Raising the profile of Insurtech among tech graduates and professionals is a strategic focus this year. Member companies Delta Insurance and Pinnacle Life presented to over 100 students enrolled in Auckland University’s Masters of Business Analytics course about careers in Insurtech recently, and we’ll build on this connection throughout 2023/24. On 18 May, as part of Techweek23, …
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09 May 2023
AI, climate tech and more Kia ora, If you’re in Auckland 10-11 May, come along and check out the Tomorrow Expo, entry is FREE but you’ll need to register. In its inaugural year, we’re opening the doors of the Tomorrow Expo to everyone who wants to find out more about how technology is helping to create a better …
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01 May 2023
One of the post-event insights from our recent FinTech Hui was the need to focus more specifically on early stage FinTechs. At the Hui, we saw strong support for our pitching and innovation alley, but we’re now asking if there is potential to do more?
27 April 2023
It’s been another busy month here at BlockchainNZ. First, I’d like to thank all of those who attended our event last month and a big thank you to the team at Lane Neave for being amazing hosts. I spent the majority of this month following up on coffee dates with many of you who attended …
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20 April 2023
I’m writing this from my ancestral lands of Ireland where I’m visiting family and working remotely for a few weeks. Looking at New Zealand from afar always provides a fresh perspective. I have been visiting with research and investment partners here in Ireland who share many of the ambitions we progress at home. It is …
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20 April 2023
Kia Ora, Today I would like to share a quick note of thanks. My renal specialist has given me the all-clear – my kidneys are now functioning and there’s no evidence of permanent damage. Thank you for all of your messages of support during the last two months as I recovered from post-ultramarathon rhabdomyolysis which …
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17 April 2023
Tēnā koe, This years International Women’s Day (IWD) theme was #EmbraceEquity. In essence, the theme was about why equal opportunities for women aren’t enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. Equity recognises that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal …
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05 April 2023
Kia Ora, The marketing efforts that fuel the success of New Zealand’s leading tech firms is often underrated. These are the teams that work to understand potential customers and find the best way of communicating with them the value of their tech. One of my favourite communities in the NZTech whānau is the Tech Marketers Group …
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03 April 2023