Careers in the Innovation Ecosystem is a four-part series designed to introduce you to surprising, exciting career paths in Aotearoa’s innovation landscape — from start-ups and scale-ups to roles in corporates, government, and research. Whether you’re into science, arts, business, engineering or beyond, this is your chance to explore what’s possible.
Session 1: Understanding the Innovation Ecosystem
What even is the innovation ecosystem? Learn how start-ups, investors, universities, corporates, government, and research organisations all play a part — and where you might fit in.
Guest speakers:
Lari Dkhar, PhD - Senior Investment Analyst, New Zealand Growth Capital Partners
Irene Hao - Investment Manager, Sprout Agritech
Kevin Park - Ex CRO/SVP/VP at Crimson & Hectre
Jason Yang - Director, Deloitte
About the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides a world of opportunity to participants so that they can stand out and create value through innovative careers and start-up creation.
CIE is New Zealand’s leading University entrepreneurship centre, winning 12 international awards since 2020.
