
The business of saving lives
After 13 years of growth, Heart Saver’s Helen and Mike Mander are scaling new heights in 2025 – expanding into training, mental health support, and Australia.

After 13 years of growth, Heart Saver’s Helen and Mike Mander are scaling new heights in 2025 – expanding into training, mental health support, and Australia.

Since equity crowdfunding was given the green light in New Zealand in 2013, PledgeMe’s ‘chief bubble blower’ Anna Guenther has been one of the country’s strongest advocates for the highly successful business fundraising platform.

Wendy Thompson is a highly successful entrepreneur and business owner with ambitious goals and an enviable track record for building brands across the globe.
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Thursday 28 May 2026 | 7:00am – 9:30am
📍 New Zealand International Convention Centre, 101 Hobson Street, Auckland
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