CheerPod
CheerPod is ushering in the future of work. A podcast that presents a series of interviews, hosted by Cheerleader Founder, Nell Fitzjohn. CheerPod is part of Cheerleader's mission to amplify the voices of those who challenge the status quo in business.
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The power of community with Xaviere Murray-Puhara
In this episode, Nell is joined by Xaviere Murray-Puhara, a fresh and dynamic leader in the tech industry, the CEO and Co-Founder of kahu.code, and Co-Founder of Tech Taniwha. Kahu.code is merging advanced technology with the richness of te ao Māori and indigenous cultures, creating an innovative approach to AI that honors community and tradition. With leadership experience in Product Management and Agile Coaching at organizations like OneNZ, UNICEF Aotearoa New Zealand, and Genesis Energy, Xaviere has been driving innovation practices across industries.
In addition to her leadership at kahu.code, Xaviere co-founded Tech Taniwha, a community that empowers Māori technologists through collaboration, storytelling, and community-building. She balanced this work with her studies in Te Reo Māori at Te Wananga Takiura O Nga Kura Kaupapa Maori O Aotearoa. With a Bachelor of Business from AUT and a passion for integrating cultural values with technological advancements, Xaviere is deeply committed to shaping the future of tech through a uniquely indigenous lens.
In this episode Nell and Xaviere talk about the power of community and its place in the future of work.
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