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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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cybsafe
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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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edmund hillary fellowship
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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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accounting systems
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digital banking
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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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voip
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sustainable it
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contact centre
Dell joins Nikki Reed for an eco-chic jewellery line using recycled motherboard gold.
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Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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auckland university
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auckland council
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entrepreneur
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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tech girls
Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.
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Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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edmund hillary fellowship
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Kaye-Maree Dunn, EHF Fellow, champions indigenous empowerment, weaving economic and social progress from her rich Maori legacy.
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The ethics of smart devices: A conversation with the #1 IoT influencer in the world
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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dci
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iot
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vodafone
We build things that might be terrific for business, but does it create a world for ourselves that we’re happy with?.
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Let’s not sugarcoat it - MYOB's top tips for 'parentpreneurs'
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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myob
MYOB reveals survival tactics for 'parentpreneurs' balancing business with school holidays.
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Carpool Coaching: Business mentoring inspired by Carpool Karaoke
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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Spark Lab launches 'Carpool Coaching', combining Karaoke-style rides with expert business mentoring.
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Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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women in technology
78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.
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Digital wedding planner app wins Christchurch Startup Weekend
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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christchurch
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startup weekend
Binder helps brides and grooms-to-be plan their weddings with all the service of a human wedding planner and the convenience of a smartphone.
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Te Papa’s innovation hub challenges entrepreneurs to develop innovative sports experiences
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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vr
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accelerator
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te papa museum
Mahuki is focusing the development of innovative tools to help cultural institutions tell their stories of sporting identity.
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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.
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Grow quickly or fail fast – Christchurch gears up for sold-out Startup Weekend
Wed, 17th May 2017
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christchurch
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startup weekend
The intensive business accelerator requires entrepreneurs to conceptualise, test, and build the foundations of a new business in just 54 hours.
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ATEED launches competition to turn young entrepreneurial ideas into reality
Mon, 15th May 2017
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entrepreneur
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ateed
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Winners in two different age categories between 15 and 24 years old will receive $10,000 in business start-up support.
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HCF Demo Day: Aussie health tech entrepreneurs gear up to pitch ideas
Fri, 12th May 2017
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it in healthcare
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entrepreneur
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hcf
The program process includes pitching ideas to a team of investors and 12 week course where participants develop their minimum viable product (MVP).
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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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pivotal
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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Applications conclude for first round of entrepreneurial work visa pilot
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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entrepreneur
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immigration new zealand
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edmund hillary fellowship
The Global Impact Visa is a three-year open work visa allowing entrepreneurs to work and live in New Zealand, limited to 400 applicants.
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Business events set to showcase Auckland’s entrepreneurial potential to World Masters athletes
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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network management
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network infrastructure
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sdn
ATEED to showcase Auckland's entrepreneurial potential during World Masters Games, taking advantage of influx of visitors.
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Christchurch: Social enterprise forum showcases Pacific leadership
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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entrepreneur
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social enterprise
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akina
Christchurch to host a pioneering Social Enterprise World Forum, spotlighting Pacific leadership in sustainable economic growth.
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It's full steam ahead for New Zealand's 'Kiwi Connection' in Vietnam
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Kiwi Connection tech hub in Vietnam attracts 100 entrepreneurs in 9 months; more to come says director Mitchell Pham.