Auckland startup hub helps local firms go global

Auckland startup hub helps local firms go global
Startup hubs like GridAKL aim to foster a startup community that will keep the economy growing. (Image: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited)
Ben Moore
Auckland startup hub GridAKL has formed a partnership with Australian counterpart Stone & Chalk, enabling startups on either side of the Tasman better access to the other market.Both GridAKL and Stone & Chalk are physical working spaces dedicated to hosting startups and fostering a community and ecosystem for founders.Tātaki Auckland Unlimited tech and innovation head Marissa Brindley said that the agreement is an extension of New Zealand and Australia’s 40 years as trading partners.“First and foremost, we just want to build...

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