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SUMMARY:Holding It Together: The Human Side of Startups
DESCRIPTION:Being a founder is tough; relentless pressure\, blurred boundaries\, and the constant push to deliver. In this session\, we’ll get real about the challenges and share practical ways to stay well while building big. From setting boundaries to finding support\, join us for honest stories and smart strategies to prevent burnout and stay grounded.\n\n\nIn this honest and practical session\, we’ll shine a light on the real mental health challenges founders face and the strategies that actually help. From setting boundaries and building support systems to managing stress and staying connected to purpose\, you’ll hear lived experiences from founders who’ve navigated the highs and lows of the journey. \nThis session isn’t just about wellness\, it’s about sustainable leadership\, long-term resilience\, and building startups that don’t come at the cost of your health. \n\n\n\n\nFree\nThis is a free event – register below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarshall Couper\nCEO at Loffty\n\nMarshall?is an entrepreneur and Co-founder of Loffty\, a mental health platform aimed at uplifting millions through comprehensive\, accurate assessment and then referral to appropriate digital solutions and mental health professionals. He blends three decades of experience in startups\, venture capital and business advisory across the mental health and SaaS sectors. Marshall is a proud ambassador for THE?REAL Mental Health Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nDr Angela Lim\nDoctor\, CEO & Co-founder at Clearhead\n\nAngela is a serial healthtech entrepreneur and the founder of Clearhead\, a digital mental health platform. With a background as a paediatric doctor at Auckland Hospital\, Angela brings a deep understanding of clinical care\, combined with a passion for innovation and system-level change. She has held roles across the New Zealand healthcare system\, including with the Ministry of Health and on several national and local health boards — particularly in healthcare information technology. Angela has led multiple research projects across biomedical and population health domains\, and her work continues to champion integrated\, consumer-centric healthcare solutions. \n\n\n\n\nAlex Bartley Catt\nFounder at Spacetime\n\nAlex has a background in software\, product design and psychology and has spent years at the intersection of tech and human behaviour. He is the author of Less Screen\, More Life\, a practical\, personal\, and research-backed guide to reclaiming attention\, privacy\, and peace of mind in a progressively digital world. Drawing from his own story and professional insight\, Alex helps readers find a more balanced relationship with tech – one that enhances\, rather than inhibits\, the way we live. \n\n\n\n\nBridget Unsworth\nChief Executive Officer at Angel Association New Zealand\n\nBridget is an active angel investor and a member of Angel HQ. Previously she was Investment Director for New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP)’s Aspire Fund and has worked in the venture capital\, private equity and angel investment sectors in London and New Zealand. She is on the boards of TracPlus Global and Invest South. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\nGridAKL / John Lysaght\n101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\, Auckland 1010 \n\nGridAKL / John Lysaght is more than just a workspace — it’s a thriving community of visionaries\, innovators and change-makers. GridAKL is home to a diverse mix of startups and small businesses working together to create solutions that make a difference.
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SUMMARY:Bold Moves. Bolder (Women) Founders
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it takes to make that bold move? Hear from founders who have made bold moves in traditional industries and created impressive start ups.\n\n\nWhat does it take to make that bold move? The move that others didn’t expect or think possible. We talk with founders who have made bold moves in traditional industries to create amazing companies. Hear from bold women using an entrepreneurial mindset and a global outlook. Join us for this fireside chat. \n\n\n\n\nFree\nThis is a free event — registration coming soon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPam Ford\nGeneral Manager of Economic Development Office at Auckland Council\n\nPam leads Auckland Council’s Economic Development Office\, with a focus on delivering better outcomes for Aucklanders. The Economic Development Office develops and delivers strategy to grow prosperity across the region — attracting business and international investment\, supporting climate innovation\, growing key industries\, and leading place-based economic masterplanning. All of this supports a thriving\, inclusive economy for Auckland’s diverse communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\nGridAKL / John Lysaght\n101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\, Auckland 1010 \n\nGridAKL / John Lysaght is more than just a workspace — it’s a thriving community of visionaries\, innovators and change-makers. GridAKL is home to a diverse mix of startups and small businesses working together to create solutions that make a difference.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/bold-moves-bolder-women-founders/
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SUMMARY:Protect\, Position\, Profit: The IP Formula for Shareholder Value
DESCRIPTION:In today’s innovation-driven economy\, intellectual property (IP) is no longer just a legal checkbox—it’s a powerful lever for growth\, investment\, and long-term value creation. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, scaling a tech venture\, or positioning your company for acquisition\, your IP portfolio can be the difference between being overlooked and being irresistible to investors. \nThis high-impact workshop is designed for founders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovation leaders who want to unlock the full strategic potential of their patents\, trademarks\, and designs. \nThrough expert insights and Kiwi success stories\, you’ll learn how to use IP not just for protection\, but as a catalyst for scale and profit. You’ll also take part in an interactive IP audit—an opportunity to assess your current position and uncover strategic opportunities to strengthen your IP portfolio. \n\n\n\n\nFree\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Barnes\nChair of Weir Science\n\nDaniel Barnes is Chair of Weir Science and Head of Brand and Business Development. He is a well-known advertising industry figure as co-founder and CEO of one New Zealand’s most effective advertising agencies Barnes\, Catmur & Friends. BC&F was ranked the #1 Most Effective Independent Advertising Agency in NZ and Asia Pacific\, and Top 5 Worldwide for successive years before becoming fully acquired by a major multinational network in 2020. He has extensive experience across most major marketing categories both here and internationally. \n\n\n\n\nDean Prebble\nManaging Principal at Qantm Valuations\n\nDean is a Managing Principal at Qantm Valuations and an expert in commercialisation strategy\, early-stage finance and business valuations. His career spans big 4 consulting\, private equity and government\, including serving as NZ’s Trade Commissioner in Taiwan as part of NZTE’s Greater China team. He was previously Regional Director at a leading Asia-Pacific intangible asset consultancy and held senior roles in equity analysis and strategy at top firms. Dean holds degrees in Accounting\, Finance\, Marketing\, and International Business from Otago and Auckland universities. \n\n\n\n\nDr. Iona Weir\nFounder and CEO of Weir Science\n\nIona is the Founder and CEO of Weir Science and a pioneering New Zealand cell biologist whose patented research spans cancer\, immunology\, and gut health. Her discovery that plant cell apoptosis (death) could be reversed led to application in human cancer and immune cells. She has served as CEO/CSO and Director developing oral drugs for eczema and Long Covid\, breakthrough gut innovations like IBSacol\, Phloe\, and KiwiCrush\, and collaborating with multinationals including Nestlé. Her work in regulating cell death inspired the patented Myrecil ingredient behind Atopis skincare and OTC eczema treatment\, and the Myregyna® Medical Device system for the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause. \n\n\n\n\nJillian Lim\nPatent Attorney at Davies Collison Cave\n\nJillian is a Patent Attorney at Davies Collison Cave\, specialising in patent procurement and IP portfolio strategy. She advises on patentability\, commercialisation\, infringement\, and validity across diverse fields including medical devices\, mechanical engineering\, construction\, and renewable energy. Her clients range from startups to universities and industry leaders. She is committed to delivering clear\, pragmatic advice tailored to each client’s goals\, without unnecessary legal complexity. Jillian holds degrees in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Auckland. \n\n\n\n\nNick Holmes\nTrade Mark Lawyer at Davies Collison Cave\n\nNick is a leading trade mark lawyer at Davies Collison Cave with over 25 years’ experience across New Zealand and Australia. A recognised specialist in New Zealand trade mark law\, he advises clients globally and manages international trade mark portfolios for clients ranging from startups to multinationals. Nick serves on advisory groups for the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) and has been named a WIPR Leader” in 2021-2024 in New Zealand trade mark law along with recognition as a Global Elite Thought Leader for Trade Marks – New Zealand\, 2025. Nick has published over 50 articles on New Zealand IP law and practice.  He has also taught New Zealand trade mark law and practice (post-graduate/Masters) at the University of Melbourne School of Law for the last 20 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\nGridAKL / John Lysaght\n101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\, Auckland 1010 \n\nGridAKL / John Lysaght is more than just a workspace — it’s a thriving community of visionaries\, innovators and change-makers. GridAKL is home to a diverse mix of startups and small businesses working together to create solutions that make a difference.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/protect-position-profit-the-ip-formula-for-shareholder-value/
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SUMMARY:ADI Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Got a startup idea or looking for guidance on your business journey? \nADI Clinic offers free 20-minute advice sessions with seasoned angel investors from Flying Kiwi Angels (FKA). Held weekly at GridAKL\, these sessions provide founders and entrepreneurs with valuable insights on funding\, growth\, and strategy. \nWhether you’re refining your pitch\, exploring investment opportunities\, or tackling business challenges\, ADI Clinic is your chance to get expert feedback and take your venture to the next level.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/adi-clinic/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DESCRIPTION:Reading Group: A Survey of Context Engineering for Large Language Models \nJoin us at our next meetup to discuss the paper “A Survey of Context Engineering for Large Language Models.” This session will focus on understanding context engineering as a critical component in developing robust LLM applications. \nThe paper we will be discussing\n“A Survey of Context Engineering for Large Language Models” https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.13334 \nContext engineering is the process of precisely populating an LLM’s context window with relevant information for optimal performance. This involves integrating elements such as task descriptions\, few-shot examples\, retrieved data (RAG)\, multimodal inputs\, tool definitions\, and historical state. Effective context management is essential\, as insufficient or irrelevant information can degrade LLM performance\, while excessive context increases computational cost. This is a non-trivial aspect of LLM application development. \nContext engineering is a specific\, crucial part of a broader\, emerging software layer designed to coordinate individual LLM calls within complete LLM applications. This layer extends far beyond simple “wrappers\,” encompassing problem decomposition\, \ncontrol flow\, LLM dispatch\, generation-verification\, guardrails\, security\, and evaluation.\nPlease try to look at the paper before attending. This helps us have a more productive discussion as participants will have a shared foundational understanding. \nWho is this meeting for?\nThis meetup is for individuals interested in Data Science and Machine Learning\, particularly those involved in or curious about the architectural and engineering challenges of building LLM-powered applications. \nThe discussion will aim for an intermediate to advanced level. But we welcome attendees of all levels. \nDiscussion Format:\nWe will follow a reading group format\, providing an opportunity for attendees to share their insights and ask questions. Participants are welcome to pass if they prefer to listen. \nMeeting Schedule: \n\n6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Arrive / Informal Networking\n6:30 PM – 6:35 PM: Introductions\n6:35 PM – 7:25 PM: Discussion\n\n7:25 PM – 7:30 PM: Nominate and vote for the next meeting’s topic\n7:30 PM: Meeting Concludes\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/18789/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:? Founders & Funders: Auckland Pitch Day
DESCRIPTION:? Founders & Funders: Auckland Pitch Day \nA two-part Pitch Day showcasing innovation\, investment\, and opportunity in the heart of the city. \n\n? 24 October 2025 | ? 12:00–2:30 PM\n? GridAKL / John Lysaght \n\nJoin us for a dynamic afternoon that brings founders and investors together at the heart of Auckland Startup Week. \n\nThe event begins with a Reverse Pitch (12:00–12:45 PM)\, delivered in partnership with GD1 and Motion Capital\, where up to 10 investors will each pitch for three minutes\, sharing their focus areas\, what excites them\, and how they work with founders. This flips the script\, giving startups invaluable insight into how to tailor their pitches and build stronger connections. \n\nAfter a short refresh\, the spotlight shifts to the Founder Pitch (1:15–2:30 PM)\, where five carefully selected ventures will deliver high-impact presentations\, showcasing their unique solutions\, traction\, and potential for growth. \n\nTo submit your pitch\, fill out the Founder Pitch Application Form as well as registering. \nApply Now \n\nThis two-part Pitch Day features:\n? Reverse Pitch (12:00–12:45 PM) – Up to 10 investors\, 3 minutes each. Hear directly from leading investors (GD1\, Motion Capital + more) as they share their focus areas\, what excites them\, and how they work with founders.\n? Founder Pitch (1:15–2:30 PM) – Five standout ventures take the stage with high-impact pitches\, showcasing their traction\, vision\, and growth potential.\n? Networking Drinks (from 2:30 PM) – Stay on to connect with founders\, funders\, and the wider innovation community. \nWith a capped audience of 120 (60 founders + 60 investors)\, this is your chance to gain insights\, spark new collaborations\, and be part of the conversations shaping New Zealand’s entrepreneurial future. \n\n? Click here to register: https://events.humanitix.com/founders-and-funders-auckland-pitch-day/tickets \n\n#ASW2025 #PitchDay #StartupNZ #Innovation #Auckland
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%80-founders-funders-auckland-pitch-day/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Auckland D365 BC UG October Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our October Auckland Dynamics 365 Business Central User Group Event! \nThis month features two expert-led sessions\, from a practical tour of Business Central 2025 Wave 2 updates to consultant-eye journey through real project challenges and wins. \nEvent Schedule:\n5:00 PM – Doors Open\, Networking & Bites\n5:45 PM – A Project’s Journey Through the Eyes of a Consultant: Challenges\, Resilience\, and Success Presented by ManMohan Bhatt\n6:30 PM – Refreshments & Networking Break\n6:45 PM – What’s New in Business Central 2025 Wave 2 Presented by Ararat Nalbantoglu \n? Tuesday\, 28 October 2025\n? GridAKL / John Lysaght Event Venue\, Auckland CBD\n? Doors open at 5:00 PM | In-person only \nAs always\, there’ll be pizza and great conversations. Come along and be part of the growing BC community in Auckland! \nJoin us whether you’re a BC user\, consultant\, developer\, architect\, or admin\, this is the place to connect\, learn\, and collaborate with the Auckland BC community. \nOur meetups are in-person only and held every third Tuesday of the month. \nInterested in speaking at a future event? Submit your session idea here.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-d365-bc-ug-october-edition/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:ADI Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Got a startup idea or looking for guidance on your business journey? \nADI Clinic offers free 20-minute advice sessions with seasoned angel investors from Flying Kiwi Angels (FKA). Held weekly at GridAKL\, these sessions provide founders and entrepreneurs with valuable insights on funding\, growth\, and strategy. \nWhether you’re refining your pitch\, exploring investment opportunities\, or tackling business challenges\, ADI Clinic is your chance to get expert feedback and take your venture to the next level.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/adi-clinic/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:2026-2030 Strategy Launch
DESCRIPTION:Be among the first to see the future of the Diversity Agenda. At this launch event\, we’ll reveal our bold new strategy to amplify change across the infrastructure sector. \nOver the past year\, we’ve listened to members\, partners\, communities and networks to shape a strategy that reflects what matters most. Together with our Steering Committee\, we’ve built a clear plan to take us through to 2030 — a movement for action\, accountability\, influence and impact. \nWe’ll also celebrate the milestones of our current strategy and the momentum we’ve built together\, before setting our sights on what comes next. \nThis launch is for everyone — CEO’s\, Directors\, DEI leads\, practitioners\, students\, advocates\, partners\, non-members and the wider networks driving DEI change. Bring your teams\, colleagues and allies. The more voices in the room\, the stronger our movement becomes.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/2026-2030-strategy-launch/
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SUMMARY:ADI Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Got a startup idea or looking for guidance on your business journey? \nADI Clinic offers free 20-minute advice sessions with seasoned angel investors from Flying Kiwi Angels (FKA). Held weekly at GridAKL\, these sessions provide founders and entrepreneurs with valuable insights on funding\, growth\, and strategy. \nWhether you’re refining your pitch\, exploring investment opportunities\, or tackling business challenges\, ADI Clinic is your chance to get expert feedback and take your venture to the next level.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/adi-clinic/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:SeaSideSmash #39
DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULE:\n• 10:00AM – Doors Open\, Setup \n• 12:30PM – Rivals of Aether 2 \n• 1:30 PM – Mario Kart World Bracket \n• 2:30PM – Ulti Singles Pools \n• 3:30 PM – Ulti Mystery Bracket \n• 4:30PM – Ulti Singles Top 8\, Redemption Bracket \n• 8:00PM – Venue Closes \nREGISTRATION: $10\n\n$10 competitor\nNo EFTPOS\nSpectating is free\n\nIf you require assistance\, please consult someone from the Admin section below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStream:\n\nhttps://twitch.tv/nzsmash\n\nDiscord Server:\n\nhttps://discord.gg/DktFRNC\n\nFacebook Group:\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/nzsmashbros/\n\nYouTube Channel:\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqO1tIR9f4EAEd4H207Zi9g\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDISQUALIFICATION GUIDELINES \nIf you are not present when your match is called\, a 5 minute timer will be started. On conclusion of the timer\, you will be messaged on Discord/FB with a second 5 minute timer started. If you are still not present\, you will be disqualified from the whole bracket.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/seasidesmash-39/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T160000
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SUMMARY:ADI Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Got a startup idea or looking for guidance on your business journey? \nADI Clinic offers free 20-minute advice sessions with seasoned angel investors from Flying Kiwi Angels (FKA). Held weekly at GridAKL\, these sessions provide founders and entrepreneurs with valuable insights on funding\, growth\, and strategy. \nWhether you’re refining your pitch\, exploring investment opportunities\, or tackling business challenges\, ADI Clinic is your chance to get expert feedback and take your venture to the next level.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/adi-clinic/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251118T200000
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Co-Founder
DESCRIPTION:One of the most common challenges founders face is finding the right co-founder. Where do you even start? Who should you talk to? And how do you move past surface-level conversations to uncover whether you share the same drive\, values\, and vision? \nWe’ve heard this need again and again in our community\, and we’re creating an event to tackle it head-on. Meet Your Co-Founder is designed to break down barriers and create intentional collisions between people who might not otherwise meet. \nInstead of traditional networking by discipline (tech\, marketing\, finance)\, we’ll flip the script. Participants will gather around problem-specific stations\, from financial literacy to health and fitness\, medtech\, engineering\, family and community\, and explore challenges they’re passionate about solving. This way\, you’ll connect with people who share your interests and drive\, not just your job title. \nThe evening will kick off with a discussion featuring two co-founder pairs (Dale Clareburt & Keren Phillips Co-Founders of Weirdly; and Jack Coleman & Henry Wallace\, Co-Founders of Double-Yolk) sharing their raw\, real\, and inspiring journeys: the highs\, the lows\, the fights\, the fails\, and the magic moments of finding someone to walk the startup road with. \nThen it’s over to you. Through structured conversations and prompts\, you’ll get the chance to meet potential co-founders in a dynamic\, low-pressure format. Think of it as Tinder for co-founders\, except instead of swiping\, you’re connecting through meaningful discussions about problems you care about solving. \nSo\, if you’re searching for your “wingman” (or wingwoman)\, come along\, bring an open mind\, and be ready for sparks to fly. Who knows\, you might just leave with your future co-founder.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/meet-your-co-founder/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:ADI Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Got a startup idea or looking for guidance on your business journey? \nADI Clinic offers free 20-minute advice sessions with seasoned angel investors from Flying Kiwi Angels (FKA). Held weekly at GridAKL\, these sessions provide founders and entrepreneurs with valuable insights on funding\, growth\, and strategy. \nWhether you’re refining your pitch\, exploring investment opportunities\, or tackling business challenges\, ADI Clinic is your chance to get expert feedback and take your venture to the next level.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/adi-clinic/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251121T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251121T200000
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SUMMARY:Disrupt Go Bear - Vibe: Coding\, Startup & Tech Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:DISRUPT GO BEAR is a FREE high-energy evening designed to connect ambitious minds across Auckland’s innovation ecosystem. Whether you’re a job seeker\, recent graduate\, aspiring founder\, or tech enthusiast\, this is your chance to network with startup founders\, top university capstone teams\, and local innovation leaders — all in one place. \nVibe: Coding\, Startups & Tech Opportunities is the main theme topic for the event. We have got 3 top university capstone teams to showcase their amazing MVP while you can gain insider tips from a diverse panel of experts spanning council\, startups\, PR\, and education — each sharing practical insights and support pathways available in the local startup scene. \nGet your free ticket now and come for the inspiration\, stay for the connections — and leave with fresh ideas\, new contacts\, and a clearer direction for your next big move\, whether that’s your next job\, your first startup\, or your future breakthrough. \n  \nDraft agenda (subject to change): \n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Networking & “Career Fuel” \n5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks \n6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Project Capstone Showcase: The Next Generation of AI \n6:45 PM – 7:30 PM: Panel and Q&A \n7:30 PM – 8:00 PM onwards: Closing Remarks & Final Networking \nPlease note: While this is a free event\, venue capacity is limited. We reserve the right to manage total attendance once capacity is reached. If the venue becomes full\, entry may be paused until space becomes available.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/disrupt-go-bear-vibe-coding-startup-tech-opportunities/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T180000
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SUMMARY:ADI Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Got a startup idea or looking for guidance on your business journey? \nADI Clinic offers free 20-minute advice sessions with seasoned angel investors from Flying Kiwi Angels (FKA). Held weekly at GridAKL\, these sessions provide founders and entrepreneurs with valuable insights on funding\, growth\, and strategy. \nWhether you’re refining your pitch\, exploring investment opportunities\, or tackling business challenges\, ADI Clinic is your chance to get expert feedback and take your venture to the next level.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/adi-clinic/2025-11-27/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T193000
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SUMMARY:EngageNow.AI: Clients Meet Agencies for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to introduce your company or organisation’s business project to any professional service agencies for help to find key support.\n\n\n\nWelcome to EngageNow!\nJoin us at GridAKL on Wednesday 3 December at 4:30 PM for an exciting opportunity to connect with potential business clients and any professional service agencies to help boost your business growth. \nCompanies and organisations with business projects they would like to implement each get up to five minutes to introduce\, present and overview their project either as a team or individually (microphone provided). \nAgencies in the audience are welcome to respond with any questions for clarification either at the end of each presentation or after. \nThis event is designed to facilitate networking and forge valuable partnerships that can take your business to the next level. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your network and explore new opportunities for collaboration. \nMark your calendars and get ready to EngageNow! We look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/engagenow-ai-clients-meet-agencies-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251204T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251204T180000
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SUMMARY:ADI Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Got a startup idea or looking for guidance on your business journey? \nADI Clinic offers free 20-minute advice sessions with seasoned angel investors from Flying Kiwi Angels (FKA). Held weekly at GridAKL\, these sessions provide founders and entrepreneurs with valuable insights on funding\, growth\, and strategy. \nWhether you’re refining your pitch\, exploring investment opportunities\, or tackling business challenges\, ADI Clinic is your chance to get expert feedback and take your venture to the next level.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/adi-clinic/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251213T190000
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SUMMARY:Seaside Smash #40
DESCRIPTION:SeaSideSmash 40! Featuring Ulti 1v1\, Rivals 2\, and Mario Kart World! \nWe’re based in the supremely awesome GridAKL John Lysaght Building\, on the Auckland Viaduct
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/seaside-smash-40/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251218T200000
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SUMMARY:Migrants in Tech Auckland #19
DESCRIPTION:It’s our 3rd Anniversary! ? \nWe’ve grown to over 1\,200 community members\, hosted more than 50 speakers\, eaten many metres of pizza\, and covered a wide range of topics to help fellow immigrants make T?maki Makaurau Auckland their home. \nOne standout topic is always networking\, and one question we get a lot is\, “How do you actually network?”\nSo for our final meetup of 2025\, we’re running a short workshop to help you build confidence and make meaningful connections. \nCome celebrate with us\, meet like-minded people\, and have some fun! Light drinks and food will be provided. \n  \n— \nMore about Migrants in Tech \nThis meet-up was created for migrants based T?maki Makaurau Auckland interested in joining the region’s growing tech sector. It’s a safe space where you can connect with fellow newcomers and the local tech community. \n  \nWhy should you join us? \n? Meet and chat with other newcomers \n? Get insights and valuable advice from local tech leaders and start-ups \n? Learn about Auckland’s tech ecosystem\, sub-sectors\, opportunities and more! \n? Chat about what living and working in Auckland is like and make new connections! \n  \nMigrants in Tech Auckland Meet-Up is proudly hosted by Auckland Council.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/migrants-in-tech-auckland-19/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260117T170000
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SUMMARY:Seaside Smash
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/seaside-smash/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260217T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260217T200000
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SUMMARY:Auckland D365 BC UG February Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our February Auckland Dynamics 365 Business Central User Group Event! \nThis month’s event features two expert-led sessions focused on real-world Business Central outcomes\, one covering how to get security right when implementing Business Central\, and another showcasing how to improve productivity by delivering Accounts Payable automation in Business Central that actually works in the field. \nEvent Schedule:\n5:00 PM – Doors Open\, Networking & Bites\n5:45 PM – Security – how to nail it. Presented by Yuko Peters (Saito)\n6:30 PM – Refreshments & Networking Break\n6:45 PM – Delivering AP Automation in Business Central: What Actually Works in the Field. Presented by Thilini Abayakoon \n? Tuesday\, 17 February 2026\n?GridAKL / John Lysaght Event Venue\, Auckland CBD\n? Doors open at 5:00 PM | In-person only \nAs always\, there’ll be pizza and great conversations. Come along and be part of the growing BC community in Auckland! \nJoin us whether you’re a BC user\, consultant\, developer\, architect\, or admin\, this is the place to connect\, learn\, and collaborate with the Auckland BC community. \nOur meetups are in-person only and held every third Tuesday of the month. \nInterested in speaking at a future event? Submit your session idea here.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-d365-bc-ug-february-edition/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260219T203000
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SUMMARY:Migrants in Tech Auckland #20
DESCRIPTION:Come along to learn\, connect with like-minded people\, and have some fun! Light drinks and food will be provided. \n  \n— \nMore about Migrants in Tech \nThis meet-up was created for migrants based T?maki Makaurau Auckland interested in joining the region’s growing tech sector. It’s a safe space where you can connect with fellow newcomers and the local tech community. \n  \nWhy should you join us? \n? Meet and chat with other newcomers \n? Get insights and valuable advice from local tech leaders and start-ups \n? Learn about Auckland’s tech ecosystem\, sub-sectors\, opportunities and more! \n? Chat about what living and working in Auckland is like and make new connections! \n  \nMigrants in Tech Auckland Meet-Up is proudly hosted by Auckland Council.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/migrants-in-tech-auckland-20/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Docked & Loaded #4
DESCRIPTION:Friday 20th\n\n12:00pm – Doors open\n2:00pm – Ulti Mystery Bracket\n5:00pm – 2XKO Bracket\n6:00pm – Rivals of Aether Bracket\n7:00 pm – Guilty Gear Strive Bracket\n10:00pm – Doors Close\n\nSaturday 21st\n\n9:00am – Doors Open\n10:00am – Melee Doubles\n11:00am – Rivals II Doubles\, Ulti Doubles\n12:00pm – Melee pool 1\n1:00pm – Rivals II pools\, P+ pools\n2:00pm – Ulti pool 1\n3:00pm – Melee Pool 2\n4:00pm – Ulti pool 2\n5:00pm – Melee top 16\, P+ top 8\n6:00pm – Ulti top 16\n8:00pm – Crew Battle\n10:00pm – Doors Close\n\nSunday 22nd\n\n9:00am – Doors Open\n12:00am – Melee top 8\n2:00pm – Rivals 2 top 8\n4:00pm – Ulti redemption bracket [top 3 on stream]\n6:00pm – Ulti top 8\n10:00pm – Doors Close\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSignup Prices:\nEarly Bird: $20\n\nEnds 30th November\n\nStandard: $25\n\nEnds 26th January\n\nLate Registration: $30\n\nEnds 9th February
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/docked-loaded-4/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260224T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260224T083000
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SUMMARY:Auckland Bootstrapper's Breakfast / February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Next GridAKL Bootstrappers’ Breakfast with Josh (BNZ)\nWhat’s Bootstrappers’ Breakfast?\nBootstrappers’ Breakfast is a relaxed\, founder-focused morning series where entrepreneurs come together to share experiences\, swap ideas\, and learn from each other over good coffee and fresh croissants ?? \nEach session features a guest founder or expert who sparks an honest\, practical conversation with insights you can apply straight away in your startup journey. \n\nThis Month’s Guest: Josh (BNZ)\nTechnology Industries Development Manager – BNZ \nJosh provides oversight and support for the development of BNZ’s Technology Industries. His role focuses on building capability across BNZ’s tech bankers\, as well as driving key initiatives and propositions that position BNZ as the leading bank for New Zealand tech businesses. \nThroughout his banking career\, Josh has held senior roles across commercial banking\, investments\, and strategy. He holds a Master’s in Finance and an MBA from Oxford University. \nAt this Bootstrappers’ Breakfast\, Josh will unpack how banks really think about funding tech businesses and answer the questions founders often wish they could ask earlier. \nTopics we’ll cover:\n\nDebt vs equity – how to think about the trade-offs\nHow BNZ approaches financing for tech companies\nWhat information banks typically require and how long the process usually takes\nOpen Q&A – bring your real questions\n\n\nWhy You Should Come\nFunding decisions can shape the future of your startup. Understanding how debt works\, when it makes sense\, and how banks assess tech businesses can save you time\, stress\, and costly missteps. \nThis session is ideal for founders who want to: \n\nMake more informed funding decisions\nUnderstand how banks view risk and growth in tech\nAsk practical questions in a founder-friendly\, no-pressure setting\n\n\nEvent Details\n? Tuesday\, 24 February 2026\n? 7:30 – 8:30 AM\n? GridAKL / Lysaght\n101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter (opposite Woolworths Metro) \nFormat: Coffee\, light morning tea and conversation. A short intro from Josh\, followed by Q&A and group discussion. \nCome hungry\, for breakfast and for clarity.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-bootstrappers-breakfast-february-2026/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T202946
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SUMMARY:Founder Catalyst GridAKL launch party
DESCRIPTION:Founder Catalyst™ (FC)\, New Zealand’s largest and most impactful startup support programme\, and GridAKL\, Auckland Council’s innovation and coworking community\, have joined forces for the benefit of T?maki Makaurau and Aotearoa’s startup ecosystem. \nOver the last three years\, Ministry of Awesome’s FC programme has been delivered to ambitious founders across the country via a virtual format. Since the programme’s inception in 2020\, 300 startups have created over 1000 jobs and raised over $300m in private capital. \nFor the past decade\, GridAKL has supported over 400 startups via their hubs which grow Auckland’s tech\, innovation\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems by providing coworking\, event spaces\, and programming to unite founders\, operators\, and supporters. \n  \nThis partnership creates a new\, shared home base in the heart of Wynyard Quarter. A place for startup founders living in or visiting Auckland to take advantage of the strength of not one\, but both of these forces for good: GridAKL John Lysaght. \nTo mark the occasion\, we invite you to eat our food\, drink our booze\, and indulge in the conversations and connections that will result. \n? Date: Tuesday 24 February \n? Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm \n? Location: GridAKL John Lysaght\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\, Auckland 1010 \nHeadcount limited…RSVP today
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/founder-catalyst-gridakl-launch-party/
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SUMMARY:Ditch the Syndromes - International Women's Day Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join Gender at Work & Powrsuit for an energising breakfast event in the lead up to International Women’s Day! \nDitch the Syndromes – You don’t need fixing. The workplace does. \nWe’re thrilled to host the brilliant duo Kristen Lunman and Natalie Ferguson\, founders of Powrsuit and Hatch\, for a sharp look at the most ridiculous “syndromes” invented to keep women in their place – from Bicycle Face in 1895 to Imposter Syndrome today. \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhy new labels appear every time women make progress\nWhy closing the gender gap matters now\nWhat leaders and workplaces can do differently\n\nExpect real-world stories from Kristen and Nat and an open Q&A. \nThis conversation is for everyone\, including men\, so bring along some friends and colleagues. Gender inequality isn’t just a women’s issue. It affects everyone through shaping economic outcomes\, workplace cultures\, family wellbeing\, and the future of our tamariki and mokopuna. When systems work better for women\, they work better for all of us. \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday 25 February 8:00 am – 9:30 am\nLocation: GridAKL\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\, Auckland 1010\nTickets: $20 per person and FREE for Gender at Work and Powrsuit Members (RSVP required)\nRSVP by Friday 20 February\n\nCome curious. Leave fired up. Let’s warm up for International Women’s Day 2026!
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/ditch-the-syndromes-international-womens-day-breakfast/
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SUMMARY:CAMPFIRE AUCKLAND
DESCRIPTION:Dear Hackers\, Musicians\, and Artists\,\nWelcome to Hack Club’s newest adventure. This winter we invite you to join us for Campfire\, the world’s biggest Game Jam happening simultaneously in 200 cities. \nHack Club wants you to make a game this winter. \nDon’t consider yourself a game dev? No problem – we have tons of online and in-person workshops for you to make your first game! \nThis winter\, we invite you to learn something new\, make something you’re really proud of\, meet new friends\, and go on an incredible adventure together. \nWith love\,\nThe Campfire Team
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/campfire-auckland/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:ASW Connect: How to Build a Unicorn
DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to build a high-growth\, globally competitive startup?\n  \nIn this candid\, high-impact talk\, Mahesh Muralidhar — one of the first 25 team members at Canva and now CEO of Phase One Ventures — breaks down the core ingredients behind world-class startups. Drawing from firsthand experience scaling Canva from just 25 people to over 300\, and backing dozens of Kiwi founders through Phase One (where 85% have raised institutional capital)\, Mahesh shares what separates enduring startups from the rest. You’ll walk away with practical frameworks and hard-earned insights across: \n\nProduct: How to build something your customers truly love\nTeam: What makes a founding team click — and endure\nCapital: How to raise the right capital\, at the right time\, from the right investors\nGrowth: Why 5% week-on-week growth is the bar — and how to reach it\n\n  \nWe’ll also share lessons from some of the most exciting Kiwi startups including VXT\, Extraordinary\, NextWork and Ivo.ai — all on the journey to scale globally. \n  \n\n  \n  \nASW Connect – About the Series\nASW Connect is a lead-up event series designed to bring founders\, operators\, investors\, and ecosystem partners together ahead of Auckland Startup Week. \nAuckland Startup Week is Aotearoa’s flagship celebration of entrepreneurship\, showcasing the people and ideas shaping the future of innovation in New Zealand. ASW Connect helps set the tone for the main week by creating space for early connection\, practical conversations\, and shared learning in smaller\, more accessible settings. \nThese sessions are about building relationships\, surfacing real founder challenges\, and helping the community get the most out of Auckland Startup Week in October — whether you’re new to the ecosystem or deeply involved in it already.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/asw-connect-how-to-build-a-unicorn/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Founder Flight Club • Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Meet other founders to form a founder support group. Bring yourself and any founder buddies already in your network. \nThree simple rules for the launch\, the MVP: \n\nYou must have raised at least one round after friends and family.\nYou must be Auckland-based.\nYou must complete the matching form.\n\nMore at FounderFlightClub.nz ?
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/founder-flight-club-launch-event/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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