DISRUPT GO BEAR is a FREE high-energy evening designed to connect ambitious minds across Auckland’s innovation ecosystem. Whether you’re a job seeker, recent graduate, aspiring founder, or tech enthusiast, this is your chance to network with startup founders, top university capstone teams, and local innovation leaders — all in one place.

Vibe: Coding, Startups & Tech Opportunities is the main theme topic for the event. We have got 7 top university capstone teams to showcase their amazing MVP while you can gain insider tips from a diverse panel of experts spanning council, startups, VC and PR — each sharing practical insights and support pathways available in the local startup scene.

Pam Ford | General Manager (GM) Economic Development Office Auckland Council

> Leading the economic development team means delivering on strategy

> Creating innovative solutions to drive prosperity, attracting business and international investors, climate innovation, industry development and place based economic master planning

> All to support Auckland's diverse communities. This means convening many people and interests.

Richard Liew | Founder & Editor NZ Entrepreneur Magazine, Founder Media Group, APAC Innovator |

> Helping people with ideas turn them into businesses.

> Helping people build a voice for their tribe, venture or field of pursuit.

> Branding, marketing & sales strategies for existing and startup businesses.

Sam Gowen| Founding Partner, FlatMate Ventures

Sam is a co-founder of New Zealand’s first student-run venture capital fund (FlatMate Ventures) looking to support NZs best up and coming student entrepreneurs.

Tom Wu | Founder CEO, Go Bear AI

The New Zealand job market felt like a bear market, leaving many feeling vulnerable and exposed. Tom felt it too. That's why he quitted his corporate job and 'recruited' a small team of IT and HR professionals to build Go Bear - an individual-centric AI that helps people land THE job faster.

Draft agenda (subject to change):

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM: Networking & Ice Breaking

5:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Project Capstone Showcase & Behind the Scenes

6:45 PM - 7:30 PM: Expert Panel and Q&A

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM onwards: Closing Remarks & Final Networking

Please note: While this is a free event, venue capacity is limited. We reserve the right to manage total attendance once capacity is reached. If the venue becomes full, entry may be paused until space becomes available.

Contact the host of Disrupt Go Bear - Vibe: Coding, Startup & Tech Opportunities