This week's guest, venture capitalist, founder of PhaseOne and former early employee of Canva Mahesh Muralidhar, shares invaluable insights into the necessity for New Zealand's software startups to expand into the lucrative US market.

He discusses the unique benefits of Kiwi founders on the global stage and some of the cultural things that might be holding them back.  

Plus, the Auckland teen caught smishing with specialised hardware and how China exploited backdoors that US telcos were made to leave open due to regulation.

The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.

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This week's guest, venture capitalist, founder of PhaseOne and former early employee of Canva Mahesh Muralidhar, shares invaluable insights into the necessity for New Zealand's software startups to expand into the lucrative US market.
He discusses the unique benefits of Kiwi founders on the global stage and some of the cultural things that might be holding them back.  
Plus, the Auckland teen caught smishing with specialised hardware and how China exploited backdoors that US telcos were made to leave open due to regulation.
The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.
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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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NZ tech should be taking on the world, now

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