Nathaniel (or Nate) has joined Soda as an Innovation Specialist. His focus will be supporting Waikato businesses with their R&D and innovation needs. He'll also support businesses accessing the Regional Business Partner network and is one of Soda's Startup Aotearoa coaches.
Nate has experience working with businesses and startups as an Industrial Designer in the R&D space - at MWDesign in Hamilton, and at Kids Ride Shotgun in Mount Maunganui. He has also founded, run, and exited his own business.
What are you most looking forward to about this new role?
There are three things I’m most looking forward to: helping local businesses to succeed and grow in any way I can, meeting local people/companies that are doing exciting things, and growing my own skills and abilities to help me contribute in even more ways.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love getting outdoors and trying new things. You’ll find me in the surf, on the mountain bike trails, and exploring the outdoors in just about any way I can. I also love learning how things are made and trying to make them myself.
What three things can’t you live without?
Friends, family, and coffee.
Best book, tv show or podcast you’ve enjoyed recently?
Best book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
TV Show: Mobland
Podcast: Diary of CEO with Alex Hormozi
Favourite holiday destination?
Somewhere new!
What would you bring to a bbq?
A homemade chilli sauce.