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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Delving into Xero’s TechWeek 2026 research drawing on the feedback from Kiwi SMEs to identify how these businesses are grouping together to form four approach-to-AI archetypes.
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Play videoA lively discussion with the team from Rush Digital about AI, strategic foresight and the future.
YouTube | nearly 2 months ago
Play videoConversation with Paul Spain about Xero's partnership with Anthropic.
YouTube | 2 months ago
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Interview series featuring practical AI and innovation conversations with industry leaders.
NZ Catholic Bishops Conference | 3 months ago
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Short-form takes on AI, strategy, and leadership.
Instagram | nearly 10 months ago
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Short-form takes on AI, strategy, and leadership.
Instagram | nearly 2 years ago
More detailsGuest appearance on Insightful Accountant discussing practical AI adoption in finance and accounting.
Insightful Accountant | nearly 2 years ago
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Strategy-led explainers on AI, blockchain, and emerging technology adoption for small business.
YouTube | 3 years ago
More detailsTEDx Auckland talk on the Clever Kash project and making money learning tangible for children in an increasingly cashless world.
TEDxAuckland | nearly 10 years ago
Play videoRush Digital | nearly 2 months ago
A positive & practical take on AI, examining the green shoots as we look to the future
NZ Tech Podcast | 2 months ago
Conversation with Paul Spain about Xero's partnership with Anthropic.
Fear and Greed | 8 months ago
Podcast discussion on practical AI adoption paths for small and medium businesses.
Fear and Greed | 2 years ago
Discussion on executive sentiment, practical adoption concerns, and where AI is creating real value.
Small Biz Matters | nearly 3 years ago
Conversation on practical technology priorities and market signals from Xerocon 2023.
Workday Blog | nearly 6 months ago
An interview talking about bridging the worlds of startup and enterprise, so that as you scale you get stronger, not just bigger.
AI Journal | nearly 9 months ago
Practical perspective on common blockers to AI readiness for smaller firms and how to move past them.
Asana | 1 year ago
Resource exploring how smaller businesses can balance AI experimentation, capability, and value realization.
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.
LinkedIn | 1 year ago
LinkedIn thought leadership article on Tax Administration 3.0, digital identity, e-invoicing, and AI-enabled tax modernization.
Data Runs Deep | 1 year ago
Interview with Kendra Vant on my thoughts on where we are heading with AI this year.
Gadget | 1 year ago
Media coverage discussing AI direction, experimentation, and practical use in the small business context.
Xero Blog | nearly 2 years ago
Data insights article on how AI can augment expertise and improve service quality in accounting workflows.
