Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sharesies, fintech entrepreneur

Overview

Brooke Roberts is one of New Zealand's most influential entrepreneurs and the co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies, the wealth platform that has democratised investing for hundreds of thousands of Kiwis and Australians. A B Corp business, Sharesies now has more than half a million investors and billions of dollars on platform.

Who is Brooke Roberts? Brooke co-founded Sharesies in Wellington in 2017 with six others, after careers in finance, product and marketing at AJ Park, Kiwibank and Xero. Sharesies launched as a micro-investing platform with a $5 minimum and has grown into a comprehensive wealth platform spanning shares, KiwiSaver, savings and more than 8,000 investments across NZ, Australia and the US. Brooke is also co-author of the Sharesies Guide to Investing.

Career Highlights • Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sharesies since 2017 • Co-winner of the 2020 Women of Influence Business Award • 2022 NZ Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual and NZ Services Entrepreneur of the Year • Co-author of the Sharesies Guide to Investing • Founder Representative on the Icehouse Ventures Board • Trustee of the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation

Key Speaking Themes • Building a category-defining fintech from New Zealand • Democratising investment and financial wellbeing • Co-founder leadership and shared CEO models • Business as a force for good and B Corp values • Women in business, tech and capital raising

What Your Audience Will Gain Brooke offers a clear-eyed, generous look at how a small group of founders built one of New Zealand's most loved fintechs. Audiences leave with practical insights on leadership, partnerships, capital raising and creating impact.

Ideal For • Fintech, financial services and investment conferences • Women in business and International Women's Day events • Entrepreneur, start-up and scale-up summits • B Corp and purpose-led business forums • Universities, accelerators and innovation events

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Brooke Roberts speak about? Building Sharesies, co-founder leadership, financial wellbeing, women in business, capital raising and B Corp values.

What is Sharesies? Sharesies is the New Zealand-founded wealth platform Brooke co-founded in 2017. It offers shares, KiwiSaver and savings to more than half a million customers across NZ and Australia.

How many co-founders does Sharesies have? Six. Brooke is one of six co-founders who launched Sharesies out of the Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator in 2017.

What awards has Brooke Roberts won? The 2020 Women of Influence Business Award, 2022 NZ Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual, NZ Services Entrepreneur of the Year and a Massey University Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

What other roles does Brooke Roberts hold? She sits on the Icehouse Ventures Board as a Founder Representative and is a Trustee of the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation.

Is Brooke Roberts available for keynotes and panels? Yes. Brooke is regularly booked as a keynote speaker, panellist and MC at business, fintech, women in business and leadership events.