No two days are ever the same at CIE, and that’s one of the things Yifan loves the most about his role.

Over the course of seven days in late August, 16 students from various disciplines were given the unique opportunity to experience the inner workings of Silicon Valley.

After more than a decade living in the US, Sam Blackman, the founder of hugely successful logtech enterprise Nuvocargo, is bringing home his experience, his research, and a commitment to improving Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy.

Geoffrey Whitcher, ONZM, the founding director of the University of Auckland Business School’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for University Transformation.

Employers who embrace the entrepreneurial mindset and actively seek out graduates with these competencies will find themselves better positioned to navigate these changes and capitalise on new opportunities.

Syed Adeel Ali is the founder of a multinational IT company APIMatic. It’s a role that would seem miles away from his early beginnings in academia, however Adeel says that being an entrepreneur has enabled him to find a way to focus on his purpose and make an impact at scale.

As Soul Capital’s founder and CEO, Business School Senior Lecturer Dr Jamie Newth brings together academia and industry to achieve more equitable outcomes for all.

Kurutao aims to motivate tauira Māori (students) through inspiration from Aotearoa New Zealand’s innovation landscape, encompassing both indigenous and non-indigenous elements.

Alumni from the University of Auckland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem took out three categories from the 25th American Chamber of Commerce Awards.

With a rich background in Macro Social Work and Global Health, Dr. Marissa brings extensive experience in creating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems that empower diverse communities.