Entrepreneur stories - Page 2
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Atomic.io appoints new CEO to lead growth
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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fujitsu
Atomic.io appoints new CEO, Duncan Journee, to lead growth as they continue to expand in Australia and New Zealand with major enterprise clients.
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IWD 2023: The hidden cost of being a Female Tech Entrepreneur
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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women in technology
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entrepreneur
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leadership
The entrepreneurs that I met before starting my own journey saw the world differently, and I wanted to see the world from their lens.
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Castlepoint's CEO named RegTech female entrepreneur of the year
Tue, 1st Nov 2022
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Judged by an expert cross-industry panel, the awards celebrate the association’s members who have achieved the most significant impact over the last year.
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STA appoints Mark Hutchinson as President Professor
Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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entrepreneur
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la trobe university
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job moves
Science and Technology Australia's President, Mark Hutchinson, has been appointed to a panel reviewing the role and function of the Australian Research Council.
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Revelator appoints Gilad Woltsovitch as artisan
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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blockchain
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ml
Music management platform Revelator hires Web3 expert Gilad Woltsovitch to lead decentralisation and open ecosystem efforts for artists and labels.
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Class appoints Gary Cox as Class general manager
Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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data solutions
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growth
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entrepreneur
Class, an Australian wealth accounting software firm, has appointed four general managers to its leadership team in its new operating model.
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Rubber Monkey gears up for Aussie market with latest capital raise
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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trade me
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entrepreneur
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capital
Rubber Monkey is seeking to raise up to NZ$2.5 million of new capital through online investment platform, Snowball Effect.
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HiBob appoints Ze'ev Rozov as chief operating officer
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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entrepreneur
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digital media
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productivity
Ze'ev Rozov appointed as chief operating officer for global organisation HiBob. Rozov aims to unlock talents and skills of existing workforce.
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Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia
Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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microsoft
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entrepreneur
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startups
Microsoft has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in Asia, providing free access to technology and resources for startups in the region.
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Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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martech
Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.
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Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs
Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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martech
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software development
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domain names
The launch of the .au domain comes as Australian businesses cite local competition as their second-biggest challenge in 2022 after the pandemic.
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Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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entrepreneur
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growth
Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.
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COVID-19 hasn't dampened ANZ entrepreneurial spirit, study finds
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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frost & sullivan
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entrepreneur
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oracle
Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs lead APAC in optimism and confidence, despite the challenges of the last year, according to a study.
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NTT and Red Bull Basement encourage entrepreneurial students to 'innovate for good'
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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entrepreneur
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red bull
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students
NTT partners with Red Bull Basement to support entrepreneurial students worldwide with their innovative projects.
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MYOB backs Kiwi women's business goals
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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fintechs
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financial systems
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myob
MYOB launches Stand Tall, Leap High to inspire Kiwi women, reflecting the passion and diversity that drive successful female entrepreneurs in New Zealand.
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NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
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.
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Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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cleantech
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christchurch
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entrepreneur
Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.
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Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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google
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3d printing
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entrepreneur
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?.
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Impact Hub boosts Waikato’s social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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entrepreneur
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waikato
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social enterprise
This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.
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Callaghan Innovation: 'Unicorns' create $34b for New Zealand
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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entrepreneur
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callaghan innovation
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digital economy
New Zealand's 'unicorns', including Rocket Lab and Xero, have driven more than NZD $34 billion in value, boosting the nation's innovation ecosystem.