Food Technologist + Finance expert driving F&B commercial outcomes. 25+ years from startups to multinationals (packaging/manufacturing/FMCG). Callaghan Innovation advisor to 100+ ventures. Specializes in de-risking innovation.

Ian partners with leaders to understand their business and challenges, crafting clear paths forward. At Callaghan Innovation, he spent 10+ years accelerating high-growth Kiwi firms and leading expert advisers.

Kevin helps founders & CEOs navigate and plan their business and finances. He has helped more than 100 companies and previously founded a multi-million dollar Singapore Fintech. He has 20+ years in finance technology globally.

Neville’s executive roles in private tech firms and his advisory work with NZ Trade and Enterprise give him a unique perspective on business development and market strategy in NZ and Australia.

Fractional CTO/Board Advisor Nick CPEng (Aero/Marine) turns strategy into execution. Ex-Royal Navy; innovation advisor to Rocket Lab & Kea Aerospace. Specialises in making early-stage ventures investor-ready.

Nick empowers NZ businesses to innovate through disruption. At Callaghan Innovation, his mission-led Built Environment work scaled 1,000+ firms. Expertise: leadership, governance, AI, renewables, construction.

Turning bold ideas into global outcomes, Nicky helps founders and innovation leaders grow with sharp commercial instincts and hands-on insight from launching two food start-ups and backing hundreds more.

Phil accelerates Deeptech ventures from idea to global traction. With 20+ years in Cleantech and Digital, he scales startups, builds ops, and drives Kiwi companies worldwide as a hands-on strategist.

Richard works with senior leaders to build fluff-free business strategies that teams don’t just understand, they own - because they can see themselves in them. With nearly 30 years of experience across innovation, strategy, and organisational performance, he’s on a mission to replace “strategy theatre” with strategy that drives results.

Founder/CEO who scaled a Kiwi startup to beat global brands across APAC. 20+ years in tech/business/design, leading multinational software & innovative projects. 6+ years mentoring SaaS companies on global growth fundamentals.