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SUMMARY:Building Fintech: From Concept to Market
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\nBuilding Fintech – From Concept to Market \n📍 GridAKL\, Pakenham Street\, Auckland\n📅 Thursday 22nd May | 🕕 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM \nHave an idea for a Fintech product? Already building your Proof of Concept or MVP? This event is for you. \n  \nBuilding Fintech: From Concept to Market is an evening of real talk with real founders who’ve been in the trenches — building\, breaking\, validating\, and launching. No fluff. Just raw insights\, hard lessons\, and practical strategies for getting your product to market. \n  \n🎤 Hear from three tech founders who’ve done the work: \n\nJosh Daniell – Akahu\nBehind New Zealand’s open finance infrastructure – hear how Josh navigated regulation\, trust\, and adoption in a complex space.\nGeorgie Fenwicke – Frankie – Industrious Property Software\nFrom idea to execution in the property world – Georgie shares what it takes to validate and build for a legacy industry.\nVivek Kumar – Emerge\nReimagining banking for SMEs – Vivek talks about product-led growth and building for an underserved segment.\n\n💬 Deep Dive Q&A\nEach speaker will share their journey – but we’re making plenty of space for your questions. This is your chance to ask the real stuff: \nWhat didn’t work? What would they do differently? How did they land early customers? \n🍕 Food\, drinks\, and good people provided.\n🎟️ Free to attend – spots are limited \n  \n— \nWhy should you join us? \n✨ Meet and chat with others in the FinTech industry looking to do epic stuff \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✨ There is free pizza and drinks…so you wont have to buy dinner that night. \n  \nThis event is part of the Fintech Builders Series and is proudly hosted by Auckland Council\, Auckland’s economic and cultural agency\, in partnership with RampUp\, a tech-focused recruitment & people strategy company.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/building-fintech-from-concept-to-market/
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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/2025-05-22/
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SUMMARY:Binance Free Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a slice of pizza at the Binance Free Pizza Party! We’re celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day\, a day that marks the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin when Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10\,000 BTC on May 22\, 2010. Today\, those pizzas would be worth over an EYE-WATERING $1\,581\,903\,937 🤯 This iconic event in cryptocurrency history highlights the growth and adoption of Bitcoin over the years. \nTo celebrate\, we’ll be heading down to Wynyard Quarter and giving away over 400 slices of pizza\, and the chance to get your hands on some very limited edition Bitcoin-themed pizza! There will also be fun games and heaps of Binance swag to be won. \nTrust me\, nothing’s topping this! The #BinancePizzaDay is going to be EPIC 🍕 \nKey Details: \n📆 May 22\, 2025 \n⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \n📍101 Pakenham Street West\, Auckland \nCome grab a free slice of pizza on us and celebrate the spirit of Bitcoin Pizza Day with Binance!
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/binance-free-pizza-party/
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SUMMARY:Demystifying ESG: Unlocking its Relevance for Business Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to help professionals navigate the evolving world of Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG). Whether you’re new to ESG or looking to refine your approach\, this session will provide practical insights\, real-world applications\, and hands-on exercises to deepen your understanding. \nThe session will cover: \n\nUnderstanding ESG – Explore core concepts\, leading frameworks\, and case studies demonstrating ESG’s increasing significance in business and investment.\nThe Why Behind ESG – Examine the key forces shaping ESG\, including materiality\, stakeholder expectations\, and regulatory developments.\nBreakout Session: Double Materiality in Action – Engage in an interactive exercise where participants will analyse a hypothetical scenario\, assess financial and impact materiality\, and discuss prioritization strategies.\n\nAs part of Techweek 2025\, this session is designed for professionals looking to apply ESG principles in practice through collaborative discussions\, case-based exercises\, and actionable takeaways. \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 21 May 2025 | Time: 2:00 – 4:30 PM\n📍 Location: GridAKL / Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\, Auckland 1010 \nSpaces are limited – secure your spot today!
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/demystifying-esg-unlocking-its-relevance-for-business-strategies/
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SUMMARY:GridAKL Open Day / May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\nGridAKL Open Day! \nAre you an early-stage founder\, startup team\, entrepreneur or creative thinker looking for a space to connect\, grow and build something great?\nJoin us at GridAKL for an Open Day designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to be part of Auckland’s innovation ecosystem. \n☕ Start your day right – 9:00am\nEnjoy a light breakfast\, meet some of the passionate people behind GridAKL\, and hear a quick intro into how we support startups and early-stage ventures — from advisor drop-ins and founder meetups to wellness activations\, workshops and community events. \n🏢 Guided Tour – 9:30am\nTake a guided tour of our collaborative coworking spaces\, event areas\, and meeting rooms — all designed with startups and changemakers in mind. We’ll show you how GridAKL brings together a community of founders\, freelancers\, creatives and scale-ups under one roof. \n💻 Stay & cowork for the day\nAfter the tour\, you’re welcome to stay and make the space yours for the day. Bring your laptop\, grab a desk\, and see what working from GridAKL actually feels like — whether it’s for focused solo time or spontaneous convos over coffee in the kitchen. \nFrom expert advisors to founder-friendly programming and a calendar packed with learning and networking opportunities\, GridAKL is more than a workspace — it’s a launchpad. \nCome connect\, get inspired\, and see how GridAKL can support your next big move.\nSpots are limited\, so register now — we’d love to meet you!
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/gridakl-open-day-may-2025/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Land a Job Fast in 2025 - Go Bear User Connect
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\nGo Bear User Connect 2025 \nGo Bear User Connect is our flagship event designed to bring together passionate jobseekers and our trusted partners in recruitment and tech. This high-energy\, career-focused gathering is carefully curated to empower you to get the most out of a fun\, insightful\, and action-packed evening. \nWhat to Expect \nInsider Advice from our expert panel featuring speakers from TradeMe\, Fonterra\, Mission Ready\, and Go Bear \n\n– Inspiring Success Stories from real Go Bear users who’ve landed great jobs\n– Exclusive Previews of our latest Go Bear innovations and product launches\n– Direct Connections with industry leaders\, hiring professionals\, and like-minded peers\n– Tasty Refreshments & Snacks to keep the conversations flowing\n\nAgenda \nTime    Activity \n5:00pm – 5:40pm    Doors Open + Speed Networking \n5:40pm Opening Speech & User Success Story \n6:00pm – 6:35pm       Panel Discussion 1 + New Feature Reveal \n6:35pm – 6:45pm       Mid-Session Break \n6:45pm – 7:20pm       Panel Discussion 2 \n7:20pm – 8:00pm       More Speed Networking & Connections \n  \nWho Should Attend? \nWhether you’re a soon-to-be graduate\, a career changer\, or a seasoned professional\, Go Bear Connect offers something valuable for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your career path with real-world insights\, networking\, and support. \n  \nGrab your ticket now! Early bird ticket starts at $10 (limited seat) and discover what’s possible for your career in 2025.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/land-a-job-fast-in-2025-go-bear-user-connect/
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SUMMARY:🚀 Speed Dating with Advisors – Accelerate Your Startup Journey
DESCRIPTION:Looking for expert advice to move your startup forward—fast?\nJoin us at GridAKL for a fast-paced\, high-value afternoon of Speed Dating with Advisors – a Techweek25 event designed to connect founders\, entrepreneurs\, and early-stage startups with some of Aotearoa’s most experienced startup advisors. \n  \n📅 Date: Tuesday 20th May\n🕐 Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM\n📍 Location: GridAKL Lysaght\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\n🎟️ Cost: FREE (Registration essential)\n🎯 Format: 15-minute 1:1 advice sessions – open to both our GridAKL members and the wider startup community. \n📩 To book your spot\, please contact Eve Charles at eve.charles@gridakl.com \n\n\n\nIn this unique format\, you’ll get the chance to sit one-on-one with industry experts in short\, focused sessions to:\n✅ Gain personalised insights\n✅ Ask your burning questions\n✅ Get unstuck on strategy\, funding\, product\, marketing\, legal\, or wellbeing\n✅ Connect with potential supporters and collaborators \nWhether you’re validating your idea\, preparing to scale\, or just keen to learn – this is your chance to gain momentum and clarity. \n  \n\n💡 Advisors include experts from: \n\nCallaghan Innovation – Innovation support & funding\nNZ Entrepreneur Magazine – Media & storytelling for startups\nRampUp –  Recruitment solutions for tech startups & People strategy\nFintech NZ – Fintech sector advice\nHGM – Legal and business advisory\nWhat Founders Want – Provides NZ startup founders with curated tools\, funding resources\, and actionable insights to streamline their journey from idea to growth.\nStartup Aotearoa – National founder support programme\nFlying Kiwi Angels (FKA) – Angel investment insights\nHTK Group – Māori-led business innovation\nFounders Institute – Global pre-seed accelerator\nNaked Balance – Maximize your business success with our expert financial guidance…and more to be announced!
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%80-speed-dating-with-advisors-accelerate-your-startup-journey/
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SUMMARY:Beyond The Hype: AI ROI Into Growth
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\nAI isn’t one-size-fits-all—your business is unique\, and so should be your AI solutions. In this workshop\, we’ll demonstrate the real-world applications of Custom GPT and AI Agents that sound like you\, look like you\, and act in alignment with your company’s regulations and policies. \nPlus\, we’ll share how to calculate your AI ROI\, ensuring you make smart\, informed decisions that deliver measurable value. \nCome along for a practical\, hands-on 2-hour workshop where we’ll guide you through uncovering high-impact AI use cases tailored to your business and show you how to turn them into actionable results. \nWhy This Workshop Matters\nGenerative AI is transforming industries\, but not every AI solution fits every business. This workshop is designed to help you navigate the evolving AI landscape with confidence\, focusing on practical\, ROI-driven applications. Our goal is to equip you with the insights needed to make informed\, strategic AI decisions that drive real impact. \nAgenda Highlights:\n\nIdentifying High-Value AI Use Cases – Pinpoint opportunities where AI can create meaningful business value.\nAssessing Feasibility – Determine which AI solutions aligns with your goals and operational needs.\nMeasuring ROI – Learn how to calculate ROI and make AI investment decisions.\n\nWorkshop Format\nThis interactive session brings together business leaders in a collaborative environment. Through guided exercises\, your team will explore AI use cases\, assess feasibility\, and calculate ROI—ensuring actionable takeaways for your organization. Our AI experts will provide hands-on guidance throughout the process. \nDetails: \n\n📍 Location: The Grid Auckland | 101 Pakenham Street West\, Auckland Central\, Auckland 1010\n🕑 Time: May 20th\, 9:00am – 12:00pm.\n👥 Who Should Attend: Leaders\, innovators\, and strategists looking to take the next step in their AI journey!
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SUMMARY:InterfaceOS Suite - An Operating System for PC's and Laptops
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\nKauricone’s “InterfaceOS”\, is an Operating System\, for PC’s and Laptops \nPerfectly balanced with locally based Programs\, and Applications for Business \nSimple\, Secure\, Fast\, Sustainable\, and fully Customizable \n“InterfaceOS” and bundled software\, removes the complexity of existing Operating Systems\, and lets you begin work immediately \n  \nWhy Interface?\n \nInterfaceOS Suite is more than an Operating System. It incorporates an Office Suite\, a Creative Suite\, and a Developer Suite. Kauricone will demonstrate how you can include InterfaceOS Suite in your organization\, and reduce the frustration of incumbent\, inefficient\, and expensive subscription based Operating System software \n  \nInterface is available on new All-in-One Desktop PC’s\, on refurbished PC’s and Laptops\, and as an upgrade to existing PC’s or Laptop’s. Kauricone estimate you will extend the life of these computers by another 5 years. Kauricone will demonstrate InterfaceOS on Dell\, HP\, Lenovo\, and Toshiba models \nWho should Attend? \nBusiness Owners\, Education Professionals\, CEO’s\, CFO’s\, CIO’s\, CTO’s and any other sustainability minded individual or organisation looking for new ways of running computers in their business or home \n  \nHere’s what makes InterfaceOS stand out: \n  \nIntuitive User Interface \nAn elegant and intuitive interface that makes navigation a breeze. \nCustomize your desktop to maximize productivity \n  \nPowerful Performance \nInterface is engineered for speed and efficiency ensuring swift and responsive operations for all your tasks \n  \nEnhanced Security Features \n\nWe prioritize your digital safety. InterfaceOS comes with robust security features to protect your data from evolving threats\nEach program in InterfaceOS is self contained. Keys are passed from one program to the next\, and back again. In the unlikely event a program is compromised\, that will be confined to a single program only\nInterfaceOS uses Linux based security\n\n  \nInnovative Productivity Application Software \nBoost productivity with a suite of office programs\, creative programs\, and developer programs designed to simplify complex tasks \nA new Folder and File manager empowers you to  to more in less time \n  \nCompatibility and Flexibility \nInterfaceOS integrates with a wide range of hardware and software\, ensuring compatiblity with your exisitng systems \n  \n  \nWhat’s included in InterfaceOS? \nOn the Desktop \nFirefox Web Browser \nFolder Manager \nPrograms \nWord Processor – Libre Office Writer \nSpreadsheet – Libre Office Calc \nPresenter – Libre Office Impress \nMy Computer \nRestart \nShutdown \nOn the Menu Bar \nDesktop Icon \nFirefox Web Browser \nFolder Manager \nWord Processor – Libre Office Writer \nSpreadsheet – Libre Office Calc \nPresenter – Libre Office Impress \nScreenshot \nChatGPT \nActive Programs \nTime and Date \nOn the Status Bar \nBattery Monitor for Laptops \nMonitor your Print Queue \nVolume Control \nChoose your Network Connection \n  \nIn Programs Menu \nCreative Suite \nImage Editor \nImage Viewer \nMedia Player \nDeveloper Suite (Optional) \nCommand Line \nSystem Programmer \nGeany (Text Editor) \n  \nIn My Computer Menu \nPersonalise My Computer \nDesktop Background \nPower Saving \n  \nMaintain My Computer \nBackup \nScreens \nMy Computer \nInformation \nUser Manual \n  \nOther Benefits \nNo Right Click \nNo Double Click \nNo Telemetry \nFewer Upgrades \nRemote Access \nSimple Licensing \nAutomatic Printer Discovery \nConnect to Corporate Networks \nProcessors supported – ARM\, AMD\, Intel \nDownload\, and install\, new Programs
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/interfaceos-suite-an-operating-system-for-pcs-and-laptops/2025-05-19/2/
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SUMMARY:InterfaceOS Suite - An Operating System for PC's and Laptops
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\nKauricone’s “InterfaceOS”\, is an Operating System\, for PC’s and Laptops \nPerfectly balanced with locally based Programs\, and Applications for Business \nSimple\, Secure\, Fast\, Sustainable\, and fully Customizable \n“InterfaceOS” and bundled software\, removes the complexity of existing Operating Systems\, and lets you begin work immediately \n  \nWhy Interface?\n \nInterfaceOS Suite is more than an Operating System. It incorporates an Office Suite\, a Creative Suite\, and a Developer Suite. Kauricone will demonstrate how you can include InterfaceOS Suite in your organization\, and reduce the frustration of incumbent\, inefficient\, and expensive subscription based Operating System software \n  \nInterface is available on new All-in-One Desktop PC’s\, on refurbished PC’s and Laptops\, and as an upgrade to existing PC’s or Laptop’s. Kauricone estimate you will extend the life of these computers by another 5 years. Kauricone will demonstrate InterfaceOS on Dell\, HP\, Lenovo\, and Toshiba models \nWho should Attend? \nBusiness Owners\, Education Professionals\, CEO’s\, CFO’s\, CIO’s\, CTO’s and any other sustainability minded individual or organisation looking for new ways of running computers in their business or home \n  \nHere’s what makes InterfaceOS stand out: \n  \nIntuitive User Interface \nAn elegant and intuitive interface that makes navigation a breeze. \nCustomize your desktop to maximize productivity \n  \nPowerful Performance \nInterface is engineered for speed and efficiency ensuring swift and responsive operations for all your tasks \n  \nEnhanced Security Features \n\nWe prioritize your digital safety. InterfaceOS comes with robust security features to protect your data from evolving threats\nEach program in InterfaceOS is self contained. Keys are passed from one program to the next\, and back again. In the unlikely event a program is compromised\, that will be confined to a single program only\nInterfaceOS uses Linux based security\n\n  \nInnovative Productivity Application Software \nBoost productivity with a suite of office programs\, creative programs\, and developer programs designed to simplify complex tasks \nA new Folder and File manager empowers you to  to more in less time \n  \nCompatibility and Flexibility \nInterfaceOS integrates with a wide range of hardware and software\, ensuring compatiblity with your exisitng systems \n  \n  \nWhat’s included in InterfaceOS? \nOn the Desktop \nFirefox Web Browser \nFolder Manager \nPrograms \nWord Processor – Libre Office Writer \nSpreadsheet – Libre Office Calc \nPresenter – Libre Office Impress \nMy Computer \nRestart \nShutdown \nOn the Menu Bar \nDesktop Icon \nFirefox Web Browser \nFolder Manager \nWord Processor – Libre Office Writer \nSpreadsheet – Libre Office Calc \nPresenter – Libre Office Impress \nScreenshot \nChatGPT \nActive Programs \nTime and Date \nOn the Status Bar \nBattery Monitor for Laptops \nMonitor your Print Queue \nVolume Control \nChoose your Network Connection \n  \nIn Programs Menu \nCreative Suite \nImage Editor \nImage Viewer \nMedia Player \nDeveloper Suite (Optional) \nCommand Line \nSystem Programmer \nGeany (Text Editor) \n  \nIn My Computer Menu \nPersonalise My Computer \nDesktop Background \nPower Saving \n  \nMaintain My Computer \nBackup \nScreens \nMy Computer \nInformation \nUser Manual \n  \nOther Benefits \nNo Right Click \nNo Double Click \nNo Telemetry \nFewer Upgrades \nRemote Access \nSimple Licensing \nAutomatic Printer Discovery \nConnect to Corporate Networks \nProcessors supported – ARM\, AMD\, Intel \nDownload\, and install\, new Programs
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/interfaceos-suite-an-operating-system-for-pcs-and-laptops/2025-05-19/1/
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/2025-05-15/
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/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T160000
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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/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T180000
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SUMMARY:Learning to Earning – Migrants in Tech with AcademyEx & Microsoft (April 30 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\nJoin us for a new Migrants in Tech Meet-up! ✨ \nOur theme for the evening is “Learning to Earning” – practical steps\, programs\, and certifications that can help you get job-ready faster. Whether you’re upskilling\, pivoting careers\, or just exploring what’s out there\, this event is packed with insights to help you take the next step. \nPerrin will dive into learning pathways that work\, and how to stand out in the NZ tech job market. Farhan will share about free and affordable Microsoft learning programs designed to boost your career and build in-demand skills. \nAs usual\, this event will be casual\, fun and family-friendly – a space for you to connect with our awesome migrant community. Pizza and beverages provided! \n  \n— \nMore about Migrants in Tech \nThis meet-up was created for migrants based Tāmaki 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\, Auckland’s economic and cultural agency. Learn more about our work to facilitate connection and create a community for new migrants in Auckland’s growing tech sector here.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/learning-to-earning-migrants-in-tech-with-academyex-microsoft-april-30-2025/
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/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250417T160000
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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/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250410T160000
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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/2025-04-10/
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/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:SXSW Sydney Comes to Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speakers: \nFenella Kernebone – Head of Programming (Conference)\n\nOverview of SXSW Sydney\, all the ways to attend\, and an overview of the Conference tracks for this year.\nInformation on Submissions for SXSW Sydney 2025\, how to get involved.\n\nRita Yates – Startup Lead\n\nDetails on Tech & Innovation Festival programs including the Startup Pitch competition\, Hackathon\, and new for 2025\, the Student Pitch\nSpecial invitation for NZ startups to enter the Pitch\, and for local VCs to attend Pitch events\n\nKate Bermingham – Partnerships Manager\n\nInsights on brand partnerships\, new opportunities for 2025.\nCase studies of successful global brand collaborations like Canva.\n\nThis session offers a unique chance to connect directly with SXSW Sydney leaders to discover how you can make the most of the event. \nSXSW Sydney 2025 will be held from October 13 – 19th in and around Darling Harbour & Broadway.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/sxsw-sydney-comes-to-auckland/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Auckland Data Eng meetup\, April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nHey all\, please join us for our April Auckland Data Eng meetup. Join us for an engaging session filled with exciting discussions and networking opportunities. \nDon’t miss out—RSVP to secure your spot. A big shout-out to Cloud Shuttle for providing us with the venue and Catering! 🎉 \n🏠 Location: GRIDAKL John Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\, Auckland\n🍕 Catering: Cloud Shuttle 😊\n💬 Join our Slack Group here: Data Engineers Slack Channel \nSchedule:\n– 5.30pm: Doors Open\n– 6.00pm: Announcements and Welcome\n– 6.10pm: 1st Talk (25 mins + 5 min Q/A)\n– 6.40pm: 2nd Talk (25 mins + 5 min Q/A)\n– 7.10pm: Networking\n– 8.00pm: Doors Close \n\nSpeakers:\n🎤 Jenny Sahng\, Project Lead & Senior Data Generalist\, Rewiring Aotearoa\nTalk Title: The machine count: a database of every single fossil fuel machine in Aotearoa New Zealand\nTalk Summary: Despite our highly renewable electricity grid\, 67% of New Zealand’s energy consumption remains fossil fuel-based\, powering millions of everyday machines like cars and gas stoves. To meet climate targets\, we must transition away from these machines. But until now\, there has been no publicly available dataset on what these machines are\, making it difficult to create a practical emissions reduction plan. Rewiring Aotearoa\, a climate data non-profit\, has conducted the country’s first comprehensive inventory of fossil fuel machines\, to complement ambitious climate targets with practical implementation. This talk explores how the Rewiring team approached this data challenge – by considering traditional pipeline solutions like Mage\, Dagster\, cloud infrastructure on AWS\, and Python pipelines as well as no-code solutions like spreadsheets. In the end\, a well-designed spreadsheet solution delivered better value than a complex automated pipeline for our specific use case. We’ll discuss the trade-offs considered and the data engineering principles that were still a key part of the database design. You’ll also learn about some of the cool zero-emissions electric machines that are available in NZ today (jet boats\, tractors\, helicopters\, EVs\, and more!) that can save you money while decarbonising your home! \n  \nSpeaker Bio: Jenny is a project lead and data generalist at Rewiring Aotearoa\, combining data expertise with climate communication to drive emissions reduction in NZ. Previously a data scientist at Xero and founding team at kiwi tech startup Multitudes\, she co-founded Climate Club Aotearoa\, making climate action accessible for everyday New Zealanders. \n🎤 Francesco Puppini\, Business Intelligence R&D\, Francesco Puppini Consulting\nTalk Title: Self Service Analytics for business users and AI\nTalk Summary: This talk will talk about the Unified Star Schema (USS)\, a special data model that turns complex data models into a single star schema\, very easy to use. The presentation will also show how the USS is built.\nSpeaker Bio: Francesco Puppini is an Italian freelance consultant in business intelligence and data warehousing. He is the inventor of the Unified Star Schema\, which is also the title of a book that he wrote with Bill Inmon. He was always focusing on the “last mile challenge”: how to deliver information to business users. He is currently focusing on algorithms of graph theory applied to data modeling. He is also working on a framework of communication between LLMs and semantic layers. His ultimate goal is to put the foundations of a full experience of self-service access to information. \nIf you’d like to present at future meetups\, please submit your talk here! \nRemember to bring along some great questions! See you all there…
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-data-eng-meetup-april-2025/
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/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:From Insight to Impact
DESCRIPTION:The following is the event information: \nEarly bird tickets are now available for this year’s 2025 Summit at the GridAKL in Wynyard Quarter\, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on the 27th of March from 1pm to 6pm!\n\nThis year’s theme is: From Insight to Impact: Leveraging LCA for Business Success. \nOur speakers will discuss their journeys utilising Life Cycle Thinking\, Management & Assessments as tools to gain meaningful business insights and to leverage success in the ever changing economic-sustainability landscape. \nComing from a variety of sectors and stages in their sustainability journeys\, we will gain insight into how businesses are using LCA to navigate current and future challenges such as mandatory disclosures\, organisational reporting\, and strategic governance to make feasible and actionable change within their businesses and their operations. \nSpeakers\nWe have speakers from Auckland Transport in conjunction with Edge Impact\, Concrete NZ\, New Zealand Steel\, Eco Choice Aotearoa and more! For information on our speakers and event updates\, keep an eye on our social media posts by following LCANZ on LinkedIn. \nVenue\nThe Summit will run in the event space on the ground floor of the John Lysaght Building\, GridAKL 101 Pakenham Street\, Auckland.\nTickets\nTickets are available for purchase here. Early Bird ticket prices are available until 5pm 10th of March. \nNon-members are invited to join LCANZ to take advantage of our special member rate. For more details and to join\, visit our website: https://lcanz.org.nz/members/membership/
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SUMMARY:B Corp Month Breakfast: How B Corp is shaping the future of business
DESCRIPTION:B Corp Month is an annual global celebration of the B Corp Movement 🌏💚 \nB Corps are leading the way and shaping the future of business. Join us for this B Corp Breakfast Panel where local B Corps discuss the wins and successes they have had in their B Corp journey as they create positive impact for workers\, community and our environment 🎤🏆☕ \nWe’ll hear from B Corps sharing their real-world experience with a chance for you to ask your own questions and meet and mingle with local B Corps and the B Lab Australia New Zealand team (Andrew Davies\, B Lab Australia New Zealand CEO\, Michele Wilson\, B Lab Aotearoa Manager\, Kira Day\, B Lab Australia New Zealand Policy and Advocacy Manager). \nGenerously hosted by our friends at Grid/AKL\, with coffee and breakfast provided be Ceres Organics and Ozone Coffee Roasters\, this event is a must in your B Corp Month calendar! \nThis event is open to all\, however registrations are a must as numbers will be limited. Whether you are newly certified\, “on the path”\, a long-time B Corp\, or just B-curious\, this event is for you. \n \nTransport: We encourage walking\, public transport and ride sharing where possible. Paid parking is available on street or in the nearby car parking buildings \nAccessibility: This event is on the ground floor of the Grid/AKL John Lysaght building and accessible for all via the front entrance. Please get in touch if you require any additional assistance.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/b-corp-month-breakfast-how-b-corp-is-shaping-the-future-of-business/
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SUMMARY:Auckland Bootstrapper's Breakfast / March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Next GridAKL Bootstrappers’ Breakfast! \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas\, share challenges\, and gain valuable insights that will help drive your business forward. \nThis month we are excited to welcome our guest speaker Fiona Taimana – Founder / CEO\, Korawai \n\nFiona Taimana | Founder / CEO\, Korawai \nFounder of Korawai\, a Māori Enterprise using world leading technology to calm anxious dogs\, Fiona has bootstrapped her company over the last four years. With over 25 years in both corporate (Emirates Group – Dubai\, Warehouse Group – Auckland) and consultancy across a range of industries Fiona is passionate about creative strategic thinking in the areas of marketing\, customer experience and innovation.\nUsing an effectual approach to innovation and business development\, Fiona uses with Ideation frameworks\, market validation to develop marketing strategies. These strategies are supported by market research and analysis to develop product and marketing activities for start-up and/or existing businesses. \n———- \n☕ Bootstrapper’s Breakfasts are for founders of early-stage startups. It’s a light before-work event to meet like-minded people\, share what you’re working on\, get some help\, and build a peer support network so you don’t feel like you’re doing it all on your own. \nYou should leave the morning event caffeinated\, ready for your day ahead\, and equipped with fresh ideas to tackle your current startup challenges. A light breakfast will be provided.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-bootstrappers-breakfast-march-2025/
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/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T160000
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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/2025-03-13/
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/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:GridAKL Startup Ecosystem Enablers Meetup #7
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Calling all Startup Ecosystem Enablers! To create a strong healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem across Tamaki Makaurau and New Zealand as a whole\, we need to be a super-connected\, collaborative community. Please join us for our next Startup Ecosystem Enablers’ meetup.\nThis is an opportunity to network\, to identify barriers to success and look for opportunities to ‘do better’ in strengthening our Startup ecosystem.The aim is to work together to establish New Zealand as a uniquely diverse and innovative Startup nation\, and to promote our successes to the world. #BetterTogether \nThe theme is “Startups with Purpose: How Female Entrepreneurs are Shaping the Future”.  \nDiscussion Topics: \n\nHow do we increase the number of female-led Startups\, and Why is this important?\nHow women entrepreneurs are driving change through purpose-led ventures.\nThe balance between profitability and positive social impact.\nDeveloping businesses with sustainability and community in mind.\nScaling a purpose-driven business in today’s economy.\n\nThis theme focuses on increasing the number of women entrepreneurs\, many of whom are not just profit-focused but also driven by a larger mission\, resonating with the increasing focus on social entrepreneurship. We need more of this! \nPanel discussion will kick off at 5pm. Refreshments provided.\n\nPanelists (TBC): Josh Comrie Serial entrepreneur\, Startup Mentor\, Investor; Sasha Lockley Social entrepreneur\, Co-Founder and CEO Money Sweetspot; Janine Grainger\, Co-founder and CEO Easy Crypto;\nMC: Bridget Unsworth Chief Executive\, Angel Association of New Zealand
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/gridakl-startup-ecosystem-enablers-meetup-7/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Migrants in Tech Auckland Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Finding work in Auckland’s tech scene can be tough\, and for many\, entrepreneurship has been a powerful way to create opportunities and build something sustainable. At this event\, you’ll hear from inspiring founders who have navigated different paths into tech and business. \nOur Speakers:\n🎤 Mitch Hazelhurst – Tech recruiter and founder of RocketTags\, and his new venture DevMatch\, which is helping developers gain real-world experience. He’ll share insights on breaking into tech and key recruitment tips to land your next role. \n🎤 Niloofar Aflaki – Founder of Rostiny\, a privacy-first childcare management platform\, leveraging AI to streamline operations and ensure data security. She’ll share insights on building a scalable tech startup and solving industry challenges with AI. \n🎤 Tom Wu – Founder of GoBear.me\, an AI-driven job search platform that helps candidates find their ideal roles faster. He’ll share how technology is transforming job hunting and how to stand out in today’s market. \nExpect a casual\, insightful\, and supportive space where you can connect\, learn\, and get inspired by real stories of tech entrepreneurship. \n🍕 Pizza and drinks provided! \n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and open to all
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/migrants-in-tech-auckland-meet-up-entrepreneurship-opportunities/
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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/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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