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Public view The Global Entrepreneurship Week New Zealand team would like to thank our sponsors, event hosts and participants for helping us make GEW a smashing success! We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
NZX (New Zealand Stock Exchange) and GEW-NZ, together with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and government personnel commemorated the events from the past week and the closing of this international celebration.
Speakers such as Mark Weldon, CEO of NZX, talked about the importance of continuing to stimulate creativity and entrepreneurship within New Zealand. Following the speeches, these important figures led a question/answer panel to address the guests’ questions and concerns. This event was a fantastic opportunity to mark the progress already made by our country and set our sights on future goals.
Friday 20 November, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM, NZX, Wellington
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Wellington Leads the World New Zealand's World Wide launch was attended by about 100 entrepreneurs, business people, local politicians and others in Wellington. Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast spoke about the importance of entrepreneurs in the country’s capital, the home of such household names as Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor and Global Entrepreneurship Week patron and TradeMe founder Sam Morgan. Sam Morgan spoke of the need for entrepreneurs to seize the time in their lives when they could make the choice to develop their entrepreneurial activity, something that only happens on a few occasions. He also spoke about entrepreneurs seizing the “platform” upon which to base their ventures, such as the Internet and other developments. Other keynote speakers included: Weltec CEO Linda Sissons, Donna Dentice of Young Enterprise Trust, Kiwi Bank CEO Sam Knowles, Professor David Deakins of Massey University, and Peter Lennox of NZT&E. After the speakers Fraser Bell, Marketing Manager at Massey University, introduced the speednetworking topic: Up until now Number 8 Wire represented New Zealand's entrepreneurial mindset. Fraser Bell challenged the participants to think of a new emblem for New Zealand. click here to see the video! |
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W2W is Wellington's annual technology venture showcase. The event provided a wonderful networking opportunity for technology innovators, entrepreneurs and investors from around the region. From hi-tech research at Victoria University through to the latest web-based services to digital games and movie effects magic, Wellington is a treasure trove of digital innovation. Click here to see videos from the event!
This year's speakers included Richard MacManus, founder of the influential tech blog ReadWriteWeb, entrepreneur and author Ben Young and John Watt, nanotechnologist and New Zealand Young Scientist of the Year.
W2W09 was proudly supported by Wellington City Council, Grow Wellington, UK Trade &Investment, VicLink and iWantMyName.
Unlimited Potential Wellington to the World 09 (W2W09): http://up.org.nz. Photo: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith
Read more about our sponsors:
iWantMyName UKT&I VicLink Grow Wellington Wellington City Council
E-Day encourages entrepreneurs to take their idea to the next level
As part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009, the e-centre, Massey University’s business incubator, has invited anyone with a business idea to talk to an experienced e-centre expert during Tuesday’s Entrepreneurs Day (E-DAY).
“15 local entrepreneurs sought advice on the day and it was great meeting such a diverse range of people of all ages and backgrounds; but they all had something in common- a great passion for their idea and the courage to do something with it.” says Sabrina Nagel, Business Analyst at the e-centre.
“The E-Day was an excellent opportunity for the e-centre to reach out to the local community and encourage individuals to embark on the entrepreneurial journey. Once passed the idea generation stage, the e-centre offers start-up companies the opportunity to move into the e-centre to benefit from on-site mentoring, workshops and the access to extensive networks.” CEO Steve Corbett adds.
If you have missed E-Day but you would still like help hatching YOUR idea, book an appointment at the e-centre incubator by contacting sabrina@ecentre.org.nz.
For more information: about the e-centre visit www.e-centremassey.org.nz.
Twenty Manawatu women (plus one honorary) met in Palmerston North yesterday to discuss ways to enhance which female participation in entrepreneurship. Hosted by Vision Manawatu, Massey University and the Bio Commerce Centre, the group included existing and potential entrepreneurs together with development agencies.
Keynote speakers included Jane Richardson, founder of An Extra Pair of Hands, and Elaine Reilly, CEO of economic development agency Vision Manawatu.
Outcomes included a sharing of useful experiences, identification of some initiatives that would support greater participation by women in start-up businesses and ways in which Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 might serve as a platform for further growth. “This event afforded a mix of businesswomen and aspiring business owners to learn first- hand about the experiences of starting a new business from scratch. A powerful and inspiring session” said Ms Reilly.
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