Reflections on Tradify and the Venture Ecosystem
October 2024 by Robbie Paul posted in Startups, CEO, Growth, Community
10 Key Takeaways from our Growth Fund I Annual Report
September 2024 by Robbie Paul posted in Startups, CEO, Growth, Community
Read the 10 key takeaways from Icehouse Ventures CEO Robbie Paul, following the release of our Growth Fund I Annual Report.
Startup Blueprint: Levi Fawcett, Co-Founder and CEO of Partly
August 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO
The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration.
Hear from Levi Fawcett, Co-Founder and CEO of Partly. Levi shares the 'aha' moment that sparked Partly's creation, how his past experiences shaped the company's DNA, and offers advice to entrepreneurs on capital raising following Partly's record-breaking New Zealand Series A round.
Startup Blueprint: James Donald, Brendan Cervin, and Joshua Nu'u-Steele, co-founders of Ideally
July 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO
The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration.
Hear from co-founders of Ideally, James Donald, Brendan Cervin, and Joshua Nu'u-Steele. They share how a distinctive brand and clearly defined value prop set them up for early growth, the lessons they've learned from their collective wealth of experience in tech, and their philosophy on attracting exceptional talent whilst scaling rapidly.
Allbirds founder and former All White, Tim Brown, has joined Icehouse Ventures. Read Icehouse Ventures CEO, Robbie Paul's perspectives that informed Tim's appointment.
Startup Blueprint: Janine Grainger, CEO and Co-Founder of Easy Crypto
May 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO
The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration.
Hear from CEO and Co-Founder of Easy Crypto, Janine Grainger. Janine shares actionable tips on how to build a remote-first, high-performing team, how they are educating their audience in an asset class known for high risk and volatility, co-founder relationships, and her advice for minorities breaking into tech.
Startup Blueprint: Scott Maud, CFO of Trade Me
April 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO
The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration.
Hear from finance leader and CFO of Trade Me, Scott Maud. He shares his perspectives on the evolving role of finance in different stages of business growth, the importance of crafting an equity story, and the critical role finance plays in translating business strategy into actionable initiatives. He also offers valuable insight on on decision-making, capital allocation, and prioritising key business initiatives.
Startup Blueprint: Barnaby Marshall, Partner at Icehouse Ventures
March 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO
The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration.
We sat down with one of our own, Barnaby Marshall, Partner at Icehouse Ventures.
Startup Blueprint: Brianne West, Founder of Ethique, Incrediballs & Business but Better
February 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO
The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration.
Our recent conversation was with Brianne West, environmentalist, social (and serial) entrepreneur, and founder of Ethique, Incrediballs, and Business but Better. Brianne is at the forefront of leveraging and championing business being a force for positive change.
The Crowdsourced NZ Start-up Reading List
January 2024 by Icehouse Ventures posted in Startups, CEO, Technology, Growth, Community
The best books, podcasts, communities, and content treasure troves for Kiwi start-ups, recommended by Kiwi start-ups.