The Team Behind Startup Weekend Wellington - SWWLG
We’re a team of passionate people from across Wellington’s startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem, and we’re dedicated to building a community where anyone can get involved in startups!
Whether you’re a total beginner or have some experience, we’ll help you take your next steps. We want to help you turn your curiosity into action and make sure you’re set up for success!
- SWWLG is more than just one incredible weekend. We’re building our tūrangawaewae: a community space at the heart of Wellington’s growing startup ecosystem.
- Our kaupapa is clear: together, we craft unique experiences that invite anyone, from all walks of life, to bring their curiosity and explore how to turn ideas into a startup - while fostering the growth of a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive startup ecosystem.
- At SWWLG, you’ll discover whanaungatanga - genuine connections to curious people like you, fresh insights, startup energy, and the encouragement you need to take your first steps into entrepreneurship.
- Our curated experiences for 2025 include
- Launch Event (February 20, 2025): Kickoff to introduce SWWLG
- Startup Weekend Wellington (first event: March 28–30, 2025): A weekend to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey.
- Ongoing Community Events: meetups and access to ecosystem resources.
- Founder Insights & Mentorship: Hear from founders and receive expert guidance.
- Follow-Up Programs: Incubator and advanced workshops to keep growing your idea.