MAKE IT MATTER.
Elevator Pitch.
COIN South is a collaborative innovation network for Southland startups and businesses to grow and thrive. We have an incredible network of mentors, industry experts, alumni and coaches, and a can-do attitude. We’re focused on coaching individuals, businesses and emerging industry using startup methodology and innovation tools to ensure we support successful, profitable, and sustainable businesses, and connect startups and businesses with the right people, skills, and tools at the right time.
Ours is a bottom-up approach: nail your bottom line from the bottom of the world, and everything from there is up.
MEET THE TEAM.
Our small but mighty team works alongside individuals, businesses, and emerging industries to help them grow using proven startup methodology and practical innovation tools. COIN South is backed by a wider network of innovation experts who deliver when and where it counts, ensuring every business gets the support they need to move forward.
-
Cathy Peters | General Manager
Cathy has 10 years' experience in project management and delivering design thinking specialising in human centered design and behavioral change projects. She is a collaborative and strategic thinker who is passionate about business, community and the environment.
-
Fran Hesp | Startup Lead
Fran has 15 years' experience as a commercial lawyer and leads COIN's Startup programmes. Her expertise are in Mapping your customer Journey, validation and product commercilisation.
-
Brian Bell | Senior Innovation Lead
Brian has 25 years of experience leading innovation and managing people, projects, and products for a wide range of industries. He has led two innovation labs to transform product concepts into commercial realities employing advanced technologies and has been involved in ten start-ups and early-stage businesses.
Our Board.
COIN South is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the members. Inaugural Board members are
Strategic Partners.
COIN South could not exist without the support and financial assistance of our Strategic Partners. These partners have a vested interest in developing a regional innovation ecosystem and culture which uncovers, nurtures, funds and grows innovative, agile and successful businesses to accelerate Southland’s productivity growth.
Corporate
Members.
Corporate Members have an interest in supporting the growth of local businesses. They play an active role in economic development of the region, provide a strong foundation for the ecosystem offering experience and skills that individuals entrepreneurs often find difficult to access.
