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News & Stories

At Soda, we’re excited by businesses with potential to grow and businesses that will contribute to lifting and diversifying Waikato's economy. Check out some of the businesses we've worked with recently.

November 6, 2023

Soda set to turbo-charge next-gen STEM careers

Soda's STEM Futures Accelerator aims to help students grow their knowledge and career opportunities.

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October 31, 2023

Q&A with Andrew Miller from Roar Coaching

Andrew Miller is the lead coach and visionary at Roar Coaching, a Hamilton-based business that empowers people to excel.

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October 23, 2023

Fashion Label Harrïe & Sam Set to Evolve with RBP Training

Harrïe & Sam sell the majority of its made-to-order clothes online, so Shopify training was essential for growth.

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October 3, 2023

Q&A with Ella Reshef

Find out how our Innovation Specialist, Ella Reshef, helps businesses and what she can't live without!

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August 30, 2023

Bounsa win RISE UP 2023

Bounsa win RISE UP 2023 - Soda's female entrepreneurship pre-accelerator programme and seed grant.

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August 27, 2023

Wilderlab Make Water Monitoring Simple

Wellington startup Wilderlab is on a mission to improve New Zealand’s waterways.

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August 20, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Sophie Stanley and Rachel Smith

Q&A with Bounsa co-founders and RISE UP finalists Sophie Stanley and Rachel Smith.

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August 13, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Kitti Bradley

Q&A with Mother Trucking co-founder and RISE UP finalist Kitti Bradley

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August 6, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Niamh Buchanan and Melanie Lynn

Q&A with WellNow founders and RISE UP 2023 finalists Niamh Buchanan and Melanie Lynn.

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August 1, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Gina Urlich

Q&A with Norish founder and RISE UP 2023 finalist, Gina Urlich

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July 23, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Candace Kinser

Q&A with Vester founder and RISE UP 2023 finalist, Candace Kinser

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July 3, 2023

2023 RISE UP Finalists Announced

The wait is over! Our 2023 RISE UP finalists are...

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