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FloQast secures place on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list again

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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FloQast ranked No. 1503 on the Inc. 5000 list for the third year, highlighting its rapid growth in accounting software amid challenging economic conditions.
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Robert Herjavec joins Zetaris as Executive Director of Global Strategy

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Robert Herjavec, renowned for his role on Shark Tank, has been appointed Executive Director of Global Strategy at Zetaris, aiming to boost its presence globally.
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Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.
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Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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A global survey reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software firms, and farms as the top ventures for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting diverse opportunities.
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NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs

Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.
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Passphere capital raise heralds new dawn of event ticketing

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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Kiwi start-up Passphere plans to expand its ticketing platform to the New Zealand, Australian, and US markets.
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Auckland Uni celebrates 40 entrepreneurs under 40

Mon, 15th Oct 2018
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Auckland Uni lauds entrepreneurial grads, spotlight on success stories like Facebook's Bowen Pan and mPort's Dipra Ray.
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Cofounder of NZ-born firm Adeption lights up Times Square

Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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Carl Sanders-Edwards, cofounder of NZ-born Adeption, celebrated his NASDAQ Milestone Makers graduation by lighting up Times Square with the firm's logo.
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Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.
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Launching tomorrow's young entrepreneurs

Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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It is important for students to do something real, whether this is an internship, a project for a business, or to work on their own start-up venture.
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Thai entrepreneurs to visit NZ and find out how Kiwis do tech business

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Thai innovators to visit New Zealand to learn about tech developments as part of ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative.
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NZ Government invites entrepreneurs to our shores with new visa

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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The New Zealand Government is launching a new global impact visa that is designed to encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop in this country.