Predictions for LA Fires Aftermath:
1. Hollywood will turn 'Purple'. More vocal publicly.
2. Recalls for multiple Leaders coming.
3. Red tape will be cut for quicker rebuilds.
4. Big battle ahead for insurance vs state vs fed vs public for the damages.
Will be messy. Sucks.
Here’s the $11,423,800 story of Manaaki / We Are Indigo in 1 picture…
Andy Hamilton, Pat McFie, Monty Betham and Rachel Adams and their ‘multi million dollar gov funded income vehicle’ Manaaki / We Are Indigo was initially leveraged through personal friendships such as now sacked/shamed Minister Stuart Nash, they then burnt and hurt multiple innocent kiwi Founders who courageously spoke up, burnt all their credibility after they got busted through Callaghan Innovation’s due diligence reports (which were independently vetted by EY) who interviewed the victims, burnt all their sponsorship cash from corporates and now in their final chapter of dwindled relevance and money train grifting are desperately trying to setup Callaghan into a legal payout regarding ‘Process’ and ride off into the sunset with ‘vindication’ and a few final tax payer bucks.
Manaaki - YOU CAN ALL PISS RIGHT OFF!
TLDR
So Manaaki milked over 11 million dollars of government funding, left innocent Maori / Pacifica Founders broken with over 100k in legal bills with not a single public apology or ANY accountability whatsoever, and now Manaaki is seeking even more government funding to exit in shame. What a great scam! Sorry - I mean a great ‘business model’.
And for the record - Manaaki’s complaint to the Ministry of Justice / PSPLA (Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority) was FULLY DISMISSED, based on evidence - not opinion - PROOF. I truly hope this new government cuts these cancerous leeches like Manaaki / We Are Indigo from the startup ecosystem and NEVER allow them to get close to vulnerable Founders or ANY government funding ever again.
Sad to see NO ONE stepping up for those who mattered in the first place - THE FOUNDERS, except for legends like Sir Ian Taylor. Great article my friend - I couldn’t have said it better myself.
https://t.co/IsTwGJ03xN
- @ROBETT
⛳️⛳️⛳️ Finally bought a golf course!!!! ⛳️⛳️⛳️
After 18 months of behind the scenes Powermoves and going off the grid for the past 3 months to close the deal, next week me and one of my best mates take ownership of our very own golf course in San Francisco, and start filming a video series with the PGA documenting it’s transformation. BOOMMMMMM!!!!
My partners and our incredible team have a LOOOOOTTTTT of work to do in the coming years but I’ve got a crystal clear vision for this concept around ‘Golf For All' to help make the game more FUNNNNN and accessible regardless of your background or challenges. If we smash it right, within a decade it’d be pretty epic to watch our concept expand all over the show.
From the Aranui hustle, the Kiwi Snow Game, NZ’s Media + Startup Tech scene and now sending it straight into the US Golf business - WHAT A RIDE!! ahha. I will say it’s been an epicly eclectic journey over the last 20 years but now it’s time to try tackle a proper monster here in the United States. And I’m FULLY up for it!
Wish us luck.
Much love all,
@ROBETT
If you think for 1 second that AI isn't seeping into 100 different industries as we speak YOU ARE TRIPPING. The rate of plugin and API handholding happening is pretty crazy to watch.
Met with a 8 figure Investor. His 1 Tip for Founders trying to pitch?
DO NOT start your PItch Deck showcasing your TEAM.
START with PROBLEM & SOLUTION.
NOTHING ELSE!
In the last 30 minutes I just used A.I to flesh out a Startup Idea of mine and it came out WAYYYY better than I though. I'm after 200k for 10%.
Interested? HMU for the pitch link to scope. But seriously - it's NOT shit. haha.
A huge props to the 186 Kiwi CHAMPS who have donated a massive $29,226 to the Maori & Pasifka Founder Legal Bills!!!!!! I OWE YOU!! THANK YOUUUUUUUU.
Yesterday we raised $20,000 for Maori & Pasifika Founders - and today the Kings Counsel legally threatened me….. AGAIN!!!! I can’t make this shit up! Here’s the receipts.
I have been beyond humbled from all the DM's, calls and texts from allll the supporters who've also stepped up and come to bat for those that can't. #GOODsquaddddddddd.
So while you're kicking back this weekend please take a minute and join 135+ other legends who've stepped up to help make it right for those affected.https://t.co/CPpFcNnY2A