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How to make millions and save the world
Date added: Saturday, 28 January 2012 00:00
Clean fuel pioneer LanzaTech is attracting interest from some very smart investors, but it's still early days.Promising science and technology companies are in and out of fashion so fast it is hard keep up with them all.
It doesn't help that most of them have names that make them sound like sci-fi villains or Austrian techno DJs.
The science can also be confusing. Even once you've grasped the multisyllabic name, explaining to someone else what they actually do takes some effort.
Read more from NZ Herald
Global startup comp coming to NZ
Date added: Saturday, 28 January 2012 00:00
Auckland has been selected as one of 36 global startup 'hubs' to be visited by judges in a global 'Entrepreneur Idol' competition.The contest, Startup World, is open to startups launched within the last two years. Entrants must have a demonstrable product or service, and have received less than US$2 million in funding.
Judging will be based on how innovative or disruptive the idea is, how scalable the technology is, how innovative the pitch is, and the potential global impact.
Read more from Techday
Product, meet market
Date added: Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:00
Just build it and they won't come.You're a budding entrepreneur with a great idea you're certain the world needs. You've already built a prototype with hundreds of super-innovative features. But have you got any customers?
In their eagerness to dive into the market, a surprising number of companies still take the 'build it and they will come' approach. They overlook a crucial step that will make or break their business, especially if they plan to export. It's called market validation and involves the seemingly obvious: market research and confirmation of customers.
Read more from Unlimited
New Year's resolution: Becoming an entrepreneur
Date added: Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:00
Massey University's ecentre is encouraging entrepreneurs to tap into its expertise about potential markets for their ideas and save start-ups time, money and effort.The business innovation centre, on the Albany campus, will be running free advice workshops next month.
Steve Corbett, chief executive of ecentre, says tough economic times are a paradise for entrepreneurs who have the courage and capability to exploit opportunities and seek out support.
Read more from Business to Business
Freedom and openness: the key ingredients of Startup Weekend
Date added: Wednesday, 25 January 2012 00:00
Auckland and Wellington have already gotten in on the game, and next month it'll be Christchurch's turn. Christchurch Startup Weekend runs from February 24-26, the city's first event of the kind. And thanks to tireless campaigning by local Startup Weekend facilitator Jason Armishaw, Startup Weekend chief executive himself Marc Nager will be in attendance.Read more from Idealog
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