Provoke Solutions Appoints Ankit Gupta as Growth & Delivery Director for New Zealand

Provoke Solutions appoints Ankit Gupta as Growth & Delivery Director for New Zealand. With more than 18 years of leadership in technology and business consulting, Ankit will drive the company’s growth as a leading provider of AI-driven software solutions in the NZ market. He will focus on scaling Provoke’s footprint, delivering innovative solutions, and fostering a high-performance, client-focused culture while leveraging synergies across the Bridgewest Group portfolio.

Ripyl® Named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025

Ripyl®, the innovative platform redefining business and commerce education, has been named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025 after winning the prestigious Shark Tank Competition. Recognised for its proven impact across 11 countries, Ripyl stood out for delivering curriculum-aligned, teacher-driven resources that empower students with real-world skills. The award cements Ripyl’s commitment to keeping educators and learners at the heart of EdTech, ensuring practical, relevant learning experiences that build critical and entrepreneurial mindsets for tomorrow’s leaders.