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When Bootstrapping beats VC Funding

February 27, 2019 ecentre
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Enterprise communication software specialist SnapComms is proof that bootstrapping can achieve spectacular business growth and be a better growth option over outside investors. Co-Founder and Chair, Sarah Perry shares her experience in this recent article posted on NZ Business.

We are very fortunate to have Sarah onboard as a Mentor for our Sprint Global Programme in 2019.

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Alumni in the News | Chirpy Plus

February 15, 2019 ecentre
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Loneliness is the single biggest challenge for those over 55. 

Co-founders of Chirpyplus - an online platform connecting 55s and over - Carol Mahoney and Shaun Mahoney spoke to The AM Show.

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Sprint Global 2019 to take startups to the world

January 11, 2019 ecentre

ecentre has announced the launch of Sprint Global 2019, an accelerator-style programme to help startups founders to go global faster. Sprint Global is now open for applications with eight fully funded places available for founders seeking to hone their skills in customer acquisition, global market entry and building startup networks.

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Startup Watch: Dataphyll

December 3, 2018 ecentre
Horticultural software startup Dataphyll uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) cards, mobile near-field communication (NFC) and mobile apps to streamline the fruit harvesting management process.

Horticultural software startup Dataphyll uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) cards, mobile near-field communication (NFC) and mobile apps to streamline the fruit harvesting management process.

Local startup and ecentre alumni Dataphyll were recently profiled in NZ Entrepreneur. In the article, the Founders shared with readers what the most difficult part of their entrepreneurial journey has been so far, as well as their number one productivity hack.

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Go global or grow local? The kiwi startup quandary

November 26, 2018 ecentre

Growing your company from the bottom of the world can be both challenging and rewarding. A new study considers whether it is better to “go global” from day one, or to grow locally first.

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Next generation entrepreneurs and innovators: GirlBoss NZ at ecentre

October 1, 2018 ecentre
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GirlBoss NZ Founder Alexia Hilbertidou and PDMA Vice-President Aruna Shekar are cooking up plans for the next generation of change makers at the ecentre, with a focus on developing science, technology, engineering and entrepreneurship.

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Ask Angels Anything at ecentre

October 1, 2018 ecentre
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Ask Angels Anything, run by Flying Kiwi Angels, will be held at the centre on Weds, 3 October, 6:00-8:00pm. This is an open forum for startup founders and aspiring angels to ask angel investors… anything. It is casual and informal — and informative.

Let us know you’re coming

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The ecentre welcomes Innovator in Residence: Dr Aruna Shekar

October 1, 2018 ecentre

Dr Aruna Shekar has joined the ecentre as “Innovator in Residence,” providing access to a depth of product innovation expertise and experience to members of our community.

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Innovation award for healthier Kiwi classrooms

October 1, 2018 ecentre
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Massey University team recognised for their innovation in monitoring air quality, which adds huge creative value to the building industry. They received the James Hardie Innovation Award at the 2018 NZ Building Industry Awards.

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Startup Toolkit: Governance for Startups

September 25, 2018 ecentre

Advisory and governance boards can can be critical to the success of your startup in the early stages. Yet it's important to create an effective board that understands the unique requirements of startups, says leading New Zealand angel investor and startup advisor Debra Hall. (video)

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