Our Team

Jinene Clark, High Growth Startup Coach

Jinene’s role is to assist 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 & Business Coach

Marco has worked in marketing 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 the UK to Whakatipu in 2016 he set up a successful business - which is still running - 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 and growing 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 endeavors, Monette is also an Olympian Gymnast, embodying discipline and excellence in all her pursuits. Her attention to detail is flawless and she is excited to share her knowledge and passion with the Queenstown Lakes community.

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