Asia After Five — Entrepreneurship in Asia

Join us for an insightful discussion about doing business in Asia with dynamic entrepreneurs Hannah Duder and Nathan Taylor. This event is ideal for anyone interested in the Asian entrepreneurial landscape.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an existing business owner, a curious student, or simply someone looking for inspiration and strategies, this event has something for you. Students considering careers in Asia can also benefit from networking with professionals in the field.

Duder and Taylor will share their experiences and valuable lessons learned navigating the exciting world of business in Asia. Discover how this important region has shaped their journeys and gain practical takeaways from their successes.

Our Asia After Five events are interactive. You will have a chance to ask questions, network with others and learn from informed experts on Asia.

This event is free to attend, but please RSVP for catering purposes.

Date/time: Thursday, 8 August, 2024, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Venue: EPIC Christchurch | 76 -106 Manchester St

Meet our panellists:

1. Hannah Duder

Hannah Duder joined the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s leadership network in 2018 while she served as the CEO and co-founder of Indigo & Iris, a beauty brand focused on social responsibility. She has been part of the founding team of two product startups with supply chains in Asia and Europe. Hannah also volunteers on Advisory Boards. She is a registered Marriage Celebrant and holds degrees from the University of Canterbury (LLB/BCom). Currently, she is contracting for two tech companies in Ōtautahi Christchurch: Banqer, a financial literacy tool used by over 500,000 students in Australia and New Zealand, and Dot Kiwi, the Top Level Domain registry for .kiwi.

2. Nathan Taylor

Nathan is the co-founder and COO of Partly, an auto parts procurement software company, where he oversees various customer-facing and operational teams. Partly aims to advance the world towards a sustainable future by eliminating waste and ensuring universal access to replacement parts. With a significant career in the startup innovation ecosystem, Nathan has built companies and promoted entrepreneurship, earning recognition on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list. Having grown up in Indonesia, Nathan developed a fascination with languages as a teenager. He holds a Masters of Linguistics, speaks Indonesian and Chinese fluently, and is currently studying Tagalog. Nathan is deeply passionate about fostering productive communication, leveraging impactful technology, and advocating for effective altruism.

This event is hosted by Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono, in collaboration with the University of Canterbury's Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) and Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus (EPIC) Christchurch.