Meet Mahesh Muralidhar, the tech executive, investor, and the man on a mission to birth 10 billion-dollar Kiwi startups by 2026.

Mahesh shares the lessons he learned scaling global giants like Canva and Airtasker, and why he returned home to lead the charge in New Zealand’s tech ecosystem through Phase One Ventures. 

We dive deep into:

  •  What’s holding Kiwi tech back and how we can fix it

  •  Why wealth-building isn’t a dirty word in New Zealand

  •  How to think globally (even if you’re starting in a small market)

  •  The mindset shift founders need to scale

  •  Why young Kiwis should be bullish on tech and ownership

This conversation is packed with gems for anyone who wants to grow their impact, income, or understanding of business in the modern economy. Whether you're a founder, investor, or someone just starting out this episode will expand your view on what’s possible in Aotearoa.

Find Mahesh On Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mahesh.akl/

Find Phase One Ventures: https://www.phaseone.ventures

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