Entrepreneur stories - Page 3
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NZ entrepreneur launches app to make travel easier
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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The web app streamlines flight and hotel bookings by keeping an organisation’s passenger details on the one platform.
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GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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The people have spoken – GirlBoss CEO and founder Alexia Hilbertidou has been crowned this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Emerging Alumni of the Year.
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Soda Inc celebrates Kiwi entrepreneurship
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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Entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate their journeys at Soda Inc's Ambition Showcase, featuring speakers and workshops on entrepreneurship and business growth.
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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.
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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.
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Venture Up accelerator for young entepreneurs coming to Queenstown
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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The mountainous backdrop of Queenstown is set to become the location of Creative HQ’s newest 2019 Venture Up accelerator for young entrepreneurs.
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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.
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Brothers behind Kiwi Connect scoop Kea Friends of New Zealand Award
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Brothers Brian and Matthew Monahan receive Friend of New Zealand award for their contributions to local innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Top tech entrepreneur to be awarded Kea World Class NZ Award
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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There's often resistance from Asian businesses because they don’t know about New Zealand’s tech ingenuity – something Mitchell Pham finds frustrating.
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Two Kiwis make the cut for Coca-Cola Amatil startup programme
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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Coca-Cola Amatil has announced the short-list of startups who have earned their place in the inaugural ‘Xcelerate’ programme.
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Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.
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SaltDNA’s Joe Boyle on the journey to building a cybersecurity business
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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Looking beyond the need to safely store data, Joe has developed software that enables the secure sharing of information across global teams.
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Being from NZ can help catapult our country’s technology exports
Fri, 18th May 2018
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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.
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Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business
Fri, 30th Mar 2018
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Robin Block interviewed CybSafe founder Oz Alashe to determine his motives, the challenges involved and what the future holds.
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SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Cheryl Reynolds is open to collaborating on new projects, and is actively looking for potential co-founders and partners for 3Cs.
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SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.
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Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.
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Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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We wanted to offer an educational tool that's impartial and realistic to help people work out if solar is economic for their workplaces.
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Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.
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Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.