Human in the Loop podcast
A lively discussion with the team from Rush Digital about AI, strategic foresight and the future.
YouTube | 1 month ago
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A selection of my talks, interviews and public work across strategy, architecture, innovation and futures thinking. This section sits alongside the Desk and shows how some of my ideas translate into live sessions, media and practical engagement.
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NZ Tech Podcast video interview
Conversation with Paul Spain about Xero's partnership with Anthropic.
YouTube | nearly 2 months ago
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Personal opinion or project
Catholic Kiwi Podcast
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Interview series featuring practical AI and innovation conversations with industry leaders.
NZ Catholic Bishops Conference | nearly 3 months ago
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Xero social media
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Short-form takes on AI, strategy, and leadership.
Instagram | 9 months ago
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Cradle interview
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Short-form takes on AI, strategy, and leadership.
Instagram | nearly 2 years ago
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Guest appearance on Insightful Accountant discussing practical AI adoption in finance and accounting.
Insightful Accountant | nearly 2 years ago
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Future Focus
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Strategy-led explainers on AI, blockchain, and emerging technology adoption for small business.
YouTube | 3 years ago
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TEDx Auckland talk on the Clever Kash project and making money learning tangible for children in an increasingly cashless world.
TEDxAuckland | nearly 10 years ago
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The Human in the Loop podcast
Rush Digital | 1 month ago
A positive & practical take on AI, examining the green shoots as we look to the future
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NZ Tech Podcast 782 - Halter’s Billion Dollar Rise, 3G Farewell, and Xero's next-gen AI
NZ Tech Podcast | nearly 2 months ago
Conversation with Paul Spain about Xero's partnership with Anthropic.
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Fear and Greed Q&A: How SMEs Can Harness the Evolution of AIFear and Greed | nearly 8 months ago
Podcast discussion on practical AI adoption paths for small and medium businesses.
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Fear and Greed: How Business Really Feels About AI
Fear and Greed | 2 years ago
Discussion on executive sentiment, practical adoption concerns, and where AI is creating real value.
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Small Biz Matters (Episode 212): Highlights from Xerocon 2023Small Biz Matters | nearly 3 years ago
Conversation on practical technology priorities and market signals from Xerocon 2023.
Publications and Articles
The Lessons SMBs Shouldn't Forget As They Scale
Workday Blog | 5 months ago
An interview talking about bridging the worlds of startup and enterprise, so that as you scale you get stronger, not just bigger.
How Small Businesses Can Overcome the Barriers to AI Readiness
AI Journal | 8 months ago
Practical perspective on common blockers to AI readiness for smaller firms and how to move past them.
AI at a Crossroads for Small and Medium Businesses in Australia
Asana | nearly 12 months ago
Resource exploring how smaller businesses can balance AI experimentation, capability, and value realization.
Beyond the Hype - Technology as a Catalyst for True Innovation
Solutions Review | 1 year ago
My thoughts on how technology isn't an innovation by itself, but is better viewed as a catalyst for true innovation.
The Tax 3.0 Overhaul Is Underway Thanks to New Tech
LinkedIn | 1 year ago
LinkedIn thought leadership article on Tax Administration 3.0, digital identity, e-invoicing, and AI-enabled tax modernization.
Data & AI in 2025 and beyond
Data Runs Deep | 1 year ago
Interview with Kendra Vant on my thoughts on where we are heading with AI this year.
How 2025 will set the scene for next decade
Gadget | 1 year ago
Media coverage discussing AI direction, experimentation, and practical use in the small business context.
AI Can Transform the Human Side of Accounting
Xero Blog | nearly 2 years ago
Data insights article on how AI can augment expertise and improve service quality in accounting workflows.