Our Team

Jinene Clark, High Growth Startup Coach

Jinene’s role is to support our high growth entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and those in the innovation/tech space. Jinene moved to Wanaka in 2018, following a successful 25 years career in the IT and telecom industry in Australia. It’s a homecoming for her, whose family dates back five generations within the Otago region.

Marco Dingemans, General Manager & Coach

Marco has worked in marketing and communication for big corporates in London and the Netherlands. He also has first-hand experience when it comes to turning a passion into a business.

Following a move from London to Arrowtown in 2016 he set up multiple successful businesses that led to a natural opportunity to leverage his corporate experience to also help others do the same.

Monette Russo, Community Manager

Monette is our Community Manager responsible for supporting the startup ecosystem of Queenstown Lakes District. Originally from Melbourne, working in the media and events industry, she has extensive experience in creating large scale events and bringing people together.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Monette is also an Olympian Gymnast, embodying discipline and excellence in all her pursuits.

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