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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 51 MIN

065 - Minimising Distractions, Maximising Life with Jo Guo & Paul Skevington of Minimis

from Start Up and Running · host Ange McDonald and Peta Brisbane

In this episode, Ange and Peta chat with Jo Guo and Paul Skevington, the co-founders of Minimis — an Australian start-up on a mission to build technology that helps us live more intentionally.From their screen-simplifying Minimis app to their upcoming Minimis Flow AR glasses, Jo and Paul are creating products that challenge the giants’ complacency and help runners and cyclists perform better without the distractions of multiple devices.We talk about:The journey from Jo’s original idea to bringing Paul on boardThe challenges of building a hardware tech start-upHow running and cycling fuel creativity and problem-solvingManaging big projects at home and at workAnd our shared love of the Remarkable tablet for staying focused and organisedExplore more at minimis.life Follow Minimis on Instagram:@minimisphone@minimisflowFollow Ange on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @startupandrunning_au, or email at [email protected]  Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner Spoil yourself or the runner in your life with running accessories from our favourite Aussie running companies (affiliate links):TARKINE - https://www.tarkine.com/ANGELA16836 - use code ANGELA16836 to get 20% off your orderRECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your orderRUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your orderVERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your orderON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your orderRELE FOOTWEAR - https://relefootwear.com.au - use code STARTUP15 for 15% off your orderRE GLASSES -https://reyourrun.com.au?bg_ref=yD1l6ayuTe - use code STARTUP10 for 10% off your order

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