Welcome to episode one of The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin and BusinessDesk technology editor Ben Moore. 

This week, the pair talk about Ben's recent trip to Microsoft's HQ in the US and what the company has planned for OpenAI. Then, Peter interviews Judith Collins who shares her views on government's role in the tech sector.

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Welcome to episode one of The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist <a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/journalist/peter-griffin">Peter Griffin</a> and <a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/podcasts">BusinessDesk</a> technology editor <a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/journalist/ben_moore">Ben Moore</a>. 
This week, the pair talk about Ben's recent trip to Microsoft's HQ in the US and what the company has planned for OpenAI. Then, Peter interviews Judith Collins who shares her views on government's role in the tech sector.
New episodes every Thursday. Follow or subscribe to get it delivered straight to your favourite podcatcher.
@petergnz
@bentm_journo
@businessdesk_nz

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.

@petergnz

@bentm_journo

@businessdesk_nz

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.
@petergnz
@bentm_journo
@businessdesk_nz

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Judith Collins on AI and regulating tech, plus inside Microsoft HQ

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?

Reading list

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>

The vision behind Callaghan Innovation's reset

Aotearoa New Zealand's startup and VC scene has a bit of a problem with some investors taking too much equity for their money, leaving founders with little incentive to put in the effort it takes to grow their businesses. 

On top of that, using equity to attract talent is near-impossible when it just lands that talent with a big tax bill the day they start.

Rob Vickery, founder and managing partner of Hillfarrance Venture Capital, digs into this issue and outlines what he thinks should change to create a stronger and better startup ecosystem in NZ.

We also dig into the untimely death of Sunfed and what it says about the alternative meats industry, the wild story of Unity and Wētā Digital, and the huge success of Canva.

Reading list

Aotearoa New Zealand's startup and VC scene has a bit of a problem with some investors taking too much equity for their money, leaving founders with little incentive to put in the effort it takes to grow their businesses. 
On top of that, using equity to attract talent is near-impossible when it just lands that talent with a big tax bill the day they start.
Rob Vickery, founder and managing partner of Hillfarrance Venture Capital, digs into this issue and outlines what he thinks should change to create a stronger and better startup ecosystem in NZ.
We also dig into the untimely death of Sunfed and what it says about the alternative meats industry, the wild story of Unity and Wētā Digital, and the huge success of Canva.
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/business-of-tech-podcast-the-art-of-startup-valuation-and-equity-allocation">Reading list</a>

The art of startup valuation and equity allocation

Apple’s efforts to redefine the world of augmented reality with its Vision Pro have been slowly creeping across the globe.

In February, the device landed in the hands of the developers at Kiwi virtual reality games studio Beyond who developed Runaways, one of the first ever games for the ‘spatial computer’.

Speaking with Beyond co-founders Jessica Manins and Anton Mitchell, Peter digs into what it was like to work with the Vision Pro and where they see the technology headed next.

Plus, we chat about Ola’s exit from NZ and what we learned from the Commerce Commission’s latest broadband performance report.

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Reading list (and bonus pic of Peter wearing the Vision Pro)

Apple’s efforts to redefine the world of augmented reality with its Vision Pro have been slowly creeping across the globe.
In February, the device landed in the hands of the developers at Kiwi virtual reality games studio Beyond who developed Runaways, one of the first ever games for the ‘spatial computer’.
Speaking with Beyond co-founders Jessica Manins and Anton Mitchell, Peter digs into what it was like to work with the Vision Pro and where they see the technology headed next.
Plus, we chat about Ola’s exit from NZ and what we learned from the Commerce Commission’s latest broadband performance report.
Subscribe on <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-business-of-tech-114330718/">iHeart Radio</a> or <a href="https://pod.link/1686022906">wherever you get podcasts</a>.
<a href="Url:%20https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/the-future-of-computers-apples-vision-pro-and-beyond">Reading list (and bonus pic of Peter wearing the Vision Pro)</a>

Judith Collins on AI and regulating tech, plus inside Microsoft HQ

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