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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
So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out
Entrepreneur

So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out

Be an entrepreneur for the long haul: Debunking post-sale bliss and planning for realistic, lifelong challenges.

By AdamSmith • 7 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub
Auckland Transport

Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub

Auckland's Waitematā board seeds tech growth, investing £12,000 to kickstart a local innovation hub in Uptown/Newton.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016
How Richard Branson became the million-follower man
LinkedIn

How Richard Branson became the million-follower man

Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Dec 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Entrepreneurship stories

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
Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'
Partner Programmes

Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'

Monevation chief executive officer says that the statistics show over 80% of startups fail somewhere between product creation and customer traction.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Massey University

New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups

Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs
Callaghan Innovation

Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs

Māori entrepreneurs gather in Rotorua for the Matariki XPonential event to explore how technology can drive business growth and success.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Massey Uni's new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'
Massey University

Massey Uni's new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'

Massey University ecentre's new CEO plans to expand and innovate the business incubator's services to reach more people in the entrepreneurial community.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
BizDojo launches support system to back startup founders
BizDojo

BizDojo launches support system to back startup founders

The initiative is intended as a rallying cry to the founder community by the coworking and collaboration provider.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
The story behind SLI Systems success
SLI Systems

The story behind SLI Systems success

SLI Systems, led by CEO Shaun Ryan, rose from the ashes of snap.com in the dotcom bust, now thriving with a GBP £20 million turnover.

By David Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014