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However you plug into our ecosystem, you've got a place here *

However you plug into our ecosystem, you've got a place here

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However you plug into our ecosystem, you've got a place here *

We have a pretty epic community of entrepreneurs, innovators, changemakers, and commercialisation professionals. We asked them if they could pinpoint how Momentum impacted their journey...

  • A young man with light brown hair smiling, wearing a dark t-shirt, standing outdoors near the ocean with a clear blue sky in the background.

    “The Momentum Committee connected me with my new investor, a creative agency that’s soon to take my new business to the next level.”

    Alex Livingstone

    Co founder of Abalro Health and PowerFuel.
    Presented to: Otago Momentum

  • A woman with medium dark hair, wearing glasses and a white shirt, smiling against a gray background.

    “The programmes were integral in clarifying the brand and pitching with purpose.”

    Kate Ricketts

    CEO ISpy Nits
    Presented to: Auckland Momentum

  • A young man with dark hair and a friendly smile, standing in front of a gray tiled wall.

    “Momentum connected me with AANZ, who in turn, connected me with the wider Angel ecosystem.”

    Sam Gowen

    Auckland Momentum Committee Member
    Momentum Intern

  • Portrait of a young man with glasses and dark hair, wearing a black shirt, against a neutral background.

    “It put me on the investor side of the table, got me in the mind set and removed the mystery, a huge boon for someone to then go raise money"

    Ratu Mataira

    CEO & Founder - OpenStar Technologies
    Founding Wellington Momentum Committee Member

  • A woman smiling outdoors with green trees and a waterfall in the background.

    “Diverse perspectives don't just grow better ideas, they grow better people. It's a pleasure to be learning from and with these people.”

    Jess Chiang

    CSO & Co-Founder BioFab
    Embracing PhD Wrinkles
    Auckland Momentum Committee Chair

  • Portrait of a young man with light brown hair, smiling, wearing a dark blue suit and white shirt, against a plain light background.

    "Momentum quickly helped me understand that there is more value in identifying potential than seeking perfection."

    Elliott Dunn

    Analyst, Brandon Capital
    Otago Momentum Committee Founding Chair

  • Portrait of a young woman with long dark hair, wearing a white top, against a brick wall background.

    “Momentum was my first 'real' exposure to the world of startups - I started to learn from behind-the-scenes, questions an investor or board of directors might ask me as a founder in the future.“

    Eva Maya Lloyd

    Founder & CEO - Money Neko
    Canterbury Momentum Committee Member

  • A smiling man with glasses and dark curly hair, wearing a dark blazer and a light-colored shirt.

    "Momentum helped me to be more honest and accurate with myself especially on commercialisation and networking"

    Vivek Kumar

    Product Manager - Emerge
    Founder - Four Words
    Ex Momentum Staff Member

  • Close-up of a young man smiling with city skyline in the background.

    “7 years later, I’m still here. Being part of Momentum has been a gateway into exploring so many ideas. My curiosity is always peaked.”

    Adiraj Gupta

    Founder, Sendd
    Entrepreneur in Residence, The Atom
    Wellington Momentum Committee Chair