new event
First Cut Roadshow 2026
Connecting and inspiring Aotearoa's next generation of startup founders and operators.

Four cities, one week.

First Cut is Icehouse Ventures' community for young startup founders and operators, and this year, we're taking it on the road. Across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, we're bringing together young founders and operators to share stories, make connections, and fuel aspirations.

Whether you're in the thick of your first venture, brainstorming your next big idea, or just trying to figure out what building a startup looks like, this is for you.

Expect drinks and snacks, honest conversations and practical insights from founders and operators at different stages of the journey.

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what to expect

Four cities, one week.

Three speakers take the stage with perspectives that challenge convention. Ideas that matter, delivered without compromise.

Dunedin

Monday, 18 May

Three more voices join the conversation. The roadshow builds momentum with speakers who know how to cut through.

Christchurch

Tuesday, 19 May

Three speakers arrive with fresh perspectives. The roadshow reaches its stride with ideas that stick with you.

Wellington

Wednesday, 20 May

Three final speakers deliver the week's closing arguments. Ideas that linger long after the roadshow ends.

Auckland

Thursday, 21 May

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RSVP to secure your spot

TUES 21ST APRIL, 5.30PM-7.30PM | AUCKLAND
Free to attend! Drinks & nibbles are provided.