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SaltDNA's Joe Boyle on the journey to building a cybersecurity business
Cybersecurity

SaltDNA's Joe Boyle on the journey to building a cybersecurity business

Looking beyond the need to safely store data, Joe has developed software that enables the secure sharing of information across global teams.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018
Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business
Cybersecurity

Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business

Robin Block interviewed CybSafe founder Oz Alashe to determine his motives, the challenges involved and what the future holds.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2018
SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture
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
SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
Fintech

SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator

SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.

By James McGrath • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line
Unified Communications

Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line

Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants
Entrepreneur

Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants

Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award
Entrepreneur

Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award

Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
The ethics of smart devices: A conversation with the #1 IoT influencer in the world
DataCentre infrastructure

The ethics of smart devices: A conversation with the #1 IoT influencer in the world

We build things that might be terrific for business, but does it create a world for ourselves that we're happy with?.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech
EduTech

Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech

78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Entrepreneur stories

Brothers behind Kiwi Connect scoop Kea Friends of New Zealand Award
Entrepreneur

Brothers behind Kiwi Connect scoop Kea Friends of New Zealand Award

Brothers Brian and Matthew Monahan receive Friend of New Zealand award for their contributions to local innovation and entrepreneurship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
Top tech entrepreneur to be awarded Kea World Class NZ Award
NZTech

Top tech entrepreneur to be awarded Kea World Class NZ Award

There's often resistance from Asian businesses because they don't know about New Zealand's tech ingenuity – something Mitchell Pham finds frustrating.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Two Kiwis make the cut for Coca-Cola Amatil startup programme
Entrepreneur

Two Kiwis make the cut for Coca-Cola Amatil startup programme

Coca-Cola Amatil has announced the short-list of startups who have earned their place in the inaugural 'Xcelerate' programme.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money
Entrepreneur

Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money

A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Being from NZ can help catapult our country's technology exports
Cloud Services

Being from NZ can help catapult our country's technology exports

NZ Story Group's head of engagement discusses three points as to why being from little old NZ can actually be of huge benefit to our tech sector.

By Sarah Morgan • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers
Auckland University

Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers

We wanted to offer an educational tool that's impartial and realistic to help people work out if solar is economic for their workplaces.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow
Entrepreneur

Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow

Kaye-Maree Dunn, EHF Fellow, champions indigenous empowerment, weaving economic and social progress from her rich Maori legacy.

By Edmund Hillary • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Let's not sugarcoat it - MYOB's top tips for 'parentpreneurs'
Fintech

Let's not sugarcoat it - MYOB's top tips for 'parentpreneurs'

With school holidays nearing, MYOB shares top tips for 'parentpreneurs' juggling the dual demands of running a business and a family.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Carpool Coaching: Business mentoring inspired by Carpool Karaoke
Entrepreneur

Carpool Coaching: Business mentoring inspired by Carpool Karaoke

Spark Lab's new campaign, 'Carpool Coaching,' takes business mentoring for a ride by drawing inspiration from James Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke'.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017