EP 9 · Yarns with Andy

Farzam Farzadi

Hosted by Andy Alagappan
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About This Episode

Honoured to have Farzam Farzadi on the podcast for this week.

Farzam has more than 16 years of experience working in the construction industry across multiple segments.

Farzam made history by being the first and only Innovation Award winner in New Zealand who won the Supreme Award.

Among a myriad of other great achievements, we knew we had to have him on the show.

Farzam and Andy chat about change, journeys and give advice for students going into the industry.

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