Kiwi Founder Ryan Johnson Builds Profellow: A Global Platform for Fellowships

Discover how New Zealand entrepreneur Ryan Johnson launched ProFellow.com from Silicon Valley, helping people worldwide find fully funded fellowships in 2025. In a world full of fast exits and flashy unicorns, one Kiwi entrepreneur quietly built something different—something that’s changing lives across the globe. From NZ to Silicon Valley: Ryan Johnson’s Journey Ryan Johnson, a … Read more

Vend’s Global Rise: From Kiwi Startup to Legacy Brand (2025 Update)

When Vend was founded in 2009 by Kiwi entrepreneur Vaughan Fergusson, few could’ve predicted its evolution from a small New Zealand startup to a global leader in retail technology—eventually culminating in a $455 million acquisition by Lightspeed in 2021. Today, Vend remains one of New Zealand’s most celebrated tech success stories, and its influence continues … Read more

Guy Horrocks: The Kiwi Tech Pioneer Transforming Global Startups

Discover the journey of Guy Horrocks—New Zealand’s iPhone app pioneer turned global founder, advisor, investor, artist, and community builder in 2025. In the world of global tech entrepreneurship, few stories are as bold, creative, and quietly influential as that of Guy Horrocks. A Kiwi founder who started building iPhone apps before the App Store existed, … Read more

NZ Cost of Living Payment 2025: Dates, Amount, Eligibility, and Latest Increase Details

The New Zealand Government has increased its support for citizens through better financial assistance measures, which became active in 2025 as living expenses continue to grow globally. During 2025, the NZ cost of living payment represents an essential federal program that offers financial assistance to low-to-middle-income workers, pensioners, and families to combat inflationary pressures.   … Read more

NZ Superannuation Dates April 2025: Payment Schedule, Eligibility Changes Explained

The increasing cost of living coupled with continuous inflation compels older New Zealanders to heavily depend on the Superannuation (NZ Super) pension benefits. The NZ government has adjusted the payment schedule together with benefit amount and eligibility standards for pension benefits. All citizens who wish to get their April 2025 pension payments should check all … Read more