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At a glance

Founders: Renbin Fang and Yongxin Shao

Business: Timble

Founded: 2023

HQ: Auckland


Can you tell us a bit about your business?

At Timble, we provide a team management tool designed for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand. Our software simplifies the management of rosters, timesheets, leave requests, and team communication. It also integrates seamlessly with New Zealand payroll systems.

Our mission is to help businesses manage their teams with ease. By streamlining day-to-day operations, we allow owners and managers to focus on the most important aspects of their business.

What’s the backstory for your business idea?

The idea for Timble came about when I (Renbin) noticed a mate spending hours each week creating rosters on spreadsheets for his restaurant business. As a software developer, I saw an opportunity to create a tool to simplify this process.

We started with a basic rostering tool, which quickly gained interest from other local businesses. However, as we spoke to more businesses, we realised they needed more than just rostering. They required a comprehensive solution that covered everything from rostering to payroll, with the ability to manage multiple locations and staff across various sites.

Since then, we’ve been dedicated to building a product that helps Kiwi businesses manage their teams and operations effortlessly.

What programmes, learning or mentoring, or resources have been of assistance so far?

  • Lenny’s Newsletter – a great resource for learning about building B2B SaaS products.
  • Y Combinator YouTube videos – helpful for gaining insights into starting a company.
  • Founder Catalyst by the Ministry of Awesome – an invaluable programme where I received support and inspiration from the community and other startup founders.
  • ChatGPT – a great tool for learning new skills and gaining insights.

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