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

Futureful has its eyes set on revolutionising the search for talent with a values-based approach

Sydney Straver found launching a business in a new country has advantages as well as challenges.

Hello Period cofounder Robyn McLean on starting up and why it’s important to surround yourself with people who hold you accountable.

How founder Diane Stanbra convinced herself to start up a second-time round and the lessons she brought with her.

How Urban Intelligence cofounder, Mitchell Anderson, made academic theory user-friendly.

Hybrid Bikes founder Frank Witowski on taking on the world from his Nelson garage.

Dexibit’s Angie Judge on the first hurdle to her entrepreneurial journey and taking a non-business-like approach to business.

Milk founder Ben Reid on starting up a second time and business pivots.

FTN Motion’s Luke Sinclair on building a product he was told wouldn’t grow fast enough for investors.

Angel Food founder Alice Shopland on sticking to her values and weathering unfavourable market conditions.

Anzel Singh says always start by talking with your customers.

The difference between making it or not as a startup founder is the ability to keep going, says Compostic’s Jon Reed. 

Mevo founder Erik Zydervelt on the trials and tribulations of trying to build a big business.

It’s important to take your customer on your journey even if it leaves you feeling vulnerable, says Heist cofounder Rachel Lorenzon. ‍

Girl Native founder Rawinia Rimene on taking a business from Porirua to the Emmys.

Ideally cofounder James Donald on lessons learnt from startup failures and successes.

Seasick Sunscreen Co’s founder Natalie Jones on the importance of support networks and building in time for yourself as a founder.

Akahu CEO Ben Lynch on sticking to your guns even if the market isn’t ready.

Foodprint founder Michal Garvey on when a pivot can backfire and you might need to back-pedal.

‍WellNow co-founders Niamh Buchanan and Melanie Lynn reflect on the rollercoaster that is starting a business.

MenuAid co-founder Toby Skilton discusses the importance of people in making a product.