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GEN New Zealand releases manifesto to encourage greater entrepreneurship

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. Like all entrepreneurs, he looks for and takes advantage of opportunities while managing risk.

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The emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship

NZ Entrepreneur

Now, there’s an abundance of resources for entrepreneurs… mentors, money, courses, incubators – more than ever before. So here I’m going to call out, for me at least, the emotions you go through on the journey of entrepreneurship: 1. There are so many great decisions and opportunities that lie in front of you.

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The New Economy Starts with Support to Underserved Communities

Impact Hub

Access to capital and network is the most critical barrier to entrepreneurship for underserved communities. However, some attendees also left earlier to seize opportunities; one of the participants retired to take up an apprenticeship with the BBC that his mentor secured. . ” Beatrice , El Shaddai founder of My Helper. .

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500 Founders: Rick Kiessig, Hannah Hunt, Matthew Jackson & Jenni Matheson

NZ Entrepreneur

“ “ You can do this by networking, finding business mentors, participating in incubator programmes, government agencies, immersing yourself with in your industry and within the startup community, attending events online and in person nationally and globally.

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Launchpad LA Receives VC Funding: $50,000 Per Startup

Both Sides of the Table

To provide an opportunity for VCs and senior executives to engage with the community by giving back rather than just attending more cocktail parties. But wait, does that make Launchpad LA an incubator now? There are at least 6 incubators now being set up in LA. CEO on front cover of Entrepreneur magazine. Report Card.

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Go global or grow local? The Kiwi startup quandary

NZ Entrepreneur

Auckland-based startup Niesh, which has developed a student discount platform, is on a rapid growth trajectory and has had to decide if it should grow locally, or prioritise opportunities overseas. Business incubator “ecentre” is based at Massey University’s Auckland campus in Albany. It didn’t work. “We

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

Both Sides of the Table

Chris Devore & Andy Sack have created Founder’s Coop with the goal of funding, incubating & launching more early-stage ventures in Seattle. It’s clear that America has a vested interest in promoting entrepreneurship in many regions in the country to stimulate innovation & job creation. It’s awesome.