In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast, Hannah and Tim speak with Claire Waghorn, Sustainable Transition Lead at Christchurch International Airport, about driving real change in one of the hardest industries to decarbonise. Claire shares her journey from politics to tackling aviation emissions head-on, helping cut the airport’s operational footprint by 92% and building it into a future-focused energy hub. From navigating public perception to embracing the small wins, Cl...
In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Colin Mansbridge, CEO of the Crusaders rugby team. Colin shares his unconventional journey into sports leadership, insights into how the Crusaders build a high-performing culture rooted in connection, identity, and good people. From leading a major brand refresh to balancing business sustainability with elite performance, Colin reveals what it takes to guide a legacy organisation in modern times. Tune in for a thoughtful conv...
In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast, Hannah and Tim sit down with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods - a Canterbury-based company redefining how we grow and consume protein. From global food industry experience to leading a high-impact agritech startup, Ross discusses innovation, efficient execution, and reshaping Canterbury’s farming future with Rubisco 🌾 Hit play to discover how Leaft Foods is changing the way the world eats... one leaf at a time 🌍
In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast, Hannah and Tim chat with young entrepreneur Oakley Inkersell, who left university to launch a car detailing business that’s now cleaned nearly 1,500 vehicles and built a TikTok following of 40,000+. Oakley shares how he turned content creation into a powerful business tool, built a loyal local audience, and learned that simple, authentic videos often perform best 🎯. With honesty about the grind, discipline (literally tattooed on h...
In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company podcast, Hannah and Tim chat with Flip Grater, a musician, author, and owner of Greater Goods (now GG Bistro), a plant-based bistro in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Flip shares how a personal mission to live more sustainably sparked a business idea that grew from home experiments to a hospitality venture. She discusses brand evolution, navigating shifting consumer perceptions of plant-based food, and how creating an values-driven business helps G...
In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast, hosts Hannah and Tim chat with Peri Drysdale, a Canterbury-born entrepreneur and sustainability pioneer. Peri shares her inspiring journey from growing up on a farm to creating Untouched World, a globally recognised sustainable clothing brand. She opens up about the challenges of building a business with sustainability at its core, navigating early struggles as a female entrepreneur, and staying true to her vision even when faced ...
In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company podcast, hosts Hannah and Tim chat with Sakthi Ranganathan, founder of JIX Reality. A self-described “accidental entrepreneur,” Sakthi shares how a Christchurch hackathon sparked his journey into emerging tech and how JIX has grown into a company delivering innovation as a service across industries-from AI to XR. He opens up about his migration to New Zealand on the day of the Christchurch 2011 earthquake, the support he found in Christchu...
In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company podcast, hosts Hannah and Tim interview 🚀 Mark Rocket, CEO of Kea Aerospace - the only high-altitude flight company based in the Southern Hemisphere. Mark shares his journey from co-founding Rocket Lab to leading Kea Aerospace, which recently flew a solar-powered aircraft to 56,000 feet. He also reveals an exciting personal milestone 🌌. We talk aerospace innovation, the realities of scaling in NZ, and what it means to build a space ecosy...
In this episode of “Bold Company” by Business Canterbury, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with Harriet, Co-Founder of Forewinds, a Canterbury founded golf clothing company... that she runs with her Mum, Liz! ⛳ From initial surveys to building a dedicated following, their journey showcases resilience and innovation in meeting niche market demands. Tune in to hear their inspiring story of passion, perseverance, and community support driving their success in the Canterbury busines...
In this episode of Business Canterbury's "Bold Company" podcast, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with a local legend, Jason Gunn ⭐In this episode, Jase shares how storytelling—from television to social media—plays a pivotal role in connecting with audiences and shaping business success. He also gives us a peek into his latest venture, Easily Said. Funny, raw and a reminder of how important human connection is for all forms of storytelling. Enjoy!
In this episode of Business Canterbury's "Bold Company" podcast, hosts Hannah and Vaughan interview Mitchell Anderson, Managing Director of Urban Intelligence. They explore how Urban Intelligence aims to facilitate evidence-based decision-making for resilience against natural hazards and climate change 🌎 Mitch shares the company's origin story, challenges in transitioning from academia to business, and their impressive evolution. Tune in for insights, laughs, and a peek into the innovative s...
In this episode of “Bold Company” by Business Canterbury, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with Monique Kaminski, founder and CEO of Jeuneora, a Canterbury-based health and wellness brand ✨ From crafting innovative supplements to making the big moves overseas, Monique’s journey is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit. Join us as we explore her remarkable story of growth, resilience, and the drive that continues to propel them forward.
In this episode of “Bold Company” by Business Canterbury, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with Mr. G, a global sustainability coach and entrepreneur 🌱 Through empathy and practical strategies, G helps businesses innovate while reducing their environmental impact. This conversation explores challenges, lessons learned, and the transformative power of sustainable practices in business. Don't miss out on this one; you're going to love it!
In this episode of Business Canterbury's "Bold Company" podcast, hosts Hannah and Vaughan interview Michael Toothill, CEO of Kilmarnock Enterprises. Kilmarnock, a prominent social enterprise based in Canterbury, focuses on integrating individuals with intellectual disabilities into the workforce and breaking down the stigma. Michael discusses Kilmarnock's evolution from traditional packaging jobs to innovative projects like their eco-cleaning range, Will&Able 🧼 We discuss balancing...
In this episode of "Bold Company," hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with Christopher Boyle, the Executive Chair and Managing Director of Fabrum. As the driving force behind Fabrum, a company based in Christchurch renowned for its groundbreaking advancements in engineering and cryogenic technology 🧊 Christopher shares the company's remarkable journey, including its exponential growth, innovative strategies for recruiting and nurturing top talent, and ambitious plans for the future. Tune in to...
In this episode of "Bold Company", hosts Hannah and Vaughan chat with Harmaan, founder of Alimentary Systems, a company focused on transforming waste into valuable resources ♻️ Harman shares his journey from India to New Zealand, driven by a mission to improve sanitation through innovative waste treatment technologies. Despite the challenges of starting a business, Harman's technical curiosity led him to develop groundbreaking solutions. This episode celebrates resilience, innovation, ...
In this episode of "Bold Company," hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with Brianne West, a serial entrepreneur from Canterbury. Brianne recounts her evolution from a university student experimenting with cosmetic chemistry to becoming a leader in sustainable business. She delves into the challenges and triumphs of developing eco-friendly products how engaging with the community has been crucial to her success. Tune in to hear Brianne's inspiring story of innovation, determination,...