Imagine This, with Jehan Casinader

WellingtonNZ

We all have great ideas, they're big, they're crazy, and sometimes they could change the world. But how do you bring those ideas to life? Join Jehan Casinader on Imagine This, a podcast about creative people who have started from their garages and kitchen tables, and built businesses that are making an impact. Right here in Wellington, in Aotearoa, and way beyond.

Explore creative conversations with some of Wellington's most inspiring business leaders, change-makers, and entrepreneurs, and find inspiration from their journey through business and what finding success looks like in reality.

Season one includes Sir Richard Taylor, Gosia Piatek, and Jeremy Dean to name a few.

Proudly brought to you by WellingtonNZ.

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Introducing Imagine This

Introducing Imagine This

We all have great ideas, they're big, they're crazy, and sometimes they could change the world. But how do you bring those ideas to life? Join Jehan Casinader on Imagine This, a podcast about creative people who have started from their garages and kitchen tables, and built businesses that are making an impact. Right here in Wellington, in Aotearoa, and way beyond. Explore creative conversations with some of Wellington's most inspiring business leaders, change-makers, and entrepreneurs, and find inspiration from their journey through business and what finding success looks like in reality. Season one includes Sir Richard Taylor, Gosia Piatek, and Jeremy Dean to name a few. Proudly brought to you by WellingtonNZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodes

"Have a plan" – Dinosaur Polo Club co-founders Robert and Peter Curry

"Have a plan" – Dinosaur Polo Club co-founders Robert and Peter Curry

Game development isn’t something people typically think of when they hear of Wellington. However, brothers Peter and Robert Curry have created engrossing games that garnered a global reputation including a BAFTA nomination and reaching #1 in the STEAM sales charts with their game Mini Motorways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Push the boundaries" – Garage Project co-founder Pete Gillespie

"Push the boundaries" – Garage Project co-founder Pete Gillespie

We talk to the co-founder of Garage Project, the brewery dedicated to creativity and exceptional beer, catapulting Wellington into the ownership of the title 'Craft-Beer Capital' and with loyal fans the world over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Don't think short-term" – Humble Bee Bio founder Veronica Harwood-Stevenson

"Don't think short-term" – Humble Bee Bio founder Veronica Harwood-Stevenson

Veronica Harwood-Stevenson founded Humble Bee Bio, a deep-tech company with global recognition, which led to her being named in the Top 5 hottest biotech start-ups in NZ in 2021. Humble Bee is working to create a new plastic product using the genetics of the humble Solitary Bee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It's okay to fail" – Six Barrel Soda co-founder Joe Slater

"It's okay to fail" – Six Barrel Soda co-founder Joe Slater

Hear from Joe Slater - co-founder of Six Barrel Soda, the experimental NZ organic soda company that's changing the game for non-alcoholic beverages...and the rest of the world is catching on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Be clear on your purpose" – Storypark co-founder Jamie MacDonald

"Be clear on your purpose" – Storypark co-founder Jamie MacDonald

Originally solving a problem for his mother in early childhood education, Jamie MacDonald turned a home project into what is now Storypark. It serves millions of families across Australasia by making the connection between teacher, parent, and family stronger via technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Get your hands dirty" – Mevo co-founder Erik Zydervelt

"Get your hands dirty" – Mevo co-founder Erik Zydervelt

Mevo is the company that turned using a vehicle into a Climate Positive Business leading them to be named the Most Innovative Urban Transport Service in New Zealand in the Global Green Business Awards. They’re making it easier for Wellingtonians, and soon New Zealanders, to be kinder to the environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Soft skills are hard skills" – Humankind founder Samantha Gadd

"Soft skills are hard skills" – Humankind founder Samantha Gadd

Employee experience consultancy Humankind founder Samantha Gadd discusses her vision over the “old school” days where workers were treated as units of labour, the importance of mentor/peer learning, how business leaders must get brave and have tough conversations, and the formula for hiring the right staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Listen to feedback" – Hnry co-founders James & Claire Fuller

"Listen to feedback" – Hnry co-founders James & Claire Fuller

Hnry co-founders James and Claire Fuller talk about their mission to make accounting easy, the importance of delivering great customer service, celebrating little moments of joy and the challenges of rapid growth. Ironically, the couple with no accounting backgrounds have created a tech product that automates tax for the self-employed, and a business that has become Australasia’s fastest-growing digital accountancy service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinta Gulasekharam - Dignity NZ

Jacinta Gulasekharam - Dignity NZ

With a dream to make period products accessible to everyone, Jacinta started a social enterprise that turned into a social movement - and landed her in the Beehive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Carville and Simon Cooke - Froth Technologies

Ryan Carville and Simon Cooke - Froth Technologies

Two mates, a love of beer - what could possibly go wrong? Simon and Ryan discovered the missing ingredient in Kiwi brewing and decided to make it themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonya Williams - Sharesies

Sonya Williams - Sharesies

Sharesies is leading a financial revolution. Sonya, who came up with the idea, explains how the company is empowering Kiwis - and keeping on top of its rapid growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roman Jewell - Fix & Fogg

Roman Jewell - Fix & Fogg

He started making peanut butter in a lawn bowls club at night. Now, Roman's company is trying to crack the most lucrative nut butter market in the world: America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Forman - Wrestler

Ben Forman - Wrestler

As the founder of a creative agency, Ben loves telling stories about incredible businesses around the world. But his own story is just as fascinating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gosia Piatek - Kowtow Clothing

Gosia Piatek - Kowtow Clothing

A refugee, a self-taught clothing designer, and a trailblazer in ethical fashion. Gosia certainly knows how to make a mark in business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Dean, Emotional Culture Deck

Jeremy Dean, Emotional Culture Deck

A former cricketer, Jeremy wanted to help people to get in touch with their emotions, especially at work. Now, his simple card game is changing lives across the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Richard Taylor, Wētā Workshop

Sir Richard Taylor, Wētā Workshop

The Oscar-winning creator explains how he built a world class business from scratch - and why we need to strive for excellence, not perfection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Imagine This

Introducing Imagine This

We all have great ideas, they're big, they're crazy, and sometimes they could change the world. But how do you bring those ideas to life? Join Jehan Casinader on Imagine This, a podcast about creative people who have started from their garages and kitchen tables, and built businesses that are making an impact. Right here in Wellington, in Aotearoa, and way beyond. Explore creative conversations with some of Wellington's most inspiring business leaders, change-makers, and entrepreneurs, and find inspiration from their journey through business and what finding success looks like in reality. Season one includes Sir Richard Taylor, Gosia Piatek, and Jeremy Dean to name a few. Proudly brought to you by WellingtonNZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.