Founders stories - Page 20
Auckland-based startup pioneering peer-to-peer storage platform
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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sharing economy
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to the loft
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peer-to-peer
Auckland startup launches 'To the Loft', the Airbnb for storage, disrupting the market with peer-to-peer solutions.
Former SpaceX employee accelerating NZ companies solving the world’s problems
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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immigration
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edmund hillary fellowship
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investment
Scott Nolan looks for founders with a unique view of the world, deep internal motivation, and a level of rigour driven by their own expectations.
Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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incubator
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entrepreneurship
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More than 100 organisations in Rotorua, Taupo and Kawerau have completed either Firestation’s Incubate and Accelerate since 2014.
LinkedIn reveals Australia’s most powerful CEO profiles
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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uc
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telco
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westpac
LinkedIn announces its 2017 Power Profiles list for Australia, featuring the most viewed professionals in various categories.
Rotorua co-working space aims to be NZ’s digital capital
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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co-working spaces
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digital basecamp
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incubator
Rotorua's new Digital Basecamp aims to crown the city as NZ's digital capital, fostering a hub for tech developers, creators, and apprentices in the CBD.
New platform helps home buyers find and compare real estate agents
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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smb
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realestatepros
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real estate
RealEstatePros launches in NZ, offering a seamless way to vet and select trusted local real estate agents, revolutionising industry transparency.
Legal advice for startups: what to know from the get go
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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creative hq
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legal
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entrepreneurship
Chapman Tripp talks about the three major legal topics most vital to startups: founder agreements, intellectual property, and contracts.
BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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bizdojo
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mental health
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wellington city council
Collider drives innovation and business growth in the capital through a range of learning and business development initiatives.
Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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edutech
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mindkits
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social enterprise
MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.
What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
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venture capital
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right click capital
In 2016, there were 50 disclosed venture capital investments made in New Zealand at a value of $92.3mil, significantly up from $62.5mil in 2015.
Startup event set to help founders find their market
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
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entrepreneurs unleashed
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mum's garage
It will feature speakers Paul Organ, Boardingware co-founder and co-CEO, and Lucy Mulholland, The Open Fort co-founder.
AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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data science
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ai
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capital raising
The capital raised will be invested directly into the expansion of Hyper Anna’s operations to international markets that include Asia and the US.
Global payments solution Stripe says 'kia ora' as it launches in NZ
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Stripe sets sail in NZ, opening a world of online payment possibilities in 135+ currencies for local businesses.
Hotel search platform Trivago partners with Workday HCM for its cloud-based HR solution
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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hcm
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workday
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payroll systems
The software is capable of providing one single source of truth for employee data, empowering HR leaders and managers.
Startups - Go big, go home, or go sustainable?
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
NZ startups at a crossroads: Experts urge for support, sustainability, and unique Kiwi innovation models at ZeroPoint Ventures launch.
BizDojo & Talent NZ offer specialised recruitment services for tech startups
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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recruitment
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talent unleashed
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bizdojo
Auckland startups who struggle to find tech talent now have a way of recruiting skilled staff, thanks to a new partnership with BizDojo and Talent NZ.
The Pure Food Co opens Auckland manufacturing facility to support growth
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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it in manufacturing
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foodbowl
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the pure food co
Pure Food produces pureed food predominantly for the growing elderly population or anyone in need of better nutrition.
SODA INC & partners to take startup incubation model across NZ
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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callaghan innovation
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incubator
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soda inc
Waikato business incubator SODA Inc has four new partners as it aims to expand its incubation model across the country.
Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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entrepreneurship
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monevation
Monevation chief executive officer says that the statistics show over 80% of startups fail somewhere between product creation and customer traction.
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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accelerator
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study
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massey university
Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.