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⏱️ From days of spreadsheets to minutes with A ⏱️ From days of spreadsheets to minutes with AI, RosterLab is changing how healthcare teams build rosters.

💡 Born in New Zealand. Now growing across Australia, Singapore… and beyond. Discover the story behind the startup transforming healthcare.

#AucklandStartupWeek #RosterLab #HealthTech #AIForGood #InnovationNZ #StartupsNZ
💼✨ A smart office isn’t just about aestheti 💼✨ A smart office isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s a business growth tool.

From productivity and wellbeing to brand credibility, the right design helps Kiwi SMEs thrive.

Discover how design can drive success → link in bio.

#SME #OfficeDesign #WorkplaceWellbeing #Productivity #KiwiBusiness #AgileOfficeFurniture
💡 From trademarks to patents, McCabe & Company 💡 From trademarks to patents, McCabe & Company has been helping NZ innovators protect and grow their ideas for over 65 years.

They’ve worked with thousands of businesses at every stage — from startup to global expansion — making sure innovation is protected and profitable.

👉 Read their full story via the link in bio.

#NZEntrepreneur #InnovationNZ #IntellectualProperty #StartupsNZ #BusinessGrowth
In the second of a four-part series celebrating th In the second of a four-part series celebrating the inaugural Auckland Startup Week (20–24 October 2025), Richard Liew talks with social entrepreneur @manawaudy cofounder and CEO at @ngaherecommunities 

Based in South Auckland, Ngahere Communities is a kaupapa-led social enterprise creating spaces, programmes, and platforms where Māori and Pacific creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can thrive.

#AucklandStartupWeek #NgahereCommunities #MāoriBusiness #PacificEntrepreneurs #SocialEnterprise #StartupNZ #communityinnovation
In the first of a four part series celebrating the In the first of a four part series celebrating the inaugural Auckland Startup Week happening 20-24 October 2025, Richard Liew talks with entrepreneur Christopher Bean, cofounder and CEO at Skytree Scientific.

Skytree Scientific is one of the resident startups at startup hub GridAKL, and is using AI to make lightning risk assessment and preparedness faster and more accurate for building and infrastructure owners worldwide.

#AucklandStartupWeek #TechInnovation #AI #ClimateTech #StartupsNZ #Entrepreneurship #FounderStories
🌿 Innovation meets impact at the Blue & Green T 🌿 Innovation meets impact at the Blue & Green Technology Conference, where cleantech leaders, entrepreneurs, and researchers unite to shape a more sustainable world.

Join for inspiring speakers, live demos, and breakthrough ideas driving the low-carbon transition.
📅 2–3 Dec | 🏛️ University of Auckland
🔗 Link in bio to learn more about this event.

#Cleantech #InnovationNZ #Sustainability #BlueAndGreenTech #FutureEconomy #ClimateAction #AucklandEvents
🌪️ Small businesses are on the frontlines of 🌪️ Small businesses are on the frontlines of climate change. From floods to power cuts, the risks are real - but resilience can keep you trading.
Start preparing now, so your business weathers whatever comes next 💡

👉🏼 Link in bio

#SMEs #ClimateResilience #BusinessContinuity #bizwire #NZEntrepreneur
📣 Event Reminder Building a startup means maki 📣 Event Reminder 
Building a startup means making tough calls with limited info — structure, equity, IP, capital… the list goes on.

The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join LegalVision’s free webinar and get expert answers to your biggest startup questions.

📅 Tuesday, 14 October | 12 pm NZDT
💻 Free to attend | Recording available

👉 Register today via the link in bio.

#StartupNZ #LegalAdvice #FounderTips #BusinessGrowth
From kānuka honey testing to tackling one of the From kānuka honey testing to tackling one of the world’s biggest health threats; The Experiment Company is reshaping how labs detect antimicrobial resistance 🌍

A global impact, born in NZ.

👉 Read their story via the link in bio.

#NZStartups #GlobalHealth #InnovationNation
👉 Supporter Profile: Nomad8 Read the full sto 👉 Supporter Profile: Nomad8 

Read the full story ➡️ Find this story and more via our Linktree, link in bio. 

#nzentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #bizwire #nomad8
🚀 Building a startup means making tough calls w 🚀 Building a startup means making tough calls with limited info; structure, equity, IP, capital… the list goes on.

The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join LegalVision’s free webinar and get expert answers to your biggest startup questions.

📅 Tuesday, 14 October | 12 pm NZDT
💻 Free to attend | Recording available
👉 More info  via the link in bio.

#StartupNZ #LegalAdvice #FounderTips #BusinessGrowth
🌸 Spring isn’t just for tidying up your home, 🌸 Spring isn’t just for tidying up your home, it’s the perfect time to declutter your sales pipeline too. Clear out dead deals, refocus your strategy, and put your energy where it counts.

💡 Read the blog for 3 steps to sharpen your pipeline and close the right deals by following the link in our bio.

#SalesTips #SpringClean #PipelineManagement #BusinessGrowth
📣 Free event reminder! Live webinar : Ask a Ca 📣 Free event reminder!

Live webinar : Ask a Cap Raising Lawyer: Seed, Series A and Beyond

📅 Tuesday, 23 September
⏰ 12 pm NZST
🎟️ Register here https://go.legalvision.co.nz/ask-a-cap-raising-lawyer-seed-series-a-and-beyond-nzentrepreneur.html

Whether you’re gearing up for seed or Series A, these insights will help you avoid common pitfalls and set your business up for success.
🔒 Cyber attacks aren’t just a “big business 🔒 Cyber attacks aren’t just a “big business” problem anymore, SMBs are prime targets.

That’s why the SMB1001 standard is such a game-changer for small businesses in New Zealand. It provides a clear, practical roadmap from basics like secure backups to advanced protections like incident response.

With guidance from CyberGrape, SMBs can unlock enterprise-grade protections already built into Microsoft 365, often at no extra cost.

💡 The result? Stronger resilience, greater customer trust, and a real edge in today’s digital marketplace.

Read the full blog 👉 Link in bio.

#CyberSecurity #SMB #NZBusiness #DigitalTrust #SMB1001
💡 What if limitations were the spark for your b 💡 What if limitations were the spark for your biggest innovations?

Auckland-based Geo AR Games has built a global niche by turning tight budgets and tech constraints into creative fuel. From wetlands conservation to Magical Park, their work proves you don’t need millions to make an impact - just empathy, teamwork, and a relentless focus on users.

Read the full story 👉 Link in bio.

#NZEntrepreneur #gamedev #startupmindset #innovation
🚀 Raising capital is one of the biggest milesto 🚀 Raising capital is one of the biggest milestones in a founder’s journey — but also where many stumble.

From choosing the right funding source to knowing your numbers, we’ve pulled together 4 practical tips every founder should know before seeking investment.

Read more on how to prepare for seed, Series A, and beyond ✨ Link in bio.

#NZEntrepreneur #StartupTips #CapitalRaising #FoundersJourney
👉 Bizwire: Business-led initiative to light ent 👉 Bizwire: Business-led initiative to light entrepreneurial flame in local communities 

Find this story and more via our Linktree, link in bio. 

#nzentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #bizwire #ecosystem #startupnz #empowermecollective
🏡✨ From whenua to whānau – a new housing dev 🏡✨ From whenua to whānau - a new housing development in Rotorua is opening the door to homeownership for Māori whānau.

Ōwhata Kōhanga Rākau (OKR) is making it possible through shared ownership, creating not just homes, but thriving communities.

It’s more than bricks and mortar. It’s about reconnecting people to place, restoring mana, and building security for generations to come.

Read the full story - link in bio.

#NZEntrepreneur #Rotorua #HomeOwnership #MāoriBusiness #CommunityHousing #WhenuaToWhānau
✈️ Building a startup can feel like flying a p ✈️ Building a startup can feel like flying a plane while you’re still building it.

ThinkGo is helping software founders cut through the chaos and focus on what really matters.

Read how strategist and Silicon Valley veteran Devin Deen is guiding startups through the messy middle - link in bio.

#NZEntrepreneur #InnovationNation #NZTech #StartupsNZ #Entrepreneurship #FounderJourney #TechInnovation
🚀 Auckland Startup Week is here! From 20-24 Oct 🚀 Auckland Startup Week is here!
From 20-24 October 2025, Tāmaki Makaurau will host its first Startup Week, connecting global investors, founders, and innovators to showcase world-class Kiwi ingenuity.

Expect inspiring speakers, practical workshops, networking opportunities, and flagship events highlighting the start-ups shaping our future. Most events are free to attend - don’t miss it!

🎟️ Want to know more? Check out the link in our bio.

#AucklandStartupWeek #KiwiInnovation #NZEntrepreneur #StartupEcosystem #Innovation
👉 Innovation Nation: Nexture – The Kiwi AI Star 👉 Innovation Nation: Nexture - The Kiwi AI Startup Revolutionising Gastrointestinal Healthcare 

Read the full story ➡️ Find this story and more via our Linktree, link in bio. 

#nzentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #bizwire #innovationnation #AI #MedTech
👉 Ecosystem: GEN NZ Unconference and Workshops 👉 Ecosystem: GEN NZ Unconference and Workshops for Entrepreneurs, Auckland 7-8 August 2025 

Find this story and more via our Linktree, link in bio. 

#nzentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #bizwire #ecosystem #GENNZ
👉 Innovation Nation: From the backyard to Bonno 👉 Innovation Nation: From the backyard to Bonno - a uniquely Kiwi dog chew with global potential 

Find this story and more via our Linktree, link in bio. 

#nzentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #bizwire #innovationnation #Bonno
👉 Innovation Nation: The unusual story of an un 👉 Innovation Nation: The unusual story of an unusual company – Melanie Langlotz and Geo AR Games 

Read the full story ➡️ Find this story and more via our Linktree, link in bio. 

#nzentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #bizwire #innovationnation #gaming #geoargames
👉 Ecosystem: PowerUp Podcast Season Five – Full 👉 Ecosystem: PowerUp Podcast Season Five - Full season now streaming 

Find this story and more via our Linktree, link in bio. 

#nzentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #bizwire #VentureTaranaki #Taranaki
👉 Insights: CRM setup for success – Part 2 👉 Insights: CRM setup for success – Part 2 

Find this story and more via our Linktree, link in bio. 

#nzentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #bizwire #CRM #sales #MagnifyConsulting
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⏱️ From days of spreadsheets to minutes with A ⏱️ From days of spreadsheets to minutes with AI, RosterLab is changing how healthcare teams build rosters.

💡 Born in New Zealand. Now growing across Australia, Singapore… and beyond. Discover the story behind the startup transforming healthcare.

#AucklandStartupWeek #RosterLab #HealthTech #AIForGood #InnovationNZ #StartupsNZ
💼✨ A smart office isn’t just about aestheti 💼✨ A smart office isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s a business growth tool.

From productivity and wellbeing to brand credibility, the right design helps Kiwi SMEs thrive.

Discover how design can drive success → link in bio.

#SME #OfficeDesign #WorkplaceWellbeing #Productivity #KiwiBusiness #AgileOfficeFurniture
💡 From trademarks to patents, McCabe & Company 💡 From trademarks to patents, McCabe & Company has been helping NZ innovators protect and grow their ideas for over 65 years.

They’ve worked with thousands of businesses at every stage — from startup to global expansion — making sure innovation is protected and profitable.

👉 Read their full story via the link in bio.

#NZEntrepreneur #InnovationNZ #IntellectualProperty #StartupsNZ #BusinessGrowth
In the second of a four-part series celebrating th In the second of a four-part series celebrating the inaugural Auckland Startup Week (20–24 October 2025), Richard Liew talks with social entrepreneur @manawaudy cofounder and CEO at @ngaherecommunities 

Based in South Auckland, Ngahere Communities is a kaupapa-led social enterprise creating spaces, programmes, and platforms where Māori and Pacific creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can thrive.

#AucklandStartupWeek #NgahereCommunities #MāoriBusiness #PacificEntrepreneurs #SocialEnterprise #StartupNZ #communityinnovation
In the first of a four part series celebrating the In the first of a four part series celebrating the inaugural Auckland Startup Week happening 20-24 October 2025, Richard Liew talks with entrepreneur Christopher Bean, cofounder and CEO at Skytree Scientific.

Skytree Scientific is one of the resident startups at startup hub GridAKL, and is using AI to make lightning risk assessment and preparedness faster and more accurate for building and infrastructure owners worldwide.

#AucklandStartupWeek #TechInnovation #AI #ClimateTech #StartupsNZ #Entrepreneurship #FounderStories
🌿 Innovation meets impact at the Blue & Green T 🌿 Innovation meets impact at the Blue & Green Technology Conference, where cleantech leaders, entrepreneurs, and researchers unite to shape a more sustainable world.

Join for inspiring speakers, live demos, and breakthrough ideas driving the low-carbon transition.
📅 2–3 Dec | 🏛️ University of Auckland
🔗 Link in bio to learn more about this event.

#Cleantech #InnovationNZ #Sustainability #BlueAndGreenTech #FutureEconomy #ClimateAction #AucklandEvents
🌪️ Small businesses are on the frontlines of 🌪️ Small businesses are on the frontlines of climate change. From floods to power cuts, the risks are real - but resilience can keep you trading.
Start preparing now, so your business weathers whatever comes next 💡

👉🏼 Link in bio

#SMEs #ClimateResilience #BusinessContinuity #bizwire #NZEntrepreneur
📣 Event Reminder Building a startup means maki 📣 Event Reminder 
Building a startup means making tough calls with limited info — structure, equity, IP, capital… the list goes on.

The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join LegalVision’s free webinar and get expert answers to your biggest startup questions.

📅 Tuesday, 14 October | 12 pm NZDT
💻 Free to attend | Recording available

👉 Register today via the link in bio.

#StartupNZ #LegalAdvice #FounderTips #BusinessGrowth
From kānuka honey testing to tackling one of the From kānuka honey testing to tackling one of the world’s biggest health threats; The Experiment Company is reshaping how labs detect antimicrobial resistance 🌍

A global impact, born in NZ.

👉 Read their story via the link in bio.

#NZStartups #GlobalHealth #InnovationNation
👉 Supporter Profile: Nomad8 Read the full sto 👉 Supporter Profile: Nomad8 

Read the full story ➡️ Find this story and more via our Linktree, link in bio. 

#nzentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #bizwire #nomad8
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