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The Residents of Wellington
Thanks to Lucy Revill at The Residents of Wellington for doing a really nice article on me. An enthusiast, investor and business mentor he can often be found coaching startup companies through the Lightning Lab Programmes or mentoring teams of early-stage entrepreneurs at Wellington Start Up Weekend. #WhyWellington Why is Wellington such a great place…
Continue reading →Two aerial photos
I recently arrived back in Wellington from the Startup Nations Summit in Mexico. On my flight from Auckland to Wellington on 29 November 2015, I passed over the Karori Rip just south of Mana Island. The Karori Rip is an interesting phenomenon, basically a standing wave formed in specific tidal conditions in Cook Strait. In…
Continue reading →My TEDx talk: The four superpowers of the Internet
I gave a talk at the first TEDxWellington this year, called “The four superpowers of the Internet”, which are being direct, open, accessible and free. These superpowers are all underpinned by the golden rule, that we should treat all others as we would wish to be treated ourselves. This modern force of good has driven the explosive growth of the Internet, and can turn all of us into leaders and heroes. It includes an homage to entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs as the heroes of our generation leading the creative destruction that will bring about a better world, and includes a brief history of the Internet and its governance and why humming is an effective tool in bringing about consensus.
Enjoy. A transcript follows.
Continue reading →Wellington, New Zealand’s Startup Capital
I was invited to Auckland last week to The Project: Digital Disruption to discuss what’s happening in the Wellington startup scene. Here are my slides: Wellington, New Zealand’s Startup Capital Key points: Wellington’s key advantage is its scale. Everything is accessible within a 20 minute walk – but you need to plan for 30 minutes…
Continue reading →My message to the Israeli ambassador: Put down your weapons, and negotiate in good faith
Last night, the Klezmer Rebs performed for the Hanukah party in Wellington’s Civic Square. I felt particularly elated to be playing Klezmer music in the main square of my home town, a thriving multicultural city that has gone from strength to strength in the thirty years that I’ve called it home. Props to our Mayor…
Continue reading →Summer of Tech: Building great businesses from Wellington, New Zealand
In January 2011, I spoke to a Summer of Tech event about why Wellington and New Zealand are great places to start an online venture, and the importance of keeping your exit in mind. Tech Entrepreneurship with Dave Moskovitz from SummerOfTech on Vimeo.
Continue reading →My Speech at Islam Awareness Week 2010 – From awareness through engagement to partnership
From Awareness through Engagement to Partnership: Cultivating Positive Emotions for a Healthy Society Dave Moskovitz – Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation (Temple Sinai) Speech to Islam Awareness Week launch at Kilbirnie Mosque in Wellington, NZ 2 August 2010 Distinguished Guests, members of the FIANZ council, Ladies and Gentlemen – Shalom Aleichem, thank you for inviting me…
Continue reading →Summer of Code (XSSS) – Building great businesses
Earlier this year, I was invited to a Summer of Code panel session with Melissa Clark-Reynolds, Lance Wiggs, and Glenn Andert on building great businesses. This YouTube clip neatly summarises my philosophy. Enjoy!
Continue reading →Creative Destruction in the Music Industry at Ignite Wellington
Ignite Wellington was part of Global Ignite Week, and I was invited to do a talk as part of this exciting and (as a presenter) nerve-wracking endeavour. Each presenter is given exactly 5 minutes to present, and allocated 20 Powerpoint slides which are automatically advanced every 15 seconds; the presenter has no control over the…
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