​In this interactive Movac Primer, Operating Partner Serge van Dam will chat with pricing expert Chris Petzoldt about Pricing for AI, with a focus on SaaS companies. ​What value do AI features add to SaaS offerings? ​What are the implications of AI for pricing and packaging? ​How can SaaS companies (and others) monitise AI? ​What metrics best help you monetise AI capabilities? ​Questions, provocations and answers. Read More.

Icehouse Ventures are teaming up with Sprinklr for a special virtual edition of Careers of the Future, featuring Kimberley Gilmour — Co-Founder & CEO at Sprinklr, and former People leader at Vend, Icebreaker, Groov, and UneeQ.

This session is for early-career professionals and career-changers curious about making their mark in Aotearoa’s startup ecosystem. Read more.

Matariki is coming up and there are some awesome community events (click here for the full lineup!) on the horizon. One such awesome event is Hui Rikatoi Māori - Held during the powerful time of Puaka Matariki, this is a wānaka for Māori creatives living in Ōtepoti to come together, connect, and build a sustainable creative future - by rikatoi Māori and for rikatoi Māori. Read More!

Looking for ways to connect into the digital identity ecosystem? Join these informal monthly drop in/coffee chats for the Digital Identity NZ community. Each session is designed to help you connect, share stories and spark discussion, and runs for 45 minutes to allow more time for discussion and ideas exchange. Read More.

Does your Startup need seed capital? Are you looking to scale up your business?

Angel investors are often the first step for startups looking for funding, especially when banks require security or don't fully recognise the potential of an idea.
In this 1-hour workshop, the Startup Queenstown Lakes team will dive into:

• Understanding Angel Investment: What it is and how to get prepared

• Benefits and Challenges: Weighing up the pros and cons of Angel investment

• Growth Readiness: Is your team prepared for the demands and scale potential?

• Control and Accountability: Are you ready to share decision-making and answer to investors?

• Investment Timeline: Mapping out the steps in the journey to securing Angel investment
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Looking for ways to connect into the digital identity ecosystem? Join these informal monthly drop in/coffee chats for the Digital Identity NZ community. Each session is designed to help you connect, share stories and spark discussion, and runs for 45 minutes to allow more time for discussion and ideas exchange. Read More.

Ready to Pitch Your Startup? You’ve perfected your pitch and feel set to approach investors - but is your startup really ready?

Before any investment comes through, you’ll need to tick off every box in Investor Due Diligence (DD):

• Founders & Team: Showcasing your strengths and readiness

• Solid Business Plan: A roadmap investors can believe in

• MVP & Validation: Proven market need for your product

• Legal Foundations: IP, founder shares, contracts, and more

• Financial Projections: 3-year OPEX and revenue forecasts

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Looking for ways to connect into the digital identity ecosystem? Join these informal monthly drop in/coffee chats for the Digital Identity NZ community. Each session is designed to help you connect, share stories and spark discussion, and runs for 45 minutes to allow more time for discussion and ideas exchange. Read More.

You’ve found the right Angel investor, and due diligence is done—now it’s time to tackle the paperwork

In this next session of our Angel & VC Investing series, Startup Queenstown Lakes will walk you through the essentials:

• Term Sheets: Key terms to know and negotiate

• Subscription Agreements: Understanding commitments from both sides

• Shareholder Agreements: Building a clear framework for ownership and rights

Read More & RSVP.

Looking for ways to connect into the digital identity ecosystem? Join these informal monthly drop in/coffee chats for the Digital Identity NZ community. Each session is designed to help you connect, share stories and spark discussion, and runs for 45 minutes to allow more time for discussion and ideas exchange. Read More.