exceptional beer, catapulting Wellington into the ownership of the title 'Craft-Beer Capital' and with loyal fans the world over.

"Push the boundaries" – Garage Project co-founder Pete Gillespie

Veronica Harwood-Stevenson founded Humble Bee Bio, a deep-tech company with global recognition, which led to her being named in the Top 5 hottest biotech start-ups in NZ in 2021. Humble Bee is working to create a new plastic product using the genetics of the humble Solitary Bee. 

Veronica Harwood-Stevenson founded Humble Bee Bio, a deep-tech company with global recognition, which led to her being named in the Top 5 hottest biotech start-ups in NZ in 2021. Humble Bee is working to create a new plastic product using the genetics of the humble Solitary Bee.&nbsp;

Veronica Harwood-Stevenson founded Humble Bee, a deep-tech company with global recognition. It led to her being named in the Top 5 hottest biotech start-ups in NZ in 2021. Humble Bee is working to create a new plastic product using the genetics of the humble Solitary Bee.

"Don't think short-term" – Humble Bee Bio founder Veronica Harwood-Stevenson

Hear from Joe Slater - co-founder of Six Barrel Soda, the experimental NZ organic soda company that's changing the game for non-alcoholic beverages...and the rest of the world is catching on.

Hear from Joe Slater&nbsp;- co-founder of&nbsp;Six Barrel Soda, the experimental NZ organic soda company that's changing the game for non-alcoholic beverages...and the rest of the world is catching on.

"It's okay to fail" – Six Barrel Soda co-founder Joe Slater

Originally solving a problem for his mother in early childhood education, Jamie MacDonald turned a home project into what is now Storypark. It serves millions of families across Australasia by making the connection between teacher, parent, and family stronger via technology. 

Originally solving a problem for his mother in early childhood education, Jamie MacDonald turned a home project into what is now Storypark. It serves millions of families across Australasia by making the connection between teacher, parent, and family stronger via technology.&nbsp;

"Be clear on your purpose" – Storypark co-founder Jamie MacDonald

Mevo is the company that turned using a vehicle into a Climate Positive Business leading them to be named the Most Innovative Urban Transport Service in New Zealand in the Global Green Business Awards.  They’re making it easier for Wellingtonians, and soon New Zealanders, to be kinder to the environment. 

Mevo is the company that turned using a vehicle into a Climate Positive Business leading them to be named the Most Innovative Urban Transport Service in New Zealand in the Global Green Business Awards.&nbsp; They&rsquo;re making it easier for Wellingtonians, and soon New Zealanders, to be kinder to the environment.&nbsp;

"Get your hands dirty" – Mevo co-founder Erik Zydervelt

Employee experience consultancy Humankind founder Samantha Gadd discusses her vision over the “old school” days where workers were treated as units of labour, the importance of mentor/peer learning, how business leaders must get brave and have tough conversations, and the formula for hiring the right staff. 

Employee experience consultancy Humankind founder Samantha Gadd discusses her vision over the &ldquo;old school&rdquo; days where workers were treated as units of labour, the importance of mentor/peer learning, how business leaders must get brave and have tough conversations, and the formula for hiring the right staff.&nbsp;

"Soft skills are hard skills" – Humankind founder Samantha Gadd

Hnry co-founders James and Claire Fuller talk about their mission to make accounting easy, the importance of delivering great customer service, celebrating little moments of joy and the challenges of rapid growth. 

Ironically, the couple with no accounting backgrounds have created a tech product that automates tax for the self-employed, and a business that has become Australasia’s fastest-growing digital accountancy service. 

Hnry co-founders James and Claire Fuller talk about their mission to make accounting easy, the importance of delivering great customer service, celebrating little moments of joy and the challenges of rapid growth.&nbsp;
Ironically, the couple with no accounting backgrounds have created a tech product that automates tax for the self-employed, and a business that has become Australasia&rsquo;s fastest-growing digital accountancy service.&nbsp;

"Listen to feedback" – Hnry co-founders James & Claire Fuller

With a dream to make period products accessible to everyone, Jacinta started a social enterprise that turned into a social movement - and landed her in the Beehive.

With a dream to make period products accessible to everyone, Jacinta started a social enterprise that turned into a social movement - and landed her in the Beehive.

Jacinta Gulasekharam - Dignity NZ

Two mates, a love of beer - what could possibly go wrong? Simon and Ryan discovered the missing ingredient in Kiwi brewing and decided to make it themselves.

Two mates, a love of beer - what could possibly go wrong? Simon and Ryan discovered the missing ingredient in Kiwi brewing and decided to make it themselves.

Ryan Carville and Simon Cooke - Froth Technologies

We all have great ideas, they're big, they're crazy, and sometimes they could change the world. But how do you bring those ideas to life? Join Jehan Casinader on Imagine This, a podcast about creative people who have started from their garages and kitchen tables, and built businesses that are making an impact. Right here in Wellington, in Aotearoa, and way beyond. 

Explore creative conversations with some of Wellington's most inspiring business leaders, change-makers, and entrepreneurs, and find inspiration from their journey through business and what finding success looks like in reality.

Season one includes Sir Richard Taylor, Gosia Piatek, and Jeremy Dean to name a few.

Proudly brought to you by WellingtonNZ.

We all have great ideas, they're big, they're crazy, and sometimes they could change the world. But how do you bring those ideas to life? Join Jehan Casinader on&nbsp;Imagine This, a podcast about creative people who have started from their garages and kitchen tables, and built businesses that are making an impact. Right here in Wellington, in Aotearoa, and way beyond.&nbsp;
Explore creative conversations with some of Wellington's most inspiring business leaders, change-makers, and entrepreneurs, and find inspiration from their journey through business and what finding success looks like in reality.
Season one includes Sir Richard Taylor, Gosia Piatek, and Jeremy Dean to name a few.
Proudly brought to you by WellingtonNZ.

Imagine This, with Jehan Casinader

Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative energy, there’s no doubt that New Zealand’s creative capital has a unique vibrancy. It’s a place where start-up companies thrive, wild ideas are encouraged, and never-been-done-before business ideas can get off the ground.

Leading New Zealand journalist Jehan Casinader explores the Wellington business landscape with industry leaders, maverick minds and change-makers. Imagine This delves into the journeys of well-known Wellingtonians like Weta Workshop’s Sir Richard Taylor and Fix & Fogg’s Roman Jewell. Listen in to hear how they brought their wildest dreams to life, and what it's like to do business in Wellington.

Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative energy, there&rsquo;s no doubt that New Zealand&rsquo;s creative capital has a unique vibrancy. It&rsquo;s a place where start-up companies thrive, wild ideas are encouraged, and never-been-done-before business ideas can get off the ground.
Leading New Zealand journalist Jehan Casinader explores the Wellington business landscape with industry leaders, maverick minds and change-makers. Imagine This delves into the journeys of well-known Wellingtonians like Weta Workshop&rsquo;s Sir Richard Taylor and Fix &amp; Fogg&rsquo;s Roman Jewell. Listen in to hear how they brought their wildest dreams to life, and what it's like to do business in Wellington.

Imagine This with Jehan Casinader

Follow the podcast: