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Steve O'Connor

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Deputy Chair at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Wellington, New Zealand

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About

Independent director, advisor and investor with a background in start-ups and technology commercialisation. He founded and led Flick Electric (acquired by Z Energy) and previously ran Creative HQ, Wellington's innovation hub.

Experience

  1. New Zealand Institute for Advanced TechnologyEstablishment Chaircurrent2025 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
  2. NZ Growth Capital PartnersDirectorcurrent2023 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
  3. Victoria University of WellingtonMember, Wellington School of Business and Government Advisory Boardcurrent2018 — presentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
  4. Rocketing VenturesAdvisor, Mentor, Investorcurrent2013 — presentWellington, New Zealand
  5. MevoDirector2023 — 2024Wellington, New Zealand
  6. Flick Electric CoFounder / CEO2013 — 2021Wellington
  7. Lightning LabFounder2011 — 2013New Zealand
  8. Creative HQCEO2008 — 2013New Zealand
  9. Arc InnovationsGM Strategy & Marketing2006 — 2008New Zealand
  10. Meridian EnergyStrategy & Marketing2005New Zealand
  11. Marketview LimitedExecutive Director2003 — 2005New Zealand
  12. Datamine Limited - High End Data AnalyticsManaging Director1999 — 2003New Zealand
  13. Virgin MediaHead of Pricing1995 — 1998London Area, United Kingdom
  14. Comcast CablePricing Manager1993 — 1994London, United Kingdom
  15. ToyotaMarketing Analyst / Business Management Analyst1990 — 1992New Zealand

Skills & more

Leadership14Strategic Planning19Strategy38Management11Team Leadership2Start-ups70Private Sector4Business Strategy42Strategic Business3Marketing Strategy10Venture Capital20Change Management3
+12 moreBusiness PlanningBusiness DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipExecutive ManagementInvestmentsProduct DevelopmentMarketingManagement ConsultingGo-to-market StrategyConsultingBusiness ModelingNew Business Development

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Colleagues at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Alexander Beffert
Geschäftsführer at Vermögensbutler GmbH
Andrew Scott
Data Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Andy Chu
Fund Controller and Reporting Officer at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Anna Yue
Senior Accountant at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Brenda James
Learning & Engagement Specialist at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Bryce Lowen
Senior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Caitlin Ashworth
Head of Legal at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Clifford Cohn
Principal at World Innovation Lab

Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve O'Connor?
Independent director, advisor and investor with a background in start-ups and technology commercialisation. He founded and led Flick Electric (acquired by Z Energy) and previously ran Creative HQ, Wellington's innovation hub.
Where does Steve O'Connor work?
Steve O'Connor is Deputy Chair at NZ Growth Capital Partners.
Where did Steve O'Connor go to school?
Steve O'Connor studied at Institute of Directors (IoD) (IOD, Company Directors Certificate); Victoria University of Wellington (BSc); Victoria University of Wellington (BCA, Marketing/Management).

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Also worked at Meridian Energy1

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