Hawke's Bay Today is running a series of questions and answers from Hawke's Bay business leaders over the holiday period. Today's leader is Xero CEO Rod Drury.
Where did it all start for you?
For me I got turned onto the excitement and infinite possibilities of computers back at Napier Boys' High School. We had a fantastic teacher, Bob McCaw, who brought computers into the school and ignited that passion for technology.
What is the best advice you ever received?
What I've learnt is you need to make things happen yourself. Make that phone call, get started, take the first step on the journey. Ideas are easy - execution is what matters.
What was a major breakthrough?