Boosting Tech Startups and Productivity with NZGCP

About this episode

Paul Spain interviews James Pinner about the impact of New Zealand's venture capital and startup scene.

Host Paul Spain is joined by James Pinner, CEO of New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP), to explore the impact of New Zealand’s venture capital and startup scene. Together, they dig into the origins of NZGCP, the changing landscape for Kiwi startups, and the crucial role government funding plays in building a thriving tech ecosystem. They discuss how government-backed funds, bold startups, and a thriving venture capital landscape are driving economic growth and innovation. From unicorn success stories like Rocket Lab to the challenges of early investment and KiwiSaver’s role, this episode is packed with insights for founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts alike. Thanks to our Partners One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, Fortinet and Gorilla Technology

People in this episode

Host: Paul Spain

Guest: James Pinner

Topics covered

• venture capital
• startups
• economic growth
• innovation
• government funding
• tech ecosystem

Keywords

• New Zealand
• venture capital
• startups
• government funding
• economic growth
• tech ecosystem
• Rocket Lab
• KiwiSaver

Sponsors

One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, Fortinet, Gorilla Technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Rocket Lab, KiwiSaver

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