Entrepreneurship stories - Page 4
Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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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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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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venture capital
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Entrepreneur Roanne Parker joins Creative HQ's board, bolstering New Zealand startup growth with her vast digital expertise and visionary outlook.
New Zealand’s startup ecosystem growing up, but more can be done - MYOB
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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New Zealand's startup scene is thriving, but more support is needed to truly maximise its potential, says Carolyn Luey of MYOB.
Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Monevation chief executive officer says that the statistics show over 80% of startups fail somewhere between product creation and customer traction.
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.
Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Māori entrepreneurs gather in Rotorua for the Matariki XPonential event to explore how technology can drive business growth and success.
Massey Uni’s new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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Massey University ecentre's new CEO plans to expand and innovate the business incubator’s services to reach more people in the entrepreneurial community.
BizDojo launches support system to back startup founders
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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founders central
The initiative is intended as a rallying cry to the founder community by the coworking and collaboration provider.
So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out
Fri, 19th May 2017
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Be an entrepreneur for the long haul: Debunking post-sale bliss and planning for realistic, lifelong challenges.
Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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Auckland's Waitematā board seeds tech growth, investing £12,000 to kickstart a local innovation hub in Uptown/Newton.
The story behind SLI Systems success
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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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.
How Richard Branson became the million-follower man
Thu, 27th Dec 2012
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Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.
NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.