Building with Purpose & Making A Real Impact with Tane van der Boon
Description
Today we’re in conversation with Tane van der Boon who co-founded mattress startup Winkl; MAUI63, a not-for-profit protecting marine life; and Inviol, an AI-driven workplace safety solution.
Tane treats us to practical and realistic advice around bringing in a successful business model overseas, disrupting traditional industries, and the operations behind next-day delivery. We also hear Tane’s passion for protecting marine biology as he talks about MAUI63, before diving into his advice on using off the shelf tech and financial forecasting.
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Timestamps:
01:23 - A crash course into Tane’s startup journey - from fixing computers at 15 to experienced founder
06:55 - Tane’s advice for bringing a successful business model overseas into NZ
09:54 - Advice for entrepreneurs using tech to disrupt a traditional business model
13:27 - What strategies helped Winkl become a household brand name in 18 months?
17:15 - Taking a peek at Winkl’s operations - how did they do next day delivery?
20:05 - How MAUI63 is protecting the world’s rarest dolphin with technology
23:26 - Why you should start small when building a piece of tech
25:46 - Tane’s advice for cash flow and revenue forecasting
27:58 - What Tane would like to see more of in the startup space
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