Tag Archives: innovation

Big fish in a small pond

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Nick

Last night I was invited to attend the New Zealand International Business Awards 2012. The finalists came from a very wide range of industries – some that you might expect like the dairy industry (Westland Milk) and others that you … Continue reading →

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Konnect-ing with a winner

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Nick

Our offices in Parnell are co-located with a great company you probably haven’t heard of – Konnect. Their success has been based, not so much on inventing ground-breaking technology, but by solving a really painful problem for the insurance industry … Continue reading →

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Is the government doing enough to encourage innovation?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Nick

I am an investor and director in a fantastic kiwi start-up company called Heatbox.  Heatbox has invented (and patented) the use of carbon panels in ducted home heating systems. Their system is similar to home ventilation systems like HRV, DVS … Continue reading →

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