Snowball

Exploring the Investible Universe

Business EN ↓ 3 episodes

We meet capital allocators, company founders, and operators who create the rich fabric of investible opportunities, both in NZ and globally.

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Snowball

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Deep Tech, the Power Law, and Backing Kiwi Founders: with Mitali Purohit, Venture Capital Allocator 15.05.2026 35:09

In this episode of Snowball, host Tom Morton sits down with Mitali Purohit, a deep tech venture capital investor whose career spans working in venture studios, fund management, and championing female representation in New Zealand's investment ecosystem. In this episode, we discuss: From Venture Studio to Cap Table: Why a biomedical science background is an unfair advantage in deep tech investing,...

High Conviction, Patient 61, and the Future of CAR T-Cell Therapy: with JR, CEO of BioOra 17.04.2026 36:55

In this episode of Snowball , host Tom Morton sits down with John Robson (JR), CEO of BioOra , to explore the intersection of high-conviction capital and ground-breaking science. In this episode, we discuss: The "Dark Arts" vs. Hard Science: Why London’s macro-finance floors are a blend of math and "witchcraft," and how a background in biochemistry prepares you for high-stakes capital allocation....

From Electrician to Asset Manager: The Art of Wealth Management with Jack Powell (PWA) 10.03.2026 34:32

In the inaugural episode of Exploring the Investible Universe , host Tom Morton sits down with Jack Powell , Director at Private Wealth Advisors (PWA). Jack shares his unconventional journey from working as an electrician to managing over a billion dollars in assets, proving that sometimes the best financial insights come from a background in "complex schematics." Tom and Jack pull back the curtai...