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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A building that was once a radio station, a clothing shop, a paint store, a drapery, and a bakery now houses the first coworking space in South Taranaki. Te W’anake, The Foundry is in a recently renovated venue in Hāwera, featuring original interior bricks and salvaged rimu. The building has been on High Street in […]

An award winning financial advisor and broker is taking his customer service strategy to the next level, spending 10 months transforming a former hair salon in Auckland’s Victoria Park, into a luxury work space for use by his loyal customers. At a time when many businesses are pursuing work from home (WFH) strategies, Alex Wang […]

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: Frey Livingston and Pam Livingston Business: Tokaora Diagnostics Founded: 2022 HQ: Taranaki Can you tell us a bit about your business? Tokaora Diagnostics Ltd is developing a RAT test […]

Who: Blackpearl Group Founders: Nick Lissette HQ: Wellington Nick, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m a born and bred Wellingtonian. I went to school here – Saint Patrick’s College Silverstream and Victoria University. Like any good Kiwi, I’ve always been into sports and have had the privilege of representing Wellington in rugby […]

WHO: Slice Founder: Amy Stevens HQ: Auckland What products, services, solutions or technology have you developed?  Slice is an innovative, end-to-end tech platform built to reduce barriers to home ownership through education, step-by-step guidance and automated software. The automated software enables customers to: WHAT KEY CUSTOMER PROBLEMS OR CUSTOMER “WANTS” DOES YOUR SOLUTION SOLVE? By […]

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: Chloe and Florence Van Dyke Business: Chia Sisters Founded: 2012 HQ: Nelson Can you tell us a bit about your business? Time and health are two of the most […]

Richard Liew talks with Saba Samiei, founder of AI startup MACSO. Hear how Saba and her team are pairing artificial intelligence with sensor technology to provide predictive data modelling and detection services with potential applications such as livestock respiratory disease detection, to detecting students’ vaping in school bathrooms. And if you’re an aspiring deep tech […]