SailGP's chief technology officer Warren Jones goes deep into all the ways he and his team have integrated digital technologies into the very foundation of the sport changing the nature of racing.

Plus, the ramifications for New Zealand and the world-at-large of the technology billionaires buying their way into US President Donald Trump's good graces.

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

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SailGP's chief technology officer Warren Jones goes deep into all the ways he and his team have integrated digital technologies into the very foundation of the sport changing the nature of racing.
Plus, the ramifications for New Zealand and the world-at-large of the technology billionaires buying their way into US President Donald Trump's good graces.
The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.
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SailGP: How data makes the boats go faster

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By now, you’ve probably participated in a video conference call that’s been recorded and automatically transcribed, with a meeting summary sent to you within seconds of the meeting ending.

The likes of Teams, Otter, Zoom and Fireflies are using artificial intelligence to parse our language for insights and meaning, translating long, meandering meetings into useful summaries.

But Christchurch startup Contented AI is taking this a step further, with its transcription app also mining conversations for information that can be turned into action tables, SWOT analysis, deep dives, and decision logs.

On the Business of Tech this week, Contented AI founders Lucy Pink and Hannah Hardy-Jones explain how they've bootstrapped a company that aims to be the "Canva of conversations". Listen to the full interview. PLUS: Dr Sarb Johal answers my big question of the week: What part of your life should always stay analogue, no matter how smart tech gets?

By now, you&rsquo;ve probably participated in a video conference call that&rsquo;s been recorded and automatically transcribed, with a meeting summary sent to you within seconds of the meeting ending.
The likes of Teams, Otter, Zoom and Fireflies are using artificial intelligence to parse our language for insights and meaning, translating long, meandering meetings into useful summaries.
But Christchurch startup Contented AI is taking this a step further, with its transcription app also mining conversations for information that can be turned into action tables, SWOT analysis, deep dives, and decision logs.
On the Business of Tech this week, Contented AI founders Lucy Pink and Hannah Hardy-Jones explain how they've bootstrapped a company that aims to be the "Canva of conversations". Listen to the full interview. PLUS: Dr Sarb Johal answers my big question of the week: What part of your life should always stay analogue, no matter how smart tech gets?

Contented AI’s quest to turn conversations into business gold

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This week on The Business of Tech podcast, we unpack the sixth annual 2degrees Shaping Business Study, a barometer for the mood and ambitions of Kiwi business leaders as we hit the midpoint of 2025. 

The headline? Optimism is back, at its highest level since the research began, with more New Zealand companies describing themselves as thriving rather than just surviving.

Optimism on the rise

After years of economic turbulence, the study finds that over half of businesses anticipate revenue growth in the coming year. As Mark Callander, CEO of 2degrees, told me on the podcast, given the “survive to 2025” mantra that coloured our thinking last year, it’s little surprise that 45% of them are feeling more optimistic this year.

“What’s more encouraging is that a lot of those businesses deem themselves to be more productive,” he said. 

“Many of them have launched a new product or service in the last 12 months. And again, off the back of that, the intention around investing in business development, sales and marketing is also increasing. 

“So, some really positive indicators in terms of the way businesses are feeling. And I think it’s a great outlook to move from surviving to thriving towards the second half of this year.”

Register to download the 2025 2degrees Shaping Business Study.

This week on The Business of Tech podcast, we unpack the sixth annual <a href="https://www.2degrees.nz/business/shaping-business-study?srsltid=AfmBOorixu600BNgn0cWD2SOPpIfbSQi9bxi7BSkoyjj7yshE0xddKKW">2degrees Shaping Business Study</a>, a barometer for the mood and ambitions of Kiwi business leaders as we hit the midpoint of 2025.&nbsp;
The headline? Optimism is back, at its highest level since the research began, with more New Zealand companies describing themselves as thriving rather than just surviving.
Optimism on the rise
After years of economic turbulence, the study finds that over half of businesses anticipate revenue growth in the coming year. As Mark Callander, CEO of 2degrees, told me on the podcast, given the &ldquo;survive to 2025&rdquo; mantra that coloured our thinking last year, it&rsquo;s little surprise that 45% of them are feeling more optimistic this year.
&ldquo;What&rsquo;s more encouraging is that a lot of those businesses deem themselves to be more productive,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Many of them have launched a new product or service in the last 12 months. And again, off the back of that, the intention around investing in business development, sales and marketing is also increasing.&nbsp;
&ldquo;So, some really positive indicators in terms of the way businesses are feeling. And I think it&rsquo;s a great outlook to move from surviving to thriving towards the second half of this year.&rdquo;
Register to download the <a href="https://www.2degrees.nz/business/shaping-business-study?srsltid=AfmBOorixu600BNgn0cWD2SOPpIfbSQi9bxi7BSkoyjj7yshE0xddKKW">2025 2degrees Shaping Business Study</a>.

Kiwi businesses shift gears: Optimism, innovation, and ambitions for growth

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Tracy Sheen isn’t your typical artificial intelligence guru. “I am looking forward to stirring the AI pot with you, Peter,” Sheen told me at the start of an entertaining discussion on this week’s episode of The Business of Tech. 

The award-winning Australian business coach and technology strategist has always been passionate about making technology accessible.

Her latest book AI & U: Reimagine Business is a direct response to the overwhelming hype and complexity surrounding AI, aiming to break down the technology into simple, actionable strategies for everyday business owners.

Sheen, who spent her childhood tinkering with electronics in her parents’ workshop and went on to help launch SMS technology and the iPhone and SMS in Australia brings a grounded perspective to the AI conversation, focusing on the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rather than tech giants or C-suite executives. Listen to the full interview on Episode 103 of The Business of Tech.

Tracy Sheen isn&rsquo;t your typical artificial intelligence guru. &ldquo;I am looking forward to stirring the AI pot with you, Peter,&rdquo; Sheen told me at the start of an entertaining discussion on this week&rsquo;s episode of The Business of Tech.&nbsp;
The award-winning Australian business coach and technology strategist has always been passionate about making technology accessible.
Her latest book AI &amp; U: Reimagine Business is a direct response to the overwhelming hype and complexity surrounding AI, aiming to break down the technology into simple, actionable strategies for everyday business owners.
Sheen, who spent her childhood tinkering with electronics in her parents&rsquo; workshop and went on to help launch SMS technology and the iPhone and SMS in Australia brings a grounded perspective to the AI conversation, focusing on the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rather than tech giants or C-suite executives. Listen to the full interview on Episode 103 of The Business of Tech.

Tim Tams, Canva, and reimagining your business with AI

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