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In This Episode
David Ding is the Founder and CEO of Morpheus, an innovation consultancy specializing in growth, transformation, and fundraising. He is also the Founder and CEO of PowerHouse, spearheading the establishment of a fund of funds to help attract capital into New Zealand. As a fractional CEO, he advises boards and supports companies in navigating growth and investment challenges. In this episode, we dive into the realities of scaling, securing funding, and the future of AI in business.
Big Ideas ✨ The role of a fractional CEO and how it supports growth-stage companies 💰 What investors look for in a startup and common mistakes founders make 🔄 Why New Zealand is an attractive testbed for global innovation 🫀 The emotional and strategic challenges of scaling and securing investment 🚀 How founders should prepare before approaching investors 🌐 The risks and opportunities in New Zealand's startup and investment ecosystem 💡 The rise of AI in investment decision-making and innovation 🔐 Why data sovereignty is becoming a key issue in AI adoption 🤖 How AI can support human well-being by freeing up mental bandwidth 🎨 The power of envisioning workshops to unlock company potential
Connect with David Ding
Website: https://davidding.xyzMorpheus: https://team-morpheus.xyzPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hWoDzkDOC8FCjTGQSSzsY?si=5d3c619cf31a49ff
In This Episode
David Ding is the Founder and CEO of Morpheus, an innovation consultancy specializing in growth, transformation, and fundraising. He is also the Founder and CEO of PowerHouse, spearheading the establishment of a fund of funds to help attract capital into New Zealand. As a fractional CEO, he advises boards and supports companies in navigating growth and investment challenges. In this episode, we dive into the realities of scaling, securing funding, and the future of AI in business.
Big Ideas ✨ The role of a fractional CEO and how it supports growth-stage companies 💰 What investors look for in a startup and common mistakes founders make 🔄 Why New Zealand is an attractive testbed for global innovation 🫀 The emotional and strategic challenges of scaling and securing investment 🚀 How founders should prepare before approaching investors 🌐 The risks and opportunities in New Zealand's startup and investment ecosystem 💡 The rise of AI in investment decision-making and innovation 🔐 Why data sovereignty is becoming a key issue in AI adoption 🤖 How AI can support human well-being by freeing up mental bandwidth 🎨 The power of envisioning workshops to unlock company potential
Connect with David Ding
Website: https://davidding.xyzMorpheus: https://team-morpheus.xyzPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hWoDzkDOC8FCjTGQSSzsY?si=5d3c619cf31a49ff
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