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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: Emma Saunders Business: The Green Collective Founded: 2014 HQ: Nelson Can you tell us a bit about your business? Welcome to The Green Collective, your eco-warrior pals in sunny Nelson, New […]

A new way of enjoying one of Korea’s most popular beverages is now available in a ready-to-drink format, thanks to two young Auckland-based entrepreneurs. Ho Lee and Mark Callan launched their new product Jagiya Soju in September this year, and since rolling out their marketing campaign have already sold out of their first batch of […]

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: Suraaj Singh & Moses Ullagi Business: Appointa Founded: 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Appointa is an innovative SaaS platform dedicated to transforming the operational […]

Two Christchurch-based business advisors are facilitating innovation and growth in Kiwi SMEs and early-stage companies by helping them access thousands of dollars in tax incentives they would otherwise have missed out on. BlueRock, a multidisciplinary Australian advisory firm, expanded to New Zealand in 2022. Led by Christchurch-raised director Tom Moore, the business aims to help […]

Starting a business can feel intimidating, but the good news is that you don’t need an MBA or years of experience. This guide from JumpStarter is for New Zealanders eager to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. From validating your idea to navigating legal requirements, here’s a breakdown of essential steps to turning dreams into actions: […]

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: Bibi Maber Business: Mad Nomad Founded: Canterbury HQ: 2023 Can you tell us a bit about your business? For women who want to wear clothing that makes a statement and has […]

A Marlborough-based startup that has built the world’s most functionally capable autonomous tractor for the agricultural industry is about to go global after partnering with a US multinational corporation to scale and expand its international footprint. Smart Machine has designed autonomous multitasking robotic machines – called Oxin – to work in vineyards around the world. […]

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: Alex Baddeley Business: Evolution Stables Founded: 2022 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Evolution Stables is transforming thoroughbred racehorse ownership through Digital Syndication, a modern twist […]

Technology developed by an Auckland-based artificial intelligence and sensor fusion company has shown impressive results in a recent pig farm trial conducted by a large third-party organisation. MACSO has conducted a number of independent studies in the US and Europe on more than 5,000 pigs and concluded that the solution can detect respiratory illness in […]

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: Corinne Davies Business: Griefity Founded: 2023 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Griefity is a new organisation with a very specific mission: to make a difference […]

The Global Entrepreneurship Network New Zealand (GEN NZ) celebrated the third annual GEN NZ Awards last week in Wellington. Designed to celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem’s unsung heroes, the ceremony brought together leaders, innovators, founders and changemakers from across the country to recognize their exceptional contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This […]

Launching a startup in New Zealand is exciting, but navigating the accounting side of things can be tricky. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from choosing the best business structure to getting professional help. 1. Choose the best business structure for you Choosing the […]