The Business of Tech: Can tech save Welly?

The Business of Tech: Can tech save Welly?
Ralph Highnam. (Image: NZME)
Peter Griffin
Wellington, once a vibrant hub for New Zealand’s tech innovation, has faced stagnation in recent years. Last week, a packed audience at a Vision for Wellington event on Wellington’s waterfront heard from the city’s tech luminaries about how the city can embrace its strengths, particularly in technology, and foster a more supportive, connected ecosystem.Sitting in the audience was Ralph Highnam, founder of breast screening software maker Volpara Health, which was started in Wellington in 2009 and, after listing on the ASX...

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