Leadership is the part of building a startup nobody really prepares you for. The late-night calls, the tough conversations, building a team from scratch, the moments you doubted yourself and kept going anyway.

This Jam is all about bringing those stories to the founders and operators who are out there doing it, raw, honest, and unfiltered.

We're bringing 6 Jammers to the stage, each with 10 minutes to share their most honest leadership story, followed by 10 minutes of live Q&A from the crowd. Good questions get Jam... that's how we roll!

This one's strictly for founders and operators in the NZ tech startup ecosystem who want to learn from others who've been in the trenches.

📍 Auckland Startup Week | Friday 16 October
🕑 2pm sharp | doors close, Jams begin
🍻 5pm | networking drinks and nibbles

MC'd by the one and only Serge van Dam.
Proudly sponsored by Emerging Engines.

Speakers will be announced soon!
Hold on tight, this is shaping up to be another epic Leadership Jam.

Spots are limited, so make sure to secure your ticket early.

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Auckland Startup Week 2026 celebrates the rebellion in our DNA, with founders who are unafraid to tackle the world's big problems. Audacity, ingenuity and curiosity are inherent to Auckland's startup scene. Join us in exploring what’s possible when ordinary people are bold enough to challenge established markets.

Location

Pipiri Lane

Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Level 2, Pipiri Lane, Wynyard Quarter

Presented by

Movac community events

Setting the standard behind the standout

Hosted By

3 Going

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