TechMates

TechMates

Business EN ↓ 60 episodes

Welcome to TechMates, the podcast where we spotlight the trailblazing founders and game-changing startups transforming Australasia. Hosted by Mark Pavlyukovskyy, a Silicon Valley success story, and Hendrik Remigereau, a former leader in Europe’s largest AI ecosystem turned venture capitalist, TechMates dives deep into the counterintuitive mindsets and bold strategies that drive extraordinary achievements. Powered by NZVC, the venture firm backing the next generation of iconic companies from New Zealand and beyond, TechMates offers fresh perspectives on the people and ideas shaping the future

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TechMates

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Business

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techmatespodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

What It Takes to Build a Tech Unicorn from New Zealand 18.03.2025

Philip Fierlinger co-founded Xero, a global accounting powerhouse, but his journey didn’t stop there. Now, he's reshaping the B2B wholesale industry with Upstock, a platform transforming how businesses order supplies. Hosted by Mark Pavlyukovskyy, a Silicon Valley success story, and Hendrik Remigereau, a former leader in Europe’s largest AI ecosystem turned venture capitalist, TechMates dives...

Why I Left Silicon Valley for New Zealand: A Tech Founder’s Journey 14.03.2025

Philip Fierlinger has always been ahead of his time. As a kid, he built his first CRM on a Radio Shack computer. By his 20s, he was designing mobile devices before smartphones even existed. He worked at the legendary General Magic, pioneered VR for the Beastie Boys, and helped turn Xero into a billion-dollar SaaS giant. Hosted by Mark Pavlyukovskyy, a Silicon Valley success story, and Hendrik Remi...

He Flunked School, Now Runs a Multi-Million Business 02.03.2025

🔥 The Story You Won’t Believe: At 7, Luke Campbell was mastering World of Warcraft while his peers barely had internet access. By 17, he was struggling academically, battling scoliosis, and dreaming of space. Today, he’s the founder of VXT —a SaaS tool automating workflows for 500+ law firms globally and processing 100,000+ calls weekly. 🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✅ Why 5,000+ hours in...

How to Get Investors to Say YES 21.02.2025

From a $10K Debt to Building 20+ Startups – Sam Kim’s Unstoppable Journey What does it take to go from crashing a Maserati to launching a global startup school? Sam Kim’s path is anything but ordinary. From hustling to pay off debt to founding an accelerator that helps first-time entrepreneurs launch their businesses, his story is packed with lessons on resilience, execution, and thinking big. Joi...

How to Electrify Space 14.02.2025

From the frozen plains of Siberia to the cutting edge of space tech—Max Arshavsky, founder of Zenno Astronautics, is rewriting the rules of the cosmos. Born in the USSR, he grew up near a Soviet space monument, dropped out of university, and bet everything on a radical idea: superconductors as the backbone of future space missions. Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—seasoned entr...

Kiwi Startup Builds a Bank 06.02.2025

New Zealand’s banking system is one of the most profitable in the world—but also one of the most outdated. Jovan Pavlicevic, CEO of Emerge, is on a mission to change that. From volunteering as a firefighter to building a game-changing neobank, his journey is packed with bold moves, high risks, and lessons every entrepreneur should hear. Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveragi...

The Secret Hack for Happy Couples 30.01.2025

🌟 Dive into the story of Erika Palmer — from her roots in a small New Zealand town to creating a revolutionary app for couples! 🌟 Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their expertise from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they uncover the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs shaping Australasia. In this TechMates episode, you’ll discover: ✅ H...

How do They Turn Plants into Cars? 24.01.2025

🌟 Dive into the inspiring journey of Ben, CEO of KiwiFibre! 🌟 Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their expertise from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they explore the stories of entrepreneurs redefining industries in Australasia. In this episode of TechMates, they uncover Ben’s inspiring journey from hands-on engineering roots to leading...

Flying Boats: the Future of Moving on Water 16.01.2025

🌟 Dive into the incredible journey of Eric, CEO of Vessev! 🌟 Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their expertise from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they uncover the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs shaping Australasia. In this episode of TechMates, they explore Eric’s unique path, from leading innovations at Apple to revolutionizing s...

Translating the World's Content into Sign Language with AI 13.01.2025

🌟 Discover the inspiring journey of Arash Tayebi, Co-Founder of Kara Technologies! 🌟 Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their experience from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they dive deep into the inspiring personal stories of entrepreneurs shaping Australasia. In this episode of Tech Mates , they explore the fascinating journey of Aras...

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