Make it matter.
Elevator Pitch.
COIN South is a collaborative innovation network for Southland startups and businesses to grow and thrive. We have an incredible network of mentors, industry experts, alumni and coaches, and a can-do attitude. We’re focused on coaching individuals and businesses using startup methodology and innovation tools to ensure we support successful, profitable, and sustainable businesses, and connect startups and businesses with the right people, skills, and tools at the right time.
Ours is a bottom-up approach: nail your bottom line from the bottom of the world, and everything from there is up.
Our Team.
Cathy Peters
General Manager
Fran Hesp
Startup Lead
Senior Innovation Lead
Senior Innovation Lead
Our Board.
COIN South is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the members. Inaugural Board members are
Neil McAra
COIN South Chairman
Findex
Melissa Dykes
Fi Innovations
Claire Spencer
Elite Edge Consulting
Prue Halstead
Invest South
Shane Evans
SBS
Strategic Partners.
COIN South could not exist without the support and financial assistance of our Strategic Partners. These partners have a vested interest in developing a regional innovation ecosystem and culture which uncovers, nurtures, funds and grows innovative, agile and successful businesses to accelerate Southland’s productivity growth.
Corporate
Members.
Corporate Members have an interest in supporting the growth of local businesses. They play an active role in economic development of the region, provide a strong foundation for the ecosystem offering experience and skills that individuals entrepreneurs often find difficult to access.
