Media Features & Industry Recognition
re:ampd and our founder, Marisa Fong, have been recognised by leading New Zealand business media and entrepreneurial platforms. Our work supporting ambitious women business owners has been featured nationally, alongside award recognition for innovation and leadership.
NZ Herald
What does it really take for female founders to find business success?
Marisa Fong joins Herald Now Business to discuss what it really takes for female founders to build and scale successful businesses in Aotearoa.
BusinessDesk
Closing NZ's gender business gap may add $25b a year to GDP
Westpac's new research shows removing barriers for women-led businesses could add up to $25 billion a year to New Zealand's economy, with re:ampd partnering to help close the gap.
NZ Herald
Women-led firms could add $10b to GDP
Westpac's new report makes the case for change, and highlights the 500 free mentorship memberships being offered with re:ampd to help close the gap for women-led businesses.
WESTPAC NZ
Extra for experts: Idea to income, starting a business
Practical commentary on turning ideas into income and building a business on stronger commercial foundations.
Urban List NZ
Women in Business Mentorship Competition
Urban List NZ teamed up with re:ampd to give a small business owner a 90-minute one-on-one coaching session with Marisa Fong, plus an editorial feature and photoshoot.
MA Profits with Craig Keegan
Scaling female founders: unlocking underused potential
Marisa talks with Craig Keegan about bridging the confidence gap, monetising your zone of genius and why communities grow when women scale.
Business Growth Podcast
Teaching female founders the business of business
Why Marisa formalised her advice into re:ampd, and her goal of helping 500 women business owners grow and scale over five years.
The Powerhouse Diaries
From a toxic job to becoming a millionaire agency founder
Marisa shares the story of building Madison, keeping culture intact through rapid growth, and the identity shift that came with an eight-figure exit.
Scoop
Trailblazers Inducted Into The NZ Female Hall Of Fame
Recognition of trailblazing women whose leadership and impact have helped shape business in Aotearoa.
NBR
Featured Women: Marisa Fong
A profile on Marisa's entrepreneurial track record, investing lens, and the path behind her success.
The NBR Rich List
The Women's List 2026: The Importance of Role Models
Featured in the NBR Rich List Women's List 2026, spotlighting the importance of visible role models in business.
BusinessDesk
My Net Worth: Marisa Fong, Madison Group co-founder and investor
A candid look at wealth, investing, entrepreneurship, and what Marisa has learned while building and backing businesses.
NZ Herald
Marisa Fong: We need to rethink the whole concept of diversity
Marisa shares a sharper view on leadership, inclusion, and why the conversation around diversity needs to evolve.
2 Commas by Josh Comrie
A double multiple by big thinking and playing hard to get!
Marisa joins Josh Comrie on 2 Commas - the $ multi-million exit show - to unpack the thinking behind a double-multiple exit.
Business is Boring
How Marisa Fong is growing the next generation of leaders
A conversation about leadership, ambition, and what it takes to grow capable people inside a fast-moving business.
NZ Business
Marisa Fong: Breaking The Mould
A feature on doing business differently, challenging convention, and building a career on conviction and commercial clarity.
NZ Business
Celebrating the best of the best: NZ entrepreneurs
Coverage celebrating standout entrepreneurs and the business leadership being recognised across New Zealand.
Alberts
Meet the members: Marisa Fong
Entrepreneur, investor, re:ampd founder and director Marisa Fong joined us for a conversation about building better businesses – and why confidence and commercial clarity matter more than hustle.
Notes from the Executive
Scaling a business without a degree
Scaling a business without a degree (and sell it after for millions).
NZ Asian Leaders
Top Asian Entrepreneurs in NZ: Marisa Fong
Marisa Fong featured among the top Asian entrepreneurs in New Zealand.
NZ Asian Leaders
Marisa Fong: The 4 Key Reasons for Madison Recruitment's Success
Marisa shares the four key reasons behind Madison Recruitment's success.