"Building a startup is like getting 2 university degrees," says Nikki McLay founder of IVOW AI. Nikki McLay I totally agree and am looking forward to following your next startup journey because I'm pretty sure there will be one an…lnkd.in/gWtKrmks lnkd.in/guCgXwJf

I’m incredibly lucky to be surrounded by talented dreamers, innovators, and doers in my work at Ministry of Awesome but Peter Russell’s vision for his death tech startup Reterniti has always inspired me. It was wonderful to see the story told last night.…lnkd.in/gNyBEAhw

I am absolutely delighted to announce the appointment of Zach Warder-Gabaldon as Ministry of Awesome’s Head of Programmes and the first of our three new executive team members.  We’ve had the pleasure of working with Zach in his capacity as a volunteer XIR in our Fou…lnkd.in/gRBJYp9y

As Chief Exec at Ministry of Awesome, I'm so excited about our future. The senior leadership team is growing with a brand new role of Head of Partnership. Applications close this Friday, 25 November so if you or someone you know is…lnkd.in/gBSRnhK6 lnkd.in/gwUQ3iGY

Couldn’t say it better so I won’t. If you haven’t seen the clip…it’s - wait for it - AWESOME✨ lnkd.in/gZtHmTT9 lnkd.in/gc2W22UU

An incredible win for Peter Saunders founder of SOLAGRI ENERGY who took part in last year's cohort of the Orion Energy Accelerator. It's also a win for NZ in our battle against climate change helping to prevent more than 36,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. C…lnkd.in/gVh9gxuD

I cannot wait to hear Olivia's keynote at #ElectrifyAotearoa! The minute I read about Opo Bio and their mission, I knew we had to add them to the lineup. If you haven't searched them up yet, you should! Thank you Olivia Ogilvie for representing at Elect…lnkd.in/gmPXxujE

Calling the high growth startup community and the wāhine toa within it...Get your tickets. Get ready. Get ignited. #ElectrifyAotearoa is back. #startupnz #innovationnz #founders lnkd.in/gHy3cpRp

Totally agree that Volo is one to watch. Co-founder Raffaella del Prete is a world class CIO and rocketed through the #ElectrifyAccelerator last year. I can't wait to witness their growth as they meet the challenges and incredible opportunities ahead at…lnkd.in/gbhFrJ2p

A few years ago I remember Emily Blythe founder of Pyper Vision telling me about this course she'd done with EverEdge Global that was an absolute game changer for her in terms of her understanding of PyperVision's #intangibleassets…lnkd.in/gTSReKge lnkd.in/gdyVcuih

I know I'm an absolute sucker for a great pitch but honestly these teams took it to another level with their innovative solutions to energy decarbonisation. I thank them all for their courage and dedication to the mission 🙏 🏆 🚀 ! #orionenergyaccelerat…lnkd.in/g2cByEXa

I had such respect and admiration for this founder already and then she goes and does this. Frances Shoemack so stoked you'll be inspiring us all at Electrify later this year. lnkd.in/gZ65X2fx

Yeah - totally wondered that myself Julia Arnott-Neenee! Imche is Outset Ventures and she's nowhere here? I'm sure the omission is unintended but - it's deeply disrespectful of someone who has achieved so much within this organisation AND in NZ's startup…lnkd.in/gfQQxgP3

Love it! Don't be an Elon, be a Melanie! ✨ lnkd.in/gUpZqpij

If you're a woman startup, this meetup is your unmissable opportunity to address any challenges you have had in your founder journey and share your thinking re what frictions could be removed through improved government policy and startup ecosystem suppor…lnkd.in/gQs34rF6

I’m pumped to be at SouthernSaaS today speaking on a panel covering the need for greater diversity in the Kiwi tech sector. I’m here with midas007 Diana Sharma and Cameron Smith each of whom are doing incredible work designed to bring diverse talent int…lnkd.in/gN6S4A4M

I’m pumped to be at SouthernSaaS today speaking on a panel covering the need for greater diversity in the Kiwi tech sector. I’m here with midas007 Diana Sharma and Cameron Smith each of whom are doing incredible work designed to bring diverse talent int…lnkd.in/g3YYCUEw

It’s like a club down at the #nzhitechawards meetup tonight in #dunedin! I’ve never seen such a hyped bunch as at this get together hosted by United Machinists and Ryan Ashton. it’s awesome to reunite with the very awesome Rachel Butler GM at Startup…lnkd.in/geBpzUWC

Woo hoo🎉 What a pleasure it was to see this incredible surge of women founder talent from the top to the bottom of Aotearoa. It was a delight to learn about these ventures and we cannot wait to support their growth and success over the next 10 weeks. Ele…lnkd.in/gxeyw6Fe

Wow! Grater Goods is an exciting venture to watch in the plant based sector. Not only is their product epic - the only makers of plant based charcuterie that is delicious, beautiful, and 100% guilt free hedonism - their CEO and cofounder, Flip Grater is…lnkd.in/ggA5d3cR