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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 Founder: Steven Zinsli Business: HealthNow Founded: 2021 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? HealthNow is a Fintech/Healthtech solution which simplifies the payment experience for patients, […]

After successfully making its mark in Wellington, food waste business Wonky Box has now expanded to Auckland. Wonky Box is a startup aiming to reduce food waste and help both consumers and growers by saving odd looking fruit and vegetables from going to waste. The subscription-based service collects fresh produce from growers that are perfectly […]

Richard Liew talks to Emma Campbell, founder of new UX design studio (Bo Studio) focused on supporting agritech businesses. Tune in for top UX tips for founders. WATCH NOW: Supporter Spotlight: Offers and services from NZ Entrepreneur supporters!

Callaghan Innovation, New Zealand Government’s “innovation agency”, marks its 10th birthday this month, announcing its intention to launch the Sir Paul Callaghan 100 report – a new way to celebrate and recognise innovative ‘unicorns’ making an impact on Aotearoa’s economy. The agency was launched on 1 February 2013 with the commencement of the Callaghan Innovation […]

Help is at the ready for growing food and fibre businesses looking for capital to support their growth potential through dedicated support, knowledge, mentorship and investor connections. Even with the right people and strategy, young businesses still need sufficient investment to really hum. But it can be hard to know where to start and a […]

Ankit Sehgal, the founder of the NZ Tech Startups Ecosystem Facebook group, will pass leadership of the group to the Global Entrepreneurship Network Aotearoa New Zealand (GEN NZ) on 31 January. Ankit started the group in July 2012, which has developed into an open community of nearly 20,000 entrepreneurs, designers, software developers, advisors, investors and […]

As a video production company, one of the most common enquiries we get is something along the lines of “We want some videos made but don’t really know what kind of videos.” Understandably, many business owners either don’t know what type of videos they are looking for, or have ideas for videos that are not […]

A startup, with roots in New Plymouth, is working on an energy storage solution that has the potential to decarbonise large economies the world over. And it’s banking on the energy sector to grab onto the innovation with both hands. EnergyBank founder Tim Hawkey was destined for a career in the energy industry, even though […]