The Bold Company Podcast by Business Canterbury dives into the stories behind the region’s businesses and the people who bring them to life. Join hosts Hannah and Tim as they uncover tales of innovation, determination, success and lessons learned across Canterbury. Big thanks to our Season 2 sponsor, Christchurch Airport – growing the engine room for Canterbury businesses and ChristchurchNZ, the city's economic development agency, shaping an economy where people and places thrive. And the lo ...
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Claire Waghorn - Christchurch International Airport ✈️
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38:34In 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…
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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 sus…
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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…
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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 loya…
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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 ventu…
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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 buildi…
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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 industr…
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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…
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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…
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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 he…
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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, cha…
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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…
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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.…
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Michael Toothill - Kilmarnock Enterprises
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20:02In 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 Kilma…
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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 journ…
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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 sta…
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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 ho…
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