Paul Spain is a futurist, keynote speaker and tech & business commentator – host of the NZ Tech Podcast and NZ Business Podcast, CEO of Gorilla Technology, and a trusted voice on AI, innovation and the decade ahead.

Paul unpacks the week's most consequential technology shifts with leaders from across New Zealand's innovation ecosystem, and what organisations should do about them now.
Paul delivers keynotes that cut through the hype, with practical, energising sessions for boards, conferences and leadership teams across New Zealand and beyond.
Explore speakingWhere artificial intelligence delivers real value today, where it's heading, and how leaders should respond, without the breathless hype or the doom.
A futurist's tour of the forces converging on business and society, and the choices organisations face right now to stay ahead of them.
Security, privacy and resilience as leadership issues: what boards and executives must understand to protect what they've built.
How Kiwi organisations can punch above their weight on the world stage by turning technology from a cost centre into a national advantage.
As CEO of Gorilla Technology, Paul works alongside organisations to maximise the benefits of technology while reducing risk across cybersecurity, cloud, AI adoption and business continuity.
The same thinking that informs his media commentary shapes pragmatic advice for leaders making real decisions with real stakes.
How Paul can helpPolicies gather dust. Positions drive decisions. The distinction matters more than most leadership teams realise.
June 2026 CybersecurityYour weakest link is rarely inside your own four walls. What recent incidents teach us about third-party exposure.
May 2026 Future of WorkDistance used to be New Zealand's handicap. In an AI-enabled world, it might just become an advantage.
May 2026A concise briefing on the technology shifts that matter: AI, innovation and the trends shaping New Zealand business. No noise, no spam.