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Kiwi Stories

Startup ecosystem stories

Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG

European workspace giant IWG has acquired New Zealand's BizDojo, expanding its flexible office network and enhancing options for Kiwi businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Callaghan Innovation

Maori entrepreneurship thriving in Waikato and Coromandel regions

Waikato region sees growth in Māori business enterprise, says Waikato Innovation Park advisor. Māori businesses seeking support has increased to 16 percent.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

BizDojo

What you missed at BizDojo Ponsonby's pre-launch

BizDojo unveils Ponsonby's creative co-working hub, hinting at a global 100-site plan amid a 300% growth spurt.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017

Accelerator

Digital accelerator ZeroPoint Ventures announces first cohort participants

New Zealanders want to build ventures where they live and work, to create strong regional economies and remain in their local support networks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017

Health Technologies

Erin Wansbrough appointed as new chief executive for SODA Inc

Wansbrough has a passion for entrepreneurship and brings a depth of business experience and knowledge of commercialisation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017

Kiwi Landing Pad

Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events

The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Datacom

ZeroPoint Ventures and Datacom announce brainstorming startup-corporate retreat

Datacom and ZeroPoint Ventures launch applications for a corporate startup retreat aimed at fostering venture-led innovation and bridging ecosystems.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017

Entrepreneurship

Startups - Go big, go home, or go sustainable?

NZ startups at a crossroads: Experts urge for support, sustainability, and unique Kiwi innovation models at ZeroPoint Ventures launch.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017

Data Analytics

New Zealand too slow to embrace technology

Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017

Startup Weekend

Wellington to host Startup Weekend

Wellington is to host a marathon start up event in November this year, following a similar Auckland event coming next month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011

Global Stories

Startup ecosystem stories

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

Small Business

Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business

Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Fintech

Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets

New Zealand fintech startups should prioritise booming Asian markets over the US and Europe, urges expert Darshan Shetty, citing rapid innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017

Gaming

IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival

Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan's capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017

Incubator

Christchurch EPIC innovation hub's lease extended by seven years

The companies within EPIC have grown to build a combined turnover estimated to be in excess of $50 million per annum.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017

Incubator

Chinese VC partners with Melbourne to launch Asia-focused startup incubator

Suzhou High-Tech Venture Capital Group is providing up to AU$80m in financial support to run the centre, and develop projects over the next 3 years.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017