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Join the BNZ Growth Academy
A fully funded growth program with four sessions over four weeks
The BNZ Growth Academy isn’t about theory. It’s for business owners who want to stop guessing, get clear on what drives growth, and make better decisions.
Through four short online sessions, we’ll help you step back from the day-to-day, see what’s working and what’s not, and build a focused plan. You’ll use our strategy platform to map your business, align your team, and take clear steps forward. You’ll also get 12 months’ access to keep the momentum going.
If you’re an ambitious business owner who is looking for more, this is for you.
What’s Included?
Four Online Sessions
Join four high-impact sessions, each two hours long. Led by experienced business strategists, these workshops help you step back, challenge your thinking, and sharpen your direction. Learn to think like an investor, spot opportunities, and build a focused growth plan.
Growth Navigation Software
You’ll get 12 months of free access to D/srupt’s AI-powered Growth Navigation software. It follows the same structure as the sessions, helping you test ideas, set priorities, and keep your strategy focused. It’s built for business owners, not analysts.
Market Insight
Get a clear, commercial view of your market. You’ll be able to explore customer behaviour, track trends, and assess competitors all in one place. It helps you make sharper growth decisions with confidence.
Support Network
Tap into a curated network of growth-focused service providers. Whether you’re expanding into new markets, improving systems, or adapting your offer, these are people who know what it takes to grow and can help you act on your plan.
Who should attend?
The Growth Academy is designed for ambitious business owners and leaders. It’s especially useful if you’re:
Early-stage and preparing to scale
Established, but not yet reaching your full potential
Well-run and ready to unlock your next big move
Looking for clarity, structure, and confidence to grow
Whether you’re navigating your first major growth decision or planning your next move, the Academy gives you the tools to think strategically and act with confidence.
How does it work?
Apply online.
Tell us a bit about your business and your growth goals to get started.
Pick a start date
Book and join your four online sessions guided by experienced strategists.
Use the tools.
Get access to the same platform used in the sessions to stay focused and keep momentum.
Make it happen.
Build and define a clear plan backed by logic, not guesswork.
A clearer way to grow.
The Growth Academy isn’t about theory or business school. It’s for business owners who want certainty about where to go next, and the confidence to make it happen.
You’ll pause the day-to-day, look at your business through a new lens, and build a plan that actually fits you.
More than 600 New Zealand businesses have already taken part. They’ve walked away with sharper thinking, clearer direction, and real plans they can act on — not just ideas they file away.
You'll learn to see your growth through four key dimensions — Market, Offer, Operations, Ownership — and use tools from D/srupt’s Growth Platform to guide your decisions with clarity and intent.
The program gives you structure, not complication. It combines practical group workshops with AI-powered tools that help turn big ideas into simple, actionable steps — much faster than traditional planning.
You’ll know exactly what to do next — and how to keep going. And with regular start dates, you can pick a time that suits your pace.
What this means:
It’s practical and tailored, not generic business training.
It uses D/srupt’s growth framework that gives structure and clarity.
It blends human guidance with AI tools to make growth navigation easier and faster.
It helps business owners stop guessing and start moving forwards.
Free Access to the Growth Navigation platform
All BNZ Growth Academy attendees get 12 months' free access to the D/srupt Platform, a powerful tool for making smarter, more confident growth decisions.
The D/srupt Growth Framework
Growing a business isn’t about guesswork—it’s a process. The D/srupt Growth Framework provides a structured approach to scaling sustainably, ensuring no critical area is overlooked.
Built around four Growth Dimensions—Market, Offer, Operations, and Ownership—the framework delivers a 360-degree view of your business. Each dimension contains Critical Success Factors and Levers of Change that influence performance, helping you pinpoint where to focus next.
Market – Understand demand, competition, and disruption to position your Business effectively.
Offer – Define customer value, pricing, and delivery models to drive revenue growth.
Operations – Strengthen capital, processes, and people to scale efficiently.
Ownership – Align investment, risk, and long-term ambitions with your growth journey.
With D/srupt, growth isn’t just ambition or an "idea”; it’s a process that delivers you a clear roadmap.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Academy is designed for ambitious SME business owners and leaders looking to gain clarity and confidence in making bold growth decisions. If you're serious about scaling your business, this program is for you.
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You'll gain:
A structured framework to navigate business growth.
Clarity on market opportunities, strategic moves, and a roadmap for growth.
Confidence to make bold growth moves.
Access to the D/srupt Growth Navigation Platform
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The program is fully online, so you can participate from anywhere.
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The Academy runs over four weeks, with four live sessions (2 hours each).
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It’s completely free to apply and attend.
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Simply fill out the application form using the “apply now” on this page.
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To get the full value of the program, you need to attend all four sessions. Each session builds on the last, giving you a structured approach to making bold growth decisions. However, we have several programs, so you can choose a set of dates that work best for you. If you’re unable to commit right now, you can apply for a future Growth Academy.