Startup Club NZ Founders Panel
Are you ready to gain first-hand insights from some of New Zealand’s most experienced startup leaders and investors? Join us at Startup Club's Build Generation: Founders Panel, an event designed to provide practical knowledge, real stories, and direct connections with those who have successfully navigated the startup journey.
Speakers and themes include:
Sam Blackman, Scaling, on startup growth stages and team building
Rudi Bublitz, Investment, on fundraising strategies and investor expectations
Josh Comrie, Entrepreneur Foundations, on leadership skills and founder mindset
Antoni Tisot, Entrepreneurship in the World of AI, on the role of AI in building efficient startups
Yadwinder Sharma (Yogi), Going Global, on managing a startup while working full-time and expanding internationally
Greg O'Grady, Early Entrepreneurial Thinking, on translating academic research into a viable business
You will benefit from:
Learning how startups grow from early-stage ideas to global companies
Understanding what investors look for when evaluating opportunities
Hearing about the personal characteristics that contribute to successful entrepreneurship
Exploring how AI is transforming startups and what this means for founders
Connecting with speakers who have scaled their businesses while managing full-time commitments
Discovering how research and academic expertise can lead to startup success
This event is perfect for:
✅ Students looking to get started in the world of startups.
✅ Aspiring founders looking to take their ideas to the next level.
✅ Early-stage entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to build networks and gain insights
📅 Wednesday, May 21
⏰ 5-7 PM
📍 Venue: Potential HQ, 23 Customs Street East, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Bring your friends, and let's kickstart your entrepreneurial journey!
This event is proudly sponsored by Serko, a New Zealand travel tech company, and co-hosted by University of Auckland Startup Club and Taitamariki Potentia.