STARTUP BOOSTER. APPLICATIONS NOW FULL.
READY TO INNOVATE, SCALE & LAUNCH YOUR STARTUP?!
Transform your vision into a thriving startup with entrepreneurial skills from our experts.
WHAT IS STARTUP BOOSTER?
STARTUP BOOSTER IS A BLUEPRINT OF HOW TO SCALE, RUN AND LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS
- STARTUP BOOSTER is a 10 Week Program (8x sessions + in-person coaching)
- Focused on the KEY things you need to know to launch a successful business.
- STARTUP BOOSTER will give you the tools to make your idea a REALITY.
Find your tribe. One of the "Accountability" groups from our past intakes. Startup Booster isn't just a program - it's a community.
STARTUP BOOSTER STARTS IN:
WHAT DO YOU GET?
8 In-Person Sessions: 1 x 90 minute per week (4.30PM-6.00PM) Tuesdays.
4x 1:1 In Person sessions with our Business Coaches (worth $360).
Mentorship: Upon completion, graduates will receive a year of mentoring from Business Mentors NZ.
Registration to our Online Learning Module
Workspace: Participants can utilise desk space at BNZ's Queenstown facilities.
Free Specialised Support: With our expert advisors.
Pitch + Celebration Night: Celebrate and watch participants pitch their ideas.
Price:
- $299 for QLDC & CODC Residents
- $499 for applicants outside the district
Networking Opportunities: Participants get bespoke workshops, and interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals.
APPLICATIONS NOW FULL!
We’ve had an overwhelming interest in this program!
All spots for this round of the Startup Booster Program have now been filled.
Stay tuned for our next cohort in 2025.
Price: $299 for QLDC & CODC Residents
VALUED OVER $2,499
This program is subsidised by the Queenstown Lakes District Council & Central Otago District Council for its residents.
EXPERT ADVICE - TO HELP YOU LAUNCH
A selection of some of the guest experts who will be leading our sessions.
Josh Champion
Co Founder - Sales & Growth Consulting
Wildcard
Becky Jane Fox
Founder
Karmagrows
Peter Ramsay
Network Manager
Mainland Angel Investors
Derek Roth-Biester
Partner
Anderson Lloyd
Mike Goodman
Senior Manager - Business Advisory Services
BDO New Zealand
Zane Trevarton
Business Innovation Advisor
Callaghan Innovation
PLUS OTHER GUEST EXPERTS!
Our guest experts will cover important topics such as all things legal, brand strategy, running the numbers, business development + more...
YOU WILL LEARN
- The skills and coaching to help you build a comprehensive business and strategy plan.
- How to engage and get the best out of key advisors.
- How to create your brand and develop your business.
- How to develop your B2B, B2C sales strategy.
- The art of pitching to investors, potential co-founders and business partners.
- Understanding legal aspects of a startup.
- Explore various funding options for startups.
PLUS MUCH MORE...
CELEBRATION + PITCH NIGHT
At the conclusion of STARTUP BOOSTER we will hold a Celebration + Pitch Night, to get our community together to celebrate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to pitch your ideas in a supportive environment in front of a panel of judges.
OUR TEAM
Our weekly sessions are hosted by the Startup Queenstown Lakes team - with special guests who are experts in their field - to give you their expert insights.
Meet the team below.
MARCO DINGEMANS
General Manager & Business Coach
Marco has worked in marketing for big corporates in London and the Netherlands. He also has first-hand experience when it comes to turning a passion into a business.
Following a move from the UK to Whakatipu in 2016 he set up a successful business - which is still running - that led to a natural opportunity to leverage his corporate experience to also help others do the same
JINENE CLARK
High Growth Startup Coach
Jinene’s role is to assist our high growth entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and those in the innovation/tech space.
Jinene moved to Wanaka in 2018, following a successful 25 years career in the IT and telecom industry in Australia. It’s a homecoming for her, whose family dates back five generations within the Otago region.
MONETTE RUSSO
Community Manager
Monette is our Community Manager responsible for supporting and growing the startup ecosystem of Queenstown Lakes District. Originally from Melbourne, working in the media and events industry, she has extensive experience in creating large scale events and bringing people together.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Monette is also an Olympian Gymnast, embodying discipline and excellence in all her pursuits. Her attention to detail is flawless and she is excited to share her knowledge and passion with the Queenstown Lakes community.
ABOUT US
Startup Queenstown Lakes was established to drive innovation in our region, by fostering a startup ecosystem.
Startup Queenstown Lakes is a charitable trust established in 2018 to bring together founders, investors, changemakers, and citizens in an effort to address the need for economic diversity and resilience, via a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem made up of knowledge and innovative sector businesses.
We are a catalyst and champion for the startup, innovation, and technology community. We know that knowledge and innovation sector startups are a critical element to this region to achieve economic diversity, enhance productivity and strengthen the resilience of our communities.
STARTUP BOOSTER IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM:
This program is subsidised by the local Councils for its residents.
Contributors:
If you need to get in touch please email us: intheloop@queenstownstartuplakes.com
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