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8 May 2026 · Aura

Phil Thomson

Phil Thomson: Auror (CEO and Co-Founder)

Phil Thompson shares his journey of co-founding Auror, tackling retail crime through innovative tech. He discusses early business, startup challenges, international expansion, and driving growth with purpose and ambition.

Phil Thomson

Paul Spain is joined by Phil Thomson , Co-founder and CEO of Auror , to explore his journey from a career in law to building one of New Zealand’s standout global tech success stories.

Phil shares the early influences that sparked his entrepreneurial drive, the key decisions that shaped his path, and the realities of scaling a software company from New Zealand into major markets including Australia, US and UK. Phil offers candid insights into startup culture, global expansion, and the discipline and resilience required to grow a high-impact business.

If you’re interested in ambitious thinking, scaling globally from New Zealand, and the personal journey behind entrepreneurship, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Hosted by Paul Spain, CEO and Futurist at Gorilla Technology.

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