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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 Brownlie Business: ingenum Founded: 2017 HQ: Otago Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are a veterinary data science company that has developed “Sentinel-AI” – […]

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: Tina Chou, Margie Hunt & Naz Babapour Business: Soochi Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Soochi drinks are functional beverages and supplements. […]

When plumber and business owner Maxwell Semmons-Russell got burned by a client who didn’t pay, he got mad. But instead of getting even, he decided to do something practical about it – not just for himself, but for his fellow tradies and contractors in the building industry.  “After having the experience of not being paid, […]

NZ has a thriving technology start-up ecosystem with many organisations working together to provide Kiwi founders with support, knowledge, funding and connections throughout their entrepreneurial journeys. In this four-part series by NZ Growth Capital Partners we meet technology start-ups from a range of industries and the people helping them grow. This week, Cropsy. About Cropsy […]

Weed and crop spraying, once a job for heavy agricultural spray units mounted on tractors or quad bikes, has taken to the air thanks to Canterbury agri innovators Drone Spray. Their lightweight drones can carry enough fluid to spray up to 10 hectares in one session, with minimal labour and no ground impact. Jono Scott, […]

Contributors to the New Zealand Entrepreneur Ecosystem were celebrated and recognised this week at the inaugural GEN NZ Entrepreneur Ecosystem Awards held at GridAKL in Auckland. Attended by a buoyant crowd of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and entrepreneur support organisations on the evening of 5 September, the awards recognised individuals and organisations noted for their outstanding […]

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: Holly Norton, Poppy Brennan, Sophie Harker, CAMILLE WRIGHTSON, Sophie Clement, CEARA MCAULIFFE BICKERTON + Michelle Kitney (CEO) Business: Collaborate Founded: 2018 HQ: Wellington Can you tell us a bit […]

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Luke Campbell – Cofounder Vxt “Startup founders should connect with other founders at similar stages to them, […]

NZ has a thriving technology start-up ecosystem with many organisations working together to provide Kiwi founders with support, knowledge, funding and connections throughout their entrepreneurial journeys. In this four-part series by NZ Growth Capital Partners we meet technology start-ups from a range of industries and the people helping them grow. This week, Tectonus. About Tectonus […]

GEN NZ, part of the Global Entrepreneurship Network which operates in 180+ countries is hosting its first annual Entrepreneur Ecosystem Awards. The 5 September awards ceremony will be held in Auckland at Future Lab, GridAKL, Level 4,12 Madden Street and tickets are on sale now. The awards aim to highlight exemplary leadership throughout the nation’s […]

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: Ben Scales & William Murrell Business: KiwiFibre Founded: 2020 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? We’ve developed a synthetic composite material akin to fibreglass, […]

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: Clare Gallagher & LAUREN (LULU) TAYLOR Business: Secret Kiwi Kitchen Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Secret Kiwi Kitchen has a range […]