Founders stories - Page 28
Will Jobs movie be biggest Apple release of 2013?
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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As WWDC wraps, the Steve Jobs biopic emerges, potentially outshining Apple's tech releases. Will it captivate or divide opinions?.
LinkedIn celebrates 10 years
Mon, 20th May 2013
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identity
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Ten years ago, I co-founded LinkedIn in my living room with the mission of connecting the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.
Vend raises $8 million from ANZ investors
Thu, 16th May 2013
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
The online point of sale software company raises new capital, with half of the funds committed from new investors across the region.
Serko plans NZ stock exchange listing
Tue, 14th May 2013
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Auckland software company Serko plans to list on the New Zealand and Australian Stock Exchanges before September this year.
NZ-owned Fronde acquires Aussie OnlineOne
Wed, 1st May 2013
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it services
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support
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fronde
Wellington-based ICT company says deal will allow leverage of NetSuite capability into the New Zealand market.
Telecom acquires Revera for $96.5 million
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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telco
Telco ramps up its data centre and cloud offer with conditional agreement to acquire privately-owned Kiwi IT company.
Vague Vivid appoints interim CEO
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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mental health
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Vivid Solutions names Miles Smith as interim CEO following Simon Hayden's departure, setting the stage for new management era.
Wii U finally outsells PS3…in Japan
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wii u
Although many believe the Wii U to be a generation of console all on its own, the events of the past week might change a few minds.
Enprise Solutions wins MYOB 2012 Excellence in Business Development NZ
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Long-term MYOB partner Enprise Solutions awarded the annual MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partner Excellence in Business Development New Zealand 2012 award.
Android founder resigns as boss
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
Andy Rubin steps down as the head of the Android team, with Chrome chief Sundar Pichai taking over the reigns.
25 videos that made YouTube history
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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At five years old with two billion views per day and counting, we take a look at the videos which made YouTube history.
Investor sells US$81m of Facebook stock
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Early Facebook investor Jim Breyer has offloaded USD $81 million in stock, selling over 3.5 million shares amidst the company's recent 19% stock price rise.
Facebook founders up US$2.3 billion
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Facebook's stock soared 19%, enhancing founders Zuckerberg and Moskovitz's wallets by $2.3 billion after stellar third-quarter results.
Bad feedback for Trade Me over Wheedle comments
Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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Trade Me's Sam Morgan voices regret over calling Wheedle a joke as the rival aims to disrupt the Kiwi online market.
Digital firms seek start-up spark
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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lightning lab
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market
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mbie
NZ’s first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.
Steve Jobs widow joins Forbes Rich List
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs, inherits $11bn, becoming Silicon Valley's wealthiest woman and 28th globally on Forbes Rich List.
Airport strip-search linked to Kim Dotcom?
Fri, 31st Aug 2012
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megaupload
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Kim Dotcom link suspected in Auckland airport strip-search of musician's girlfriend, raising questions about customs' practices.
Kim Dotcom recovers $6m seized funds
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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mega
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living costs
Megaupload founder secures the use of seized funds to pay current and future legal bills after Auckland High Court clears the way.
Google buys Kiwi firm Wildfire
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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twitter
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Google acquires Kiwi social media firm Wildfire for USD $250m (NZD $310m); co-founder Victoria Ransom joins Google to enhance their digital media marketing.
Startup Weekend, Trending or Tour de Force?
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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startups
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Startup Weekend: Beyond a trend, shaping the future of entrepreneurship through community and collaborative innovation.