Rowan Simpson | The Spinoff

Rowan Simpson

Rowan is a software developer and investor. He has been involved as an investor and employee in a number of iconic high-growth technology businesses in New Zealand, including Trade Me and Xero. He was one of the original investors in Vend and Timely, and continues to work closely with the founders of these businesses.

Rowan Simpson

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Close-up of a finger pressing a "Reset" button on a metallic surface. The image is shaped like an arrow pointing to the right, set against a textured blue background.

Scrapping Callaghan Innovation is a necessary reset. But what comes next?

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In the beginning, we had no idea: on the birth and growth of Trade Me

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The problem with the way government backs business in 2017

UCI BMX World Championships – Day Five

Why start-ups should abandon the roller coaster and jump on a bike instead

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The Flag: Rowan Simpson – “I Started the Red Peak Surge Because I Love the Silver Fern”