Mike's Notes
About time this project signed up to an Industry organisation, so Ajabbi is now a paid member of KiwiSaaS under the startup category. 😊
The KiwiSaaS Story
"From 2021 to 2024, the KiwiSaaS community brought together nearly 4,000 SaaS professionals from across Aotearoa — sharing knowledge, swapping stories, and helping each other grow.
With support from government funding during that time, KiwiSaaS helped the sector collaborate more deeply and amplify New Zealand’s impact on the global stage.
Now, we’ve stepped into an exciting new chapter as an industry‑led community within the NZTech Group. This evolution keeps the momentum going — creating a member‑driven network built for long‑term growth, empowering SaaS businesses and championing their success worldwide." - KiwiSaaS
Monthly Chats
Back then, I would use "KiwiSaaS Orbit" to get a monthly chat at random with someone in NZ who's also a startup founder. I learned a great deal from those meetings. Everyone was learning by the seat of their pants, trying to solve very hard problems. Then the funding was removed, and KiwiSaaS was dead.
Resource
In late 2025, KiwiSaaS was revived and is now run by volunteers. There is a growing list of resources that I'm finding very useful. The talks on Zoom are great.
Ajabbi is a bootstrap startup, so funds are very tight, and making careful decisions is necessary. I'm glad Ajabbi has joined KiwiSaaS now. Later, Ajabbi can join OMG, etc.
Volunteering
It would be good to volunteer to help KiwiSaaS.
Resources
References
- Reference
Repository
- Home > Ajabbi Research > Library >
- Home > Handbook >
Last Updated
27/11/2025
Welcome to KiwiSaaS! Your team’s member benefits start now
We provide the following free of charge to all our SaaS community:
- Workshops – online and in person, across a range of SaaS areas. Our events page
- Resource library – with 20+ videos/articles that we’ll build as we go. Our Resource Library
- SaaS in My Region –KiwiSaaS supports local organisers to run and grow your local tech and SaaS groups. What’s happening in my area?
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As a member, your whole team now has access to additional premium benefits:
- Member-only events – Step behind the velvet rope. Get access to exclusive sessions, private roundtables, and invite‑only gatherings — including special events for $5M+ ARR members. > See what’s on
- Tune Up consultations– Think of it as a friendly pit stop for your SaaS. Get a free “tune‑up” on any part of your business from experienced Kiwi operators who’ve already run that race. > Request Tune-Up
- Intros to connections and mentors– Wish you could pick the brain of someone a few million ARR ahead? We’ll connect you with mentors, peers, and helpers who’ve been there — tailored to your goals and growth stage. > Request an intro
- SaaS board exchange – Ever wondered, “Is our board supposed to run like this?” Visit and observe other SaaS boards in action, and learn how the best in the business tackle governance and growth. > Find out more
- Discounted tickets to events – Members save on workshops, masterclasses, parties, and our flagship Southern SaaS conference returning late 2026 — where the whole community gets together (and gets inspired). > Southern SaaS
- SaaS Helpdesk– Got a SaaS‑shaped problem? Fire away. Our team will connect you with the right advice — fast, practical, and no jargon required. > Ask for help
- Member-only resources (coming 2026) – We’ll always share public resources, but from next year you’ll also get access to member‑exclusive toolkits designed to save leaders serious time (and cash) on professional development.
- Member-only communities - Connect with peers on your wavelength — from early‑stage founders to seasoned growth leaders. Safe, collaborative spaces to swap ideas and scale smarter. Member Communities
- Member logo - Please find attached 3 versions of our Member logo for use on your website and marketing collateral. Standard branding rules apply, so please do not alter the logo in any way.
Plus, you get the good vibes that come from knowing your membership is enabling us to keep most of our offerings free to strengthen our community and grow our sector.
So where do we start with all this?
- Take advantage of your new membership benefits. The list is above, get stuck in.
- Let your team know you are in. Either let them know, encouraging them to sign up to our newsletter, or have us email them for you. If you want to do comms to your team, we’ve got ready-to-go announcement copy to make it easy > here.
- Let us know your asks and offers. We want to understand what we can do for you, and what you can do for the community. As a membership organisation, KiwiSaaS relies on both your fees (to pay for the organising we do) and a range of volunteers that bring the learning and connection of our community to life. Let us know what you want from us, and what you and your team want to offer.
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