Careers of the Future x Icehouse Ventures
15 October 2026
- Scale up
- Investors and enablers
- Early/growth stage
This event is designed to connect ambitious talent with Aotearoa’s startup ecosystem, while showcasing what it looks like to build a career inside some of our fastest-growing companies.
A Morning with Partly, Halter & Tracksuit
Three leaders from Partly, Halter, and Tracksuit join us for candid one-on-one interviews on what it takes to build a career in a fast-growing startup. They will share what it takes to growalongside a company as it scales, build strong teamsand embrace the skills, mindsets and opportunities that come with it.
Whether you are already in the startup world, considering making the leap, or curious about where a career in tech could take you, come along.
You will also have the chance to meet the speakers, connect with Auckland’s startup community, and learn more about opportunities at Partly, Halter, and Tracksuit.
Speakers
Ana Wight
Chief Financial Officer at Partly
Ana Wight is CFO at Partly, the Christchurch-founded technology company building AI-powered infrastructure for the global vehicle repair industry. She joined in April 2026 and leads financial strategy as the company expands internationally.
Jess Stowers
Talent Manager at Tracksuit
Jess is Talent Manager at Tracksuit, the brand tracking company making brand measurement accessible to consumer businesses. Since joining in 2023, she has helped grow the team from around 45 to more than 180 people globally, building out hiring across Engineering, Product, Sales, and Marketing.
Zane Williams
Senior Product Manager at Halter
Zane is Senior Product Manager at Halter, the agritech company helping farmers run more productive and sustainable farms. He joined in 2021 in an entry-level Farm Research and Development role, and in five years has moved through Product Specialist and Guidance Lead into product leadership.
Venue
The Annex
10 Madden Street
Wynyard Quarter
Auckland Central 1010
A contemporary venue with a striking exterior, The Annex provides a light-filled space with a large outdoor area to extend the scope of your event. This blank canvas has state-of-the-art AV facilities and is a timeless space for product launches, fashion shows, strategy sessions and workshops. The venue is in Auckland's waterfront neighbourhood, just a stone's throw from the motorway and city centre.