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AUT launches online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurship
EduTech

AUT launches online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurship

The Practical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Paper (ENTR770) welcomed its first official intake of students on March 14.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events
Kiwi Landing Pad

Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events

The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme
Small Business

Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme

More than 100 organisations in Rotorua, Taupo and Kawerau have completed either Firestation's Incubate and Accelerate since 2014.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Legal advice for startups: what to know from the get go
Creative HQ

Legal advice for startups: what to know from the get go

Chapman Tripp talks about the three major legal topics most vital to startups: founder agreements, intellectual property, and contracts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event
Small Business

Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event

The Biz events are designed to be specific to the region, with speakers and content tailored to the needs and interests of local businesspeople.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive
Wellington City Council

BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive

Collider drives innovation and business growth in the capital through a range of learning and business development initiatives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?
Opinion

What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?

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.

By Benjamin Chong and Garry Visontay • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Startup event set to help founders find their market
Entrepreneurship

Startup event set to help founders find their market

It will feature speakers Paul Organ, Boardingware co-founder and co-CEO, and Lucy Mulholland, The Open Fort co-founder.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors
New Zealand Government

Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors

Changes include raising the investment cap in companies to $1.5 million and removing the $250,000 funding round limit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Startups - Go big, go home, or go sustainable?
Entrepreneurship

Startups - Go big, go home, or go sustainable?

NZ startups at a crossroads: Experts urge for support, sustainability, and unique Kiwi innovation models at ZeroPoint Ventures launch.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort
Edmund Hillary Fellowship

Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort

NZ's Edmund Hillary Fellowship invites global innovators to its 2nd cohort, nurturing impact ventures with unique Global Impact Visas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Richard Branson's worldwide startup competition extends deadline by two weeks
Entrepreneurship

Richard Branson's worldwide startup competition extends deadline by two weeks

Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge empowers entrepreneurs and their companies by providing them with visibility and resources.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Creative HQ appoints Roanne Parker to Board of Directors
Creative HQ

Creative HQ appoints Roanne Parker to Board of Directors

Entrepreneur Roanne Parker joins Creative HQ's board, bolstering New Zealand startup growth with her vast digital expertise and visionary outlook.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017

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IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Gaming

IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival

Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan's capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO
Unified Communications

Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO

Xero CEO Rod Drury inspires Hawke's Bay youths with tales of tech hub potential and the power of continuous learning.

By Alice Rule • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Find your superpower - pro entrepreneurship tips from MYOB
Fintech

Find your superpower - pro entrepreneurship tips from MYOB

MYOB asks Masters of Entrepreneurship lecturers - what's the biggest lesson you've learnt about entrepreneurship?.

By James McGrath • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
New Zealand's startup ecosystem growing up, but more can be done - MYOB
Fintech

New Zealand's startup ecosystem growing up, but more can be done - MYOB

New Zealand's startup scene is thriving, but more support is needed to truly maximise its potential, says Carolyn Luey of MYOB.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017

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