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May 5
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.

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Sam MacKinnon

Apr 20
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.

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Sam MacKinnon

Mar 30
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.

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Sam MacKinnon

Mar 16
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.

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Sam MacKinnon

Mar 1
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.

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Sam MacKinnon

Feb 10
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.

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Sam MacKinnon

Jan 26
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sam MacKinnon

Aug 18, 2020
6 min

Knook #24: Froth Technologies

I talk with Froth Tech founders Simon Cooke and Ryan Carville about brewing yeast, forging a new path and the value of market research.

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Sam MacKinnon

Aug 4, 2020
5 min

Knook #23: My Auto Shop

I catch up with Andy Bowie, founder of My Auto Shop, to talk changing the way we do car maintenance, quick transitions and building an MVP.

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Sam MacKinnon

Jul 21, 2020
5 min

Knook #22: Christine Westbury

I talk with Christine Westbury, founder and former owner of Clean Mixes about her journey to selling the business and lessons she learnt.

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Sam MacKinnon

Jul 7, 2020
5 min

Knook #21: Libertine Blends

I talk with Jax Wales, founder of Libertine Blends, about blending tea, running your business from overseas and staying strategic.

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Sam MacKinnon

Jun 23, 2020
7 min

Knook #20: Coffee Supreme

I catch up with Al Keating, CEO of Coffee Supreme to talk all things coffee, building an army of fans and focusing on what's important.

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