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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.

October 14, 2020

Soda Dragons Den Profile: Lucy Bird

Get to know our panel of business legends. Introducing ASB Business Manager Lucy Bird.

September 30, 2020

Co-Working Profile - Kelly Pilkington

Kelly joined Soda's co-working space last month. Learn more about her background and business.

September 28, 2020

Soda Dragons Den Profile: Vanessa Williams

Get to know our panel of business legends. Introducing Vanessa, team leader at Hamilton Central Business Association.

September 17, 2020

Soda Dragons Den Profile: Steve Gow

Get to know our panel of business legends. Introducing Steve Gow, a director at Deloitte with broad business experience.

September 17, 2020

Soda Dragons Den Profile: Geoff Day

Get to know our panel of business legends. Introducing Geoff, director at Safety Apparel Ltd and Learning Works.

September 2, 2020

Seed Grants To Grow Startups

If you have an innovative and unique idea or start-up business, tell us about it and you could win up to $5,000.

August 31, 2020

Soda's Seed Judges

Meet our panel of Seed judges who provide you with an abundance of detailed advice and support moving forward.

August 29, 2020

Staff Profile: Niamh Given

Niamh thrives on growing businesses and breaking new ground, making her the perfect fit for our Startup Community role.

August 25, 2020

Let's Talk Business with Alex Miller

Alex Miller, Lead Developer of Banqer, talks about his role at one of New Zealand's largest FinTech startups.

August 24, 2020

KoruKabl Takes out Third-Seed Grant

KoruKabl placed 3rd in our Seed Grant event with an innovative idea, looking to develop into something bigger.

August 20, 2020

Robbie's Onions Claim $2,000 Seed Grant

Robbie's won 2nd place for Soda's Seed Grant with its famous original recipe pickled onions and gourmet sauces.

August 19, 2020

Seed Grant awarded to Quashed.co.nz

Quashed were the winners of Soda's first Seed Grant event last week, with ideas set to change the future of insurance.

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