Waipa Tech Meetup #1: Global Perspectives on Startup Success

Introducing Waipā Tech Meetups!

We're excited to announce a brand-new initiative, Waipā Tech Meetups, in collaboration with Rocketspark, Soda Inc., and the Waipā District Council.

This is a series of events, designed to bring Waipā-based tech businesses together for insights from local tech experts (or "tech-sperts"). Expect practical tips and techniques, opportunities to network with like-minded businesses, and drinks and nibbles in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

📍 Who’s it for?
Tech businesses and budding entrepreneurs in the Waipā region.

📅 What’s on offer?

• Key note speakers to talk through the latest tech-related skills and trends
• Networking opportunities with local businesses
• A relaxed environment with refreshments

Meetup #1: Global Perspectives on Startup Success - Lessons from the Diaspora
Date: 12 February 2025, 5pm
Location: Rocketspark Head Office, Unit I/60 Victoria Street, Cambridge

The first event will feature guest speaker David Booth, Investor at Blackbird VC. 

David's LinkedIn and bio:

David Booth is a Waipa local based in Cambridge and a passionate member of the startup community, locally and abroad. 

He is a community builder at heart, and gets a kick out of making connections. For nearly 7 years he did this at extreme scale as co-founder and CEO of On Deck — where he helped 1000+ companies get started, find their first customers, hires, and investors, and raise over $2billion. 

Nowadays, through his podcast at Diaspora.nz David interviews a range of New Zealand tech founders and innovators operating abroad. David is an excellent podcast host and draws out great learnings while nicely weaving in his own perspective.  

At our first Waipa Tech Meetup David will share the key learnings he's observed from the diaspora and will also share from his extensive experience in the intersecting worlds of startups, tech and investing.