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In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Jamie Farmer Business: Buy Kiwi Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Buy Kiwi is an eCommerce platform built for, and only for, Kiwi-owned businesses. […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Adrian Palmer, Nigel Cottle, Paul Fletcher, Anashuya Fletcher, John Robertson, Vernon Omeri Business: Common Good Coffee NZ Founded: 2021 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? Our […]

Mānuka honey has long been celebrated for its health benefits. But now, its cousin – Mānuka essential oil – is entering the scene, offering healing properties and a captivating aroma unlike other essential oils on the market. A passionate Mānuka oil producer Rory Hill – founder of Blackfern Botanical – was astounded by his own […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Steph Kennard Business: Bonnet Founded: 2019 HQ: Bay of Plenty Can you tell us a bit about your business? Bonnet is a free app for drivers to manage their WOF, COF […]

Matt Miller, founder of BrakeAce, made a Reel for his startup that got 1M+ views in ten days. He shares his learnings for startup founders here. 1. Making a dope Reel was a good investment of time Between recording, editing and publishing I only spent one hour. There was time to develop the vision of […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Matt Flowerday, Greg Stevenson and James Ing Business: Landkind Founded: 2017 HQ: Bay of Plenty Can you tell us a bit about your business? At Landkind, we offer a SaaS software […]

Azwood began in the 1970s with a vision in mind: To create a genuine low-emission circular economy, through the utilisation of forestry residues and the diversion of wood residues from landfill. Forty years on, that vision still guides this family owned and operated business, solving today’s big challenges in new innovative ways. Managing director Brook […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Rick Kiessig and Phil Oliver Business: Kimer Med Founded: 2020 HQ: Nelson Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are motivated by the vision of making an enormous […]