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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 45 MIN

JD Trask: Raygun + Autohive AI founder

from NZ Business Podcast - Paul Spain

Paul Spain sits down with JD Trask, founder of Raygun and AutoHive. JD Trask shares insights from his early passion for computers, his entrepreneurial leap with Mindscape at just 23, and the evolution of Raygun into a successful SaaS export.The conversation covers capital raising lessons, the challenges and wins of expanding into the US market, product-led growth versus enterprise sales, and the transformative potential of AI in business. Find practical takeaways on innovation, scaling recurring revenue, and embracing AI for business success.The New Zealand Business Podcast is brought to you by One NZ, Outrun Global and Gorilla Technology.

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