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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

Entrepreneur

Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants

Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

Entrepreneur

Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award

Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

The ethics of smart devices: A conversation with the #1 IoT influencer in the world

We build things that might be terrific for business, but does it create a world for ourselves that we're happy with?.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017

EduTech

Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech

78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017

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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