What's next in AI, brand & business
Hear from Future State speakers Jonnie Penn, Mark Adams and Constantine Gavrykov as they discuss what comes next with the future of technology in regards to AI, brand and business.
Technology, culture and language
Hear from Future State speakers Mikaela Jade and Danielle Krettek Cobb as they discuss how technology interacts with culture and language, focusing on indigenous perspectives and opportunities.
Owning the customer fitness journey
Christchurch-based Inception Labs are using technology to streamline their gym facility management, taking ownership over their customers' fitness journey.
Brand building and the customer
Hear from Future State speakers Mark Adams and Constantine Gavrykov as they discuss brand building and the customer. They explore authenticity, personalisation, user experience and more.
Pakihi Māori Spotlight: Solar Sense
Hear how Manu Barrett and Aubrey Te Kanawa are innovating the energy sector through their company Solar Sense.
Pakihi Māori Spotlight: Green Light Escrow
Hear how Maxwell Semmons-Russel started Green Light Escrow to help protect tradespeople and their clients.
Pakihi Māori Spotlight: Ao Cacao
Hear how Tom Netana-Wright, founder and chocolatier of Ao Cacao, is breaking boundaries in the chocolate industry.
The ethics of AI
Hear from Future State speakers Danielle Krettek Cobb, Dr Jonnie Penn and Mikaela Jade. They explore the ethics of artificial intelligence in regard to emotional safety, businesses, society and data sovereignty.
Technology, sustainability and community
Hear from Future State speakers Danielle Krettek Cobb, who founded Google’s Empathy Lab, and Dr Jonnie Penn, a professor of AI Ethics & Society at the University of Cambridge as they explore the themes of technology, sustainability and community.
Exploring Uncertainty Tolerance
Hear from Sam Conniff at our latest Future State event. As the creator of The Uncertainty Experts, he shares valuable insights into how you can build your Uncertainty Tolerance and utilise this skill in the workplace.
Re-imagining the tractor
Smart Machine are re-imagining viticulture farming with the world's first autonomous, multi-functional vineyard tractor.
How IoT drives innovation
Taupo based company Autosense is demystifying driver training through the clever use of technology.
Empowering Supported Lifestyle Services
Supported Lifestyle Services provides community and homebased support for people with disabilities. Hear from Managing Director Kerry Harper on the importance of building relationships and how Spark plays a key role in their networking.
Building Connections with CoBuilt
Hear how insulation and interior fit-out experts CoBuilt have taken on solutions to make their operations more efficient and productive.
Hear from Dr Alia Bojilova
Hear Dr Alia Bojilova’s perspectives on performing under pressure and thriving at the edge of possibility.
Business is Boring: Halter
Imagine being able to manage a herd of cows from your smartphone. Business is Boring’s Simon Pound caught up with Craig Piggott, the founder of Halter, about their fascinating agri-tech.
Building something boutique in the boom
Blair and Kirsty Cashmore had to re-evaluate their systems and services when establishing their boutique real estate agency. Now, they have a competitive edge with the new technologies they have integrated into their business.
Business is Boring: Girls Get Off
Girls Get Off are on a mission to empower women to embrace sexual wellbeing. Co-founder Viv Conway joined Business is Boring to chat about their place in the wellness world, advertising and what’s next for Girls Get Off.
Business is Boring: Girls That Invest
Girls That Invest, created by Simran and Sonya, is now one of the top investment podcasts in the world. Simran Kaur joined Business is Boring to talk about their growth and opening up the conversation about investing for women.
Business is Boring: NewFish
NewFish is using their passion for sustainability and innovation to reimagine the future of fishing. Co-founder Hamish Howard joined Business is Boring for a chat about his big plans for the industry.
How iFLY is diversifying tourism
Matt Wong, owner and operator of iFLY, talks to us about his experience with the pandemic and how his local Spark Business Hub has made sure he’s set for the future.
A new point of view for Starex
Hear the Managing Director of Starex, Matt Cooke, talk about their shift in business model and the growing role of tech in creating innovative products.
Business is Boring: Sharesies
In just five years Sharesies has taken over New Zealand's online investing market. Co-founder Brooke Roberts joined Simon Pound on the Business is Boring podcast to talk about the companies journey and changing perceptions around share investing.
Tavendale and Partners
South Island based law firm Tavendale and Partners have extended their reach across the country. Hear how moving to cloud based systems and updating their call services has helped the business adopt remote and flexible ways of working.
Heavy duty meets high tech
A complete IT overhaul has helped Bell Block Service Centre offer reliable and efficient servicing for wheeled and tracked machinery in the Taranaki region.
Sustainable by design
Method Recycling is changing how we manage waste in office spaces. Find out how this sustainable business is taking on the global market.
The Beauty Collective
Ongoing system enhancement helped The Beauty Collective thrive and grow, despite the pandemic.
Beyond Binary Code: How it came about
Russell Brown chats to Frith Wilson-Hughes about how the Beyond Binary Code project came about and what it means for the rainbow community and for businesses.
How digital architecture helped Cookes NZ
Cookes NZ is a well-established manufacturer based in Auckland. Find out how having the right digital architecture helped Cookes NZ enhance their operations.
Pivoting to new ways of business
The challenges of a pandemic meant Nourish has pivoted their ways of doing business. Hear the story of how challenging the status quo brings new ventures.
Why gender inclusivity is good for business
Join Spark and OutLine by adding Beyond Binary Code to your website and change the way your business collects gender data.
Hear from Geoff Ross and Justine Troy
Hear from Geoff Ross and Justine Troy at our Speaker Series event. The couple are the masterminds behind global brands such as 42BELOW and Trilogy. They share a lifetime of experience including their latest venture, Lake Hāwea Station: New Zealand’s first carbon positive station.
Switched-on solutions for the Youth and Cultural Development Society
The Youth and Cultural Development Society work with youth on the daily, helping them find their way in the world. Discover how new switched-on tech solutions help YCD to connect and deliver their services across Christchurch.
Hear from Dame Ellen MacArthur
Hear from Dame Ellen MacArthur at our latest Speaker Series event. She shares insights into how businesses can embrace the benefits of a global circular economy.
Running Renaissance Dance Studio
Renaissance Dance Studio is community-based dance school located in Auckland. Find out how the business has grown and evolved, whilst overcoming obstacles along the way.
Hear from entrepeneur and director Dr Anita Sands
Watch highlights from the latest Speaker Series event with Dr Anita Sands, entrepreneur and director. She discusses the importance of creating a culture of belonging in the workplace.
Create a responsive website for your business
Time spent focusing on future proofing your website can open up many opportunities for your business. Find out how you can create a responsive website.
Effectively advertise your business on social media
Find out how you can make the most of your advertising dollar on social media platforms.
Your guide to working from home
Find out how you can create a working from home environment that sets you up for productivity.
Diversity and inclusion aren't what matters. Belonging is what counts.
Read an original article written by Dr Anita Sands and Neil Sands. They discuss the importance of creating a sense of belonging in the workplace.
School Holiday Boredom Busters
We've put together a list of activities to help keep your kids entertained during the school holidays.
Hear from NZ Privacy Commissioner John Edwards
Watch highlights from the latest Speaker Series event with John Edwards, New Zealand Privacy Commissioner. He discusses emerging trends in privacy and how to manage your business risks.
Baderdrive Doctors gets connected
Baderdrive Doctors are on an ongoing mission of providing accessible healthcare for people. By implementing Microsoft Teams into their day-to-day systems, they are now more connected than ever.
Hear from Sidewalk Labs' Craig Neville-Manning
Watch highlights from Sidewalk Labs' Craig Neville-Manning. He shares Sidewalk Lab's vision of evolving cities with technology.
Hear from Microsoft’s Peter Soukalopoulos
Watch highlights from Microsoft New Zealand’s Vanessa Sorenson and Peter Soukalopoulos. They share how Inclusive Design has helped build better business outcomes.
Digital Skills Series
The Digital Skills Series hosted by Google's Digital Strategists will cover tips to get your business online, attract new customers and protect your online presence.
Watch Chris Novak of Xbox
Chris Novak of Xbox has built a career on fusing tech and play, bringing joy to millions, and now he discusses how to build a playful future.
Watch Kelly McCarthy, formerly of LVMH
Kelly McCarthy, former SVP at LVMH shares her learnings on digitally translating a brand to grow business.
Hear from Ethan Eismann, Slack's VP of Design
Hear from Ethan Eismann, Slack VP of design as he discusses the changing space of work
Spark Lab Pivot Reports
New Zealand business owners share their experiences and insights around new ways of working during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch Katy Barfield of Yume Food
Hear the founder of Yume Foods, Katy Barfield, talk about the power of people in a tech-focused world.
Hear from Charles Adler, Kickstarter
Charles Adler is a founding partner of Kickstarter and the driving force behind Lost Arts, a start-up that’s equal parts community and creativity. As one of five seminal speakers at Spark's Future of the Future event in August, Charles spoke on everything from belief to optimism to technology.
Hear from Ana Arriola, Microsoft
Ana Arriola was one of five speakers at Spark Lab's Future of the Future event in August. She spoke on ubiety, optimism, artificial intelligence, the Alpha generation and ethical challenges for social media and information outlets.
Hear from Carla Cammilla Hjort, SPACE10
As co-founder and vision director of SPACE10, Carla Cammilla Hjort understands how to challenge big name companies like IKEA to make a more sustainable future.
Hear from Bruce Mau, Massive Change
As creator of Massive Change Network, Bruce Mau is at the forefront of design and the future of how we work.
Hear from Ivy Ross, Google
As Vice President, Design for Hardware Products at Google, Ivy's ethos is all about humanistic design - design that feels part of a lifestyle, woven into nature.
Decoding digital in Rotorua
We took a look at the Spark Lab Digital Workshop in Rotorua, at the day’s biggest outtakes, and explored how these workshops are helping Kiwi SMEs face an ever-changing digital landscape.
Frances Valintine's global wrap up podcast
Frances Valintine is Spark Lab Futures Advisor, and this is her quarterly wrap-up of the biggest global trends shaping the world of work.
Demystifying the Internet of Things
Russell Brown discusses why we've been hearing a lot about The Internet of Things in the past year or two. What is it and why is it important?
IoT podcast series
In this podcast series, Russell Brown and tech experts talk about the internet of things and how it's changing everything, everywhere. Listen now on Spark Lab.
Frances Valintine on the rise of the gig economy
The gig economy offers an opportunity for businesses to create new models of hiring, and new ways of thinking about employment that appeal to those seeking more flexibility in their work.
Frances Valintine reflects on 2019's first quarter
Futurist and Spark Lab Partner Frances Valintine takes stock of the business world, reflecting on advances while challenging assumptions.
Ohmio
Ohmio was the first NZ business to test the technical capabilities of 5G. Now they're exploring how Spark's 5G could enhance their products and experiences.
Lindsay Cowley on Agile transformation
Spark's Agile implementation consultant discusses the move to Agile. See if your business is ready to adopt Agile ways of working.
Five ways IoT will change business
Th internet of things is changing the workplace, making businesses more efficient and transparent. Here are five ways IoT can give you an edge.
Frances Valintine on the generation opportunity
Educational Futurist Frances Valintine weighs in on what businesses can learn from young people in the workforce and what this means for the future of work.
Preventing data theft in your business
What would happen if someone outside your business got hold of your data? Read our six tips for preventing data theft in your organisation.
Cameron Bagrie on data security
Cameron Bagrie has been an economist for 20 years. Read his take on data security for businesses.
Frith Wilson-Hughes on social media presence
Your social media presence depends on curating your content. Follow these tips to determine the best message to represent your brand.
Four tips for increasing Facebook engagement
Facebook changed its News Feed algorithm in 2018. Here are a few ideas for making your Facebook posts do more work for your business.
Email newsletter dos and don'ts
Many successful businesses use email newsletters to connect with their customers. Here's a list of dos and don'ts for creating effective email newsletters.
Five website must-haves
It’s never been easier to create your own website, but making a good website is the challenge. Here are five must-haves for building your business website.
Data security blind spots
For businesses, good data security is more than updating your anti-virus software. Here are some digital security tips from Spark Lab.
Switching off in a digital world
It might not seem possible to leave work behind. Here are some tips for taking a real holiday while running your own business.
Simplifying the cloud
Talk about the cloud is everywhere. But just what is the cloud, and how does it matter for your business?
Taking risks is key to navigating business disruption - Cameron Bagrie
Kiwi small to medium-sized businesses need to take a few risks to get their edge in an age of disruption. Spark Lab partner Cameron Bagrie weighs in on what issues are facing New Zealand businesses and how to deal with change.
Dr Claire Barber on AI & automation
How can businesses anticipate and adapt to AI and automation? Watch Claire speak about these topics and how they're shaping the future of work.
Josh Bahlman on cyber security for big business
Josh Bahlman is a cyber security specialist with 20+ years’ experience of staying one step ahead of cyber crime. Here he shares his top tips for businesses.
Frances Valintine on the future of business
Hear from Frances, a leading innovator, futurist and founder of Tech Futures Lab. She discusses the biggest challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Lisa King from Eat My Lunch on starting a movement
Lisa shares her experience of starting a movement and the challenges of maintaining momentum as the business scales.
James Kemp on digital business mentorship
The use of digital technology is synonymous with running a business. Listen to James Kemp on how to drive results with digital marketing.
Wendy Thompson on Start Social
As a future-focused business leader, Wendy knows what it takes for businesses to be successful in a digital environment.
Lemonade vs Lemonade: A social experiment
How much difference does social media make to the success of a business? Watch the video to find out.
Uber's Erik Klimczak on autonomous cars
Eric and his Uber product design team are creating new fusions of tech, data and design to make transportation more reliable, affordable and driverless.
Facebook's Ana Arriola on displaced perception
Facebook's Ana Arriola has been immersed in product design for nearly two decades, creating experiences that are human, simple and authentic.
Makaia Carr on social media & MotivateMe
The founder of MotivateMe, Makaia, talks about how she uses Facebook to build her businesses. She recommends developing an online personality.
James Kemp on becoming a market leader
Doing deals is both an art and a science. Every business can benefit from having a predictable process for generating and nurturing leads and closing sales.
How to develop a social media plan
Our simple pragmatic approach will help you create a plan that doesn't sit on the shelf gathering dust, but helps you get the results you want.
As a service explained, with a squeeze of lemon
What's "as-a-service"? Here’s a quick, Kiwi-flavoured guide to share with colleagues.
How superdiversity can give your business an edge
With superdiversity, businesses need to expand their thinking beyond traditional Kiwi audiences. We speak with three people at the forefront of inclusion.
Movio's Will Palmer on creating a niche
Will Palmer, founder of Movio, talks about going global by focusing on finding a niche within a niche.
Using a third party to manage social media
Mastering social media marketing is often not as simple as it may seem at first glance and driving the best possible return on investment takes both time and experience.
Supporting education in your community
Spark Jump brings heavily subsidised broadband to school-age children whose families can’t afford commercial home broadband services.
Colart Miles on changing the game
Colart Miles from Velox Innovation discusses how to speed up innovation in the face of unstoppable change, and explains the importance of creating capacity.
Simone Iles on decoding the digital landscape
Watch Simone Iles from Asia Pacific Digital (APD). In this video, she discusses the six behaviours of truly digital organisations.
Google's Reuben Halper on culture & innovation
Reuben explains how Google’s success is enabled by continuous iteration. Google culture disregards "the impossible" to drive staff engagement and action.
Wendy Thompson on social media for your business
Wendy from Socialites answers some pressing social media questions in this Q&A workshop.
Dr Mike Ashby on upping the ante
More than settling for a good idea, you can learn how to pursue great ideas. Watch Mike from The Breakthrough Company speak about risk and returns.
Jenene Crossan on taking start-ups to the next level
Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan shares stories and tips on fundraising. She suggests creating a plan with an 18-month roadmap.
Dame Rosanne Meo on social responsibility
In this video, Dame Meo discusses the importance of social awareness to both business and communities in New Zealand.
Brendon King on VR for business
Brendon King from Immersify demystifies the world of VR and describes the best application of VR, AR and mixed reality in specific business sectors.
Xero's Anna Curzon on cloud services for SMEs
Xero's Anna Curzon outlines the top three factors for a successful business: efficiency, a partner, and a plan.
Vaughan Fergusson on today's changing world
Vaughan Fergusson is the founder of Vend. Here he discusses the never-ending future of tech, including VR, AR and AI, and its role in education.
Carmen Vicelich on disrupting with data
Carmen Vicelich from Valocity looks at how data is driving exponential business change – and how to encourage customers to share data.
Dr Michelle Dickinson on disrupting geekiness
Michelle, also known as Nanogirl, discusses introverts, extroverts and ambiverts in the workplace.
Ido Leffler on the awesome cause
Ido Leffler is a successful American entrepreneur and businessman. In this video, he talks about the benefits of building social enterprises.
Kaila Colbin on the exponential wave of change
Kaila talks about the future of technology and exponential growth. She considers how this growth is impacting jobs and industries.
Alan Brannigan on gearing up to go global
Vigil Monitoring's CEO Alan discusses the opportunities and challenges for NZ disruptors in health care, especially in the midst of globalisation.
Glenn Andert on defending against disruption
Hear from Glenn Andert from Creative HQ on how exponential technology is disrupting industries.
Sunny Bates on why you should get out more
Sunny Bates discusses networking and the benefits of meeting more people.
James Hurman on the world's best
James from Previously Unavailable examines why some of the world’s biggest companies are also the most innovative.
Colart Miles & Nick Williamson on Lean & Agile
Colart and Nick explain what Lean and Agile really mean and give examples of these methodologies.
Josh Robb on people & leadership
How to build a high-performing team: Josh Robb from PushPay talks about the importance of alignment and empathy when recruiting.
What's next in AI, brand & business
Hear from Future State speakers Jonnie Penn, Mark Adams and Constantine Gavrykov as they discuss what comes next with the future of technology in regards to AI, brand and business.
Technology, culture and language
Hear from Future State speakers Mikaela Jade and Danielle Krettek Cobb as they discuss how technology interacts with culture and language, focusing on indigenous perspectives and opportunities.
Owning the customer fitness journey
Christchurch-based Inception Labs are using technology to streamline their gym facility management, taking ownership over their customers' fitness journey.
Brand building and the customer
Hear from Future State speakers Mark Adams and Constantine Gavrykov as they discuss brand building and the customer. They explore authenticity, personalisation, user experience and more.
Pakihi Māori Spotlight: Solar Sense
Hear how Manu Barrett and Aubrey Te Kanawa are innovating the energy sector through their company Solar Sense.
Pakihi Māori Spotlight: Green Light Escrow
Hear how Maxwell Semmons-Russel started Green Light Escrow to help protect tradespeople and their clients.
Pakihi Māori Spotlight: Ao Cacao
Hear how Tom Netana-Wright, founder and chocolatier of Ao Cacao, is breaking boundaries in the chocolate industry.
The ethics of AI
Hear from Future State speakers Danielle Krettek Cobb, Dr Jonnie Penn and Mikaela Jade. They explore the ethics of artificial intelligence in regard to emotional safety, businesses, society and data sovereignty.
Technology, sustainability and community
Hear from Future State speakers Danielle Krettek Cobb, who founded Google’s Empathy Lab, and Dr Jonnie Penn, a professor of AI Ethics & Society at the University of Cambridge as they explore the themes of technology, sustainability and community.
Exploring Uncertainty Tolerance
Hear from Sam Conniff at our latest Future State event. As the creator of The Uncertainty Experts, he shares valuable insights into how you can build your Uncertainty Tolerance and utilise this skill in the workplace.
Re-imagining the tractor
Smart Machine are re-imagining viticulture farming with the world's first autonomous, multi-functional vineyard tractor.
How IoT drives innovation
Taupo based company Autosense is demystifying driver training through the clever use of technology.
Empowering Supported Lifestyle Services
Supported Lifestyle Services provides community and homebased support for people with disabilities. Hear from Managing Director Kerry Harper on the importance of building relationships and how Spark plays a key role in their networking.
Building Connections with CoBuilt
Hear how insulation and interior fit-out experts CoBuilt have taken on solutions to make their operations more efficient and productive.
Hear from Dr Alia Bojilova
Hear Dr Alia Bojilova’s perspectives on performing under pressure and thriving at the edge of possibility.
Business is Boring: Halter
Imagine being able to manage a herd of cows from your smartphone. Business is Boring’s Simon Pound caught up with Craig Piggott, the founder of Halter, about their fascinating agri-tech.
Building something boutique in the boom
Blair and Kirsty Cashmore had to re-evaluate their systems and services when establishing their boutique real estate agency. Now, they have a competitive edge with the new technologies they have integrated into their business.
Business is Boring: Girls Get Off
Girls Get Off are on a mission to empower women to embrace sexual wellbeing. Co-founder Viv Conway joined Business is Boring to chat about their place in the wellness world, advertising and what’s next for Girls Get Off.
Business is Boring: Girls That Invest
Girls That Invest, created by Simran and Sonya, is now one of the top investment podcasts in the world. Simran Kaur joined Business is Boring to talk about their growth and opening up the conversation about investing for women.
Business is Boring: NewFish
NewFish is using their passion for sustainability and innovation to reimagine the future of fishing. Co-founder Hamish Howard joined Business is Boring for a chat about his big plans for the industry.
How iFLY is diversifying tourism
Matt Wong, owner and operator of iFLY, talks to us about his experience with the pandemic and how his local Spark Business Hub has made sure he’s set for the future.
A new point of view for Starex
Hear the Managing Director of Starex, Matt Cooke, talk about their shift in business model and the growing role of tech in creating innovative products.
Business is Boring: Sharesies
In just five years Sharesies has taken over New Zealand's online investing market. Co-founder Brooke Roberts joined Simon Pound on the Business is Boring podcast to talk about the companies journey and changing perceptions around share investing.
Tavendale and Partners
South Island based law firm Tavendale and Partners have extended their reach across the country. Hear how moving to cloud based systems and updating their call services has helped the business adopt remote and flexible ways of working.
Heavy duty meets high tech
A complete IT overhaul has helped Bell Block Service Centre offer reliable and efficient servicing for wheeled and tracked machinery in the Taranaki region.
Sustainable by design
Method Recycling is changing how we manage waste in office spaces. Find out how this sustainable business is taking on the global market.
The Beauty Collective
Ongoing system enhancement helped The Beauty Collective thrive and grow, despite the pandemic.
Beyond Binary Code: How it came about
Russell Brown chats to Frith Wilson-Hughes about how the Beyond Binary Code project came about and what it means for the rainbow community and for businesses.
How digital architecture helped Cookes NZ
Cookes NZ is a well-established manufacturer based in Auckland. Find out how having the right digital architecture helped Cookes NZ enhance their operations.
Pivoting to new ways of business
The challenges of a pandemic meant Nourish has pivoted their ways of doing business. Hear the story of how challenging the status quo brings new ventures.
Why gender inclusivity is good for business
Join Spark and OutLine by adding Beyond Binary Code to your website and change the way your business collects gender data.
Hear from Geoff Ross and Justine Troy
Hear from Geoff Ross and Justine Troy at our Speaker Series event. The couple are the masterminds behind global brands such as 42BELOW and Trilogy. They share a lifetime of experience including their latest venture, Lake Hāwea Station: New Zealand’s first carbon positive station.
Switched-on solutions for the Youth and Cultural Development Society
The Youth and Cultural Development Society work with youth on the daily, helping them find their way in the world. Discover how new switched-on tech solutions help YCD to connect and deliver their services across Christchurch.
Hear from Dame Ellen MacArthur
Hear from Dame Ellen MacArthur at our latest Speaker Series event. She shares insights into how businesses can embrace the benefits of a global circular economy.
Running Renaissance Dance Studio
Renaissance Dance Studio is community-based dance school located in Auckland. Find out how the business has grown and evolved, whilst overcoming obstacles along the way.
Hear from entrepeneur and director Dr Anita Sands
Watch highlights from the latest Speaker Series event with Dr Anita Sands, entrepreneur and director. She discusses the importance of creating a culture of belonging in the workplace.
Create a responsive website for your business
Time spent focusing on future proofing your website can open up many opportunities for your business. Find out how you can create a responsive website.
Effectively advertise your business on social media
Find out how you can make the most of your advertising dollar on social media platforms.
Your guide to working from home
Find out how you can create a working from home environment that sets you up for productivity.
Diversity and inclusion aren't what matters. Belonging is what counts.
Read an original article written by Dr Anita Sands and Neil Sands. They discuss the importance of creating a sense of belonging in the workplace.
School Holiday Boredom Busters
We've put together a list of activities to help keep your kids entertained during the school holidays.
Hear from NZ Privacy Commissioner John Edwards
Watch highlights from the latest Speaker Series event with John Edwards, New Zealand Privacy Commissioner. He discusses emerging trends in privacy and how to manage your business risks.
Baderdrive Doctors gets connected
Baderdrive Doctors are on an ongoing mission of providing accessible healthcare for people. By implementing Microsoft Teams into their day-to-day systems, they are now more connected than ever.
Hear from Sidewalk Labs' Craig Neville-Manning
Watch highlights from Sidewalk Labs' Craig Neville-Manning. He shares Sidewalk Lab's vision of evolving cities with technology.
Hear from Microsoft’s Peter Soukalopoulos
Watch highlights from Microsoft New Zealand’s Vanessa Sorenson and Peter Soukalopoulos. They share how Inclusive Design has helped build better business outcomes.
Digital Skills Series
The Digital Skills Series hosted by Google's Digital Strategists will cover tips to get your business online, attract new customers and protect your online presence.
Watch Chris Novak of Xbox
Chris Novak of Xbox has built a career on fusing tech and play, bringing joy to millions, and now he discusses how to build a playful future.
Watch Kelly McCarthy, formerly of LVMH
Kelly McCarthy, former SVP at LVMH shares her learnings on digitally translating a brand to grow business.
Hear from Ethan Eismann, Slack's VP of Design
Hear from Ethan Eismann, Slack VP of design as he discusses the changing space of work
Spark Lab Pivot Reports
New Zealand business owners share their experiences and insights around new ways of working during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch Katy Barfield of Yume Food
Hear the founder of Yume Foods, Katy Barfield, talk about the power of people in a tech-focused world.
Hear from Charles Adler, Kickstarter
Charles Adler is a founding partner of Kickstarter and the driving force behind Lost Arts, a start-up that’s equal parts community and creativity. As one of five seminal speakers at Spark's Future of the Future event in August, Charles spoke on everything from belief to optimism to technology.
Hear from Ana Arriola, Microsoft
Ana Arriola was one of five speakers at Spark Lab's Future of the Future event in August. She spoke on ubiety, optimism, artificial intelligence, the Alpha generation and ethical challenges for social media and information outlets.
Hear from Carla Cammilla Hjort, SPACE10
As co-founder and vision director of SPACE10, Carla Cammilla Hjort understands how to challenge big name companies like IKEA to make a more sustainable future.
Hear from Bruce Mau, Massive Change
As creator of Massive Change Network, Bruce Mau is at the forefront of design and the future of how we work.
Hear from Ivy Ross, Google
As Vice President, Design for Hardware Products at Google, Ivy's ethos is all about humanistic design - design that feels part of a lifestyle, woven into nature.
Decoding digital in Rotorua
We took a look at the Spark Lab Digital Workshop in Rotorua, at the day’s biggest outtakes, and explored how these workshops are helping Kiwi SMEs face an ever-changing digital landscape.
Frances Valintine's global wrap up podcast
Frances Valintine is Spark Lab Futures Advisor, and this is her quarterly wrap-up of the biggest global trends shaping the world of work.
Demystifying the Internet of Things
Russell Brown discusses why we've been hearing a lot about The Internet of Things in the past year or two. What is it and why is it important?
IoT podcast series
In this podcast series, Russell Brown and tech experts talk about the internet of things and how it's changing everything, everywhere. Listen now on Spark Lab.
Frances Valintine on the rise of the gig economy
The gig economy offers an opportunity for businesses to create new models of hiring, and new ways of thinking about employment that appeal to those seeking more flexibility in their work.
Frances Valintine reflects on 2019's first quarter
Futurist and Spark Lab Partner Frances Valintine takes stock of the business world, reflecting on advances while challenging assumptions.
Ohmio
Ohmio was the first NZ business to test the technical capabilities of 5G. Now they're exploring how Spark's 5G could enhance their products and experiences.
Lindsay Cowley on Agile transformation
Spark's Agile implementation consultant discusses the move to Agile. See if your business is ready to adopt Agile ways of working.
Five ways IoT will change business
Th internet of things is changing the workplace, making businesses more efficient and transparent. Here are five ways IoT can give you an edge.
Frances Valintine on the generation opportunity
Educational Futurist Frances Valintine weighs in on what businesses can learn from young people in the workforce and what this means for the future of work.
Preventing data theft in your business
What would happen if someone outside your business got hold of your data? Read our six tips for preventing data theft in your organisation.
Cameron Bagrie on data security
Cameron Bagrie has been an economist for 20 years. Read his take on data security for businesses.
Frith Wilson-Hughes on social media presence
Your social media presence depends on curating your content. Follow these tips to determine the best message to represent your brand.
Four tips for increasing Facebook engagement
Facebook changed its News Feed algorithm in 2018. Here are a few ideas for making your Facebook posts do more work for your business.
Email newsletter dos and don'ts
Many successful businesses use email newsletters to connect with their customers. Here's a list of dos and don'ts for creating effective email newsletters.
Five website must-haves
It’s never been easier to create your own website, but making a good website is the challenge. Here are five must-haves for building your business website.
Data security blind spots
For businesses, good data security is more than updating your anti-virus software. Here are some digital security tips from Spark Lab.
Switching off in a digital world
It might not seem possible to leave work behind. Here are some tips for taking a real holiday while running your own business.
Simplifying the cloud
Talk about the cloud is everywhere. But just what is the cloud, and how does it matter for your business?
Taking risks is key to navigating business disruption - Cameron Bagrie
Kiwi small to medium-sized businesses need to take a few risks to get their edge in an age of disruption. Spark Lab partner Cameron Bagrie weighs in on what issues are facing New Zealand businesses and how to deal with change.
Dr Claire Barber on AI & automation
How can businesses anticipate and adapt to AI and automation? Watch Claire speak about these topics and how they're shaping the future of work.
Josh Bahlman on cyber security for big business
Josh Bahlman is a cyber security specialist with 20+ years’ experience of staying one step ahead of cyber crime. Here he shares his top tips for businesses.
Frances Valintine on the future of business
Hear from Frances, a leading innovator, futurist and founder of Tech Futures Lab. She discusses the biggest challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Lisa King from Eat My Lunch on starting a movement
Lisa shares her experience of starting a movement and the challenges of maintaining momentum as the business scales.
James Kemp on digital business mentorship
The use of digital technology is synonymous with running a business. Listen to James Kemp on how to drive results with digital marketing.
Wendy Thompson on Start Social
As a future-focused business leader, Wendy knows what it takes for businesses to be successful in a digital environment.
Lemonade vs Lemonade: A social experiment
How much difference does social media make to the success of a business? Watch the video to find out.
Uber's Erik Klimczak on autonomous cars
Eric and his Uber product design team are creating new fusions of tech, data and design to make transportation more reliable, affordable and driverless.
Facebook's Ana Arriola on displaced perception
Facebook's Ana Arriola has been immersed in product design for nearly two decades, creating experiences that are human, simple and authentic.
Makaia Carr on social media & MotivateMe
The founder of MotivateMe, Makaia, talks about how she uses Facebook to build her businesses. She recommends developing an online personality.
James Kemp on becoming a market leader
Doing deals is both an art and a science. Every business can benefit from having a predictable process for generating and nurturing leads and closing sales.
How to develop a social media plan
Our simple pragmatic approach will help you create a plan that doesn't sit on the shelf gathering dust, but helps you get the results you want.
As a service explained, with a squeeze of lemon
What's "as-a-service"? Here’s a quick, Kiwi-flavoured guide to share with colleagues.
How superdiversity can give your business an edge
With superdiversity, businesses need to expand their thinking beyond traditional Kiwi audiences. We speak with three people at the forefront of inclusion.
Movio's Will Palmer on creating a niche
Will Palmer, founder of Movio, talks about going global by focusing on finding a niche within a niche.
Using a third party to manage social media
Mastering social media marketing is often not as simple as it may seem at first glance and driving the best possible return on investment takes both time and experience.
Supporting education in your community
Spark Jump brings heavily subsidised broadband to school-age children whose families can’t afford commercial home broadband services.
Colart Miles on changing the game
Colart Miles from Velox Innovation discusses how to speed up innovation in the face of unstoppable change, and explains the importance of creating capacity.
Simone Iles on decoding the digital landscape
Watch Simone Iles from Asia Pacific Digital (APD). In this video, she discusses the six behaviours of truly digital organisations.
Google's Reuben Halper on culture & innovation
Reuben explains how Google’s success is enabled by continuous iteration. Google culture disregards "the impossible" to drive staff engagement and action.
Wendy Thompson on social media for your business
Wendy from Socialites answers some pressing social media questions in this Q&A workshop.
Dr Mike Ashby on upping the ante
More than settling for a good idea, you can learn how to pursue great ideas. Watch Mike from The Breakthrough Company speak about risk and returns.
Jenene Crossan on taking start-ups to the next level
Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan shares stories and tips on fundraising. She suggests creating a plan with an 18-month roadmap.
Dame Rosanne Meo on social responsibility
In this video, Dame Meo discusses the importance of social awareness to both business and communities in New Zealand.
Brendon King on VR for business
Brendon King from Immersify demystifies the world of VR and describes the best application of VR, AR and mixed reality in specific business sectors.
Xero's Anna Curzon on cloud services for SMEs
Xero's Anna Curzon outlines the top three factors for a successful business: efficiency, a partner, and a plan.
Vaughan Fergusson on today's changing world
Vaughan Fergusson is the founder of Vend. Here he discusses the never-ending future of tech, including VR, AR and AI, and its role in education.
Carmen Vicelich on disrupting with data
Carmen Vicelich from Valocity looks at how data is driving exponential business change – and how to encourage customers to share data.
Dr Michelle Dickinson on disrupting geekiness
Michelle, also known as Nanogirl, discusses introverts, extroverts and ambiverts in the workplace.
Ido Leffler on the awesome cause
Ido Leffler is a successful American entrepreneur and businessman. In this video, he talks about the benefits of building social enterprises.
Kaila Colbin on the exponential wave of change
Kaila talks about the future of technology and exponential growth. She considers how this growth is impacting jobs and industries.
Alan Brannigan on gearing up to go global
Vigil Monitoring's CEO Alan discusses the opportunities and challenges for NZ disruptors in health care, especially in the midst of globalisation.
Glenn Andert on defending against disruption
Hear from Glenn Andert from Creative HQ on how exponential technology is disrupting industries.
Sunny Bates on why you should get out more
Sunny Bates discusses networking and the benefits of meeting more people.
James Hurman on the world's best
James from Previously Unavailable examines why some of the world’s biggest companies are also the most innovative.
Colart Miles & Nick Williamson on Lean & Agile
Colart and Nick explain what Lean and Agile really mean and give examples of these methodologies.
Josh Robb on people & leadership
How to build a high-performing team: Josh Robb from PushPay talks about the importance of alignment and empathy when recruiting.