5.00pm – 7.00pm NZDT

Renee Stuart, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Founder, MOXX Brands
Natalia Herewini, Founder, Natalia’s Food Journey
Clinton Cardozo, Chief Executive Officer, OneReg

Moderated by Professor Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor, Auckland University of Technology

In partnership with AUT, The Circle is pleased to present an evening leadership conversation exploring entrepreneurship, innovation, and the realities of building and scaling organisations in Aotearoa and beyond.

Featuring a panel of AUT alumni and entrepreneurial leaders, the discussion will explore the personal and professional journeys behind successful ventures — from identifying opportunities and taking risks, to navigating growth, capital, culture, community, identity, and impact.

The conversation will offer practical insight into what it takes to create, lead and scale in today's environment, while celebrating the role of universities, networks, and industry partnerships in supporting the next generation of founders and leaders.