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25 February 2021 Helping older people use technology to connect with their friends and family is the goal of a new business venture set up by three University of Canterbury (UC) graduates. University of Canterbury (UC) graduate Phoebe McCaughan tutors a client as part of a new Christchurch startup called GranSkills. Phoebe McCaughan, Amelia McLuskie and Emily O’Sullivan, recently launched GranSkills to provide one-on-one tech tutoring at home for the elderly. Based on individual needs, the service offers help with navigating tools such as YouTube, Netflix, video calling or using the NZ COVID Tracer app. The three friends turned startup founders met at UC while studying Law and Arts. They came up with the business idea last year during the Covid-19 lockdown as a way to promote social connection. ....
Date Time Top University of Canterbury entrepreneurs shoot for success at city event Student entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative business and social enterprise ideas to industry experts in a lively competition in central Christchurch next week. More than 30 University of Canterbury (UC) students have spent the past 10 weeks working on their ventures full-time as part of the university’s Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) Summer Startup Programme. The Programme provides budding entrepreneurs with mentoring and advice to help them fast-track their startups. After a pitch battle this week, 26 teams have been narrowed down to a final 12 who will present at next Thursday’s Summer Startup Showcase at The Piano. ....
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Press Release – GranSkills After witnessing the social isolation and difficulties older New Zealanders experienced during Covid-19 lockdown, three Law students sought a solution to help combat this issue. Co-founders of GranSkills Three Canterbury students are trying to close the … After witnessing the social isolation and difficulties older New Zealanders experienced during Covid-19 lockdown, three Law students sought a solution to help combat this issue. Co-founders of GranSkills Three Canterbury students are trying to close the digital divide between the generations as they provide a service which helps older New Zealanders master their daunting technology so they can connect with loved ones and carry out tasks online. ....
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