Jesse is a visionary leader with a strong passion for Creativity and Innovation. He has a broad range of skillsets and specialised expertise in 3D printing, product design, instructional design and Workshop Facilitation. Jesse was born and raised in Papakura, South Auckland and is of Māori descent from Ngāti Hine and Waikato. He is a natural-born maker and creator who loves to work with people in helping them to become the innovators and creative entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

Kynan is passionate toward helping rangatahi discover their own pathways to success. He has years of experience in working with youth and now works closely with schools and community organisations to help them develop their own 3D printing education initiatives. He is of Māori & Black American descent, with whakapapa to Ngāti Hine, Waikato and Arizona. Born and raised in Ōtāhuhu Kynan has a great love for South Auckland and its people.
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Xavier loves exploring the possibilities of 3D printing. He is interested in a variety of things from cars to sci-fi movies, manga and video games. He runs our 3D print farm that is built to produce products under our e-commerce brand Aki Store. He has many technical and creative talents that have enabled us to produce high quality products with lean efficiency. Xavier is of Samoan and Niuean descent from Hakupu and Mutalau.

Stacey is a highly skilled creative with a broad skillset. From professional photography to jewellery and décor design, Stacey has always drawn inspiration from people around her and the natural environment. She is a mother to 6 children and loves helping them try many creative things. This has led to her work in teaching 3D printing to others so she can help them to develop their full creative potential. Stacey is of Māori descent with whakapapa to Ngāti Hine and Waikato. She is the creative behind Kākano Designs, a jewellery brand that uses 3D printing and laser cutting to make beautiful earrings and pendants.

Leilani is comes from a creative background in Photography with skills in logistics, systems development and HR. She is highly organised and works with precision and care to ensure all of our logistical needs are locked in. Leilani is deeply rooted in a strong sense of family and spiritual identity. She loves to take care of her people and ensure they can work to the best of their abilities. Leilani has a keen interest in many fields such as product design, & event management. She is of Samoan and American descent and was raised in South Auckland.

Patrick is a young entrepreneur with a wealth of business and youth work experience. He is driven by his newfound passsion of 3D printing and its capacity to bring concepts to life. Building his work ethic and values from his family, his values and his faith are the few things that has shaped who he has become today. He has a history in youth mentoring and entrepreneurship, and he is skilled in youth involvement, teaching, and facilitation. Born and bred here in Auckland, New Zealand, Patrick has ties to the villages of Lepuiai (Manono Tai) and Taga/Satuiatua (Savaii) and is of Samoan heritage.

Hana is an emerging creative and rangatahi leader of Ngāti Whātua and Ngāti Hine descent, committed to supporting and empowering young people within school and community settings. She has experience designing and delivering rangatahi programmes, facilitating workshops in schools, and supporting youth through creative, culturally grounded approaches. She has a background in youth leadership, programme design, workshop facilitation, communications, and community engagement, allowing her to connect authentically with students and educators alike.