Morgo supports and strengthens the leaders of tech and other high-growth companies going global from NZ
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For over 20 years the MORGO 2-day high energy retreat has inspired the founders and CEOs of our most entrepreneurial businesses. Today Morgo has a wide range of other activities including CEO leadership programs, workshops, podcasts and events to connect and ignite the wider community.

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“(It’s) great for young companies to get here - there’s lots of entrepreneurs you can learn from... for New Zealand entrepreneurs, it’s pretty compulsory.”
Rod Drury, founder Xero

MORGO 2025 – Bay of Islands

14-15 August

A 2-day intensive gathering for the Morgo Community: an annual recharge,  giving you new inspiration in building your business out into the world. An intensive program of highly relevant speakers, workshops and networking.  If you're the CEO or leader of a tech or high-growth company, lock the dates in now!

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Morgo Community Events

Games | Networking Drinks | Workshops

Every month there is an event for the Morgo community to attend - at locations all over New Zealand. This is a great way to start your Morgo journey. Please take a look at the next event near you.
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"We were able to be truly open (and a touch emotional) with a room full of founders and entrepreneurs who understand the rollercoaster journey that building a company entails. I'd recommend people attend this high-quality event if you get the chance."
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Phil Thomson | Auror

Morgo Podcasts

100-plus, short (twenty-minute), insightful interviews telling the very real story of how Kiwi tech companies are growing globally. Hear firsthand what works (and what doesn’t). Discover the human side of leading a successful business and what it really takes to build a global brand. .  Available on leading podcast platforms and here

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Latest Podcast

David Sweas, Dodson Group

The Dodson Group is a precision manufacturer, #1 in the automotive niche of high horsepower transmission upgrades. It has diversified into other markets such as aerospace, agriculture, marine, & green energy by acquiring its largest local suppliers. David took over as CEO of Dodson five years ago and has grown the business from 17 to 75 people. David is a former automotive engineer and investment banker who wanted to build a business, and Dodson was a perfect fit.

Introducing the Morgo Foundation

In 2023 the Morgo Foundation was set up. This now owns the Morgo operating company, making it clear that Morgo is a not-for-profit. The Foundation is seeking funds to allow it to expand the Morgo programs that support and strengthen people building tech & other high growth companies from New Zealand. The trustees of the Foundation are  Jenny Morel and Sir Bill English.

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"Love love love Morgo. Such a great opportunity to be warts and all, learn and network. So many stages of business and experience to learn from."
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Merryn Straker | Straker Translations

Morgo Community Partners

‍The Morgo Partners fund and actively support the Morgo Community – making all the Morgo activities possible and in return getting the opportunity to directly interact with the exciting companies and entrepreneurs. There are many opportunities to engage with the wider Morgo Community throughout the year – including the MORGO retreat.

Morgo Partners

Supported by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

Ready to start your Morgo journey?

If you’re the CEO - or a founder and member of the C-suite - of a New Zealand tech or other high growth company going global, we’d love you to join the Morgo Community. We also admit active directors who are part of the leadership team taking the business to the world. Don’t be shy. If you aren’t sure you qualify, please complete the form anyway and we will come back to you.

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