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Janine Kapa - Startup Dunedin's Board Spotlight
Janine Kapa - Startup Dunedin's Board Spotlight

Startup Dunedin is lucky to have a board made of people who really go to bat for Dunedin and our entrepreneurial community. We’re stoked to have some awesome new faces on our Startup Dunedin board; including this week’s spotlight on Janine Kapa!

Janine brings with her a passionate involvement in Māori education spanning 30 years, with leadership roles across compulsory and tertiary education sectors, both locally and nationally. Keep reading for more about her and her journey.

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Lean Canvas
Lean Canvas

At Startup Dunedin, we are big fans of the lean canvas, and we have recently revamped it to be easier and simpler than ever!

If you're currently working on a solution or have an idea, it's a great idea to take a look at a lean canvas to help you plan and focus on customer validation and problem-solution fit. Our new blog is here to help you do just that - take a look below.

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Jo Kirkwood - Startup Dunedin's Board Spotlight
Jo Kirkwood - Startup Dunedin's Board Spotlight

Jo Kirkwood sits on the Startup Dunedin board as the Otago Polytechnic representative. With a background spanning policy, academia, and governance, Jo brings some really unique experience and a background supporting student entrepreneurship in Dunedin.

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Upcoming Events
C.O.D.E: Practical Pitching with John Cartwright - Workshop 02
Feb 26
C.O.D.E: Practical Pitching with John Cartwright - Workshop 02

Pitching games to publishers, platform holders like Xbox or PlayStation and grant funding bodies (like CODE!) is a learned skill and a fundamental part of the indie developer experience. Jon Cartwright has built a business and career out of preparing developers for this journey and securing opportunities to help their games, studios and businesses grow and thrive.  Join him and the team at C.O.D.E for insights on what aspects make up a winning pitch in a varied industry environment.

Register here.

When: Wednesday 12 February 2025 from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm and Day Two on Wednesday 26 February 2025 from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Where: Online Event

Mainland Angel Investors - Feb Pitch Investment Evening
Feb 26
Mainland Angel Investors - Feb Pitch Investment Evening

The Mainland Angel Investors will host their first investment evening for 2025 on February 26th in Invercargill, Queenstown, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

Come along to hear from three startups as they pitch their unique value propositions, growth potential, and financial projections. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded investors and entrepreneurs who are interested in supporting the next generation of successful startups. Read More.

Angel Investing for Startups: Part 3 - Investment Documentation
Mar 5
Angel Investing for Startups: Part 3 - Investment Documentation

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

Join the team for this FREE, highly informative 1-hour webinar, hosted by Peter Ramsey of Mainland Angels and Wayne Hudson from whIPit Limited. Get the insights you need to confidently navigate investor agreements and set up your startup for success.. Read More.

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