Britta Fromow
Britta has been working in the field of intellectual property for over 18 years. She has a background in engineering and is a lawyer and patent attorney. Britta specialises in intellectual property relating to mechanical, electronic and design technologies particularly.
With her strong background in industry, Britta provides real-life, practical solutions for clients’ intellectual property interests. Using these skills, Britta has assisted clients to protect and commercialise their intellectual property at home and throughout the world.
Selwyn Yorke
Selwyn established a career in scientific research, which quickly evolved into the pre-clinical and clinical development, business development and commercialisation of biotech and natural products in both local and international markets. A couple of years ago, Selwyn set up a consultancy to provide business development support for start-up tech companies, Kiwinet and MBIE R&D programs. He is an active Angel Investor and on the MIG Fund 2 Investment Committee. He is on the Board of two start-up companies and is involved in three environment-focussed Societies and Trusts.
Rahui Corbett
Rahui is a Chartered Accountant and recently became a partner at Morrison Creed.
Rahui is passionate about the accounting industry and embracing the change brought on by technology.
Rahui is our resident baker randomly arriving at work with morning tea much to the delight of the team.
Rahui enjoys keeping fit and can often be found at the gym, playing netball or chasing after her very active daughter. Rahui likes to spend her free time with family and friends, dining out and generally enjoying life.
Dr. Gavin Clarke
Imagine a world where the spirit of entrepreneurship is embedded into all disciplines and professions.
My mission is to support and grow those at the nexus of research, innovation and education. I bring a broad career experience across industry research, university leadership and spinout companies.
Chelsea Hirst
Chelsea was the winner of Innovate in 2016 with her horse feeding invention, the BeauBin. Since then Chelsea has continued with her entrepreneurial journey and has big plans for her company Peurgon, with the BeauBin being the first of many innovative ideas.
Chelsea's background includes studying a Bachelor of Science (AgSci) at Massey University before venturing into dairy farming for a few seasons. Currently Chelsea works as a Business Analyst at FMG by day, and by night she manages Peurgon and her horses.
Chelsea is passionate about ideas, creativity and problem solving and she enjoys sharing these passions with others.