Market validation
Winston, Ali, Rory and Leila
Hear four top tips from the co-founders of innovative Auckland agritech business, Cropsy Technologies.
Sammy Akuthota
Do it because you love it – that’s the advice for hospitality businesses from the owner of Satya Chai Lounge.
Dr Ju Zhang
Talk to your users early – and lots of them – says the Co-founder and CEO of Formus Labs.
Angus Brown
The co-founder of Ārepa, has a few top tips to share with other innovative F&B businesses in New Zealand.
Marketing
Loheni Family
Understanding their market and telling their story is tip from family behind the Samoan Fashion Label, MENA
Sergio Maglione
Look after your customers like they are number one say Owner and Chef of Farina
Barbara Glaser
The CEO of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) shares her tips on increasing your online presence to stay connected.
Manawa Udy
The Founder and CEO of Konei and Ngahere Ventures shares how content marketing gave them a big boost.
People
Maggie Chen
The General Manager (NZ) of Alpha Group says investing in your team is vital for businesses.
Brough Johnson
The Co-founder and CEO of Narrative Muse says businesses need to look at creating a diverse and inclusive organisation.
Jan Tonkin
The Conference Company’s Managing Director on being open minded and listening to your team.
Collaboration
James Coddington
The CEO of Joy Business Academy (JBA) talks about sharing challenges with other business owners.
Donald Shepherd
Collaboration is important; conversation is essential, says the Co-founder of Citizen.
Rene & Liv
The co-founders of Mama’s Brew Shop say reaching out for business support is absolutely essential.
1-1 Business Support
Ida Tristram
The Owner of Fraser Cars talks about reaching out for support.
Leadership
Emily Miller-Sharma
The General Manager of Auckland fashion label RUBY recommends getting back to basics and defining your own role.
Joel Macreadie
Being open and honest is the way to go for the Co-founder of The Build Collective.
Perseverance
Yana Kirakovskaya
Papaya Stories' Founder and Creative Director reveals why prioritising rest is important.
Lakshman and Kim
Keep pushing your crazy ideas and practising your craft says Co-founders, Creature Post
Mark Taylor
This Senior Post Producer at Department of Post always seeks to turn a negative into a positive.