Watchful AI Founder Joshua Parsons on Disrupting the Security Industry for a Second Time at 29

Plus why men deserve better, our world-first hydrofoiling electric boat is launched, and the holiday leave Q&A you need to know

Welcome to your Tuesday morning fix.

Here’s the Daily Shot news you won’t want to miss today:

• Watchful AI Founder Joshua Parsons on Disrupting the Security Industry for a Second Time at 29

• Men deserve better, too - a powerful perspective from the Powrsuit Female Founders

• Government Backs Kiwibank with $500M Capital Boost to Compete Against Australian-Owned Banks

• Auckland Launches 'World-First' Hydrofoiling Electric Boat with Fullers

• Women-Led Startups Deliver Better Results—So Why Aren’t Investors Backing Them?

• Holiday Leave Questions Answered: What You Need to Know

• Plus the motivational event in Auckland last month criticised for aggressive sales tactics.

We don’t think we’ve been too aggressive with our sales tactics [?] but if you saw the Spinoff’s letter recently you’ll know we’re all doing it tough. $145 for a whole year of our content can change our world [a one day conference event or around 28 flat whites]. Please consider supporting us.

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