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💬 "Your software can be replaced in one weekend by 💬 "Your software can be replaced in one weekend by someone who likes what you did."

 😳 Ex-Marine turned tech founder Devin Deen on why #AI is commoditising code  and why leadership, community and brand are the only moats left. 

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Fuelling Local Entrepreneurship Across Aotearoa: M Fuelling Local Entrepreneurship Across Aotearoa: Mid-Year Report Out Now! 🔥 

We’re stoked to share an update on the Startup NZ Initiative, an impact model led by the EmpowerMe Collective and NZ Entrepreneur.

By connecting local business sponsors with aspiring founders, we are removing financial barriers and making startup education accessible to everyone. From youth programs to regional business growth, the momentum is real.

The numbers so far:
✅ 300+ programme registrations.
✅ 171 fully sponsored scholarships delivered nationwide.
✅ Real community impact, offering the scholarships to aspiring entrepreneurs through community leaders, creative hubs, schools and more.

A massive thank you to our sponsors for backing the next wave of Kiwi ingenuity. You are helping founders turn lived experience into businesses that lift entire regions.

Check out the full report below for the stats, stories, and milestones!

Want to sponsor a scholarship or scale your own venture? Let’s connect!

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📣 WEBINAR REMINDER Social Media Compliance: Safeg 📣 WEBINAR REMINDER 
Social Media Compliance: Safeguard Your Brand and Avoid Common Pitfalls 

Could one social media post put your startup at risk? For many founders, social media is one of the fastest ways to build awareness, reach customers and grow a brand. But when you are moving quickly, it is easy to post, share, or approve content without checking the risks involved.

Join LegalVision’s free webinar for practical guidance and live Q&A.

📅 9 July | 11am NZST
🔗 Register free 👉🏼 Link in BIO

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A big thanks to our latest #StartupNZ supporters D A big thanks to our latest #StartupNZ supporters Duoplus 🔥 for backing the next wave of entrepreneurs in the Waikato! Check them out at https://www.duoplus.nz/

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One of my favourite pieces of feedback from a Star One of my favourite pieces of feedback from a Startup NZ participant recently was:

"...establish that my passion and vision have full matching capacity and my 'why' just gets bigger and BIGGER."

There is something incredibly powerful about that. Entrepreneurship isn't always about finding the answer. Sometimes it's about discovering that your vision is bigger than you realised, your capacity is greater than you thought, and your reason for doing the work continues to grow. When your "why" gets bigger, so does what's possible. 🌱

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📣 UPCOMING WEBINAR Social Media Compliance: Safeg 📣 UPCOMING WEBINAR 
Social Media Compliance: Safeguard Your Brand and Avoid Common Pitfalls 

Could one social media post put your startup at risk? For many founders, social media is one of the fastest ways to build awareness, reach customers and grow a brand. But when you are moving quickly, it is easy to post, share, or approve content without checking the risks involved.

Join LegalVision’s free webinar for practical guidance and live Q&A.

📅 9 July | 11am NZST
🔗 Register free 👉🏼 Link in BIO

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🎤 In this interview, we sit down with Lucas Grossi 🎤 In this interview, we sit down with Lucas Grossi, the founder of the @nztechexpo, to discuss the newest event on New Zealand’s tech calendar. 

📅 Happening on Friday, September 18 at Shed 10 in Auckland, the NZ Tech Expo is designed for connection and commerce, bringing together founders, buyers, and tech leaders under one roof. 

👉 watch the video and read more about this event using our Linktree in bio. #Entrepreneurship #Bizwire #NzEntrepreneur
What if that idea you've been thinking about is wo What if that idea you've been thinking about is worth exploring?

Maybe you've spotted a problem that needs solving.

Maybe you have a skill, passion, or perspective you want to share with the world.

Maybe you keep feeling drawn to entrepreneurship but aren't quite sure where to start.

That's exactly why Startup NZ scholarships exist. 🔥

The Startup NZ Entrepreneurs Programme takes participants from idea to launch, covering both the business foundations and entrepreneurial mindset needed to turn ideas into action.

You don't need to have it all figured out.

You simply need the willingness to explore what's possible.

We're also inviting community leaders to connect. If you see potential in your community, a desire, an inner fire you want to support, you can bring a group together. And through the programme creating shared learning, support, and momentum along the way.

Because great ideas exist everywhere.

Sometimes all they need is an opportunity to grow. 

Apply for a scholarship and let's see where it takes you!

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📣 WEBINAR REMINDER AI at Work: The Legal Risks Th 📣 WEBINAR REMINDER 
AI at Work: The Legal Risks That Could Cost Your Business 

Are you using AI to save time in your startup without checking what it could expose? 
For many founders, AI is already helping draft emails, contracts, policies and marketing content. It can speed up work, but it can also create risks that are easy to miss when you are moving quickly.

Join LegalVision’s free webinar for practical guidance and live Q&A.

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What do a tradie, a tech company, and an economic What do a tradie, a tech company, and an economic development agency have in common?

They're all helping create opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Our Startup NZ sponsors come from all backgrounds. Some are solo operators. Others are international organisations.

What unites them is a belief that stronger entrepreneurs help create stronger communities.

Their support proves that impact can come from anywhere and anyone.

That's why we're proud to celebrate them through NZ Entrepreneur, sharing their stories and shining a light on businesses that lead by example.

Because when people see impact in action, they're often inspired to create some of their own. 

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