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NZ has a thriving technology start-up ecosystem with many organisations working together to provide Kiwi founders with support, knowledge, funding and connections throughout their entrepreneurial journeys. In this four-part series by NZ Growth Capital Partners we meet technology start-ups from a range of industries and the people helping them grow. This week, Tectonus. About Tectonus […]

Enlighten Designs Chief Executive and Founder Damon Kelly provides insights and tips for entrepreneurs who are looking to take a product or service overseas. A tech startup can face many challenges when considering developing a software solution to either reach new customers or improve the experience for existing users. Two of the biggest pitfalls for […]

GEN NZ, part of the Global Entrepreneurship Network which operates in 180+ countries is hosting its first annual Entrepreneur Ecosystem Awards. The 5 September awards ceremony will be held in Auckland at Future Lab, GridAKL, Level 4,12 Madden Street and tickets are on sale now. The awards aim to highlight exemplary leadership throughout the nation’s […]

Whether you’re in startup phase or are well established, having to sell your products and services virtually has been the difference between surviving and thriving in the last two years. Without a sharp video pitch game, it’s getting more difficult to get your foot in the door.  Pallas Hupe Cotter, is a professional consultant based […]

Got your tickets to the 2022 NZ SME&E Festival this 8th and 9th of November? Each week we’ll be sharing a podcast from some of the many great business speakers and mentors you can catch at the festival. Disruptive and unconventional marketing and brand tactics In this episode of the SME&E Festival Podcast, festival organiser […]

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: Ben Scales & William Murrell Business: KiwiFibre Founded: 2020 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? We’ve developed a synthetic composite material akin to fibreglass, […]

Runway is one of the signature events on the Angel Association NZ calendar and provides founders with the opportunity to network and meet with other investors and founders from around the country. BNZ Founder Scholarship recipients Leila Deljkovic and Ali Alomari, attended the AANZ Runway event in Auckland on 27 July 2022. Leila is a […]

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: Clare Gallagher & LAUREN (LULU) TAYLOR Business: Secret Kiwi Kitchen Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Secret Kiwi Kitchen has a range […]