Idealog Year in Review 2017: David Downs
<p>Idealog's resident agony uncle, NZTE big wig and famous author David Downs shares his views on the year that was and the years that could be. </p>
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Is anthropology the untapped resource of digital business?
<p>Anthropology is the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind. Should digital businesses have more of a focus on this? Basics Digital digital strategy and experience design director Pablo Dunovits thinks so. </p>
Beta Energy: How students spiked energy drinks with sustainability
<p>Holly <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Sutich">Sutich</span> and Bradley Hagan have won big at the inaugural <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="AUT">AUT</span> X Challenge awards after unveiling their new product, Beta Energy – a healthier alternative to energy drinks, which could still possibly give you wings.</p>
How to choose a domain name that doesn’t suck
<p>It might seem like all the names have been taken or parked - but don’t be deterred, says Steve Main from branding agency Principals. There are ways around it that won’t cost a fortune.</p>
Changing the game: How Flux is combating accelerator fatigue
<p>With so many accelerators and incubators in the New Zealand market right now, entrepreneurs would be forgiven for being overwhelmed by choice. But an Icehouse initiative called Flux has just completed its first cohort, and wants to change the game when it comes to the traditional accelerator model. We talk with accelerator manager Clinton Geissler about how it's shaking up the usual formula. </p>
New Zealand Innovation Awards: Innovation in Financial, Professional & Public Services, Simply Payroll
<p>And the 2017 winner of the Innovation in Financial, Professional & Public Services is... Simply Payroll!</p>
Big goals, big results: The winners of the Deloitte Top 200 Awards
<p>The winners of the 2017 Deloitte Top 200 Awards have been crowned – and, as one can guess, they’re a pretty impressive bunch.</p>
Support us, support New Zealand innovation, get things: pony up and join Idealog’s supporters club
<p>Idealog has been covering the most interesting people, businesses and issues in the fields of innovation, design, technology and urban development for over 12 years. But it's tough out there in media at the moment. So we're asking for your support to help us keep telling those tales – and to keep pushing the country forward.</p>
Idealog’s Most Creative: Crimson Education’s Jamie Beaton talks creativity
<p>Jamie Beaton was one of the People's Choice winners for the education category in Idealog and Accenture's <a href="https://idealog.co.nz/casestudies/idealogs-most-creative-people-our-winners">Most Creative People</a>. You don’t create a company valued at $220 million in your early 20s unless you have something special, and the mile a minute whizzkid Beaton has done that with Crimson Education, which helps students from around the world get into top US universities. Here, he talks why some creative passions shouldn't be a full-time gig, resilience and how to tell a good idea from a bad one.</p>
Done Deal: Recent fundings secured, contracts inked and deals done, for the tl;dr crowd
<p>All the deals done, did.</p>
How ecosystems enable entrepreneurship to flourish
<p>As we celebrate the 10th <a href="https://genglobal.org/gew">Global Entrepreneurship Week</a>, Nick Houldsworth, Xero’s general manager for ecosystem, reflects on the role of ecosystems in enabling entrepreneurship to flourish.</p>
They’re here: The 2017 Deloitte Fast 50 winners
<p>This year's Deloitte Fast 50 winners have been announced. Let's just say they're growing at pretty blistering speeds.</p>
Idealog #66, The Innovation Issue, out now!
<p>The 2017 Innovation issue of <em>Idealog </em>is out now and is filled to the brim with inspiring individuals, ideas and companies. This issue features our first ever augmented reality cover, and also includes stories such as a day in the life of several Kiwi businesspeople in high-stress roles, Idealog Urban, our new urban design section and the winners of Idealog and Accenture's Most Creative People. In the spirit of gratuitous self-promotion, read on for a full breakdown on what you can expect in the latest issue.</p>
2017 TIN Report highlights M?ori tech companies for the first time (and other important gleanings)
<p>No matter how you slice it, $10 billion is a pretty big chunk of change. It’s how much Aotearoa’s technology sector is estimated to be worth – and it’s a new record to boot. But can growth continue?</p>
Prepare for the rise of the machines
<p>Its long has been the domain of science fiction, but artificial intelligence has arrived. Kirsten Patterson, chief executive of the Institute of Directors, talks about the implications for government and business.</p>
Are you ready for retail tech – or are you a Tinfoil-Hat Tony?
<p>It’s fair to assume the key behavioural change of Gen Z related to retail is a preference for speed, familiarity and discovery, says Juanita Neville-Te Rito.</p>
Do you need a degree to work in tech? More than 100 of NZ’s biggest companies say no
<p>Some of Aotearoa's largest companies have signed an open letter urging a rethink of the country's education system. But will anyone take notice?</p>
Done Deal: Recent fundings secured, contracts inked and deals done, for the tl;dr crowd
<p>All the deals done, did.</p>
Reality Check: Tin Network’s Greg Shanahan
<p>As part of Idealog's ongoing celebration of the technology sector, we've picked the brains of some of the movers and shakers in the industry to find out their favourite tech-related things, their biggest fears for the future and what other companies and individuals inspire their work. Here's Tin Network's Greg Shanahan. </p>
Where New Zealand’s energy market currently sits (and where it’s going)
<p><em>It appears as though we’re at the beginning of a groundswell that’s about to kick off a whole bunch of disruption to New Zealand’s electricity market, says Lightning Lab's James Swope.</em></p>
Reality Check: Roam’s Ben Morreau
<p>As part of Idealog's Technology Month, we've picked the brains of some of the movers and shakers in the industry to find out their favourite tech-related things, their biggest fears for the future and what other companies and individuals inspire their work. Here's Roam founder Ben Morreau. </p>
Reality Check: AccountingPod’s Judith Cambridge
<p>As part of Idealog's Technology Month, we've picked the brains of some of the movers and shakers in the industry to find out their favourite tech-related things, their biggest fears for the future and what other companies and individuals inspire their work. Here's AccountingPod's Judith Cambridge.</p>
AI friends with benefits?
<p>For the techno-optimists, artificial intelligence may well be as close as we get to a super power. But, for the techno-pessimists, the rise of artificial intelligence could be hastening our own demise. So is this burgeoning ‘super power’ a blessing or a curse? Depends who you ask, writes Maya Breen. </p>
Reality Check: Frontside’s Robett Hollis
<p>As part of Idealog's Technology Month, we've picked the brains of some of the movers and shakers in the industry to find out their favourite tech-related things, their biggest fears for the future and what other companies and individuals inspire their work. Here's Frontside's Robett Hollis.</p>
Reality Check: coHired’s Rachel Kelly
<p>As part of Idealog's Technology Month, we've picked the brains of some of the movers and shakers in the industry to find out their favourite tech-related things, their biggest fears for the future and what other companies and individuals inspire their work. Here's coHired's head of brand and value Rachel Kelly. </p>
Reality Check: Kiwi Landing Pad’s Sian Simpson
<p>As part of Idealog's Technology Month, we've picked the brains of some of the movers and shakers in the industry to find out their favourite tech-related things, their biggest fears for the future and what other companies and individuals inspire their work. Here's Kiwi Landing Pad's director of community Sian Simpson.</p>
Reality Check: Sharesies’ Sonya Williams
<p>As part of Idealog's Technology Month, we've picked the brains of some of the movers and shakers in the industry to find out their favourite tech-related things, their biggest fears for the future and what other companies and individuals inspire their work. Here's Sharesies co-founder Sonya Williams.</p>
From start-up to creating apps for eBay: Roam talks taking a New Zealand tech company abroad
<p>It’s not always easy taking a Kiwi company to the world, but after stints abroad at companies like Skype and the BBC, Roam co-founders Ben Morreau and Chris Moore are old hands at it. They talk growing a company from start-up to an international with Roam and lessons learnt along the way. </p>
C-Prize Bootcamp #1: Buzz, brainstorming, buddies
<p>With just over three months until the final awards night, the C-Prize finalists are busier than ever. We went behind the scenes of the first Bootcamp to see what they’ve been up to.</p>
Reality check: The Exponential Agency’s Rod Snodgrass
<p>As part of Idealog's Technology Month, we've picked the brains of some of the movers and shakers in the industry to find out their favourite tech-related things, their biggest fears for the future and what other companies and individuals inspire their work. Here's the Exponential Agency's Rod Snodgrass. </p>