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    Knook #44: Helico Bio
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Oct 5, 2021
    • 5 min

    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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    Knook #43: Happy Hour
    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.
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    Knook #42: Pyper Vision
    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.
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    Knook #41: Fix & Fogg Part 2
    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.
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    Knook #40: Natural Paint Co.
    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
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    Knook #39: Roam
    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.
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    Knook #38: Two Islands
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Apr 20, 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.
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    Knook #37: Amino Mantra
    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.
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    Knook #36: Wellington Chocolate Factory
    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.
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    Knook #35: Brave Brewing Co.
    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.
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    Knook #34: Abel Odor
    Sam MacKinnon
    • Feb 10, 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.
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    Knook #33: Goodlids
    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.
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    Knook #32: Aō Air
    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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    Knook #31: Kristy Grant
    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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    Knook #30: Triumph & Disaster
    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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    Knook #29: Te Aro Wine
    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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    Knook #28: Dotterel
    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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    Knook #27: Animals Like Us
    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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    Knook #26: Why Waste
    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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    Knook #25: Tailor Skincare
    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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