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Altitude Conservation
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Chris Muller Business: Altitude Conservation Founded: 2018 HQ: Manawatu Can you tell us a bit about your business? Altitude Conservation is a wildlife tech company dedicated to solving the […]
Noologica
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: DR.FABIAN LABRA SPRÖHNLE, Isidora Labra Odde, Myriam Odde Cattan Business: Noologica Founded: 2019 HQ: Tasman Can you tell us a bit about your business? Globally diagnosing and monitoring mental […]
Lived
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Sally Metelerkamp Business: Lived Founded: 2020 HQ: Otago Can you tell us a bit about your business? Lived is a revolutionary peer-led platform that is changing the way people […]
Bike Matrix
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Adam Townsend, Lyndal Bailey, Adam Barnes Business: Bike Matrix Founded: August 2022 HQ: Waikato Can you tell us a bit about your business? There is a high number of […]
My Auto Shop
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Andy Bowie & Richard Wafer Business: My Auto Shop Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? My Auto Shop launched in January 2020 […]
Whatu Creative
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Awhina Murupaenga Business: Whatu Creative Founded: 2021 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Whatu Creative is a creative arts agency aiming to revive traditional […]
Nexustorage
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Glen Olsen Business: Nexustorage Founded: 2021 HQ: Wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business? Information is, for most businesses, a critical asset often undervalued and under-protected. […]
EC8’s technology automating the measuring and cutting of plasterboard is a world first
A Hamilton startup, EC8, has created a world first in the building industry by developing automation technology to measure and cut plasterboard. It is now making its technology available to builders, so they can cut down building times, have accurate plasterboard cuts, and decrease waste. “It’s a world first – nobody has used automation for […]
Telescopicgoal
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Tom Mackenzie Business: Telescopicgoal Founded: October 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? NZ based entrepreneur Tom Mackenzie has combined his love for football […]
Pacific Kids’ Learning
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Evo Leota-Tupou (Founder), Theresa Tupuola-Sorenson (Co-Founder), Tatiana Marich (Co-Founder) Business: Pacific Kids’ Learning Founded: 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Pacific Kids Learning […]
OutdoorHQ
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Marc Featherstone, Liz Featherstone Business: OutdoorHQ Founded: 2020 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? OutdoorHQ is a unique marketplace that provides outdoor enthusiasts with […]
CarbonCrop
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Nick Butcher & Nelson Artificial Intelligence Institute Business: CarbonCrop Founded: 25 November 2020 HQ: Nelson Can you tell us a bit about your business? Pines are easy to register […]