NZSME Podcast Series | Episode 1

From connections to collective action. We’re excited to share the first conversation in our NZSME Podcast Series, featuring Shailesh Bagwe, the driving force behind NZSME – New Zealand Small and Medium Entrepreneurs. In this conversation, Shailesh shares why NZSME was created and a simple but powerful idea behind it: SMEs need more than connections. They need a voice. We talk about: 👉 Why NZSME was created 👉 Advocacy and representation for SMEs 👉 Building a proper Board and Advisory structure 👉 Creating accessible membership for businesses at different stages 👉 Partnerships, sponsorships and collaboration 👉 Bringing entrepreneurs together to support and grow with each other NZSME is still evolving, and that’s exactly why conversations like this matter. Our aim is to build a community with SMEs, for SMEs — where entrepreneurs can be heard, supported and represented. 🎥 Watch the conversation and join the discussion: What is the ONE area where you believe New Zealand SMEs need stronger support or representation? We would genuinely love to hear from business owners and entrepreneurs across New Zealand. 🇳🇿 🎙️ Host / Podcast: Krishna Desai 🎬 Video Editing: @Prashant 🎤 Guest: Shailesh Bagwe Your business. Your challenges. Your voice.