Founders stories - Page 22
BizDojo Wellington set to move into Xero building as it outgrows current location
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Co-working space BizDojo will move into Xero's Wellington HQ, with the new space able to accommodate up to 450 residents.
So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out
Fri, 19th May 2017
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entrepreneur
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entrepreneurship
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startups
Be an entrepreneur for the long haul: Debunking post-sale bliss and planning for realistic, lifelong challenges.
58 finalists vie for top spot at Australian Fintech Awards
Wed, 17th May 2017
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fintech
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startups
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founders
58 finalists were chosen from 158 award entries across 30 categories, but who will win the Australian Finnies this year?.
Hello Alice: An AI-based virtual advisor for women entrepreneurs
Thu, 11th May 2017
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network infrastructure
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ai
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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.
Fintech industry makes nod at gender diversity with new award for women
Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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fintech
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awards
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founders
Australian fintechs shine a spotlight on gender diversity, launching a Female Leader award amid industry equality concerns.
The Icehouse names the six tech startups in this year's Flux Accelerator programme
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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entrepreneur
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accelerator
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the icehouse
The Icehouse has picked the six lucky tech startups that will be participating in its Flux Accelerator programme this year.
The perfect launching pad for your Chinese expansion
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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shared services
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co-working
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founders
Amidst Shanghai's bustling start-up scene, Fountown's co-working spaces are the perfect base for firms eyeing Chinese expansion.
Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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hybrid & remote work
Polycom co-founder Jeff Rodman speaks about his journey in the tech industry and the power of innovation in the age of digital transformation.
How CIOs can buck the status quo and drive business innovation
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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rimini street
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analyst report
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axis
Successful CIOs are changing business models in their organisation – they are becoming Disruptors. But what does that mean exactly?.
Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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fintech
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kiwibank
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accelerator
Kiwibank has announced the winners of its New Zealand Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator 2017. Who made the cut and what are their plans?.
OpenView invests US$25m in ANZ workforce management company
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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workforce management
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technology funding
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openview
US$25m boost from OpenView set to fuel ANZ's Deputy, an innovator reshaping workforce management globally, including a major Sydney expansion.
Got a good start-up or idea? The UK is looking for you
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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entrepreneur
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investment
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uk expansion
The UK’s Department for International Trade is looking for Australian and New Zealand companies to participate in the Startup Games.
RedShield's CTO on the iSANZ win — and why he wants your security problems
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
RedShield's CTO Sam Pickles discusses their iSANZ win and the company's mission to solve clients' unique security issues without needing developers.
New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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edutech
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google
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developers
Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.
Want to keep up with the digital era? How you can 'activate your data'
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Here is an expert look into how data has evolved from being something that needed babysitting to a critical strategic asset for business growth.
Vic Uni spin-out gets $450k from big NZ innovation investor
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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martech
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physical security
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software development
EdPotential will deliver software-as-a-service products based on advanced algorithms and data analysis capability through cloud services.
Stripe's new 'caller ID' machine learning platform is tackling online fraud - and making card payments safer
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
Radar works by using algorithms to detect patterns and instances of likely fraud. As it learns, its defences become more powerful over time.
Anteater: Yummy insects
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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food
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sotw
Christchurch startup Anteater aims to become a premium supplier of edible insect products, tapping into the growing market for alternative protein sources.
Intergen CEO Simon Bright nominated for 2016 Wellingtonian of the Year Awards
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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software development
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intergen
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founders
Intergen CEO named finalist in 'Business' category of Wellingtonian of the Year awards. Winners announced on November 10th.
$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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accelerator
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the icehouse
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startups
New Zealand tech startups have another avenue of funding available to boost their businesses, with the launch of Flux Accelerator.