The profound promise of a new space race

Plus: Get ready for Aurora Climate Lab 2025, economy limps from recession and how to navigate the changing tech market.

Welcome to Friday

We’ve made it a through a long week and thank you for bearing with me while Lauren has been away. I know you’re probably sick of hearing scary AI facts so this time we’re kicking off with a much more optimistic feature from me on why we live in the most exciting time in human history. Only the smallest doses of existential dread included.

And outside of that we’ve got your usual Daily Shot to get you ready for the weekend. Let’s get into it!

Here’s your Daily shot of news you don’t want to miss

• Event: Head along for Aurora Climate Lab 2025

• Economy has crawled out of a recession

• Nvidia reportedly acquires Gretel for nine figures

• Register for The Generator National Team South Island April 2025 Hui

• Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025

Thank you so much to everyone who has subscribed already this year and for those who haven’t, if you could recommend the substack or share with friends and whanau that still helps out in a big way.

Finn & the Caffeine Team