#46, Marian Johnson, “The Prime Minister of Awesome”👩‍⚖️

In this episode, we chat with Marian Johnson the CEO of Ministry of Awesome 💡 🔔 Are you subscribed to us?

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Marian has been leading the Ministry of Awesome team since late 2017 helping to drive a dynamic startup and innovation ecosystem that will power NZ’s future success.

Marian is deeply passionate about engineering the serendipity required for a successful Kiwi high-growth startup community - driving collaboration between founders, investors, government, talent, and corporates through MoA and their ChristchurchHQ and startup hub Te Ōhaka.

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Marian's Information share (website): www.abroad.io

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OUTLINE:
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[00:02:08] Mistakes and startup lessons.

[00:05:04] Ministry of Awesome's backstory.

[00:07:39] Christchurch's transformation post-earthquake.

[00:12:18] Dragging partners to New Zealand.

[00:15:08] Trump's unexpected victory.

[00:19:39] Tech hub in Budapest.

[00:24:29] Americans and their orating skills.

[00:26:02] New Zealand's global recognition.

[00:31:42] High-growth startup community.

[00:35:07] Startup environment as a career path.

[00:37:10] Kiwis think too small.

[00:42:47] Startups and early stage volume.

[00:45:06] Women founders and inclusivity.

[00:48:51] Electrify Aotearoa.

[00:53:20] Minister for startups.

[00:57:03] Founder development program

[01:00:15] The power of podcasting.