Today we’re in conversation with Tane van der Boon who co-founded mattress startup Winkl; MAUI63, a not-for-profit protecting marine life; and Inviol, an AI-driven workplace safety solution.

Tane treats us to practical and realistic advice around bringing in a successful business model overseas, disrupting traditional industries, and the operations behind next-day delivery. We also hear Tane’s passion for protecting marine biology as he talks about MAUI63, before diving into his advice on using off the shelf tech and financial forecasting.

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Timestamps:

01:23 - A crash course into Tane’s startup journey - from fixing computers at 15 to experienced founder

06:55 - Tane’s advice for bringing a successful business model overseas into NZ

09:54 - Advice for entrepreneurs using tech to disrupt a traditional business model

13:27 - What strategies helped Winkl become a household brand name in 18 months?

17:15 - Taking a peek at Winkl’s operations - how did they do next day delivery?

20:05 - How MAUI63 is protecting the world’s rarest dolphin with technology

23:26 - Why you should start small when building a piece of tech

25:46 - Tane’s advice for cash flow and revenue forecasting

27:58 - What Tane would like to see more of in the startup space

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