Warren joined us as a Main Judge for the Electra Business & Innovation Awards, assessing the Business Strategy section. He brought a thoughtful, practical and commercially focused approach to every entry, always taking the time to make sure he had considered the business carefully and got his assessment right.

What stood out most was the quality of his feedback. It was fair, constructive and genuinely useful, giving each business something valuable to take away. Warren was generous with his time, easy to work with, and brought a strong understanding of our local business community. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Warren.

Heather Hutchings. Lead Judge, Electra Business & Innovation Awards - Kapiti Horowhenua

"Warren has coached startups in Creative HQ's Aurora Climate Lab for two years running. He builds trust quickly with founders, which lets him support their wellbeing and team dynamics from the ground up. Every team he works with thrives, thanks to the gentle way he challenges their thinking and helps them hone their proposition and articulation. I love working with Warren for the passion, energy, and care he brings to this mahi, and for how effortlessly he simplifies challenges for teams."

— Holly Beals. Senior Innovation Specialist, Creative HQ

“Working with Warren has been hugely valuable. He's been a trusted sounding board, keeping me accountable, challenging my thinking, and providing practical advice and guidance across the business.

What I've appreciated most is Warren's ability to listen, ask the right questions, and turn ideas into action. I'd happily recommend him to anyone looking for a trusted mentor and operational advisor.”

— Jack Tolley. General Manager, Dev Academy Aotearoa

“Working with Warren during the Aurora Climate Lab, I was struck by his warmth. He has a rare ability to simplify complex thinking, using simple, practical frameworks to bring clarity to what felt tangled. He kept bringing the conversation back to what mattered most, creating momentum without pressure, and went above and beyond during my busiest, most stressful times. He's a skilled coach who brought both insight and empathy, and I feel very grateful to have had the chance to work with him.”

Kat O’Sullivan, Founder & CEO, Snap Power

“Warren gets to the heart of things fast. He ran workshops with our team and founders, listened like few people do, and surfaced the blockages we'd been talking around, both the operational ones and the harder emotional ones. Sharp, commercial, and trusted almost immediately. We left with a firm plan and a clear way to deliver it."

— Matt McNeil and Antony Young, Managing Directors, The Media Lab

“Warren created a space where every voice was heard and every perspective was valued. He took the time to understand what was important to us and that was reflected in the quality of his work. His calm, mana-enhancing and pragmatic approach helped our team find clarity, build alignment, and leave with outcomes that will continue to shape how we work together.”

— Nicola Nation. Chief Executive Officer, Rei Kōtuku