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JackBord Works Limited - a private company- was formed in 2019 with six founding shareholders.

They all wanted to help the next generation shape the future of how we live, work and play, enabling curious minds to experiment and create, applying robotics to everyday problems,

- to deliver youth a path that can take them to a variety of destinations, limited only by their imagination, whilst supporting them while they learn new skills and begin to think differently about things.

Since, we have worked with local primary and secondary schools, and home schoolers, libraries and youth groups around New Zealand to develop, test and perfect the JackBord devices and associated learning materials. We have sold over 300 JackBords Pros and JackBord Basics throughout New Zealand (and Hong Kong) and the feedback has been fabulous.

There is considerable interest to purchase JackBords, including unsolicited interest from Nigeria and Pacifica. JackBords are perfect for the STEM education needs of the developing and developed world, AND ultimately for commercial and agricultural use.

There are no other products quite like JackBord Pro and JackBord Basic anywhere. Whilst there are robots and software platforms that target STEM there is no competitor product that we know of that does it all. And at such amazing value.

Our markets are worldwide. In New Zealand there are over 2,500 schools (800,000 students) and 12,000 home schoolers -all needing to teach STEM. Then there are libraries, youth groups, parents, grandparents wanting to keep the kids off their screens and occupied with constructive fun activities. Extrapolate that worldwide!

We source our hardware materials from established and reputable suppliers who provide high quality parts quickly, and because of their scale and technology enable us to continue to innovate cost effectively.

The hardware is proving faultless. We have an comprehensive range of guides and continue to grow our extensive library of video and written activities and projects.

Our programming application "Octagon" is proving easy to use and an ideal segue to other programming languages, such as Python. We will be developing a pure Python version to operate the JackBord systems.

ESP-Enterprise Support Platform (ESP) is our own highly sophisticated system designed by Jack to support our user experience and manage inventory.

We continue to work closely with and sell JackBords to four primary and secondary schools in Kapiti and have a number of exciting projects underway.

We continue to sell directly to other schools and the public, but are keeping our "powder dry" until we have adequate staff and customer systems in place to support planned marketing initiatives to scale.

Investment opportunity

We are seeking additional seed capital to hire staff and provide for marketing to generate further sales in preparation for our initial capital raise to scale to realise the considerable potential in New Zealand ,then worldwide markets.

An ideal investor could be someone who shares our vision, perhaps participate in a senior operational role in the business, or as a director on the board. It is too early to make a meaningful valuation.

With a good deal of risk now eliminated this is a wonderful opportunity to invest at ground level for a significant stake and return in an exciting business that will make a significant social impact as it changes the lives of many for the better.

If you are interested in investing, please contact Stuart Ayres

Aaron Jordan

Chair

With 20 years of experience across both the public and private sectors, Aaron brings a range of skills to his Director role at Jackbord.

In his Senior Leadership roles at Toitū Te Whenua – Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), Aaron supports LINZ to navigate the future, from influencing mindsets and the ways of working, to how to experiment and invest in capabilities, technology and data.

Aaron also has accountability across a wide range of operational functions and geospatial disciplines, including Mapping, Charting, Positioning and Property Information. He is also an experienced member of the Board of Trustees for West Park Primary School.

On Jackbord, Aaron says -

“… it really appeals to me and my imagination. I can see Jackbord giving 1000s of kids an opportunity to explore their endless imaginations, not only giving them a grounding in STEM, but also building their confidence and entrepreneurial spirit, to enter the workforce and build some great businesses that Aotearoa would be proud of.”

Geoff Fellows
Director

Geoff has been engaged in ICT his whole career, with roles encompassing software development, systems and network engineering, sales and marketing, along with general and regional management.

Starting his own company, Geoff engaged in project management and management consulting roles. Now a Kapiti resident, Geoff was introduced to the JackBord and stepped in as General Manager in formative years to help a terrific team of creative people by setting up the supporting processes and systems and seeking initial funding.

Geoff has a considerable network, particularly in the IT sector, and has many interests including sailing, biking, motorcycling, helping others and spending time with his grandchildren.

Geoff brings many qualities to the role of Director with his sense of calm and humour, gravitas, considerable networks and deep tech experience.

Jack Penman

Director

Of course Jack, as founder and creative director, is on the board! Jack has set our culture of fun, transparency, inclusiveness and continuous improvement, has an innate understanding and respect in our markets, terrific vision and energy, and of course creative genius.

He is the "owner" and keeper of the Trust's principles which are centred around social impact enabling and encouraging students of all walks of life into science and engineering, and environmentally friendly design, materials, construction and use.

Jack recently attended TEDx Kapiti as a speaker. Click here to watch his talk!