FounderCon NZ

FounderCon NZ is the premier event for NZ company founders to come together for ideas, discussion & networking. Join us in Wellington, November 23, 2016.

[FounderCon NZ @founderconnz]

Great summary of Twitter action from yesterday by the team @BizDojo : https://t.co/lS9DbqzbsS

[Rod Drury @roddrury]

Remembering back to those very first meetings as early stage founder #founderconnz

[FounderCon NZ @founderconnz]

@zeroptv Please point us toward any lists that you have so we can share with the database.

[FounderCon NZ @founderconnz]

Almost time for AfterCon people! Just remember: what happens at AfterCon stays at Aftercon. #founderconnz

[Sunit Prakash @sunitprakash]

#founderconnz - Dont forget to leverage off the people to people network when looking at overseas markets. India any one ?

[Anna Guenther (she/her) @where_is_anna]

Another founder is in town tomorrow #founderconnz, with free custard squares! https://t.co/ah3Lb0fITe

[ZeroPoint Ventures @zeroptv]

"I can lie about the financials if you can lie about smart money" @bensfamilyjokes to investor in SV #realitycheck #FounderconNZ

[FounderCon NZ @founderconnz]

Brilliant sound-bite! https://t.co/ZUMbHfouXt

[Oscar Ellison @OscarEllison]

"How long is your runway"
"Three months"
"Okay, we'll call you in four"
Great anecdote from @bensfamilyjokes #founderconnz

[FounderCon NZ @founderconnz]

What's the most hilarious question you were ever asked by an investor? I bet there's some great answers to that question in this room.

[FounderCon NZ @founderconnz]

@paulthebassguy please message @ShowGizmo

[FounderCon NZ @founderconnz]

"I’m in it mostly to have fun. If I wanted to do unpleasant work, I’d have my own startup." What you might hear at AfterCon #investordating

[Kindrik Partners @techlawnz]

The four stages of raising capital according to @bensfamilyjokes:

1) the grind
2) the woo
3) the detail
4) the spend

#FounderConNZ

[Kindrik Partners @techlawnz]

"Set your own trajectory and don't give a s#@t about what the 'rules' are." @bensfamilyjokes @StretchSense #FounderConNZ

[Equitise @Equitise]

@StretchSense discussing their capital raise, nice one! A @FKA2wings backed company #founderconnz @simmondsnz

[Alanna Irving @alannairving]

The #founderconnz @Loomio group is up and running! Join in, introduce yourself, and get into the interesting topics https://t.co/vRPVZRKEY1

[ZeroPoint Ventures @zeroptv]

@bensfamilyjokes implying the good old mantra of: the best way to raise money is from your customers (ie:
Sales) #FounderconNZ

[Anna Guenther (she/her) @where_is_anna]

"We've built a long & cherished history of being rejected by money people" @bensfamilyjokes #founderconnz on his tips to getting funded.