I didn’t get the chance to immerse myself in the full 54-hour whirlwind of Startup Weekend Wellington this time around, but I did make it along to the finale — and wow, what a finish. The energy, the teamwork, and the sheer creativity filling the room were incredible to witness. I grabbed a few photos while I was there, starting with a great group shot of all the participants who brought their ideas, passion, and determination to life over one massive weekend.

After a few weeks where work (and life) got in the way, I finally returned to some work on StartMeUpNZ last week.

⚡ Electrify Aotearoa – A Day of Inspiration#

Last week I attended Day 2 of Electrify Aotearoa, a powerful gathering of women founders, investors, and ecosystem supporters. The event offered a full day of keynote talks, panel discussions, and casual networking—all focused on unlocking the potential of women-led innovation in Aotearoa.