Protecting your tech IP
Tuesday 20 May 2025 - Cambridge
In the fast moving world of tech how should you best protect your IP and also ensure you're not infringing?
We'll be joined by leading IP expert, Kate Wilson from James and Wells, as she breaks down the essentials of IP for tech businesses, covering topics such as identifying valuable IP, strategies for protection, and avoiding common pitfalls.
As always there will be plenty of time for Q+A!
Different ways to fund your venture
Tuesday 24th June - Te Awamutu
Are you keen to learn more about the different ways to fund your venture? Come along to Waipa Tech Meetup number four to hear from the providers of different funding models.
In a fast paced short presentation + Q&A format you'll learn about crowdfunding, bank debt funding and venture capital funding.
Growth stories
Date and location TBC
Come and hear experienced growth leaders as they share their own stories and experiences to inspire and guide everyone attending.
Past Events
Deep Perspectives on AI
Wednesday 3 April 2025 - Storyteller Bar Te Awamutu
We're mixing things up at our second Waipa Tech Meetup. We'll start with a fast paced session with 3 speakers sharing their expertise in 8 minute super concentrated sessions.
A professor and world expert in AI research shares what's coming next
A SaaS platform shares learnings from building AI into your software
An AI trainer shares what they're learning from helping businesses adopt AI
The speakers will then take a seat on a panel to answer your questions.
Once we have our first meetup we can add some pics!
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