Ministry of Awesome Laneway Sessions: The Founder Advantage
15 October 2026
- Starting Out
- Scaling Up
- Adopt
- Ignite
Every founder feels like they're making it up as they go. The difference? Great founders learn faster. In this practical session, we'll share the habits, mindsets and decision-making frameworks we've seen help hundreds of founders build momentum. Leave with practical ways to navigate uncertainty, stay focused on what matters and avoid the common mistakes that slow startups down.
Every founder feels like they're making it up as they go; the difference is that great founders learn faster.
Building a startup means making decisions with limited information, wearing too many hats, and constantly questioning whether you're on the right track.
The founders who succeed aren't the ones with all the answers - they're the ones who keep learning, adapting and moving.
Together we'll unpack the habits we've seen in founders who build ambitious companies.
You'll leave with ideas for how to:
- Make better decisions when everything feels uncertain
- Stay focused on what actually matters
- Avoid mistakes that slow early-stage startups down
- Build confidence without pretending you've got it all figured out
Come along if...
- you're wondering whether you're doing this "startup thing" right
- you're feeling pulled in ten different directions
- you want practical advice from people who've worked alongside hundreds of founders
Free
Speakers - TBC
Venue
Pipiri Lane
124 Halsey St, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland 1010
Pipiri Lane isn’t just a place to work or host — it’s a statement. Located in Wynyard Quarter, Auckland’s buzzing innovation hub, it’s New Zealand's first cross-laminated timber work and event space. With a 6 Star Green Star rating, Pipiri Lane is one of Auckland’s most sustainable buildings, representing a rare opportunity to align businesses with innovation, environmental responsibility and forward-thinking design.