James Donald / Ideally

James Donald is one of New Zealand’s shining stars in the tech and startup scene.

He is the first repeat guest on the PowerUp Podcast, and he’s come full circle since his last appearance. Having exited his first venture, tourism-tech company Yonder, he then co-founded the fast-growing market research company Ideally.

James is a highly respected SaaS leader and his lessons cover the complete spectrum of growing a tech startup - from founding and growing to exiting, and taking all those lessons to do it all again!

He picks out the most powerful insights across his journey, together with learnings about technology, AI, the power of accurate market research and the personal aspects of business ownership.

This is a comprehensive conversation with so much for budding entrepreneurs to learn from - it’s not one to miss!