Startup Aotearoa
Mahitahi Colab, Nelson
Our partner, Mahitahi Colab, is part of the Startup Aotearoa network. If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur wondering where to start with your idea, whether the problem you’re solving is unique, how your idea could scale, or how to fund your venture, Startup Aotearoa can help. They’ll connect you with your local coach for free one-on-one coaching sessions to guide you through the process.
Startup Coaches are experienced founders and operators who understand the challenges of building a startup. They're here to help you navigate the early stages of your startup journey.
Karenna Wood specialises in customer discovery, business strategy, marketing, and brand positioning, supporting founders to clarify their direction, validate ideas, and build strong go-to-market foundations.
Startup Aotearoa ignites New Zealand’s entrepreneurial spirit by providing personalised one-to-one coaching to early-stage startup founders. Delivered nationwide through local regional providers, it offers accessible, consistent, and high-quality guidance, helping entrepreneurs build capabilities and turn ideas into thriving startups. Startup Aotearoa is made possible thanks to the generous support of MBIE, reflecting a steadfast commitment to fostering startup capability across Aotearoa.
