Founders Day, a two-day unconference hosted in Wellington on 4-5 August 2023, served as an invaluable setting for leaders in the EdTech sector.
Hosted by EdTechNZ and supported by Education New Zealand, the unconference provided a unique platform for EdTech founders to share invaluable insights, discuss shared challenges, and explore collaborative opportunities.
This report aims to provide an overview of the insights explored and a summary of the key takeaways, including but not limited to discussions on startup funding, the importance of empathy in product design, mental health considerations for founders, as well as intricate sales strategies.
Founders Day was sponsored by Education New Zealand and supported by AWS: