Janine Grainger
InvestorEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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About
Fintech founder and entrepreneur with a background in strategy, finance, and economics, recognized as a University of Auckland Top 40 Under 40 and 2023 IBM Hi-Tech Awards Inspiring Individual.
Experience
- Locate Technologies LimitedDirectorcurrent2025 — present
- PAM - Personal Admin ManagerBoard Chaircurrent2025 — present
- Ministry of AwesomeEntrepreneur in Residencecurrent2025 — present
- APEC Business Advisory Council, Digital Trust Centre of ExcellenceAdvisorcurrent2023 — present
- FinTechNZCouncil Membercurrent2022 — present
- Easy CryptoCo-Foundercurrent2017 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
- SCAM:helpAmbassador2024 — 2025
- Association for Women in CryptocurrencyRegional Ambassador2023 — 2025
- BlockchainNZCommittee Member2019 — 2021New Zealand
- Air New ZealandStrategy Manager2018 — 2020Auckland, New Zealand
- Westpac New Zealand LimitedCorporate Strategy Manager2017 — 2018Auckland, New Zealand
- PwCManager2014 — 2017
- PwCSenior Analyst2013 — 2014Auckland
- Auckland Tourism Events & Economic DevelopmentSenior Advisor2012 — 2013
- Auckland Tourism Events & Economic DevelopmentOperational Strategy Advisor2010 — 2012
- Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management GroupEmergency Support2010 — 2013
- RedR NZBoard Member (Treasurer)2010 — 2012
- Auckland Regional CouncilStrategic Policy Advisor2008 — 2010
- House of TravelAccounts Technician2000 — 2007
Skills & more
Cryptocurrency1Local Government21Accounting3Policy26Business Planning12Economic Development22International Project Management1International Economics1Strategic Leadership4Environmental Policy1Sustainable Development2Stakeholder Management10
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Colleagues at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Bekah Tregonning
Creative Marketing Specialist at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Ben Erskine
Chief Marketing Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Bridget Unsworth
Trustee at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Brough Johnson
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Dale Stephens
Trustee + Chair at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Dan Khan
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Dianne Jones
Startup Coach at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Georgia Lee
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Janine Grainger?
- Fintech founder and entrepreneur with a background in strategy, finance, and economics, recognized as a University of Auckland Top 40 Under 40 and 2023 IBM Hi-Tech Awards Inspiring Individual.
- Where does Janine Grainger work?
- Janine Grainger is Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome).
- Where did Janine Grainger go to school?
- Janine Grainger studied at University of Auckland (Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Economics and Finance).
Founder mafias
University of Auckland mafia65
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Romilly BlackburnBArch (Hons)Founded Whispir +1Elizabeth IornsB.Sc (Hons)Founded Transcripta Bio +1Nodira KhoussainovaBachelor’s DegreeFounded Focused Space +1Anne FultonDiploma of Guidance & CounsellingFounded SilkRoad Technology +1Charlie FranklinIES Study AbroadFounded Compa +1Ahmed MarmoushBachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)Founded Handl Health +1
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ministry of Awesome12
Debra HallChair at NZ Growth Capital PartnersDr Lari DkharSenior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital PartnersGraham ScownChief Executive Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Marian JohnsonElectrify Chairwoman at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Zach Warder GabaldonChief Innovation Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Ben ErskineChief Marketing Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
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