Ron Park on health, sustainability and founding Kōrure
Ron moved at age 8 to New Zealand from Korea and while a University student he founded Kōrure. In this interview we talk about his memories of arriving in a new…
John Balash on developing innovative educational ecosystems
John is Director of Educational Engagement at Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Centre. In this interview we talk about his early years and his background that has led to a career…
Christchurch: City of Impact
This is a panel discussion held as part of Impact Week at the end of September 2019 where we looked at what makes Christchurch unique today, how the earthquakes, shootings…
‘The Ministry of Awesome’ reflects the exciting new era of Christchurch startups
There’s an innovation renaissance brewing in post-earthquake Christchurch as multicultural entrepreneurship replaces the old boys’ network. This required a new name, writes Steven Moe.
Dr Alex Wild on caring for your spine and co-founding Connect Chiropractic
Alex grew up in Norway and dreamed of being a professional snowboarder. In this interview we learn about her childhood in that country and what led her to study Chiropractic…
Future of Learning 2019: Audio of Conference
The Future of Learning Conference took place over two days on 30 September and 1 October 2019 and this audio captures the main stage sessions. If you enjoy this check…
Session on the Future of Business and the new Purpose/Profit Paradigm
This is a session presented at Grant Thornton Christchurch talking about the future of business – it touches on social enterprise, charities, business, profit, purpose. For more visit www.theseeds.nz A…
Future of Learning 2019: Audio of Conference
The Future of Learning conference took place in Christchurch for two days on Monday 30th September and Tuesday 1st October 2019. This page is a landing spot for the audio…
Say NO to say YES
This is a short reflection on the power of “no” to free us up to say “yes” to what really matters. It is transcribed in full below and here: …
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd on being Chief Justice of England and Wales, being a peer in The House of Lords and the role of Judges now and in the future
Lord Thomas was called to the bar in 1969 and after a long and distinguished career became Chief Justice of England and Wales between 2013 and 2017. In this interview…
Say NO to say YES . . .
You are walking along with a dog in a field and a rabbit springs out of nowhere – the dog immediately chases after it. The dog is fast and is…
Dr. Mahsa Mohaghegh on founding She# and connecting Women in Tech
Mahsa is an expert in Artificial Intelligence working as a senior lecturer at AUT. In this interview we talk about her background and childhood in Iran and what first got…
