About this event

Kia ora amazing people!

We’re kicking off 2025 with an exciting Migrants in Tech Auckland Meet-Up on Tuesday, 27th February, 6pm at GridAKL/John Lysaght – and this time, we’re talking entrepreneurship!

Finding work in Auckland’s tech scene can be tough, and for many, entrepreneurship has been a powerful way to create opportunities and build something sustainable. At this event, we’ll hear from inspiring founders who have navigated different paths into tech and business.

Our Speakers:

🎤 Mitch Hazelhurst – Tech recruiter and founder of RocketTags, and his new venture DevMatch, which is helping developers gain real-world experience. He’ll share insights on breaking into tech and key recruitment tips to land your next role.

🎤 Niloofar Aflaki – Founder of Rostiny, a privacy-first childcare management platform, leveraging AI to streamline operations and ensure data security. She’ll share insights on building a scalable tech startup and solving industry challenges with AI.

🎤 Tom Wu – Founder of GoBear.me, an AI-driven job search platform that helps candidates find their ideal roles faster. He’ll share how technology is transforming job hunting and how to stand out in today’s market.

🎤 Angelica is the founder of Ceratec Health, the world's first diabetes screening and accident prevention AI. Angelica recently won the National HealthTech Challenge and will share her journey into business as a 2nd Gen Migrant and how to find career-transforming opportunities.

Expect a casual, insightful, and supportive space where you can connect, learn, and get inspired by real stories of tech entrepreneurship.

🍕 Pizza and drinks provided!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and open to all

Hope to see you there!

Get in quick, spaces are limited :) 🚀🚀🚀

Why should you join us?

✨ Meet and chat with other newcomers

✨ Get insights and valuable advice from local tech leaders and start-ups

✨ Learn about Auckland’s tech ecosystem, sub-sectors, opportunities and more!

✨ Chat about what living and working in Auckland is like and make new connections!

Migrants in Tech meets Women in Tech Auckland Meet-Up is proudly hosted by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Auckland’s economic and cultural agency. Learn more about our work to facilitate connection and create a community for new migrants in Auckland’s growing tech sector here.