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What can we do about New Zealand’s lack of VC funding?

<p>New Zealand’s tech scene has long leaned heavily on angel funding to get companies off the ground, but what happens in the glaring gap between angel investment and venture capital? New Zealand law firm Simmonds Stewart, which has about 300 active tech companies on its books, has crunched the numbers on VC funding in New Zealand versus in its Southeast Asia market in 2018, and its partner Andrew Simmonds shares a few insights on the issue – and how we could think about tackling it. </p>

Here’s the social issues New Zealand CEOs will be championing for 2019

<p>In 2019, more so than ever before, consumers expect companies to take a stand when it comes to social issues. After all, this is the era of the activist businesses that make it their company's mission to create social change – from Nike's <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/09/13/colin-kaepernicks-nike-ad-campaign-gets-more-yeahs-than-nays-from-young-people/?utm_term=.af9ab853aab7">controversia</a>l Colin Kaepernick campaign, to Patagonia <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-28/patagonia-donates-10-million-trump-tax-savings-to-green-groups">donating</a> the US$10 million it saved from the Trump administration's tax cuts to environmental organisations. Closer to home, New Zealand CEOs are increasingly vocal about issues like mental health, poverty and climate change. We reached out to the bosses of Beca, Pead PR, DB Breweries, Kiwibank, Xero and Tech Futures Lab and asked what they'd be focusing on for this year, and why it has influenced their business' mission. </p>

The year that was: Looking back on our top 10 stories of 2018

<p>We’d like to think (completely unbiasedly) that Idealog unleashed some top-notch stories on the world this year. But don’t just take our word for it – take our readers’ word for it. To recap on the year that was, according to you, feast your eyes on the top ten most well-read stories on Idealog over the course of 2018.  </p>

Flying the flag for fintech: How the 2018 FinTech Summit shows the sector is more relevant than ever

<p>Fintech is much like the older, more corporate and established brother of the tech scene. Unlike its showy younger sibling that's making VR/AR and living in a run-down flat, fintech has had a lot of success, and continues to hog most of the fridge space with its awards of excellence. Although fintech is a newly coined term, it has long been synonymous to our financial systems. Last year saw the 50th anniversary for the cash machine – still frequently used to facilitate cashies – and further back in 1985, New Zealand became the first country to deploy the EFTPOS. Today, the trend of new financial technologies continues, but as financial technology gains a foothold on banking, what does this look like for New Zealand? </p>

TIN Report 2018: The tech sector boasts a billion-dollar-revenue rise, is on track to become New Zealand’s key export earner

<p>The 2018 TIN report on the state of New Zealand's tech sector has been released, and the results are a glowing reflection of a strong year for the industry. The TIN200 companies increased their revenue by 11 percent to reach $11.1 billion in 2018, the second billion-dollar growth result in the last three years – with most of this driven by exports. </p>

Throw out that textbook, ‘gamified business simulations’ are the biz-ed tool du jour

<p>Backed by the Ministry of Social Development, Xero and the BNZ, Joy Business Academy has launched two business education-themed video games, Restaurant Tycoon and Tech Tycoon, which aim to provide an immersive, interactive experience that lets players create and operate their own small business in the virtual world – learning key business skills and principles in the process.</p>

To reach new heights we have to embrace our depths

<p></p> <p>Idealog's Tech Issue is out now (get your copy <a href="http://www.tangiblemedia.co.nz/product/idealog/IDSINGLEISSUE">here</a>). Editor Elly Strang explains the thinking behind the issue's theme, 'New Heights' – and showcases some of the people who fit into it – and explores the cultural conflict between the need for confidence to succeed in the tech sector and the typically understated nature of New Zealanders. </p>

Dignity’s Miranda Hitchings and Jacinta Gulasekharam on periods at work and equality (listen)

<p>Miranda Hitchings and Jacinta Gulasekharam, who founded <a href="https://www.dignitynz.com/">Dignity</a> with the idea to create affordable and accessible sanitary items for all women and menstruating people in New Zealand, chat about the need for sanitary items in workplaces, the importance of providing sanitary items to schools, equality, and more. We're republishing this as part of our Poverty Week pop-up.</p>

‘X’ marks the spot for sustainability focus

<p>If you’re around Auckland's Wynyard Quarter, you might notice a bit of an art project going on next to Te <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Wero">Wero</span> Bridge. <a href="https://www.xero.com/nz/">Xero</a>'s Craig Hudson shares what it's all about - and how every company can be sustainable.</p>

Facebook vs the people: is this the beginning of the end for big data?

<p>It was 10 April, 2018. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook appeared in front of the United States Congress to talk data, privacy and how we should police the internet. 44 senators asked tough questions around privacy policies, business models and consumer protection. Zuckerburg answered honestly and robustly, facing up to criticism, owning up to failures, arguing for net neutrality and outlining plans to “do better”. For a nerd like me, it was fascinating. But what will it actually mean?</p>

Customer service in a digital world

<p>Whether you’re a suburban travel agent, a plumber or a hairdresser, customers now expect the same convenient and instant service they enjoy and expect from world-famous online stores and more local household brands, says Xero's Nigel Piper.</p>

Junk and Disorderly’s Ponsonby Central pop-up

<p>Junk and Disorderly is the latest pop-up installment to come to <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Ponsonby">Ponsonby</span> Central. The space is a showcase of some collected pieces by the owners who wish to share the message of the store – the art of doing what you love.</p>

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