Sam MacKinnon
Knook #44: Helico Bio
I catch up with co-founder Ilya Vensky on turning plants into factories, 'biopharming', and tackling the global insulin monopoly.
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Sam MacKinnon
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
Knook #43: Happy Hour
I talk with co-founder Liv McGregor about hard kombucha, the parallels of entrepreneurship and having small kids, and growing new category.
Sam MacKinnon
- Aug 31, 2021
- 4 min
Knook #42: Pyper Vision
I talk with founder and CEO Emily Blythe about her fog dispersal technology, cutting through red tape, and trying out of the box ideas.
Sam MacKinnon
- Aug 3, 2021
- 7 min
Knook #41: Fix & Fogg Part 2
For part two, I catch up with Roman to talk about Fix & Fogg's expansion in the US and getting traction in an export market.
Sam MacKinnon
- Jun 8, 2021
- 5 min
Knook #40: Natural Paint Co.
I talk with co-founders James Mount and Grace Glass about starting Natural Paint Co, their ecommerce focus and how perfection kills progress
Sam MacKinnon
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
Knook #39: Roam
I talk with founders Rae and Andrius about the sports nutrition scene, new product development and business not being straightforward.
Sam MacKinnon
- Apr 21, 2021
- 5 min
Knook #38: Two Islands
I talk with founder and CEO Julia Matthews on health food perceptions, listening to your customer and exciting marine collagen innovation.
Sam MacKinnon
- Mar 30, 2021
- 6 min
Knook #37: Amino Mantra
I talk with co-founder Pritesh Kajaria about being wholefood, the challenges of getting to market and building a product that people want.
Sam MacKinnon
- Mar 16, 2021
- 5 min
Knook #36: Wellington Chocolate Factory
I talk with founder Gabe Davidson about being bean-to-bar, finding a purpose greater than the business itself, and investing in design.
Sam MacKinnon
- Mar 1, 2021
- 5 min
Knook #35: Brave Brewing Co.
I catch up with Brave Brewing Co co-founder Gemma Smith to talk Tigermilk, launching in saturated markets and being nice in business.
Sam MacKinnon
- Feb 11, 2021
- 6 min
Knook #34: Abel Odor
I talk with Abel Odor founder Frances Shoemack about perfume, rethinking your business when needed and finding your niche.
Sam MacKinnon
- Jan 26, 2021
- 5 min
Knook #33: Goodlids
I talk with founder Dane Watson about the benefits of hemp, making better products and building an authentically sustainable business.
Sam MacKinnon
- Dec 8, 2020
- 7 min
Knook #32: Aō Air
I catch up with CEO and co-founder Dan Bowden to talk their air filtration mask, iterating through prototypes and a strong founding team.
Sam MacKinnon
- Nov 24, 2020
- 6 min
Knook #31: Kristy Grant
I talk with Kristy Grant about her creative career niche, the new Lane St Studios, and how NZ can use isolation to our advantage.
Sam MacKinnon
- Nov 10, 2020
- 7 min
Knook #30: Triumph & Disaster
I talk with CEO and Founder Dion Nash on discovering the mens skincare niche, never being 'just another' and starting with the end in mind.
Sam MacKinnon
- Oct 27, 2020
- 4 min
Knook #29: Te Aro Wine
I catch up with Jules van Costello to talk urban wineries, building a strong channel to market and being authentic with customers.
Sam MacKinnon
- Oct 13, 2020
- 5 min
Knook #28: Dotterel
I talk with co-founder and CEO Shaun Edlin about Dotterel's UAV noise reduction and audio tech, capital raising and building relationships.
Sam MacKinnon
- Sep 29, 2020
- 5 min
Knook #27: Animals Like Us
I talk with Animals Like Us co-founder and CEO Rob Achten about premium pet food, market research and staying focused on your purpose.
Sam MacKinnon
- Sep 15, 2020
- 4 min
Knook #26: Why Waste
I talk with founder Leo Murray about worm farm subscriptions, better conversations on waste and being authentic in your business.
Sam MacKinnon
- Sep 1, 2020
- 5 min
Knook #25: Tailor Skincare
I catch up with Sara Quilter, Tailor Skincare founder and CEO, to talk skincare, focusing on outcomes, and 'feet on the desk' time.