Being AI CEO David McDonald explains the huge aspirations for the newly-listed company and why listing on the New Zealand Exchange was a key step in those plans.

McDonald and his assembled team have a history of AI success underpinning the promise of future glory. The company's share price rocketed since listing, sparking a lot of attention and some criticism.

Is it tall poppy syndrome? Or just fair scrutiny for a listed company?

We also delve into Ben's experiment playing with a range of free-tier GenAI chatbots, unpacking the pros and cons of the seven he tested.

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Being AI CEO David McDonald explains the huge aspirations for the newly-listed company and why listing on the New Zealand Exchange was a key step in those plans.
McDonald and his assembled team have a history of AI success underpinning the promise of future glory. The company's share price rocketed since listing, sparking a lot of attention and some criticism.
Is it tall poppy syndrome? Or just fair scrutiny for a listed company?
We also delve into <a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/the-life/where-to-start-with-genai-seven-free-chatbots-tested-and-ranked">Ben's experiment playing with a range of free-tier GenAI chatbots</a>, unpacking the pros and cons of the seven he tested.
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/markets/business-of-tech-podcast-being-ai-is-nzs-latest-listed-tech-company-but-why">Reading list</a>

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The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin and BusinessDesk Technology editor Ben Moore.  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 it delivered straight to your favourite podcatcher.
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@businessdesk_nz

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Being AI is NZ's latest listed tech company, but why?

After spending time in Ireland, Simon Walker was amazed at how Ireland, especially Dublin, had pulled itself out of the doldrums of the 80s to become a world-class tech hub.

The CEO and founder of tech-focused marketing company Proposition brought those thoughts back to Aotearoa with him and, although there are many differences between us, he saw enough similarities that we could learn a thing or two.

Walker explains his vision for NZ's tech-based economy and the lessons he learned in Ireland that led him there.

Also, we talk about the Kiwi startup with its eyes on an NZX listing, the dire need for an NZ cybersecurity strategy, and Australia's investment into quantum and beyond.

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After spending time in Ireland, Simon Walker was amazed at how Ireland, especially Dublin, had pulled itself out of the doldrums of the 80s to become a world-class tech hub.
The CEO and founder of tech-focused marketing company Proposition brought those thoughts back to Aotearoa with him and, although there are many differences between us, he saw enough similarities that we could learn a thing or two.
Walker explains his vision for NZ's tech-based economy and the lessons he learned in Ireland that led him there.
Also, we talk about the Kiwi startup with its eyes on an NZX listing, the dire need for an NZ cybersecurity strategy, and Australia's investment into quantum and beyond.
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/business-of-tech-irish-lessons-techs-place-in-nzs-future">Reading list</a>

Irish lessons - tech's place in NZ's economic future

While the number of women in tech is increasing, senior technical roles are still too often locked away behind a glass ceiling.

On her way to becoming a senior platform engineer, Meena Satishkumar faced an array of challenges that almost drove her off the path she wanted to follow.

In response, she founded Tech Beyond Gender, an advocacy organisation that recently published research with some concerning findings.

Satishkumar talks us through some of that research, her experience, and what can be done to truly start to shift the needle toward gender equity.

Also, One NZ gets the nod from the Commerce Commission to acquire Dense Air and its spectrum, while 2degrees faces legal action over misleading claims.

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While the number of women in tech is increasing, senior technical roles are still too often locked away behind a glass ceiling.
On her way to becoming a senior platform engineer, Meena Satishkumar faced an array of challenges that almost drove her off the path she wanted to follow.
In response, she founded Tech Beyond Gender, an advocacy organisation that recently published research with some concerning findings.
Satishkumar talks us through some of that research, her experience, and what can be done to truly start to shift the needle toward gender equity.
Also, One NZ gets the nod from the Commerce Commission to acquire Dense Air and its spectrum, while 2degrees faces legal action over misleading claims.
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/business-of-tech-podcast-women-are-still-passed-over-for-technical-roles">Reading list</a>

Women are (still!) missing out on senior tech roles

What is the purpose of the Callaghan Innovation? In the wake of the mandate to reduce headcount by about 7%, this was the question that Stefan Korn had to answer.

To answer it, he returned to the organisation's founding documents, looked at similar organisations overseas, and considered the unique position of Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this episode, Dr Korn discusses his vision of Callaghan's future and the thought process that led him to it.

Also, what do NZ's tech leaders say about the impact of AI on the workforce?

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What is the purpose of the Callaghan Innovation? In the wake of the mandate to reduce headcount by about 7%, this was the question that Stefan Korn had to answer.
To answer it, he returned to the organisation's founding documents, looked at similar organisations overseas, and considered the unique position of Aotearoa New Zealand.
In this episode, Dr Korn discusses his vision of Callaghan's future and the thought process that led him to it.
Also, what do NZ's tech leaders say about the impact of AI on the workforce?
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/the-vision-behind-callaghan-innovations-reset">Reading list</a>

Being AI is NZ's latest listed tech company, but why?

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