Founders stories - Page 18
New one-week accelerator aims to derisk ventures faster
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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zeropoint ventures
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0.sprint
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accelerator
ZeroPoint Ventures launches 0.Sprint, a one-week 'mini-accelerator' programme to help startups fail faster and make quicker decisions.
Te Papa’s digital chief ranked among NZ’s top 100 CIOs
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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women in technology
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awards
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te papa museum
Melissa Firth’s team established Mahuki, the first business accelerator programme in the world focused on opportunities in the culture sector.
Enterprises must move at startup speed or risk disruption - study
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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study
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zeropoint ventures
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datacom
A whitepaper by ZeroPoint Ventures says NZ enterprises are failing to innovate at the speed necessary to drive long-term impact and success.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: HI Jewellery puts an aesthetic spin on the term ‘wearable tech’
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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3d printing
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kiwi startup spotlight
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human interface jewellery
HIJ is offering a unique and new style of jewellery for digital natives, and forward-thinking tech-loving individuals.
Kiwi startup DROPIT’s live auctions to feature at Formula One Grand Prix
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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cloud services
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formula one
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dropit
DROPIT is an interactive, fan engagement app connecting sponsors and teams with their fans during drop auctions.
Ilumony founders launch NZ cryptocurrency investment platform
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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ilumony
The new platform, called Invsta, is in pre-beta testing and will be live to the general public later this year.
Weta Workshop opens new mixed reality facility called Weta Gameshop
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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weta digital
Weta Workshop has officially opened its newest facility, Weta Gameshop, thought to be the world’s first specialist mixed reality development studio.
Palo Alto Networks forks out $300m cash to acquire Evident.io
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
In a move to extend its cloud security offerings, Palo Alto Networks has entered into a definitive agreement with Evident.io.
Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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oracle
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construction
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software
Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle’s AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer’s hands with blockchain
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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blockchain
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kiwi startup spotlight
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incubator
Right now, four big internet companies are using personal data to make huge profits - they also use their power to shut down the competition.
Discrimination, advocacy, and standing together – Women in tech speak out
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero’s International Women’s Day tea saw approximately 80 women who were Xero partners, customers, and employees coming together.
SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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edmund hillary fellowship
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soda inc
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entrepreneur
Cheryl Reynolds is open to collaborating on new projects, and is actively looking for potential co-founders and partners for 3Cs.
Why is Hivint funding an Australian white hat hacking group? To grow the infosec community, of course
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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hivint
This homegrown Australian cybersecurity consulting firm is backing HHH to the tune of $15,000 – all to improve the infosec community.
UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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co-working spaces
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mental health
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bizdojo
The liquidator first report states that BizDojo Auckland Ltd has not been able to provide a balance sheet and does not own any assets.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Why this will be the year chatbots take on customer service
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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crm
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uc
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saas
Within the world of AI, bots are the most understandable application for executives from a deployment and business impact standpoint.
SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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entrepreneur
SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.
Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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saas
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swipedon
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startups
SwipedOn’s CEO says the two recent milestones would position the company for a high-growth phase of aggressive development.
Ten things you need to know about Chronicle, Alphabet's new cybersecurity firm
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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alphabet
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chronicle
Alphabet has unveiled Chronicle, a new cybersecurity firm aimed at detecting and stopping attacks using advanced analytics and Google's vast infrastructure.
PledgeMe announces new crowdlending-inspired platform in the works
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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pledgeme
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capital raising
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crowdlending
PledgeMe to launch new Ta Koha lending platform with Māori Women Development Inc, aiming to bridge inequality gap in lending.
Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade’s board
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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iot
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ateed
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startups
Founded in 2014, the company is now selling devices to winemakers in eight countries and is building out its distributor network.