Entrepreneur stories
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.
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.
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.
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.
NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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commerce systems
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supply chain
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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digital entertainment
78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.
Launching tomorrow's young entrepreneurs
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
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.
Thai entrepreneurs to visit NZ and find out how Kiwis do tech business
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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cloud accounting
Thai innovators to visit New Zealand to learn about tech developments as part of ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative.
NZ Government invites entrepreneurs to our shores with new visa
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The New Zealand Government is launching a new global impact visa that is designed to encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop in this country.