Episode 39 - John Plato
John Plato is the founder of Plato Creative. After dropping out of high school art 15, John spent the next 10 years as a diesel mechanic before leaving to start a business with his wife Lisa. Plato Creative is now one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and successful creative agencies spending three consecutive years in the Deloitte Fast 50. His story includes everything from family trauma and a crack at professional rugby, to working 32 hours straight to win a career defining tender.