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Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia
Microsoft

Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia

Microsoft has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in Asia, providing free access to technology and resources for startups in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Crypto

Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto

Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs
Marketing Technologies

Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs

The launch of the .au domain comes as Australian businesses cite local competition as their second-biggest challenge in 2022 after the pandemic.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2022
COVID-19 hasn't dampened ANZ entrepreneurial spirit, study finds
Entrepreneur

COVID-19 hasn't dampened ANZ entrepreneurial spirit, study finds

Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs lead APAC in optimism and confidence, despite the challenges of the last year, according to a study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
NTT and Red Bull Basement encourage entrepreneurial students to 'innovate for good'
Entrepreneur

NTT and Red Bull Basement encourage entrepreneurial students to 'innovate for good'

NTT partners with Red Bull Basement to support entrepreneurial students worldwide with their innovative projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs
Marketing Technologies

NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs

New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2019
NZ entrepreneur launches app to make travel easier
Entrepreneur

NZ entrepreneur launches app to make travel easier

The web app streamlines flight and hotel bookings by keeping an organisation's passenger details on the one platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
Passphere capital raise heralds new dawn of event ticketing
Platform-as-a-Service

Passphere capital raise heralds new dawn of event ticketing

Kiwi start-up Passphere plans to expand its ticketing platform to the New Zealand, Australian, and US markets.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Auckland Uni celebrates 40 entrepreneurs under 40
Facebook

Auckland Uni celebrates 40 entrepreneurs under 40

Auckland Uni lauds entrepreneurial grads, spotlight on success stories like Facebook's Bowen Pan and mPort's Dipra Ray.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018
Cofounder of NZ-born firm Adeption lights up Times Square
Digital Transformation

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

Stories from Other Regions

MYOB backs Kiwi women's business goals
Fintech

MYOB backs Kiwi women's business goals

MYOB launches Stand Tall, Leap High to inspire Kiwi women, reflecting the passion and diversity that drive successful female entrepreneurs in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Clean technologies

Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ

Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair
EduTech

Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair

At this time of year there are plenty of foggy patches around the country – but what if it was possible to turn that fog into drinkable water?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
Impact Hub boosts Waikato's social enterprise scene
Entrepreneur

Impact Hub boosts Waikato's social enterprise scene

This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region's social enterprise sector.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Callaghan Innovation: 'Unicorns' create $34b for New Zealand
Entrepreneur

Callaghan Innovation: 'Unicorns' create $34b for New Zealand

New Zealand's 'unicorns', including Rocket Lab and Xero, have driven more than NZD $34 billion in value, boosting the nation's innovation ecosystem.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award
Entrepreneur

GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award

The people have spoken – GirlBoss CEO and founder Alexia Hilbertidou has been crowned this year's Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Emerging Alumni of the Year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Soda Inc celebrates Kiwi entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur

Soda Inc celebrates Kiwi entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate their journeys at Soda Inc's Ambition Showcase, featuring speakers and workshops on entrepreneurship and business growth.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
Venture Up accelerator for young entepreneurs coming to Queenstown
Entrepreneur

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