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Mentorship stories - Page 12

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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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NZ Space Challenge winner announced
Fri, 25th May 2018
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satellite
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GPS Control Systems claims the NZ Space Challenge with a GNSS designed to aid heavy vehicles in navigating treacherous Antarctic ice shelves.
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Singapore IMDA launches GoSecure cybersecurity programme for Singapore ICT firms
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Singapore's IMDA launches the GoSecure programme, collaborating with SIT to enhance the cybersecurity of 200 ICT firms from July 2018 to July 2020.
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New one-week accelerator aims to derisk ventures faster
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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0.sprint
ZeroPoint Ventures launches 0.Sprint, a one-week 'mini-accelerator' programme to help startups fail faster and make quicker decisions.
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Exclusive: Here's what NZ's top CEOs are doing to improve gender diversity
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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software development
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lenovo
You need to understand what’s going on in your own business and do something to fix it because if you don’t, all this talk –it’s just PR bollocks.
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Algorithm-friendly C.Vs & data analytics: How recruitment is expected to change in 2018
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Unless you are a contract or temporary worker - do not change jobs too frequently as turnover can be factored into the criteria AI screens for.
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Dell plans $14m donation: “It’s our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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solar power
By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there’s an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
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Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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wellington city council
Six eco-pioneers vie for £45k fund in Wellington's Low Carbon Challenge, promoting sustainable surf boards, biofuel, and more.
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Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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icehouse
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callaghan innovation
Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.
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New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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massey university
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study
Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.
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Microsoft opens doors for SIs to join Mixed Reality Partner program in HoloLens push
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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Microsoft has launched a Mixed Reality Partner Program for systems integrators and digital agencies as it ups its HoloLens push.
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Startups across APAC welcomed for Melbourne accelerator programme
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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500 startups
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Melbourne beckons APAC startups for its 500 Melbourne accelerator, offering mentorship and funding in a thriving innovation ecosystem.
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You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors
Thu, 18th May 2017
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manukau institute of technology
Want to encourage young women in our schools to pursue STEM and exciting careers in the tech sector? ShadowTech Day will help them meet their mentors.
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Hello Alice: An AI-based virtual advisor for women entrepreneurs
Thu, 11th May 2017
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network infrastructure
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entrepreneur
The current start-up ecosystem continues to cycle resources among a very small percentage of well-connected entrepreneurs, making it difficult for les.
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HPE invests $140m to help boost start-ups within new APJ headquarters
Wed, 10th May 2017
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​At the opening of its new Asia Pacific and Japan headquarters in Singapore, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveiled their InnovateNext program.
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Industry experts to share insights at free code conference
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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coding
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computer science
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industry experts
Wellington Code Camp 2017 could be your chance to absorb some expert knowledge and make new partnerships in the tech industry.
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Salesforce launches $60k comp for Aussie startups
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce calls for startups to enter its first ever PitchComp at Salesforce World Tour Sydney event on March 21st, 2017.
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Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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encryption
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biometrics
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microsoft
Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.
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Kiwibank Accelerator & Simmonds Stewart to mentor NZ's promising FinTech startups
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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fintech
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lightning lab
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creative hq
Creative HQ and Kiwibank launch the new Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator, and now they have gained the support of law firm Simmonds Stewart.
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Spark launches nationwide Spark Lab tour
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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digital entertainment
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google
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speakers
Spark Lab events will be held across New Zealand, with events in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch.