Sunrise Aotearoa 2023 - Brooke Roberts, Sharesies,

Brooke Roberts is the co-founder, director and 3EO (co-CEO) of Sharesies and mother of two. Sharesies is an empowering money app with over half a million investors who’ve collectively invested over $2 billion. At Sharesies, their vision is to give someone with $5 and $5m the money opportunities. Brooke is passionate about creating equal opportunities and business being a force for good—she puts a lot of focus on making sure Sharesies has a positive impact on people, customers, communities, and the environment. Brooke was the co-winner of the 2020 Women of Influence- Business award, alongside co-founder, Sonya Williams. Brooke was also awarded the 2022 NZ Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual. Sunrise is Blackbird’s love letter to founders and the beautiful things they create. It’s a celebration of exceptionalism in Australia and New Zealand where people from our startup community come together to dream up the future.  Sunrise is a festival of creativity, technology and ambition. Where unexpected ideas collide. At Sunrise, you can immerse yourself in our startup community, become a part of it, help to shape it. Sunrise was held in Auckland on September 19th 2023 at Shed 10.