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I Think We Need to Talk 😳👉👈

We need to talk about the amazing work ANZ founders are doing!😍

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March 31, 2025

🥁 Founders and Operators, Please Welcome… Diaspora.NZZZZZZZ 🥝

Did your head shout reading the capital ZZZZs? 🗣️ If not, please do now - LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, give a warm (but energetic) welcome to David Booth and Season 3 of Diaspora.NZZZZZZ, and this time it’s with DayOne.fm! 😎

Did you know nearly 1 in 5 Kiwis live outside of NZ? And not just anywhere, they’re out there leading global teams, founding unicorns, shaping culture, and building the future.

diaspora.nz is for you, the builder, the operator, the dream-chaser, who wants to learn from the ones who left, made it big, and are still proudly Kiwi at heart.

This show is our way of bringing the global Kiwi network back into the conversation. Not to convince them to come home, but to connect, celebrate, and learn from their journeys. Honestly? If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to take New Zealand grit global - This. is. it. 🎧🔥

First Ep of Season Three with JAMIIEEEEE BEATOOONNNN 🎓

Jamie Beaton (Crimson Education) reveals how a kid from Pakuranga went on to build a global education empire helping students from places like Kirikiri and Rotorua crack the Ivy League.

Founders, this one’s got it all: global ambition, startup grind, building across borders, education disruption, AI-powered learning - and a few spicy takes on what’s broken in the higher ed system 👀 🎓

Kathryn Zealand (Skip) on robotic exoskeletons, mobility for life, and spinning out of Google X

Bowen Pan (Common Room) on launching Facebook Marketplace, and mastering the art of product

He co-wrote Royals. Won a Grammy. He has worked with TayTay, Khalid, Ellie Goulding, Imagine Dragons, Shawn Mendes, Jonas Brothers, Vance Joy - I mean, you get it, right? Jus-just tune in to the episode already.

In this live convo with Rowan Simpson, Joel Little flips the script - breaking down why producers are startup Yodas, how Kiwi humility is both a superpower and a liability, and what it really takes to shape a global hit.🔥

First Cheque Podcast? It’s been a masterclass.🔥

Two! no, Three! nope, it is FOUR back to back episodes with Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter. No fluff. Just absolute gold for anyone writing early cheques.

💸 SAFE Notes, Convertible Notes & Priced Rounds
Everything you actually need to know about deal structures. What’s investor-friendly vs founder-friendly? What’s the difference between a SAFE and a con note? Why do side letters exist and how do they affect you?

🧠 Building Your Investment Thesis
"I like it" is not a thesis. Cheryl and Maxine break down how to actually build a thesis that fits your goals, your risk appetite, and your edge. From sector and stage focus to defining what “great founders” means to you — this is the funnest part of investing, and maybe the most important.

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🔥 Georgie is KILLING ITT! 🔥

Psssss, come close, here’s some sneaky insider info In a Blink of A.I. numbers are flying off our charts- and if you haven’t tuned into these AI convos yet, what are you even doing? Let me guess… making Ghibli art.

Stop it.

Tune in and learn how these AI founders are shaping the future of you & I and AI. 🧠✨

Georgie Greek God! 🗿

In March, Georgie dropped her first ever solo episode answering the question that’s making your brain spiral at 2am: “Will AI take my job?”

Spoiler: she doesn’t just calm your nerves - she gives you an actual game plan for thriving in the AI future.

And if you’re Hayao Miyazaki reading this… I’m sorry for what people are doing to your art. But I think you should tune into this episode.😬

Divine energy. Godly insights. Solo ep of the season.👇

Meet Juno: The AI That Knows Your Customers Better Than You Do (Ft. Michelle Gilmore, CEO Juno)

The Ultimate AI Toolkit for Busy People ft. Gareth Rydon

How AI is Making Games Uniquely Yours (Ft. Marty Burgess,LFG)

Connect with Georgie on LinkedIn or Instagram to share your thoughts and suggestions for future guests.

In the Blink of AI is supported by our wonderful sponsor DayOne.FM - YASSS it is us, for now. Hit us up if you’d like to sponsor this show - Love Ya 🫶🏻

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