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This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

Dr Alia Bojilova

Performance Coach for SAS Soldiers and Olympic Athletes. During her time with the UN Dr. Alia and her team were taken hostage in Syria. She negotiated the release of her team without harm. She works with Movac Ventures and assists companies in building cultures of adaptability and innovation.

This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

Tim Warren

As a Co-Founder of Ambit, Tim led a team of industry experts in designing and delivering natural, intelligent conversational experiences for some of the world’s leading organisations. With over 25 years of experience in strategy, executive management, and technology, Tim has a track record of automating customer service at scale with generative AI. He is a strong advocate for the immense potential of AI in transforming customer support and driving business growth.

Paul Roseman

Paul has more than 30 years’ experience working in the healthcare arena, with more than 20 spent working in Independent Practitioner Associations (IPAs) and Primary Health Organisations (PHOs). During his time with ProCare, Paul has designed and implemented a wide variety of primary care clinical programmes including; digital assistants, the patient pathway for high tech imaging in general practice, chronic disease management, hospital avoidance (planned care), electronic clinical decision support, referred services demand management and performance indicator programmes. Paul is Chair of Clinical Assessments Limited (CAL) a longstanding partnership between ProCare and East Health. Paul is a registered pharmacist and graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Otago.

This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

Nikhil Ramrakhiani

CTO of Pie Funds, at the forefront of driving AI adoption within the business, Nikhil aligns use cases with strategic goals. He employs a high-impact, low-risk approach to AI adoption, navigating the rapidly evolving landscape through modular solutions. As a passionate advocate for AI’s potential, he dedicates focused time each day to studying and researching Gen AI, ensuring he stays abreast of the latest developments and its practical applications to businesses.

Leighton Roberts is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies. At Sharesies, their vision is to give someone with $5 and $5m the same money opportunities. Sharesies is a wealth app with over 600,000 investors who’ve collectively invested billions of dollars. Sharesies also partners with private, and NZX and ASX listed companies so they can know and communicate to their retail investors, support with capital raises and provide staff share schemes – they have over 500 companies using their services.

This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

Jovan Pavlicevic

Jovan Pavlicevic is the co-founder of SquareOne and Emerge. Setting out to reshape how kids were taught about finance with SquareOne, he quickly realised the entire finance landscape of NZ needed significant disruption. Emerge is the next step on that quest, rethinking what business banking should be by providing a mobile-first solution for small businesses. Disruption & innovation are at the heart of the success of SquareOne & Emerge with a lot more to come yet.

This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

David McDonald

As Founder of Altered State Machine, and a major shareholder in Futureverse, David has a had a varied tech and venture career with the last decade across generative visual and music AI, blockchain, and gaming partnerships with ReadyPlayerOne, Reebok, Warners Music, Muhammed Ali, and Fifa. In 2023, David founded Being AI. Being has a unique perspective on the AI-enabled world to come as they not only build and patent AI, but also advise and support NZ companies on AI adoption, and also invest in both legacy industries being transformed by AI and AI-focused startups.

This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

BILL HAYLOCK

Director PX4 Software, Ardent Group and Torch Energy. His career, initiated in the late 1970s, saw a pivotal moment in 1986 when he founded Queensland’s pioneering exploration and mining tenement management business. By 1988, Bill was instrumental in the development of tenement management software. PX4 is a third-generation software, being utilised all over the globe by major mining companies.

This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

Bede Cammock-Elliott

Bede Cammock-Elliott Bede is founder of both seeo.ai and seedigital Limited. Founded in 2003, seedigital is a World Leading interactive remote video monitoring company that protects $5.5Billion worth of assets for many iconic brands & organisations throughout New Zealand. Bede is a published author in the UK & Brazil. He is a qualified assessor for the European Business Quality Model (Known as EFQM) & Chairman of the LSV Patrons Trust. He is a leading thinker on solving security related business problems, and the ethical application of AI to increase H&S outcomes for all stakeholders.

This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

ASA COX

Asa Cox is the founder & CEO of Arcanum, a company that specialises in helping finance teams increase their productivity with AI. Arcanum is one of only 20 companies in the world to have been signed up for the Strategic Collaboration agreement (SCA) for Gen-AI with AWS. Asa has nearly a decade of experience working with applied AI and has led Arcanum to work with well known startups and enterprises in NZ and internationally.

This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

Anna Mowbray

Revolutionising industries and fuelling innovation, Anna Mowbray is a powerhouse entrepreneur and one of Aotearoa’s most influential business figures. As one of the leaders who grew ZURU to billions in trade, she led culture, systems and operations as the company grew across the world. Today, she leads her new business ZEIL, a cutting-edge, data-driven job marketplace founded in 2022.

This is a part of the talks held at the M2 AI Summit 23 May, 2024 in Auckland. For more information visit m2now.com/summit/

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Technology Lawyer and Partner at Hudson Gavin Martin. He’s an expert in areas where technology intersects with regulation (including AI) and in helping clients to commercialise or implement tech solutions.

Dr. Alia Bojilova is a performance coach for SAS Soldiers and Olympic athletes. During her time with the UN Dr. Alia and her team were taken hostage in Syria. She kept her cool and negotiated the release of her team without harm. She works with Movac Ventures and assists companies in building cultures of adaptability and innovation. A performance coach for SAS Soldiers and Olympic athletes. During her time with the UN, Dr Alia and her team were taken hostage in Syria. She kept her cool and negotiated the release of her team without harm. She also works with Movac Ventures and assists companies in building cultures of adaptability and innovation.

M2 Editor Andre Rowell Interviews Jovan Pavlicevic from SquareOne, an app that kickstarts kids financial journeys. This is an entirely new financial sector major players completely overlooked. Pavlicevic talks about his journey starting the business as well as where New Zealand's at in it's own financial journey.

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Bindi Norwell, Group CEO, ProCare

Bindi is a visionary leader with more than 25 years’ experience working across a range of sectors including health, property, professional services and telecommunications. Bindi brings extensive commercial leadership and governance experience, is highly strategic, and has proven expertise in leading organisational diversification and growth strategies, leveraging technology and innovation, transformational change, and organisational redesigns, to enable successful, thriving and sustainable businesses. Bindi is currently the Group Chief Executive of ProCare, a leading healthcare provider. She is passionate about health and wellbeing, and relishes the opportunity to utilise her strategic and leadership strengths to improve equitable health outcomes for all New Zealanders. Prior to ProCare, Bindi was Chief Executive of REINZ and she has also held various executive roles across New Zealand, Australia and the UK. Bindi is currently a Director for CareHQ, Chair of the Fresh Minds Board and Deputy Chair of the Auckland Branch of the Institute of Directors. Prior to this she has held various governance roles including with Whakarongorau Aotearoa, EMA, Marketing Association and Warehouse Group. https://www.m2woman.com/journey-to-excellence/

A panel featuring Professor Marjo Lips-Wiersma, Rawinder Singh, Sharon Harrison and Susan Peterson.

M2woman Journey to Excellence develops Business Professionals to be leaders driving change in Diversity, Sustainability & Resilience to strengthen New Zealand.

This popular event is an all inclusive Friday afternoon with lunch, networking, expert speakers sharing insights. A great opportunity to connect & grow with your key staff & clients, develop business leadership skills & network with like-minded people.

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Susan Peterson - Director Susan is an experienced business leader with a particular interest in helping companies to drive growth through technology, innovation, and organisational culture.

Susan is currently the chair of Vista Group International and a director on the boards of Mercury Energy, Xero, Arvida and Craigs Investment Partners. Susan is also a member of the Board of Global Women.

Susan’s past directorships include ASB Bank, Trustpower, Property for Industry, The NZ Merino Company Limited and Compac Sorting Solutions. Susan is also a past member of the New Zealand Financial Markets Disciplinary Tribunal, the IHC board and the National Advisory Council for the Employment of Women. Susan was a finalist in the 2014 Westpac New Zealand Women of Influence Awards.

Professor Marjo Lips-Wiersma - Professor of Sustainability and Ethics leadership at Auckland University of Technology

In her role as Professor of Sustainability and Ethics leadership at Auckland University of Technology, Marjo aims to reach people with the sustainability message in ways that create hope and agency and strengthen the will. To that end she has also co-created the Map of Meaning International charity which supports meaning makers globally. In her teaching and research she combines academic insights with practical experiences from a variety of sources, including being a qualified permaculture practitioner.

Jacinta FitzGerald - Chief Executive of Mindful Fashion

Jacinta is a sustainability activator, passionate about the power of business to create positive impact. Building on more than 20 years experience in the clothing and textiles industry, in 2015 Jacinta founded Make.Good, a consultancy that works with innovative global and local businesses to drive forward the sustainability agenda. Jacinta is currently Chief Executive of Mindful Fashion New Zealand, the peak body for sustainable fashion and textiles in Aotearoa, an organisation on a mission to create a thriving and full-circle future for New Zealand's clothing and textiles ecosystem.  find out more at: https://www.m2woman.com/jte-summit-presentations/

Founded Pure SEO in the digital marketing landscape, and co-founded iCompare, a go-to platform for insurance comparison and is the creative force behind Toru Creative. As an author, he penned the definitive guide “How to Get to the Top of Google Search: A Practical SEO Guide,” positioning himself as a thought leader in the industry.

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Founded RUSH Digital in 2010 and has led its technology teams in developing world-first solutions for global companies such as Microsoft, Disney, Google, Samsung and Nokia. Local clients include: Metservice, Watercare, Foodstuffs, Te Whatu Ora, Z Energy & Public Trust.

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Known for founding the Pop-up Globe, which attracted audiences of over 750,000 people in Australasia. A multiple-award winner, including a Sir Peter Blake Leader Award, he’s been the executive director at Emmy-nominated Auckland creative digital agency Gladeye. His latest project in collaboration with Gladeye seeks to redefine storytelling through AI and immersive experiences.

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Haren is the Head of Enterprise Greenfield segment at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Previously, he led the Territory business for AWS in ASEAN and has held a number of senior roles within technology and consulting businesses across Asia Pacific.

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National Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft ANZ, Lee advises government and commercial organisations on digital strategy and the economic, innovation and social impact of cloud scale technology. He is primarily focused on artificial intelligence, language models and machine learning. Lee heads Microsoft’s Office of Responsible AI for ANZ. He sits on the NSW Government Artificial Intelligence Review Committee and on several boards supporting technology innovators and public policy groups.

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Founder & CEO of Arcanum, which specialises in helping finance teams increase their productivity with AI. Asa has nearly a decade of experience working with applied AI and has led Arcanum to work with well known startups and enterprises in New Zealand and internationally.

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Sam is a security industry veteran of over 25 years, passionate about building extreme resilience into information systems. Working internationally, with particular focus in the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the United States, he has worked with government, finance, and other mission-critical industry sectors. Sam has built some of the world’s largest web security systems, holds multiple patents, and is the technical founder behind RedShield’s technology stack.

Co-Founder of Soul Machines, a ground-breaking high tech company of AI researchers, neuroscientists, psychologists, artists and innovative thinkers; re-imagining how we connect with machines. Greg also co-founded PowerbyProxi a company that was sold to Apple in 2017. Soul Machines works with celebrities like: Jack Nicklaus, K-Pop legend Mark Tuan & NBA All Star Carmelo Anthony.

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CEO & Founder of FranklyAI, a pioneering Generative AI startup established in 2020 and is a Business Director at Beca which has evolved into one of New Zealand’s premier users of Generative AI, recording over 150,000 interactions in just the last few months.

Albert is a Professor of AI, Director of the Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and Co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association (AIRA). His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Science, and Machine Learning for Data Streams. He is the co-author of a book on Machine Learning from Data Streams published at MIT Press.

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GM Analytics & Insights for Woolworths Group with both local and group accountabilities. Kari leads a full stack data, analytics and insights capability responsible for driving analytics transformation and enablement end to end. At the group level, she is responsible for leading a culture transformation around data via the Woolworths Data Academy and sustainability analytics.

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Emily is Research Director for emerging global leader in AI for Insights, Yabble, with over 15 years’ experience applying the latest in best practice to big brands including Foodstuffs, Sky TV and Coca-Cola.

Co-Founder of Ambit who automate customer service with smart Digital Employees. With recent advances in AI mean this is here now, and understanding it is essential as we go into a world of unprecedented change. Ambit clients include: Tower, Vector, Pulse, Hallensteins & The Warehouse Group.

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How to Embrace Automation & AI to Boost Productivity for Competitive Advantage” – Karl Budge (SailGP) & Alan Marks (Oracle)

SailGP, the exhilarating high-tech sport, has captured the world’s attention with its intense racing, record-breaking speeds, and iconic global venues. As a startup organisation, SailGP pushes the boundaries of technology in sailing, leveraging advancements like machine learning to introduce the championship as a groundbreaking global sports circuit.

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The future of food is here. This interview was recorded live at the M2 Success Summit with Amos Palfreyman - CEO & Co-founder of Miruku.

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Journey to Excellence presented by M2woman Magazine, is a live immersive event set to help individuals and businesses work through challenges and inspire solutions in this everchanging New Zealand work landscape. This is a four part series where we deliver the insights of our speakers from our May 7th, 2021 Event.

Journey to Excellence presented by M2woman Magazine, is a live immersive event set to help individuals and businesses work through challenges and inspire solutions in this everchanging New Zealand work landscape. This is a four part series where we deliver the insights of our speakers from our May 7th, 2021 Event

Journey to Excellence presented by M2woman Magazine, is a live immersive event set to help individuals and businesses work through challenges and inspire solutions in this everchanging New Zealand work landscape. This is a four part series where we deliver the insights of our speakers from our May 7th, 2021 Event.

Journey to Excellence presented by M2woman Magazine, is a live immersive event set to help individuals and businesses work through challenges and inspire solutions in this everchanging New Zealand work landscape. This is a four part series where we deliver the insights of our speakers from our May 7th, 2021 Event

A little over a year ago, champion New Zealand downhill mountain biker, Brook MacDonald lay in agony, semi-paralysed and unable to feel his legs on a Quebec mountain for five hours, waiting for a helicopter to arrive. Brook had sustained a serious spinal injury when he crashed during his first practice run at the World Mountain Bike Championships.

In October of this year though, Brook was in Austria competing at the World Champs. We talk to him about the gruelling year of recovery in between these two moments, the power of resilience and what it is like not to have fear.