WNT Ventures has reached ten years of taking the crunchy stuff we call deep tech and helping turn it into companies and financial returns.

With successes like Foundry Lab, Mint Innovation and Carbon Crop in its portfolio, WNT Ventures has made an indelible mark on the country's deep tech scene.

The firm's managing partner, Carl Jones, joins the podcast to look back on an industry that has grown at a rapid pace and forward at where it might head next.

Plus, rocket catching, moon diving, and Peter Beck's take on what it would mean for Rocket Lab to win a massive Nasa Mars mission deal.

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WNT Ventures has reached ten years of taking the crunchy stuff we call deep tech and helping turn it into companies and financial returns.
With successes like Foundry Lab, Mint Innovation and Carbon Crop in its portfolio, WNT Ventures has made an indelible mark on the country's deep tech scene.
The firm's managing partner, Carl Jones, joins the podcast to look back on an industry that has grown at a rapid pace and forward at where it might head next.
Plus, rocket catching, moon diving, and Peter Beck's take on what it would mean for Rocket Lab to win a massive Nasa Mars mission deal.
The Business of Tech is powered by 2degrees for Business.
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  The rise of deep tech in NZ, plus Peter Beck talks Mars 

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Peter was in California for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying more satellites to support One NZ's satellite to mobile connectivity.  

We dig into the details of that deal, including whether competitors can possibly keep up.

Then, our featured guest is Alex Kendall, one of NZ's most successful tech expats in recent years.

Alex Kendall is the founder of Wayve, an autonomous vehicles company that raised US$1 billion earlier this year. 

He talks about his journey from being raised on a farm in Canterbury, to leading one of the most promising artificial intelligence companies in the world.

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Peter was in California for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying more satellites to support One NZ's satellite to mobile connectivity.  
We dig into the details of that deal, including whether competitors can possibly keep up.
Then, our featured guest is Alex Kendall, one of NZ's most successful tech expats in recent years.
Alex Kendall is the founder of Wayve, an autonomous vehicles company that raised US$1 billion earlier this year. 
He talks about his journey from being raised on a farm in Canterbury, to leading one of the most promising artificial intelligence companies in the world.
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Wayve's Alex Kendall, a billion dollar Kiwi founder. Plus, is SpaceX ready for One NZ's promises? 

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Last year, we prematurely dubbed 2023 the year of AI but how could we have know what 2024 would bring.

Generative AI has solidified it's position in the pantheon of disruptive technologies as hype settled into pragmatism and tech talent across the world put it to work.

We've assembled three AI experts from across NZ's industry to talk about the year in AI that was, and look ahead at what to expect in the year to come.

Our panel consists of Callaghan Innovation chief executive Stefan Korn, Simply Privacy director and principal Frith Tweedie, and Supahuman AI founder and chief executive Dave Howden.

Plus, Peter and Ben can't help but share their own views on where AI is headed.

Additional music by Aberrant Realities from Pixabay

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Last year, we prematurely dubbed 2023 the year of AI but how could we have know what 2024 would bring.
Generative AI has solidified it's position in the pantheon of disruptive technologies as hype settled into pragmatism and tech talent across the world put it to work.
We've assembled three AI experts from across NZ's industry to talk about the year in AI that was, and look ahead at what to expect in the year to come.
Our panel consists of Callaghan Innovation chief executive Stefan Korn, Simply Privacy director and principal Frith Tweedie, and Supahuman AI founder and chief executive Dave Howden.
Plus, Peter and Ben can't help but share their own views on where AI is headed.
Additional music by Aberrant Realities from Pixabay
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/business-of-tech-ai-year-in-review-and-whats-next">Reading list</a>

AI year in review and what's coming next

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\We're diving into data with Snowflake's New Zealand country manager Tony Shaw.

Shaw shares how any size of organisation can benefit from data analytics and AI, emphasising the importance of having high-quality, consolidated information to drive business outcomes. 

He also talks generative AI and the role that good data practice has in realising its potential and mitigating risks.

Plus, tech under Trump: the influence of tech billionaires in the recent election, what it might mean for tech policies, and how it may impact NZ's tech industry.

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

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\We're diving into data with Snowflake's New Zealand country manager Tony Shaw.
Shaw shares how any size of organisation can benefit from data analytics and AI, emphasising the importance of having high-quality, consolidated information to drive business outcomes. 
He also talks generative AI and the role that good data practice has in realising its potential and mitigating risks.
Plus, tech under Trump: the influence of tech billionaires in the recent election, what it might mean for tech policies, and how it may impact NZ's tech industry.
The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.
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How to put your data to work, plus tech under Trump

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The rise of deep tech in NZ, plus Peter Beck talks Mars

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