#63: Rowan Simpson – How I Made Millions Backing NZ Startups and NZ’s Tall Poppy Problem
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Rowan Simpson is one of the most influential figures in New Zealand’s startup scene, employee #3 at Trade Me and early shareholder, and an investor in Xero, Vend, and Timely. Some might call him New Zealand's very own Warren Buffett?!
Rowan opens up about his journey from startup employee to multi-multi millionaire, how success changed (and didn’t change) his life, and why he believes more Kiwis need to challenge tall poppy syndrome.
I've got massive respect for Rowan, I find his perspective very refreshing and I hope you do too!
We also dive into his new book 'How to be wrong', his investing philosophy, the ins and outs of startups, and his advice for entrepreneurs who want to scale.
This is a rare, honest conversation with someone who's played the long game and has the scars (and wins) to show for it.
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