“Growth-stage IT ventures had nowhere to go”: Why an ex-All Blacks captain built a VC fund
By James Harkness · 3 November 2017 · Entrepreneur
By James Harkness · 3 November 2017 · Entrepreneur
From leading the New Zealand rugby team to backing the next big thing in tech, David Kirk's journey is one of unexpected twists and turns. But what drove him to leave the sports world behind and invest in the future of IT?
New Zealand native David Kirk has worn a variety of different hats throughout his career. At one time, during the 80s, he captained the All Blacks, leading the team to World Cup victory. Later, in the noughties, he served as the CEO of Fairfax Media. Today, he is a seasoned company chairman as well as […]
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