#108 Rowan Simpson (Rare Public Interview): NZ lifestyle, high flyer teachers, scaling success stories in Trade Me + Xero from early days, investing, ambition & more

In this episode #108 w Rowan Simpson, learn about:

• sunrise in NZ with fond memories of his high school teachers, the real high flyers in society
• deep love for sport and being the first in his extended family to attend university.
• value of ambition in the New Zealand context nd love rowan’s framing of working towards being the “biggest small country in the world"
• Life changing experiences in early stage tech companies, first Trade Me and then Xero
• how the financial success led to creating his family office, Hoku
• how wins should be celebrated
• chips on our shoulder
• connection of sport and fast growth startups
• grandparent mindset for investors
• re-defining balance and more!
• Rowan's essay on "world class" is worth a read (here)

It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy!

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