Start-up Fireside Chats

Spark your start-up journey! Join a community of aspiring founders and early-stage entrepreneurs at our Start-up Fireside Chats for relaxed, insightful conversations with experienced innovators. This is your chance to connect, learn, and get the advice and inspiration you need to take your ideas further.

CIE’s programmes are free for University of Auckland students and staff. These co-curricular programmes help develop innovation and entrepreneurship skills alongside formal studies. While there are no formal assessments, participation may count towards the co-curricular recognition programme and the Distinguished Graduate Award.

Find like-minded people: Meet other students and staff who are exploring entrepreneurship.
Build your professional network: Develop connections with practising innovators and entrepreneurs.
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset: Lean into developing a growth mindset and resilience, essential to prepare you on your entrepreneurial journey.

Fresh perspectives: Gain diverse insights that can help you shape and refine your ideas.
Practical support: Take away tips and inspiration to bring your venture to life.

Start-up Fireside Chats will have a range of guest speakers throughout the semester. Register for each session that you’re interested in.

Applications close at 10am on the day of each individual fireside chat.

All Start-up Fireside Chat sessions will take place at Unleash Space, 20 Symonds Street.

• Tuesday 16 September 12–1.30pm
• Tuesday 30 September 12–1.30pm
• Tuesday 7 October 12–1.30pm
• Tuesday 21 October 12–1.30pm

If you have questions about the programme, please contact cie_programmes@auckland.ac.nz