Neurodiversity as a Superpower - Colour-Tie Fundraiser
24 October 2025
- Scale up
- Investors and enablers
- Innovators
- Early/growth stage
A hosted gala dinner featuring stories from neurodivergent leaders in the start-up and business community, live and silent auctions, and a room full of leaders across business, healthcare, and innovation, all aligned to improve outcomes for neurodivergent New Zealanders.
Single Tickets and Tables for 10 are available
Speakers
Alex Campbell
Founder, ADHD Coach & Keynote Speaker at ADHD Alex
Alex is an internationally acclaimed and accredited ADHD coach, UK registered psychotherapist, author and Board Advisor to ADHD New Zealand. One of the first people in the UK formally diagnosed with ADHD, Alex now champions neuro-affirming approaches across workplaces and communities. He is the co-founder of Gold Mind Academy, an ICF-accredited global coach training organisation, and co-author of ADHD…Now What? a practical guide to understanding and embracing ADHD. Alex has worked with global organisations including Google, BNZ, Air New Zealand, DLA Piper and Booking.com to help create environments where neurodivergent people can thrive.
Mat Rowe
Founding Partner at Outset
Mat Rowe is the Founding Partner of Outset Ventures, New Zealand’s deep-technology venture platform, built to help turn breakthrough science and engineering into globally significant companies. He has shaped Outset from its origins into a 6,000 m² Auckland campus and investment platform supporting founders across New Zealand and internationally.
With more than 25 years’ experience across science, engineering, company building and venture investment, Mat works closely with founders and the Outset team to build the capability, networks and capital needed to scale deep technology globally. He serves on the board of Reactory, ADHD NZ and is a member of the Auckland Mayor’s Tech and Innovation Alliance.
MC
Petra Bagust
Broadcaster and Chaplain
Petra Bagust is a New Zealand presenter, podcaster and chaplain who creates courageous, compassionate spaces for everyday people to explore what often goes unspoken. She hosts Grey Areas, a podcast that delves into topics like menopause, neurodiversity, leadership, grief and transformation, and Sunday Sanctuary, offering spiritual conversation that feels real and welcoming. Petra believes in connection, truth-telling and the power of vulnerability, integrating her life experience into her work. Her style blends authenticity with curiosity, helping listeners find clarity, comfort, and belonging.
Venue
Outset Ventures
Future House
24 Balfour Road
Parnell
Auckland 1052
Located in Future House, Outset Ventures is the Home of Deep Technology. We are an early-stage investment fund and a physical space for technology incubation. Outset's mission is to bring Aotearoa's deep technology innovations to the world stage by helping founders turn unique science and engineering-based ideas into companies that deliver real-world solutions on a global scale.