Welcome to the Global Entrepreneurship Week New Zealand website!
New Zealand is one of over 70 countries taking part in Global Entrepreneurship Week (17 - 23 November 2008). During the week partner organizations will conduct a range of activities - from simple speeches to comprehensive competitions - designed to inspire, connect, inform, mentor and engage the next generation of entrepreneurs. If you would like to run an event of your own in Global Entrepreneurship Week then please go to www.unleashingideas.org for more information and then register at www.unleashingideas.org/country/NZ.
Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with The Five Themes of GEWNZ ...
Creativity, perseverance and self confidence are just a few of the key characteristics prevalent in all successful entrepreneurs across the spectrum. The entrepreneurial ventures these extraordinary individuals embark on however are as varied as they come. There will be five themes throughout EWNZ which will focus on highlighting some of the major areas of entrepreneurship, and at the same time, exemplifying just how diverse entrepreneurship can be. The five themes are described as follows ...
1. Social Entrepreneurship
Reformers and revolutionaries with a mission, the social entrepreneurs play an integral part in bringing forth positive change throughout the world. Committing sometimes their entire lives to social change, they create value not in profit, but by the impact they have on society.
2. Technological Entrepreneurship
Technological Entrepreneurship thrives on innovation and the constant pursuit of technological advancement. These entrepreneurs play a vital role in developing technological solutions which help solve many of the problems in today's world.
3. Green Entrepreneurship
Environmental Entrepreneurship or "Green" Entrepreneurship is a rapidly growing segment of Social Entrepreneurship which focuses on the environmental integrity and the social impact of businesses. and setting an example for the rest.
4. Women in Entrepreneurship
There is no surprise that women are rapidly becoming a large presence in the world of entrepreneurship. Successful women entrepreneurs are changing the faces of many industries and leaving behind inspirational stories that are certain to inspire many more young women to follow in their footsteps.
5. Arts Entrepreneurship
A blend of artistic talent and entrepreneurial minded thinking are what drive these entrepreneurs. They are a true testament of the diversity in which entrepreneurship can exist. Whether it is fashion, music or film, it is their passion for artistic perfection that helps enrich the lives of New Zealanders.