Skellerup—the Kiwi icon famous for Red Band gumboots—has gone from financial troubles to  a multi-national solving complex tooling and material problems in industry and agriculture.    

We talk to star CEO, Skellerup’s David Mair about this journey during his nearly 14 years at the helm, and what the future holds when he steps down at the end of this month.  

David shares his philosophy for leading and the importance of failure, learning by doing and combination of both speed and velocity. Plus the role of the investor. 

For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Skellerup—the Kiwi icon famous for Red Band gumboots—has gone from financial troubles to  a multi-national solving complex tooling and material problems in industry and agriculture.    
We talk to star CEO, Skellerup’s David Mair about this journey during his nearly 14 years at the helm, and what the future holds when he steps down at the end of this month.  
David shares his philosophy for leading and the importance of failure, learning by doing and combination of both speed and velocity. Plus the role of the investor. 
For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch
Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and an industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever you want to snack on what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.

Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and an industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever you want to snack on what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.
Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Shared Lunch

A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and an industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever you want to snack on what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in

Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.

Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Skellerup’s David Mair on leadership and legacy

Ever seen a small ‘B’ logo on a product or website? You were probably looking at a certified B Corporation—a business that meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. 

Sharesies co-founder and co-CEO Brooke Roberts sits down with Alex Hannant and Mindy Leow from B Lab—the nonprofit network behind B Corp certifications—to discuss the global B Corp movement and why it matters for investors.

The conversation covers growing consumer demand for ethical companies, the role of B Corps in shaping a sustainable economy, what it takes to become a B Corp, and Sharesies’ experience with gaining the certification. 

For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Ever seen a small ‘B’ logo on a product or website? You were probably looking at a certified B Corporation—a business that meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. 
Sharesies co-founder and co-CEO Brooke Roberts sits down with Alex Hannant and Mindy Leow from B Lab—the nonprofit network behind B Corp certifications—to discuss the global B Corp movement and why it matters for investors.
The conversation covers growing consumer demand for ethical companies, the role of B Corps in shaping a sustainable economy, what it takes to become a B Corp, and Sharesies’ experience with gaining the certification. 
For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch
Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Behind the B: How B Corps make business better

Last week on Shared Lunch James Shaw, former Climate Change Minister, joined Pattrick Smellie to talk climate investment. In this quick bite he shares how he sees the global transition to sustainable technologies as one of the most significant investment opportunities we’ve faced, spanning infrastructure, housing, transport, energy, waste management, agriculture, and more.

Check out the full episode: 'Ride the wave or be the wave–James Shaw'

For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Last week on Shared Lunch James Shaw, former Climate Change Minister, joined Pattrick Smellie to talk climate investment. In this quick bite he shares how he sees the global transition to sustainable technologies as one of the most significant investment opportunities we’ve faced, spanning infrastructure, housing, transport, energy, waste management, agriculture, and more.
Check out the full episode: 'Ride the wave or be the wave–James Shaw'
For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch
Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Quick Bite: James Shaw on the 'eye-popping' numbers going into climate capital

In this Kids & Money school holiday episode, Brooke Roberts chats with ZM Drive host Clint Roberts (no relation!). Clint hosts The Parenting Hangover podcast, and shares his money experiences as a dad of two young daughters. We find out about growing up Roto-vegas, his DJ side hustle, and how tips from Hamish Blake & co-host Jordan 'How to Dad' Watson, have informed his family spending habits. 

As you'd expect from a nationwide drive show host, it's a great chat, with insightful perspectives on navigating kids and money as a modern dad. Plus how educational games and his Wolves of West Auckland investing club contribute to raising money-savvy kids.

For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.

Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

In this Kids &amp; Money school holiday episode, Brooke Roberts chats with ZM Drive host Clint Roberts (no relation!). Clint hosts The Parenting Hangover podcast, and shares his money experiences as a dad of two young daughters. We find out about growing up Roto-vegas, his DJ side hustle, and how tips from Hamish Blake &amp; co-host Jordan 'How to Dad' Watson, have informed his family spending habits. 
As you'd expect from a nationwide drive show host, it's a great chat, with insightful perspectives on navigating kids and money as a modern dad. Plus how educational games and his Wolves of West Auckland investing club contribute to raising money-savvy kids.
For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch
Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk.
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

Skellerup’s David Mair on leadership and legacy

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