Speaker 1: Tim McCready

Tim McCready has a particular passion for taking New Zealand’s innovation global. He helps companies in the biotech, food, and nutraceuticals sectors grow into international markets and has also worked in the private sector with bioscience and technology start-ups.

Speaker 2: Maria Jose Alvarez

Maria Jose (MJ) Alvarez is an investor, mentor , and leader for early-stage deep-tech start-ups. In the past year, she worked with over 120 start-ups and participated in 27 capital raises, completing investment rounds surpassing $45 million.