Farewell from the NZ Software Association
Earlier this year the NZ Software Association officially ceased operations.
After pausing the monthly events in 2020 during COVID 19 lockdowns, the executive committee explored the future for the NZSA. While the NZSA had a loyal membership and solid financials, we had been largely superseded by the expansion in government services, professionally managed tech communities, well established incubators, and a vibrant investment community. After exploring several options with members, it was finally agreed we should wind up the NZSA.
Our final order of business this year was to distribute our residual funds. After working through a range of proposals, two very worthy recipients were approved by the members:
The NZSA has been a place where people with passion and courage could support each other as we built innovative businesses. With the invaluable backing of many sponsors and joint initiatives with government agencies, the NZSA has played a formative role in the tech sector for 30 years. The work in the early days as the NZ Software Exporters Association set us on the path that has made the tech sector NZ's second largest exporter earner. You can read more about the legacy left by the NZSA here: https://www.nzsa.org.nz/
On a personal note, it has been an absolute privilege to have been President of the NZSA. Thank you everyone who contributed their time and energy, and also to those who participated in our events. You made the NZSA a very special community. I have loved getting to know so many amazing people and hearing about your incredible journeys.
I wish you all the best for the future, and I hope our paths will cross again.
Roger Ford, President, NZ Software Association.
Government Project and Programmes
1 年Sad to hear this news. Such a great association that supported the launch of many new software businesses.
CEO, Board Chair, Genetically Modified Optimist
1 年Amazing work, thank you to all who helped make this organization such an important one for NZ! And love that your last selfless act was to enable others to carry on the vision and impact. Thank you!
End-to-end industry data services
1 年Congratulations on everything you've done for NZSA Roger :)
Selling New Tech Gear to the NZ Market
1 年To All the volunteers well done on 30 Years you now join all the past other ICT Groups Wireless Data Forum, Auckland ICT that I can think of.