NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. We’ve got some really incredible people that have joined our team to provide that one-to-one mentorship and advice.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 11, 2021

YC is hiring across many of our teams, including Admissions, Continuity, Software, People Ops and Finance. The program offers all YC founders resources to help them achieve the best possible outcomes when raising capital: year-round workshops, detailed fundraising guides & templates, and 1:1 support. ADMISSIONS. Learn more.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This should come as no surprise, given that fintech combines two sectors traditionally dominated by men: finance and technology. My first piece of advice is to leverage your own community and support network, especially any mentors and role models you may have, to introduce you to potential investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If you’re an EO member seeking acquisitions, mergers, partnerships, exit transactions, financing, investment opportunity or member-to-member deal experiences, MyEO DX is for you. We will support that with the appointment of a digital marketing agency to launch the business. If so, in what form?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 11, 2022

Advice is worth its weight in gold in the business industry. It is invaluable to be able to get advice from industry giants who have experienced pitfalls and can make sure your company doesn’t make the same mistakes. . There must also be a clear business plan to provide and support customers in their needs. .

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

With talent in sales, marketing, and technology, Niesh was still missing some critical processes and systems – including elements of finance and human resources – to support their growth. The findings from this collaborative workshop are outlined for entrepreneurs and business mentors in a recent case study available here.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When facing the challenges of starting a business, a founder needs to be resourceful—and that includes having a network of contacts who are supportive and available to help. Seek out industry associations, taking advantage of community events such as conferences, workshops, training opportunities, and more.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Drawing on both her extensive recruiting expertise and personal experiences, Nabila offers invaluable support for her clients at every stage of their careerjourney. Quite a number of my former colleagues reached out for support in navigating their job searches and recovering from redundancy.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 30, 2024

Today, it’s encouraging to see Vantage Fit being used by companies worldwide to support their employees’ overall physical and mental well-being. I wanted to create a platform that would not only encourage employees to stay active and healthy but also support their mental well-being.

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GCUC

AUGUST 8, 2019

How did you finance? What advice would you give someone who is trying to do the same? The benefits from coworking and childcare together includes community, networking, support, better mental health, shared learning and the financial benefits of group-buying for facilities and services. Investment? Bootstrapping? Partnership?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

During small group sessions, roundtables and workshops, you’ll learn best practices and gain valuable insights from successful startup founders, subject-matter experts and seasoned investors. Need to move beyond friends-and-family financing and learn how to attract institutional investors.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And we know that the chief people officer role, CHRO—unlike maybe finance or sales—entrepreneurs have a harder time understanding what that role is, right? And one of my biggest advice to those folks is, look, presumably, we all have the technical and functional skill set for this job. Kelli Dragovich: That makes a ton of sense, Matt.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Impact Hub advocates for embedding sustainability into startup ecosystems by promoting circular economy principles, fostering collaborations, and ensuring access to green financing. The EU-funded Green at Heart initiative supports social economy SMEs in integrating sustainable practices.

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