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NZ Entrepreneur: A Magazine for Startups and Business Owners

NZ Entrepreneur is a free digital magazine that provides insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs and business owners in New Zealand. The magazine covers various topics such as startup stories, ecosystem news, business advice, innovation trends, and social impact. NZ Entrepreneur aims to showcase the diverse and vibrant entrepreneurial scene in Aotearoa and to support the growth and success of local ventures.

Founder Focus: A Series of Interviews with Entrepreneurs

One of the features of NZ Entrepreneur is the Founder Focus series, where the magazine introduces entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises, and SMEs around the country. The series gives readers a glimpse into the journeys, challenges, and achievements of different founders, as well as their tips and insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Magazine for Startups and Business Owners

Some of the recent interviews in the Founder Focus series include:

  • Geraldine Tew, founder of The ReCreators, a social enterprise that delivers DIY skills-based upcycling events and workshops.
  • Kitti Bradley and Jason Teunissen, founders of Mother Trucking, a transport management system that empowers truck drivers and transport operators.
  • Luke Thompson, founder of Sideline.Live, a sports video streaming platform that revolutionises the way grassroots sports are broadcasted and consumed.
  • Becs Bartells, founder of Outside The Box Caskets, a company that offers eco-friendly and personalised caskets for funerals.
  • Robert Burke, founder of Rapydly, a software company that produces bespoke enterprise software solutions for complex problems.

Biz Wire: A Source of News and Announcements from the Ecosystem

Another feature of NZ Entrepreneur is the Biz Wire section, where the magazine shares news and announcements from the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. The section covers topics such as funding rounds, product launches, partnerships, awards, events, and research. Biz Wire helps readers stay updated on the latest developments and opportunities in the New Zealand startup scene.

Some of the recent news and announcements in the Biz Wire section include:

  • Avasa, a biotech startup founded by clinician and bioengineer Dr Nandoun Abeysekera, is preparing to enter the US market with its arterial coupler device that simplifies microvascular surgery.
  • GEN New Zealand, a network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations, has released a manifesto to encourage greater entrepreneurship in the country and to urge politicians to initiate policies that support it.
  • Precision Chroma, a biotech startup founded by Dr Volker Nock and Dr Rebecca Soffe, is looking to raise $1.5 million this year to finalise and market its first product, a microfluidic device that enables rapid and precise analysis of biological samples.
  • Nanophage Technologies, a biotech startup founded by Dr Sean Bissett and Dr Joanne Harrison, is getting ready for its next breakthrough: going to market with its bacteriophage-based products that target antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
  • Oak & Spore, a biotech startup founded by Thomas Brain, is specialising in three core areas of the mushroom industry: cultivation, education, and research.

Startup NZ: An Online Programme for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

NZ Entrepreneur also offers an online programme for anyone who wants to learn about starting a business, big or small. The programme is called Startup NZ and it consists of 12 online lessons that cover topics such as idea validation, business modelling, customer discovery, marketing strategy, funding options, legal aspects, and more. The programme does not require any business experience or qualifications or even a business idea. It is designed to prepare new business owners mentally and emotionally for the entrepreneurial journey.

Startup NZ is developed in consultation with business owners, mentors, and startup experts. It also features interviews with successful entrepreneurs who share their stories and advice. The programme costs $495 + GST per person and it includes access to online resources, tools, templates, quizzes, exercises, feedback sessions, and a certificate of completion. Scholarships are also available for eligible applicants.

NZ Entrepreneur is more than just a magazine. It is a platform that connects and empowers entrepreneurs across New Zealand. It is a source of information and inspiration for anyone who wants to start or grow a business in this country. It is a community that celebrates innovation and impact.

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