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Caffeine caught up with new cGP Lab CEO Dr Amanda Wiggins for this week’s startup spotlight. 

“Ultimately, it frees us up to spend more time being human, which is what we should all be focused on.”

As SXSW Sydney 2024 commences, Kiwi entrepreneurs and innovators are preparing to take the stage at one of the world’s most influential events.

A column about competing in international markets. And winning.

One CEO recalled needing to make a change in their leadership team. While these decisions are difficult to make, she knew that the longer you wait to make them, the more credibility you lose among your staff.‍

Caffeine caught up with founder Freddie McKenzie for this week’s startup spotlight. 

Following our chat with Labour’s Deborah Russell, the second cab off the rank is the Green Party’s Scott Willis. 

Raising capital is one of the biggest decisions a startup founder will face, so what option makes sense and how do you recognize the best fit?

Caffeine caught up with AI Forum Chair Madeleine Newman to get a pulse check on the New Zealand ecosystem.

The race to produce green energy at minimal cost to both people and the planet is underway and green hydrogen could be the key.

This year's winners have set new standards for creating environments where employees feel valued, inspired, and engaged.

We sat down with Re-Leased’s Founder Tom Wallace and the startup’s CRO Dai Williams for some (unfiltered) advice for startups looking to regain control of their capital efficiency

Time for round #4 of our new Founders in 5 series — five questions with NZ’s startup leaders.

Vivara is designing a platform to be flexible, user-driven, and supportive of everyone reaching their long-term health and wellbeing goals.

“I often think that the Government can go awry if it tries to pick winners.”

The top 5 mistakes Kiwi startups are making when it comes to PR—and how to avoid them.

A column about competing in international markets - and winning.

In today’s Friday Feature we’ve been lucky enough to nab some time with the incredible Simran Kaur, Founder of Girls That Invest.

A regular series where burning questions asked by our startup community answered by top founders.

A new space race is on, and New Zealand is ready to shoot for the stars.

You’ll soon get your daily shot in a whole new way.

In announcing their 2024 finalists, the judges of NZ’s Best Places to Work find small businesses are leading the way when it comes to best practices.

These companies, which show a commitment to their employees, should serve as an inspiration for others, says EMA chief executive.

Coralcone founder Yvette Shum took her FMCG startup from the suburbs of the deep south to the world. The key, she believes, is authenticity.

Managing the IP of your business goes well beyond filing for patents, and without a well-thought out strategy, you may be losing vital value for your business.

The US angel investor revolutionising venture capital for women.

PAM founder Nicole Retter on making lives easier for families and not taking no for an answer.

As natural early adopters, the co-founders of Greenstone have tasked themselves with demystifying AI for others.

Resilience and overcoming adversity has become a hallmark of Olivia Dyet’s professional journey. As a result she’s become passionate about sharing her story to help others beat the odds.

Brianne West on why she's stepping back from the podcast and her Incrediballs launch plan.

The debut of Apple Intelligence at the recent Worldwide Developers Conference marks a significant shift in artificial intelligence and app development given the tech giant’s dominance in the app economy.

How Anadyne IQ founder Sarah Mitchell stays on top of the AI deluge and her vision for the future.

Chemical engineer Sandra Grau-Bartual backed herself as the best person to lead her startup and is learning to be a founder along the way.

TLDR: AI is here. If your startup is not embracing it deeply – like Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams reuniting in The Notebook (you hopeless romantic!) – your chances of winning are reducing every day.

Endo45 cofounder Juliet Oliver engineered her way out of chronic pain and turned it into a tech startup. Now she manages both her health and a growing business.

Vince Pizzica, a former executive at Technicolor, shares his journey through the evolving film industry and offers insights on the future of AI, content creation, and audience engagement.

Increased pay transparency is likely to be a key feature of attracting top talent in the near future, but what are the benefits for employers – and the traps to avoid?

Seeking help from a startup adviser is helping Claim My Ride stay on track for growth

NPS cocreator Rob Markey on the pivotal role of simplicity and actionable feedback in transforming customer experience.

After a false start, the founders of Happy Cow Milk have had fresh success after moving their ethical dairy business closer to their key partners and customers.

The easiest way for Kiwi startups to fail is to never build and exert your sales muscles. Avoid becoming great at sales at your peril.

Taxi cofounder Nicola Taylor builds wellness into every day ‒ for herself and her employees.

OnBoard announces its fifth cohort and ambitions to build a new generation of independent startup directors.

Caffeine founder James Hurman’s reflections following Sunrise Australia 2024.

Some of world’s leading tech thinkers gather in Auckland to provide actionable insights for businesses on issues like AI, circular and regenerative design and the future of work.

Brianne West provides an update on Incrediballs following its first taste-testing party.

Brianne West sits down with Appletastic founder Kathy Toon to discuss mentoring, launching and following her passion.

Cultivating a thriving, productive work environment in today’s world of hybrid and remote working, can be a challenge. Here’s how some Kiwi startups with staff dotted around the globe tackle the task.

Brianne West sits down with Sharesies’ Brooke Roberts to discuss the company's mission and journey.

Caffeine’s first podcast series, ‘Seed to success’, showcases Kiwi startups with high-growth potential, and the ecosystem players who help them succeed.

How World Changing Business founder Bailey Lenart is using Startup Aotearoa’s coaching service.

Caffeine’s first podcast series, ‘Seed to success’, showcases Kiwi startups with high-growth potential, and the ecosystem players who help them succeed.

Narrative Muse is using AI to improve processes, but humans are still “the gold standard”

Caffeine’s podcast, ‘Seed to Success,’ showcases Kiwi startups with high growth potential and the ecosystem players who help them succeed.

Brianne West tackles the infuriating world of investment and shines a light on women in business in honour of International Women’s Day.

While not an obvious choice, Brazil holds plenty of potential for Kiwi startups. NZTE’s trade commissioner provides her take on why the market’s hot and how best to set up shop.

And what Incrediballs' Brianne West thinks you can do to combat them.

Brianne West, with a special appearance from Simran Kaur, discusses why you ‘need to control’ your personal brand and how to grow it.

Caffeine gave a social media shout-out to see what those in the startup ecosystem thought. Here are their answers – watch out for the bus.

Why the sales approach of decades past is exactly that – of the past – and what industry experts think should be done instead.

As value in startup companies grows, secondary sales are a way to repay early investors.

Brianne West sits down with Young Henry's Oscar McMahon to chat beer, brand, community and algae.

Brianne West on cutting through the weeds when it comes to business strategy and figuring out exactly what's needed to get started.

How Toku Eyes co-founder Ehsan Vaghefi uses AI to catch disease before clinicians can. ‍

Having a bias for action is a great one to have if you want to change the world. Take the next step now – you likely have all the information you need to make the call.

Former Movac partner Lovina McMurchy published this piece earlier in the week in the NZ Herald on a US tax policy that will have ripples for Kiwi startup founders. Caffeine has added in LinkedIn comment to the story.

Our panel of experts provide their two cents to help founders navigate their way in an AI world.

How Inviol founder Tane van der Boon is using AI to save lives.‍

Gary Hamel on reimagining organisations by unlocking frontline expertise and developing leaders at all levels.

Kim Scott speaks to the importance of compassionate honesty, the challenges of communicating, and the role of work in creating joy and meaning in life.

Ethique and Incrediballs founder Brianne West on feeling the fear and doing it anyway.

“We can’t just go cowboy,” says Sharesies co-founder Richard Clark. The team provides insights for other startups on getting familiar with what AI has to offer. 

Four experts weigh in on using AI in your daily business operations, even if tech isn’t your strong suit.

Not as big, sexy and transformative as people may think, says Arcanum founder

West’s Business, but Better offers free advice but she and business partner Tristan Roberts have added a paid-for element and potential investment.

Starting out in a small, developed, well-reputed economy that speaks English is a pretty useful advantage if global domination is in your sights.

NZTE’s Investment Fix provides an inside look at how to raise capital from US investors, and the importance of building and working your networks to grow a business in the US market.

NZTE’s Investment Fix discusses opportunities in the east and central US, how Kiwi tech companies can tap into the ecosystem that exists there, and the importance of being seen as a global business.

NZTE’s Investment Fix discusses the importance of getting branding right, particularly when entering the crowded North American market.

NZTE’s Investment Fix discusses the do’s and don'ts of scaling in the US market.

Aziz Shariff gave up the nine-to-five of corporate life to help others like him find food freedom.

If learning is your highest priority, then startups are the place to be.

A Pacific Channel panel discusses building billion-dollar businesses from benchtop science and advanced engineering in Australasia. 

Generative AI may be the talk of the tech sector but our startup community hasn’t jumped on the bandwagon yet.

The worst-case scenario in a failed startup is not as bad as you might think.

Employee share ownership plans are on the rise in New Zealand but what’s the best way for a startup to do one?

Young startup founders often grab the media headlines, but there are a number of older entrepreneurs using their experience and wisdom to give it a good go. 

Mentors from around New Zealand suggest six steps you can take to set the groundwork for a sustainable business from your smart idea. 

This week's episode finds Brianne West debunking the myth that businesses cannot make a profit while caring about people and the planet.