Discover business growth through the BusDev@Auckland speaker series

 Showcasing and supporting the teaching and research of those involved in business development, this free resource seeks to foster growth in all types of enterprises, from startups, through SMEs, to large corporate organizations.

See below for our current series.

Randy Komisar: Importance of Luck

What you will learn:

• Importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and pursuing passions aligned with values.
• New Zealand’s competitive advantages: sustainability, agritech, potential for global innovation leadership.
• Opportunities and challenges presented by the rise of artificial intelligence.
• Leadership qualities: empathy, compassion, selflessness for organizational success.
• Building inclusive, diverse teams to foster collaboration and creative friction.
• and more.

Taryn Hamilton: Navigating Evolution: Challenges, Strategies, and Growth in Telecommunications

What you will learn:

• Evolution of Telecommunications Industry
• Challenges and Growth in Telecommunications Industry
• Agile Integration and Growth Strategies in Acquisitions
• Strategies for Effective Sales and Leadership in Business

Jost Reinhard: Unlocking Potential: Dr. Jost Reinhard’s Journey and Bayer’s Innovations in Healthcare

What you will learn:

• Overview of Dr. Jost Reinhard’s Career and Role at Bayer
• Cell and Gene Therapy Development Collaboration
• Partnership Strategies in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Incorporating Sustainability and Digital Innovation in Bayer’s Operations
• Reflections on Collaborator Ecosystem and Innovation

Alex McNaughten & Scotty Freeman: Mastering the Art of Sales

What you will learn:

• Insights on Sales Development and Professionalization
• Challenges and Evolution in Sales Strategies
• Sales Strategies and Leadership Insights
• Sales Training Strategies and Challenges
• Importance of Purposeful Design, Values, and Curiosity in Team Development and Personal Growth