Founders stories - Page 24
ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time
Mon, 9th May 2016
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startups
New Zealand-based app ThunderMaps enables users to crowdsource hazard locations and receive real-time warnings.
Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards
Thu, 5th May 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Kiwi start-up, MAD Applications, aims to revolutionise smartphone keyboards with its new one-handed keyboard app, Thumsta.
Ask Nicely: Measure and manage customer happiness in real time
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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cx
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martech
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feedback
Auckland-based startup Ask Nicely is leading the way in measuring customer loyalty with its Net Promoter Score (NPS) tool.
The lowdown on Aussie Govt's Cyber Security Strategy
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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founders
Malcom Turnbull recently announced Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy for the future - here are some insights from professionals in the industry.
Data center startup emerges from stealth with $12.5m and new appliance
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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diamanti
Diamanti, which aims to solve production container deployment and performance challenges, has secured $12.5m funding and debuted a new appliance.
Good Bitches Baking: Baking the world a better place
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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sotw
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startups
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baking
Good Bitches Baking, a New Zealand organization, spreads happiness by baking cakes for those in need. Their idea is catching on and growing rapidly.
Israeli startup wins US$27 million funding - and Qualcomm backing
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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qualcomm
Qualcomm invests in Israeli startup Stratoscale and its next generation software defined data center solution.
Top global execs start new, AI focused venture
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Industry leaders unite to create Noodle Analytics, an innovative AI venture set to revolutionise enterprise intelligence.
Chinese start up included in Lightning Lab accelerator programme
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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startups
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founders
Kiwi firm Lightning Lab welcomes Chinese startup LiangMa to its business accelerator programme, promoting cultural exchange and investment opportunities.
PocketSmith: Take control of your personal finances
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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fintech
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management
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investment
PocketSmith answers basic questions about your personal finances: What’s my net worth? How does my power bill vary over the course of a year?.
InsuredHQ: Insurance company Infrastructure-as-a-Service
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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iaas
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cloud services
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insurance
InsuredHQ disrupts insurance industry with cloud-based system, targeting emerging markets and underserved customers.
Aussie health tech firm lists on ASX, sets sights on Obamacare
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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healthtech
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asx
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australian government department of health
Australian health tech innovator Alcidion lists on the ASX with a market cap of AUD $33.76 million, aiming for growth in the US under Obamacare.
How do tech CEOs really view gender diversity?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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dei
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qualtrics
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theboardlist
Study sheds light on tech CEOs' struggle to diversify boardrooms, despite recognising its value for company performance.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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accelerator
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startups
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
Icehouse scholarship winners announced
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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icehouse
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founders
The Icehouse announces scholarship recipients for its Owner Manager Programme, offering up to 25% off the cost of the programme.
Feast your eyes on these Fitbit pics
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
Dive into the evolution of fitness tracking with a glimpse of Fitbit's vibrant array – pioneers since 2007, now offering eight cutting-edge devices.
Flick Electric: Disrupting the retail energy industry with price transparency and great service
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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electricity
Flick disrupts power industry with customer-centric approach, offering electricity at wholesale spot price plus commission.
Growth promised as private equity firm takes US$187m stake in StorageCraft
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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storage
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dr
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cloud services
StorageCraft is promising accelerated growth with new products and services and additional channel investment as TA Associates takes a majority stake.
Timely: Appointment booking for service businesses
Mon, 21st Dec 2015
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martech
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management
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seo
Timely provides really simple cloud-based appointment booking aimed personal service businesses like hairdressers, massage therapists, and personal trainers.
Ebee: Clean, green beehive hardware
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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cleantech
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sustainability
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sotw
New Zealand startup Ebee is creating frames for beekeeping that are sustainable, biodegradable, and as cheap as plastic.