Founders stories - Page 29

Auckland incubator The Icehouse has appointed five new board members to spearhead its mission to create 3000 globally competitive Kiwi businesses by 2020.

Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

A rare Apple 1 motherboard, one of only six still functioning, fetches nearly double its estimate at US$375k at auction.

Social entrepreneurship company Smile Today picks up top prize as well as audience choice award; so who won the trip to San Francisco?.

The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.

Acquisition signals a serious expansion strategy for Orcon founder Seeby Woodhouse, following 18 months quietly re-growing the Voyager brand.

Despite the controversy over the ending - and plenty of other niggles - Mass Effect 3 still does what Mass Effect games do best: tell a kick-ass story.

We ask the head of the growing wi-fi company about her plans to take the business public, what it's like competing with the big boys - and what's with the dog?.

Top Xero executives sell USD $5 million in shares to welcome new investors, including MYOB co-founder Brad Shofer, without diluting current holdings.

BlackBerry's chiefs, Lazaridis and Balsillie, step down with former co-COO Thorsten Heins taking the helm, signalling a new chapter for RIM.

Ayloo, a new networking site, aims to draw in small businesses with a community-based approach, offering a unique advertising platform.

Bosses at Australasian 3D modelling software distribution company take advantage of bank's decision to divest.

If you’re looking to spice up your regular restaurant routine, check out this website dedicated to the most unusual restaurants in the world.

Sotheby’s New York auctioned Apple's founding document for a staggering USD $1.35 million, far surpassing its expected price of up to USD $150,000.

NZ's economy could soar higher if SMEs ditch poor management software, says Greentree CEO amid a contest to revive businesses.

Ilya Zhitomirskiy, 22-year-old co-founder of open source social network Diaspora, has passed away just ahead of the network’s planned launch.

Gabe Newell, one of the founders of the game distribution site, says it is as yet unknown whether or not the information has been used.

Google bolsters its local content strategy by acquiring restaurant review guide Zagat, aiming to enhance its search and maps services.

Massey University's ecentre marks 10 years of aiding tech startups, with over 200 companies gaining from expert advice. Expansion plans remain ambitious.

Journey Beta review: Thatgamecompany's latest offering promises a serene desert adventure, raising anticipation for its full release.