How to Be Wrong: Navigating Tech Startups with Rowan Simpson
Feb 18, 2025•54 min•Ep. 724
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Episode description
Host Paul Spain sits down with Rowan Simpson, Chairman of the Hoku Group and author of "How to Be Wrong." Discover the intriguing journey of Trade Me, Xero, Vend, and Timely as Rowan shares insights from his new book, on building successful companies and the importance of asking the right questions. With candid discussions on New Zealand’s startup ecosystem and investment strategies, this episode offers valuable lessons on understanding the intricacies of the tech ecosystem.
A big Thanks to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.
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