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Rod Drury, founder of Xero, has been knighted for his significant contributions to New Zealand's tech sector, highlighted by Xero's $21.78 billion success and its role as the country's second-largest tech exporter. His leadership has created thousands of jobs and advanced digitisation initiatives, while he continues to engage in various projects, including a $400 million gondola system and investments in renewable energy. Drury's venture capital firm, Radar Ventures, supports start-ups, including efforts in nuclear fusion technology.