Kami, an interactive learning platform, was co-founded in 2013 by chief executive Hengjie Wang and chief operating officer Alliv Samson, after developing their first interactive educational tool while still studying at The University of Auckland.
Today, Kami's educational products are used by 70 million teachers and students around the world, including 90 percent of US classrooms. In 2017 the company won the Exporter of the Year to the USA $500k to $1m and in 2020 they won a recognition award for resilience during Covid, at the AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation awards. In 2024 US private equity firm Boston Ventures took controlling interest in the company at a valuation of $300m. Hengjie & Alliv recently set up a family office called Hiraya Ventures and made their first investment as well as a $30,000 gift to establish the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Alumni Fund. Hengjie & Alliv will have recently returned from competing with the other country winners at EY's Global event to be held in Monaco and will talk about their business and experiences. Date: 13 August Time: 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM, presentation followed by refreshments and networking Venue: Ernst & Young's offices. 2 Takutai Square, Britomart Auckland 1010Cost: Members $55 inc GST, Non-Members $65 inc GST
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