Head of Startups

• Sep 2022 - Present

Established in 2015, our organisation provides a range of services which include, Programme and Project Management, Business Advisory, Management Consultancy with a focus on growing and accelerating businesses potential.​ We have an innovative and experienced team, from a diverse range of backgrounds willing and waiting to serve. HTK Start Up accelrates and supports founders across their start up life cycle. We offer a range of support services, capability-building programmes, and startup programmes to help accelerate start ups in their journey. Show less

First Believer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Startmate’s First Believers is a continuous community for aspiring investors. Where members are exposed to the most active ANZ investors, have access exclusive to deal flow to help refine investing craft, cultivate a world-class network and build life-long relationships. First Believers can invest from a $ 1 million dedicated fund raised by Startmate. Startmate’s First Believers is a continuous community for aspiring investors. Where members are exposed to the most active ANZ investors, have access exclusive to deal flow to help refine investing craft, cultivate a world-class network and build life-long relationships. First Believers can invest from a $ 1 million dedicated fund raised by Startmate.

Programme Head - Orion Energy Accelerator Powered by MOA

• Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

Powered by Orion Group and Ministry of Awesome, the Orion Energy Accelerator is looking for ground breaking innovations that can shape the future of our energy sector and power a cleaner and brighter New Zealand.We are in a climate crisis. Globally, economies and industries that have given us unprecedented wealth and wellbeing have come at enormous cost to the planet. Transitioning to a low-emission energy future is no longer just necessary, it’s urgent.

Head Of Innovation

• Dec 2020 - Aug 2022

Programme Director - HealthTech Supernode Challenge powered by ChristchurchNZ

• Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

The HealthTech Supernode Challenge is your chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in Aotearoa’s healthcare sector and get the support you need to make your dream a reality. If you are a Canterbury-based startup and are at the post-idea through to MVP stage, we want to hear from you!https://www.healthtechchallenge.co.nz/

Startup Incubation Manager

• Jul 2019 - Nov 2020

Startup Activator

• Mar 2018 - Jul 2019

Ministry of Awesome (MOA) is the starting point for entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators in Christchurch. We deliver the support, guidance, capability training, and networks that entrepreneurs need to succeed.In my role with MOA, I mentor, train and support entrepreneurs and researchers with an objective of taking these ideas to the market or making them investable. This is done through programs of Ministry of Awesome which I design and execute or through mentoring programs delivered by other agencies like CreativeHQ or UC Centre for Entrepreneurship. Show less

Awesome Intern (Startup Activation)

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

- Mentoring and guiding early-stage entrepreneurs. - Developing and delivering management workshops to entrepreneurs and students. - Process flow optimization and automation.- Budgeting and pricing.

Startup Incubation Manager

• Jul 2019 - Nov 2020

Volunteer Consultant

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

Worked with a university team to provide consultancy services for a New Zealand based trade certification body. Produced a report outlining a response to client's problems, this report was accepted by the client and they are considering the changes we advised. Over these five months our team was mentored and trained by senior partners and management consultants from PWC. Worked with a university team to provide consultancy services for a New Zealand based trade certification body. Produced a report outlining a response to client's problems, this report was accepted by the client and they are considering the changes we advised. Over these five months our team was mentored and trained by senior partners and management consultants from PWC.

Analyst (Portfolio Operations)

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

Ambit Pragma Advisors LLP is a private equity fund which invests in mid-size private limited companies in entertainment, logistics, transport, and healthcare. As ‘Portfolio Operations Analyst’ I worked with several investors of the fund which included large institutions like Unilever ventures and ensured that they had complete visibility on portfolio companies. Job responsibilities at Ambit were; • Tracked operational and financial information of portfolio companies • Reported to investors and partners to ensure complete visibility of portfolio companies. • Acting as an in-house consultant to portfolios to iron out inefficiencies in internal operations. Show less

Research Intern (Accounts Management Team)

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

Worked on a research project for telecom department of SBI Corporate Account Group's Asset Management Team. Worked on a research project for telecom department of SBI Corporate Account Group's Asset Management Team.

Intern

• Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

PROJECT -Microinsurance – Identifying potential areas in Bihar for starting microinsurance offices  Understanding the various micro-insurance products offered by UIIC and the micro-insurance business modal in general.  Analysing the company’s performance in Bihar and the performance of its micro-insurance products in Bihar.  Analysing various socio-economic indicators of districts in Bihar  Constructing a modal linking company performance to these indicators so as to suggest new areas to initiate operations. Show less

Director of Loyola college Entrepreneurship Development Cell

• 2009 - 2011