Momentum

What is Momentum?

Momentum isn’t your typical conference, and it’s not just another workshop either.
It’s a focused, inspiring, and fast-paced afternoon for ANYONE who is ready to grow — in their leadership, business, or personal drive.

You’ll hear from five of New Zealand's boldest entrepreneurs — people who’ve faced turning points, taken bold steps, and built something meaningful. Each one will share the mindset shifts, decisions, and lessons that helped them move forward when it mattered most.

Whether you’re building something new, scaling something bigger, or still figuring it out — you’ll leave with insight, inspiration, and quality connections.

Your Speakers

Mike Pero – Keynote Speaker

Mike Pero is one of New Zealand’s most recognised entrepreneurs, best known for founding Mike Pero Mortgages and Mike Pero Real Estate. With a career spanning billion-dollar businesses, motorsport, and aviation, his story is one of bold reinvention and relentless forward motion. At Momentum, he’ll share real lessons on leadership, resilience, and building a legacy with purpose.

Simon Rolland

A multi-exit founder and venture strategist, Simon Rolland has led four high-growth businesses to successful exits and founded Stelvio Capital to back others doing the same. He specialises in building momentum through strategic clarity, market timing, and bold decision-making. Simon will speak on scaling with the end in mind—and what it really means to lead through inflection points.

Sacha Coburn

Sacha is COO of Coffee Culture and co-founder of The Company You Keep, where she coaches leaders navigating growth and change. With a background in law, education, and business, she’s known for her clarity, energy, and no-BS leadership style. At Momentum, she’ll speak on leading through motion—how to stay centred and courageous when everything speeds up.

Michael Karabassis

Michael is the founder of Net Funds Ltd and a long-game investor with deep experience in property, private credit, and capital strategy. He’s helped manage hundreds of millions in investor capital and is known for his clear thinking and “100-year mindset.” His Momentum talk will unpack how to build financial momentum that lasts—across cycles, setbacks, and scale.

Amos Banbury

Co-founder of Better Finance, Mint Finance, and Accelerate DMS, Amos has helped scale teams and systems that now serve over 50,000 customers across Australasia. He brings a sharp operational lens and a commitment to being “better, and better, and better.” At Momentum, he’ll explore how structure, mindset, and rhythm build sustainable momentum in fast-moving businesses.

The Schedule

Thursday 31 July 2025

12:30PM – 1:00PM — Arrival, mingling & networking

1:00PM – 4:40PM — Speaker sessions (Includes a 30-minute networking break mid-afternoon)
4:45PM - Momentum officially concludes but...

From 5:00PM — Tapas & informal networking at The Craft Embassy (included with your ticket)

What you'll get from Momentum

• Clear ideas and mindset shifts to act on

• Connection with values-aligned, ambitious people

• A shot of energy you didn’t know you needed

Momentum starts here. Lock in your ticket now.

Early bird tickets now sold out. Final tickets available now.