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WellNow
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Melanie Lynn and Niamh Buchanan Business: WellNow Founded: 2022 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are on a mission to enable healthier New Zealanders by […]
Buy Kiwi
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Jamie Farmer Business: Buy Kiwi Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Buy Kiwi is an eCommerce platform built for, and only for, Kiwi-owned businesses. […]
Common Good Coffee NZ
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Adrian Palmer, Nigel Cottle, Paul Fletcher, Anashuya Fletcher, John Robertson, Vernon Omeri Business: Common Good Coffee NZ Founded: 2021 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? Our […]
Blackfern Botanical unearthing real potential in aromatic MΔnuka essential oil
MΔnuka honey has long been celebrated for its health benefits. But now, its cousin – MΔnuka essential oil – is entering the scene, offering healing properties and a captivating aroma unlike other essential oils on the market. A passionate MΔnuka oil producer Rory Hill – founder of Blackfern Botanical – was astounded by his own […]
Bonnet
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Steph Kennard Business: Bonnet Founded: 2019 HQ: Bay of Plenty Can you tell us a bit about your business? Bonnet is a free app for drivers to manage their WOF, COF […]
Landkind
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Matt Flowerday, Greg Stevenson and James Ing Business: Landkind Founded: 2017 HQ: Bay of Plenty Can you tell us a bit about your business? At Landkind, we offer a SaaS software […]
Forty years of green innovation and a bold new beginning for Azwood
Azwood began in the 1970s with a vision in mind: To create a genuine low-emission circular economy, through the utilisation of forestry residues and the diversion of wood residues from landfill. Forty years on, that vision still guides this family owned and operated business, solving todayβs big challenges in new innovative ways. Managing director Brook […]
Kimer Med
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Rick Kiessig and Phil Oliver Business: Kimer Med Founded: 2020 HQ: Nelson Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are motivated by the vision of making an enormous […]
Beyond
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Anton Mitchell and Jessica Manins Business: Beyond Founded: 2017 HQ: Wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business? We’re an innovative virtual world-building studio that creates digital experiences for […]
Nominations are now open for the Aotearoa NZ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 2023 Awards
The Global Entrepreneurship Network Aotearoa NZ has announced the opening of nominations for the Aotearoa NZ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 2023 Awards. The awards aim to recognise New Zealand founders, entrepreneurs, and supporters in our thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Categories include Entrepreneur of the year, Social Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur Support Organisation, MΔori Entrepreneur, Investor, Academic initiative, Youth programme, Intrapreneur, […]
Money Sweetspot
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Sasha Lockley and Meurig Chapman Business: Money Sweetspot Founded: 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are a sustainable finance business focused on helping people […]
H2Ortigator revolutionising horticulture with innovative irrigation and protection solutions
H2Ortigator [Horti-gator] – a horticultural irrigation system – is changing the game for growers with its precision irrigation, nutrition, and protection. Brendan Hamilton, the founder, is on a mission to solve a long-standing problem that has plagued orchardists and vineyard growers for years. H2Ortigator is designed to assist commercial orchard and vineyard growers in managing […]