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Contact details for queries related to The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space.

Ready to turn your business ideas into reality?

Start your journey now with the support of the University and fellow student entrepreneurs. We’re always looking for inspiring stories from our vibrant community of entrepreneurs. If you’d like to see your venture featured alongside our other student businesses, let’s discuss how we can help bring your ideas to life!

How to connect

• Register your venture: Fill out this form to get started with The Atom
• DM us on Instagram: Follow us and reach out directly for a conversation
• Kōrero mai on Discord: Join our Discord community for idea sharing and important updates
• Email us: Send us an email (see details below!) with your thoughts and questions
• Come hang in-person: Visit us every Tuesday from 1 PM - 4 PM for a quiet space to work and networking
• Join VESA (Victoria University Entrepreneurship and Start-up Association): Get in contact via Instagram, LinkedIn or vesavuw@gmail.com

Prof Stephen Cummings

Director of the Atom Innovation Space

Presenter

Professor

Wellington School of Business and Government|Wellington Uni-Professional|School of Management

• stephen.cummings@vuw.ac.nz
• RH 915, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay

Research Areas: 

Management History, Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Indigenous Management

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Strategy, management and organisational behaviour Entrepreneurship Innovation management

Dr Jesse Pirini

Presenter

Senior Lecturer in Management

Wellington Uni-Professional|School of Management

• jesse.pirini@vuw.ac.nz

Research Areas: 

Jesse’s research and teaching focuses on communication and interaction in organisational settings, and how Indigenous knowledges are applied in management,... read more

Organisation and management theory Language, communication and culture Organisational, interpersonal and intercultural communication