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In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Evo Leota-Tupou (Founder), Theresa Tupuola-Sorenson (Co-Founder), Tatiana Marich (Co-Founder) Business: Pacific Kids’ Learning Founded: 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Pacific Kids Learning […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Marc Featherstone, Liz Featherstone Business: OutdoorHQ Founded: 2020 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? OutdoorHQ is a unique marketplace that provides outdoor enthusiasts with […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Nick Butcher & Nelson Artificial Intelligence Institute Business: CarbonCrop Founded: 25 November 2020 HQ: Nelson Can you tell us a bit about your business? Pines are easy to register […]

A building that was once a radio station, a clothing shop, a paint store, a drapery, and a bakery now houses the first coworking space in South Taranaki. Te W’anake, The Foundry is in a recently renovated venue in Hāwera, featuring original interior bricks and salvaged rimu. The building has been on High Street in […]

An award winning financial advisor and broker is taking his customer service strategy to the next level, spending 10 months transforming a former hair salon in Auckland’s Victoria Park, into a luxury work space for use by his loyal customers. At a time when many businesses are pursuing work from home (WFH) strategies, Alex Wang […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Frey Livingston and Pam Livingston Business: Tokaora Diagnostics Founded: 2022 HQ: Taranaki Can you tell us a bit about your business? Tokaora Diagnostics Ltd is developing a RAT test […]

Who: Blackpearl Group Founders: Nick Lissette HQ: Wellington Nick, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m a born and bred Wellingtonian. I went to school here – Saint Patrick’s College Silverstream and Victoria University. Like any good Kiwi, I’ve always been into sports and have had the privilege of representing Wellington in rugby […]

WHO: Slice Founder: Amy Stevens HQ: Auckland What products, services, solutions or technology have you developed?  Slice is an innovative, end-to-end tech platform built to reduce barriers to home ownership through education, step-by-step guidance and automated software. The automated software enables customers to: WHAT KEY CUSTOMER PROBLEMS OR CUSTOMER “WANTS” DOES YOUR SOLUTION SOLVE? By […]