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Ambitious food and fibre businesses with proven products seeking to expand their operations are being invited to apply for Investment Ready, a programme by The Factory and the Ministry for Primary Industries. The programme takes successful applicants through an intensive and comprehensive 12-week programme, preparing them for the next phase of growth and investment 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: Douglas Sturrock & Alice Hosted Business: GEOBIND Founded: 2021 HQ: Northland Can you tell us a bit about your business? We develop building materials that have social and environmental […]

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: Mo Eltayeb, Chris Teneza, Pradeep Chhetri Business: Cutly Founded: May 2020 HQ: Manawatu Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are here to revolutionise the multi-billion […]

In this interview Richard Liew talks with Sean Feast, CEO and founder of Precision Chroma. Feast, a former Canterbury University student has extended his doctoral thesis to start a business with a team of world-class scientists who are developing a unique method of chromatography that eliminates key issues faced by manufacturers of high value biological […]

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 Founder: Helen Mackay Business: Juno Legal Founded: 3 April 2017 HQ: Wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business? Juno Legal provides on-demand in-house legal services to businesses […]

Te Puna Umanga/Venture Taranaki has now released the final three episodes of PowerUp Podcast, Season Three, hosted by long time business advocate David Downs. Over the six-part series, we have heard valuable insights and practical advice from trailblazing Taranaki enterprise owners who are leading in their fields. While all six guests have unique stories, they […]

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 Founder: Thomas Netana Wright Business: Ao Cacao Founded: 6 November 2021 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Ao Cacao is a unique conscious chocolate experience. […]

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 Founder: Frank Witowski Business: Hybrid Bikes Founded: 2018 HQ: Nelson Can you tell us a bit about your business? Hybrid Bikes is a carbon fibre e-bike company based right here […]