
Inside the room built to fix New Zealand’s tall poppy problem
New Zealand’s leaders are shrinking their own ambitions in isolation. Revved Co-founder Rochelle Moffitt wants to put them in a room together instead.

New Zealand’s leaders are shrinking their own ambitions in isolation. Revved Co-founder Rochelle Moffitt wants to put them in a room together instead.

Three decades behind the counter taught pharmacist turned entrepreneur Tim O’Donoghue that patients know exactly what they want. They just rarely get it. Now, with an FDA-listed product live on Amazon and a 14-strong self-care platform behind it, the Healthtex Co-founder is raising capital through PledgeMe and inviting Kiwi investors into a corner of the global pharmaceutical industry usually reserved for big backers.

Operating out of Nelson, Jonny Hendriksen has grown Shuttlerock into a global leader in creative advertising solutions, championing innovation and community-driven leadership.

From building one of New Zealand’s top recruitment firms to championing women entrepreneurs, Marisa Fong’s journey is a masterclass in breaking moulds, thinking bigger, and lifting others as you rise.

Discover how Auckland-based Xtracta, founded by Jonathan Spence, is transforming global industries with AI-driven document data extraction.

Step inside the world of Josh Comrie – a Kiwi businessman consistently and successfully backing big dreams.

Tend Co-Founder Cecilia Robinson shares her vision for healthcare in New Zealand and why she’s hopeful Kiwis can be the healthiest people in the world.

This year, Pure Peony not only celebrates its 10th business anniversary, but also another major milestone – the passing of the torch to the next generation.
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Thursday 24 September 2026 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 The Icehouse, Textile Centre, Level 4, 117 Saint Georges Bay Road, Auckland
If you’re looking to unlock capital to help your business grow then our Funding that Accelerates Your Business networking event and panel discussion on September 24 is for you.
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