Greg Sheehans Podcast

Send us Fan Mail I couldn't help but be inspired as Ben Gleisner, founder of Cogo as he takes us through his Eco-conscious tech journey—a transformation from being an economist in central government to becoming a voice for sustainable change as an entrepreneur. With a minimalist approach, Ben's life story is a compelling testament to how individual philosophies can shape a purpose-driven...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling the pull towards a career shift but can't seem to let go of the comfort zone? Kate Richardson, a career transition coach with a compelling backstory of her own, joins us to shed light on the often intimidating but ultimately rewarding world of mid-career changes. We dive into the essence of change, discussing why so many find themselves at this crossroads and...

Send us Fan Mail This episode welcomes James Fuller, the CEO and CoFounder of Hnry, who turned his and partner Claire's everyday conundrums into a smart business idea that's now a category defining business across Australia and New Zealand. In the episode we cover the challenges of moving from being a Founder to a CEO and Board member, the toughest elements of scaling and even working al...

Send us Fan Mail On our very first podcast episode (Ep 1) we interviewed Freddie just before he jumped on a plane to go and compete in the worlds coldest running race - a 230km jaunt across the Arctic Circle. In this episode he has done it. He survived to literally tell the tale. He recounts how the silence of snow-covered expanses can be deafening, and yet within it, there lies a space for growth...

Send us Fan Mail Jerome was a high school dropout who became an outstanding entrepreneur in the world of Web3 and its confluence with payments and banking. This was a superbly raw and honest chat about the direction of digital cash, digital identity and fintech innovation and how Jerome and his team are building Immersve. In this episode we discuss the daily challenges involved with building a bus...

Send us Fan Mail Priscilla Chand is the tenacious founder of Hire Her   and a woman still deep in the weeds of her first StartUp. It's easy to only interview guests who have had years of StartUp experience and can quietly speak with hindsight and the significant financial exits they have had along the way. This chat was a little bit different. It is a very candid conversation with someone who...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the world of Janine, a Kiwi crypto pioneer, as she takes us through her journey to becoming somewhat of the poster child of Kiwi tech. Janine and her brother took the leap into the unpredictable currents of digital finance with Easy Crypto. Navigating the cryptocurrency cosmos can be daunting. Janine takes us through a wonderful origin story from a five-day coding marath...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a journey through the intricate world of product leadership with "Tokes", the Kiwi OG of the space. From the early days of grappling with technological puzzles to his ascent as a product management guru. Tokes discusses the crucial relationship between founders and product leaders and even covers the role he played with Xero founder Rod Drury. You can connect w...

Send us Fan Mail Tim went from a music loving, software developer into the world of investment banking and beyond into cofounding the conversational AI company Ambit. Tim gets somewhat candid in this interview about the struggles of managing cofounder relationships alongside having to lead an AI "chatbot" business through some incredibly challenging times. You can connect with Tim on Lin...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation we discuss how a woman in her mid fifties with a highly successful corporate career could so completely change direction by entering the crazy and unpredictable world of startups. In this conversation we cover what it is like to make that transition, the fears she faced, the sleepless nights and the nagging doubts. We discuss her early involvement with angel i...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how an entrepreneurial child with a camera evolved into Tim Vaughan, the visionary CEO of Education Perfect and Revision Village, an integral part of Crimson Education. Today's episode offers a front-row seat to Tim's entrepreneurial journey, marked by a relentless amount of hard work in the digital education space. Tim's story is a masterclass in obsessing...

Send us Fan Mail Often mistaken for Jonny Ive or Jason Statham... ;)......Rob Vickery rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous in Hollywood becoming a successful venture capitalist in LA and New Zealand. He shares openly in this podcast about his journey from "the bullied ugly kid" in rural England to becoming someone who gets to back the most audacious founders who want to take on the...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered how a leap of faith could redefine your entire life's trajectory? Jess Dahlberg's journey from the familiarity of Sweden to the sun-kissed shores of Australia is not just a geographical leap, but a testament to the transformative power of change. Today, we're thrilled to have Jess, a high-performance coach, unravel her personal narrative and...

Send us Fan Mail Josh is the CEO and Co-Founder of Akahu, New Zealands Open Banking Platform. Open Banking stands at the crossroads of banking, technology, regulation and fintech. Josh eloquently describes the challenges and opportunities that fintech players face as they take on the might of the banking sector. Josh a former lawyer brings a candid and open approach to his experience as a startup...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we unpack the life of a Venture Capitalist. Sid and I get real about the energy it takes to juggle the demands of being a VC, and the mental agility required to switch between industries at the drop of a hat. We dive into the essence of what propels a startup from a fledgling idea to a roaring success, leaving listeners with a treasure trove of insights. As we wrap...

Send us Fan Mail Our chat with Nic Winslade is an authentic and inspiring tale of a UX and CX pro who turned to the Founder role when she started "Kept" in 2021 (a home cleaning marketplace).  Following the businesses recent closure she openly shares the hard lessons learned along the way.  Nic is super candid and gritty and is open and honest in her feedback and the lessons learned.  Tu...

Send us Fan Mail Picture the grit of a seasoned rugby player fused with the sharp intellect needed to co-found a legal tech startup. That's Tim Boyne, and he's our guest on today's episode, taking us through his incredible evolution from sports to Tech Titan. From marine biology to IT, Tim's academic odyssey laid the foundation for LawVu, a platform revolutionising legal operat...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine waking up tomorrow with the courage to abandon your predictable nine-to-five life for a world of unpredictable adventure. That's the story of Freddie Bennett, who swapped his ledger for the ledger of life, reaching new heights as a public speaker and author. On our latest episode, Freddie lays bare his odyssey from a man shackled by the golden handcuffs of a high-flyi...