Participants wanted for diversity and inclusion study

STARlab is the University of Otago’s Social Enterprise and Social Innovation community research hub. 

They’re currently looking for participants for a study that looks at diversity and inclusion in Ōtepoti Dunedin’s start-up and small business services.   

This is what they have to say… 

“It’s important that all kinds of entrepreneurs and small-business owners are represented in this research, so we really want to hear from you. 

To participate, just click on the link below. You’ll find available times to talk to us in August or early September via Zoom for a 60-minute research interview. 

This will consist of us answering any questions you have about the research, then having an informal conversation about your experiences in business/entrepreneurship which will be audio recorded. We’re pretty easy to talk to, and your identity is kept confidential.   

Click on this link to schedule time to meet with us: https://calendly.com/starlab-entrepreneurship/zoom-meeting  

Who can participate? 

Anyone who is a new or aspiring business founder 18 or older, has experiences with the current entrepreneurship/business services, and is located in Ōtepoti Dunedin is warmly invited to participate. 

Am I a “diverse” entrepreneur? 

The answer is: probably. Diversity in business is more than just ethnicity. No person is just one characteristic, so STARlab’s approach to diversity is “intersectional.” Diversity can also refer to: age, neurodiversity, country of origin, disability, immigration status, ethnicity, gender, class, religion, education level, and much more.   

I need more information before I participate. 

Sure – we’re happy to forward you further information. 

Email us at starlab@otago.ac.nz and we’ll reply with a full Participant Information Sheet and Informed Consent form".