FLINT talks

FLINT Talks is back for 2026! Join Caitlin - Auckland FLINT Chair, Zibby - National FLINT Lead, and Craig - CEO of TUANZ, to learn all about:  - what FLINT actually is  - what being a Future Leader in Technology means  - how being a part of FLINT can help your career Plus hear about upcoming events around the country and how you can get involved! Learn more about FLINT here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! Last month at the Tech Users Summit, TUANZ held their annual Member Awards. One of the awards celebrates an Outstanding Future Leader, and is awarded to a FLINT member. This year, the winner of the Outstanding Future Leader Award was Alex Stewart of WombatNet. In this episode, Craig Young, CEO of TUANZ, caught up with Alex to discuss starting an ISP at just 14 years of age and his journey since then.  Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

flint.nz team members from around the country attended the TUANZ Tech Users Summit last week and we caught up with them throughout the day!   In this episode, you’ll hear: 💡 FLINT members sharing the tech they’re most excited about and the key learnings they took from the Summit 🤝 Chats with the FLINT Auckland team and Harnex AI about the upcoming Hackathon on September 17 🏆 A celebration of the Outstanding Future Leader Award at the TUANZ Awards that evening   It was an incredible day of ideas, innovation, and inspiration - we hope to see you there next year!   Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode, we’re sharing a live recording of FLINT’s recent webinar: Negotiation Skills That Stick, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Kal Shariff. Negotiation isn’t just about salaries or contracts - it’s about advocating for yourself in everyday situations, from project pitches to work-life balance conversations. In this session, we cover:  - Mindset shifts to approach negotiation with confidence  - Practical tools to ask for what you need — clearly and kindly  - Fresh insights from Randstad’s employer research Whether you're navigating a raise, a role change, or just everyday team dynamics - this one’s full of practical wisdom you’ll actually use. Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode, FLINT members Dave Park, Amie Dawson and Caitlin Tennant unpack one of the most essential, and often overlooked, skills in any workplace: communication. From working in a team to presenting externally, how we communicate can make or break the conversation. We explore: A simple “two-axis” model to identify communication styles How to adjust your approach depending on your audience Real-world stories from both technical and people-focused roles Whether you're leading a team or navigating projects, this episode is full of practical insights you can put into action straight away. Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode Caitlin is joined by co-founders of Harnex AI (and FLINT alumni), Derrick and Misha. We talk about:  - the motivation and story behind starting Harnex AI  - recent changes in the AI landscape  - ways we can use AI more in our everyday lives   Follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Welcome to this special episode of FLINT Talks!   On May 21st the FLINT Talks team went to Hamilton to attend the Connecting Aotearoa Summit, where we caught up with speakers and attendees about the challenges and opportunities we face in our connected future. The following episode is a collection of these conversations, and you might just recognise some familiar voices and faces.   You'll hear from: Craig Young, TUANZ Simone Cuthbert-Scott, One NZ Alex Stewart, WombatNET Phee Myburgh, Chorus Adam Beck, HUB Regan Mowbray, RexNetworks Tunde Adekunle, Connexa Sid Kumar, Network for Learning Tristan Ilich, TUANZ Follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In our latest episode Caitlin is joined by Nadine and Kheila to discuss their moves from non-tech roles into thriving tech careers We talk about: What motivated them to pivot into tech roles How they upskilled and networked The challenges they faced Advice for anyone looking to break into the tech industry If you’ve ever wondered “Could I work in tech?” this one’s for you.

Welcome back to a special episode of FLINT Talks! Earlier this month we celebrated International Women's day and the FLINT Talks team were lucky enough to secure some time with Hon. Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women, to discuss the Gender Pay gap Toolkit and the work the Ministry for Women are doing in New Zealand. Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! This episode we're joined by Charlotte and Daisy, two members of the FLINT Auckland Lead Team, to discuss all things Goal Setting. We talk about: what makes a good goal and how to set them habits we have implemented in our lives to set us up for success books that have helped unlock the next steps in our journeys Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! This episode we're joined by Zibby, the new National Lead of FLINT, to talk all things FLINT and what to expect in 2025! Zibby recently attended the awesome Fintech Lab Launch alongside some of the Wellington FLINT team so we get to hear all about that event as well. Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks  

Join FLINT member Derrick and our new FLINT Auckland Chair Brodie for a discussion on Open Banking and Fintech.   We discuss topics such as: - what Open Banking is - how Open Banking could change the way we handle finances - apps and software currently available to help manage our money   Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT member Caitlin and two brand new voices to the podcast, Kaity and Sophie, as they discuss Tertiary Study and it's relevance to the world today.   We discuss topics such as: - our personal study journeys and how they have affected our careers - the evolution of tertiary study to a more online approach - things to keep in mind when considering if study is right for you   Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Last month we had the amazing opportunity to record a live episode at the TUANZ Tech Users Summit, the FLINT session on "How AI Can Accelerate Your Next Career Move."   This episode contains the discussion on AI with our panel made up of Vicky Nyamsuren, Sid Kumar and Ben Sheehan, hosted by FLINT members Derrick and Caitlin. As Derrick mentions at the start of the episode, the panel session was recorded on a laptop sitting a few metres away from the panelists, and then enhanced by AI using Adobe Podcast and Descript. Please also have a listen to last months episode containing Vicky's Keynote, an uplifting story of growing up in a small village in Mongolia through to becoming the tech icon she is today. Find us wherever you get your podcasts @flinttalks

Join us for an extra special episode of FLINT Talks. This month we had the amazing opportunity to record a live episode at the TUANZ Tech Users Summit, the FLINT session on "How AI Can Accelerate Your Next Career Move." This episode will contain the keynote by Vicky Nyamsuren and the panel will be coming soon so make sure you stay tuned! Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Caitlin and Hassana as we discuss recruitment agents and Hassana's journey in starting her own recruitment agency.   We discuss how recruitment agents work for both individuals and organisations, how people can learn more about becoming a recruitment agent and a new organisation for Maori in the technology space, TechTaniwha!   Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Derrick and Caitlin as we consider staying in New Zealand vs moving overseas.   We discuss topics such as: - how moving to a new country can change your career growth - the cost of living vs the cost of leaving - work-life balance and lifestyles in different countries   Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Qais, Derrick and Caitlin as we discuss job seeking. In this episode we touch on: - trends we are seeing in the employment market - our own experiences with finding, maintaining and losing jobs - tips for anyone currently searching for employment   Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join the FLINT Talks team Caitlin and Qais, and special guest Craig, for a discussion about associations. In this episode we discuss: - what an association is and why they exist - the benefits you can get from being a part of an association - FLINT as an association Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Derrick, Qais and Caitlin for a discussion on Digital/AI Art. In this episode we touch on: - How art has evolved with the use of technology - The pros and cons of digital art tools - How we think AI might affect the world of art in the future Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Qais, Derrick and Caitlin for a discussion on Tech to Improve Your 2024. In this episode we touch on: - Healthtech and FemTech - Smart homes and devices - How AI can improve your life Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Derrick, Qais and Caitlin for a discussion on The Future of Start Ups: - How is AI and new tech changing the startup landscape? - What funding options are popular in the startup world? - Our thoughts on getting into the startup space Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Have you embraced Online Learning? Join FLINT team members Caitlin, Derrick and Qais as we talk about: the different forms of Online Learning we use the pros and cons of learning online emerging trends we are seeing in the online learning world Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Remote Work, are you for it or against it? Join FLINT members Qais, Derrick and Caitlin as they discuss the pros and cons of remote work, including: Productivity Ease of Communication A potential remote work "tax" Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment or sending us a message. Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks  

Join FLINT members Derrick, Qais and Caitlin for a discussion on Diversity in Tech: - What does diversity mean to us? - How can diversity improve a workplace? - What can we do to promote greater diversity in the future? Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

What is AI, and how can AI be used in our everyday lives?  Join FLINT members Derrick, Qais and Caitlin as they discuss AI, how it can be used for Social Good, and a recent AI Hackathon hosted by the Auckland FLINT team. The FLINT team will be releasing a new FLINT talks episode each month. This is our pilot episode so we would love any feedback, feel free to leave a comment or message us directly!