PowerUp Masterclass: Women in Business

To mark International Women’s Day, PowerUp Masterclass: Women in Business brings founders and leaders together for a focused, high-level conversation on building and scaling businesses.

About the session

This masterclass brings together a panel of women founders and leaders from Aotearoa to share the real stories behind growth, including the tough lessons, bold decisions, and defining wins that shaped their journeys.

Through candid discussion, the panel will unpack what happens beyond the highlight reel, offering insights grounded in lived experience rather than theory.

Doors open: 5.30pm
Networking with light refreshments: 5.30-6.00pm
Panel discussion and Q&A: 6.00-7.00pm

What to expect

Facilitated by Lisarna Wynyard, Women in Export Lead & Customer Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the panel will unpack what happens beyond the highlight reel, offering insights grounded in lived experience rather than theory.

Attendees can expect an open, honest conversation covering:

· Building and evolving strong, authentic brands

· Scaling operations and managing growth sustainably

· Preparing for international expansion and global markets

· Investment decisions, trade-offs, and founder realities

· Leading through uncertainty, complexity, and change

· Lessons learned from pivots, partnerships, and setbacks

Who should attend

This masterclass is designed for:

· Founders and entrepreneurs at any stage of growth

· Business owners considering scale, export, or investment

· Leaders supporting women-led businesses

· Anyone interested in practical insights from women building real businesses

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Host or Publisher Venture Taranaki