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Venture Up accelerator for young entepreneurs coming to Queenstown

The mountainous backdrop of Queenstown is set to become the location of Creative HQ's newest 2019 Venture Up accelerator for young entrepreneurs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018

Entrepreneur

Brothers behind Kiwi Connect scoop Kea Friends of New Zealand Award

Brothers Brian and Matthew Monahan receive Friend of New Zealand award for their contributions to local innovation and entrepreneurship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

NZTech

Top tech entrepreneur to be awarded Kea World Class NZ Award

There's often resistance from Asian businesses because they don't know about New Zealand's tech ingenuity – something Mitchell Pham finds frustrating.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

Entrepreneur

Two Kiwis make the cut for Coca-Cola Amatil startup programme

Coca-Cola Amatil has announced the short-list of startups who have earned their place in the inaugural 'Xcelerate' programme.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Entrepreneur

Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money

A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Cloud Services

Being from NZ can help catapult our country's technology exports

NZ Story Group's head of engagement discusses three points as to why being from little old NZ can actually be of huge benefit to our tech sector.

By Sarah Morgan • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Auckland University

Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers

We wanted to offer an educational tool that's impartial and realistic to help people work out if solar is economic for their workplaces.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017

Entrepreneur

Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow

Kaye-Maree Dunn, EHF Fellow, champions indigenous empowerment, weaving economic and social progress from her rich Maori legacy.

By Edmund Hillary • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Fintech

Let's not sugarcoat it - MYOB's top tips for 'parentpreneurs'

With school holidays nearing, MYOB shares top tips for 'parentpreneurs' juggling the dual demands of running a business and a family.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Entrepreneur

Carpool Coaching: Business mentoring inspired by Carpool Karaoke

Spark Lab's new campaign, 'Carpool Coaching,' takes business mentoring for a ride by drawing inspiration from James Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke'.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Entrepreneur stories

Digital Transformation

Cofounder of NZ-born firm Adeption lights up Times Square

Carl Sanders-Edwards, cofounder of NZ-born Adeption, celebrated his NASDAQ Milestone Makers graduation by lighting up Times Square with the firm's logo.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

Cybersecurity

SaltDNA's Joe Boyle on the journey to building a cybersecurity business

Looking beyond the need to safely store data, Joe has developed software that enables the secure sharing of information across global teams.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018

Cybersecurity

Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business

Robin Block interviewed CybSafe founder Oz Alashe to determine his motives, the challenges involved and what the future holds.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2018

Entrepreneur

SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture

Cheryl Reynolds is open to collaborating on new projects, and is actively looking for potential co-founders and partners for 3Cs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Fintech

SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator

SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.

By James McGrath • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Unified Communications

Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line

Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018