Mentorship stories - Page 11
Two top execs’ predictions for cybersecurity in 2019
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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biometrics
One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.
Sponsorship: The key to better leadership programmes?
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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leadership
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employment
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employee rights
While there are plenty of leadership programmes available for women, those programmes don’t generally work on their own.
Facebook launches mentorship feature
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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facebook
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learning
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social network
Facebook introduces Mentorship feature in Groups, letting users over 18 connect with experts to pursue personal and professional growth.
Interview: GitHub's promise to diversity and social impact
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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dei
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martech
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apm
GitHub is primarily a collaborative approach to coding and technical expertise, but dig a little deeper and you find that the company is so much more.
Qatar SportsTech accelerator opens doors for international startups
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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accelerator
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startupbootcamp
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sportstech
The three-month-long SportsTech Accelerator program is looking for ten SportsTech startups that are interested in developing new technology solutions.
CreativeHQ & Centrality launch blockchain accelerator programme
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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blockchain
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lightning lab
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creative hq
Using Creative HQ’s Lightning Lab, the Centrality Accelerator will support ventures to become business-ready and trained for success.
Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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agritech
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nztech
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mentorship
Agritech growth in New Zealand is now getting a helping hand thanks to a deal with US-based firm Western Growers.
Mimicry Tech the first Southland team in Mahuki innovation accelerator
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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ai
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te papa museum
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ml
Invercargill-based startup, Mimicry Tech, is bringing machine learning to regional museums with help from New Zealand's national museum, Te Papa.
Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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incubator
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soda inc
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startup ecosystem
Waikato-based incubator Soda Inc is about to throw Hawke’s Bay businesses a valuable lifeline, thanks to a partnership with Business Hawke’s Bay.
Christchurch's Ara Institute is about to get 'awesome'
Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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ministry of awesome
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ara institute of canterbury
The Ministry of Awesome and Ara Institute of Canterbury are combining their powers to launch a joint innovation hub in Christchurch.
Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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dei
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entrepreneur
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investment
A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.
NZ Space Challenge winner announced
Fri, 25th May 2018
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spacetech
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satellite
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mentorship
GPS Control Systems claims the NZ Space Challenge with a GNSS designed to aid heavy vehicles in navigating treacherous Antarctic ice shelves.
Singapore IMDA launches GoSecure cybersecurity programme for Singapore ICT firms
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Singapore's IMDA launches the GoSecure programme, collaborating with SIT to enhance the cybersecurity of 200 ICT firms from July 2018 to July 2020.
New one-week accelerator aims to derisk ventures faster
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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accelerator
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zeropoint ventures
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0.sprint
ZeroPoint Ventures launches 0.Sprint, a one-week 'mini-accelerator' programme to help startups fail faster and make quicker decisions.
Exclusive: Here's what NZ's top CEOs are doing to improve gender diversity
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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dei
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software development
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lenovo
You need to understand what’s going on in your own business and do something to fix it because if you don’t, all this talk –it’s just PR bollocks.
Algorithm-friendly C.Vs & data analytics: How recruitment is expected to change in 2018
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Unless you are a contract or temporary worker - do not change jobs too frequently as turnover can be factored into the criteria AI screens for.
Dell plans $14m donation: “It’s our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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dei
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solar power
By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there’s an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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wellington city council
Six eco-pioneers vie for £45k fund in Wellington's Low Carbon Challenge, promoting sustainable surf boards, biofuel, and more.
Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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fintech
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icehouse
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callaghan innovation
Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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massey university
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accelerator
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study
Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.