The Caffeine Podcast’s first episode, “Seed to Success: Building and Backing Kiwi Startups,” showcases Kiwi startups with high-growth potential across different sectors, giving insights into what it takes to build a successful company from New Zealand – and just how much of a slog it can be. 

Sponsored by New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP), this episode features host Fiona Rotherham and guests Dr Nandoun Abeysekera, founder and CEO of healthtech startup Avasa; Kate de Ridder, Bridgewest Ventures’ senior portfolio investment manager; and Darsel Keane, director of University of Auckland’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 

The episode underscores the challenges and opportunities in New Zealand’s startup landscape, focusing on collaboration, continuous learning, and resilience. It also emphasises the importance of aligning vision, fun, and community support for startup success.

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