Entrepreneurship stories - Page 5
$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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auckland university
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3d printing
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nz government
Multi-award winning professor Olaf Diegel will start with Auckland University’s Faculty of Engineering in early 2019.
New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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entrepreneurship
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business confidence
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gocompare
New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.
Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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entrepreneurship
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soda inc
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startups
Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.
8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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software development
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ipo
The listing follows a $70 million IPO, which values the company at approximately $143 million on a fully diluted basis.
AUT launches online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurship
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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edutech
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aut
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online courses
The Practical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Paper (ENTR770) welcomed its first official intake of students on March 14.
IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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gaming
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uc
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martech
Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan’s capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.
Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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kiwi landing pad
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entrepreneurship
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us expansion
The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.
Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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incubator
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entrepreneurship
More than 100 organisations in Rotorua, Taupo and Kawerau have completed either Firestation’s Incubate and Accelerate since 2014.
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.
Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero CEO Rod Drury inspires Hawke's Bay youths with tales of tech hub potential and the power of continuous learning.
Find your superpower - pro entrepreneurship tips from MYOB
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB asks Masters of Entrepreneurship lecturers - what’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt about entrepreneurship?.
Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
The Biz events are designed to be specific to the region, with speakers and content tailored to the needs and interests of local businesspeople.
BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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wellington city council
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bizdojo
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mental health
Collider drives innovation and business growth in the capital through a range of learning and business development initiatives.
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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mum's garage
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event
It will feature speakers Paul Organ, Boardingware co-founder and co-CEO, and Lucy Mulholland, The Open Fort co-founder.
Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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nz government
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angel investments
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entrepreneurship
Changes include raising the investment cap in companies to $1.5 million and removing the $250,000 funding round limit.
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.
Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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edmund hillary fellowship
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global impact visas
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entrepreneurship
NZ's Edmund Hillary Fellowship invites global innovators to its 2nd cohort, nurturing impact ventures with unique Global Impact Visas.
Richard Branson’s worldwide startup competition extends deadline by two weeks
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge empowers entrepreneurs and their companies by providing them with visibility and resources.
Creative HQ appoints Roanne Parker to Board of Directors
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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creative hq
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entrepreneurship
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creative technologies
Entrepreneur Roanne Parker joins Creative HQ's board, bolstering New Zealand startup growth with her vast digital expertise and visionary outlook.