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Geobind to present their eco-friendly building product at Global Hemp Summit, Melbourne
Kiwi entrepreneurs, Doug Sturrock and Alice Hosted, were invited to speak at an international conference in Melbourne, and will present their enviro-tech construction innovation at the Global Hemp Summit, on September 27. From their home in Kerikeri, Sturrock and Hosted are the cofounders of Rockstead Geobind, which enables new opportunities for building materials made from […]
BioFab
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: James Ferrier, Phil Matheson and Michel Khuwattansenee Business: BioFab Founded: 2018 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? The environmental impact from production and disposal of hard […]
Optique Eyecare sets sight on New Zealand market
Optique Eyecare is gearing up to open its boutique clinic at Auckland’s Glenfield Mall on the North Shore. Cofounders and optometrists Namita Kulhalli and Sashi Singh envision a different approach to eye care – one where people can have both the boutique experience and premium designer glasses at affordable prices. The husband-and-wife team noticed a […]
Capture The Bug
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: Ankita Dhakar Business: Capture The Bug Founded: 2022 HQ: Waikato Can you tell us a bit about your business? At Capture The Bug, we’re revolutionising cybersecurity in ANZ with our cutting-edge […]
The Food Factory serves up a recipe for success in the food industry
The Food Factory Charitable Trust has been nurturing culinary dreams since its launch in September 2020, with a vision to bridge the gap for aspiring food innovators. This not-for-profit startup based in Stoke, Nelson, is providing the essential ingredients for success. “We’re here to help food businesses to get up and running, and to ease […]
MoneyTime
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: Neil Edmond, Alex Lam, Paul Davis, Paul Marsh Business: MoneyTime Founded: 2018 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? Most teachers and parents weren’t taught financial literacy, […]
Evre
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: Maree Glading Business: Evre Founded: 2022 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? We make a range of skincare which has been specially formulated for younger skin. […]
Reterniti
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: Peter Russell Business: Reterniti Founded: 2022 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? Reterniti is an Australasian post-cremation innovation. Conceived of by founder Peter Russell in Sydney but […]
New Zealand entrepreneurs on the world stage at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress
More than 2,000 entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers and community leaders are headed to the annual Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) in Melbourne next week, and a delegation of 56 New Zealanders are set to make the most of such an incredible opportunity. “The GEC has never been so close, providing us a forum to not only […]
Partly
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: Levi Fawcett, Nathan Taylor, Mark Song, Evan Jia, Tony Austin Business: Partly Founded: 2020 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? Partly’s mission is to connect the […]
Hemprino
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: Paul Ensor, Harriet Bell & Siobhan O’Malley Business: Hemprino Founded: 2019 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? We make a unique blend of hemp fibre and […]
Melitta Skin
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: Melitta Adam Business: Melitta Skin Founded: 2022 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? At Melitta Skin, we’re on a mission to shake up the sun care […]