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NZ Entrepreneur
MARCH 16, 2025
James Burnes: Ministry of Awesome is a startup ecosystem organisation that is on a mission to drive New Zealand’s economic growth through founder-led innovation. We do run the Christchurch Startup Hub, Te O Haka, on the Ara campus here in Christchurch, where I’m sitting today.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 5, 2011
I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. There is no question NY startups get disproportionate press. It’s awesome.
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TechCrunch
AUGUST 27, 2021
Tapping into someone else’s experience is a tried-and-true method, which is why two-time Y Combinator participant Chris Morton wrote a guest post for Extra Crunch with advice for founders hoping to be accepted by the famed accelerator. “Go back to work instead of spending more time perfecting an application.”. . No,” he writes.
NZ Entrepreneur
AUGUST 2, 2022
Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. “Surround yourself with the right people to help support you on your startup journey.”.
NZ Entrepreneur
JANUARY 20, 2022
Having spent close on a decade working in and reporting on our small but burgeoning startup ecosystem, and a decade before that “building my chops” in other various entrepreneurial endeavours, I am familiar with the toll that entrepreneurship can exact on founder mental health.
TechCrunch
AUGUST 26, 2021
There’s a lot of advice out there on how to grab people’s attention, but there’s one aspect of marketing that Robert Katai thinks isn’t talked about as often: maintaining their attention. And is his advice applicable beyond borders? He also shared some insights on the booming Romanian startup ecosystem.
NZ Entrepreneur
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Launching a startup is exciting, particularly given New Zealand’s thriving and innovative startup ecosystem. This article explores five of the most common mistakes startup founders make and how you can steer clear of them. To help your startup succeed, download our free Startup Manual: A Legal Handbook For Founders.
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