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Bill Gross started Idealab in 1996 to create and operate pioneering technology companies. The structure of Idealab has allowed us to test many ideas at once and turn the best of them into companies, attracting the human and financial capital necessary to bring them to market. Many of these companies were among the first to introduce new business ideas to the market. CitySearch, now a part of IAC, established the category of local online community directories. eToys demonstrated the tremendous potential for online consumer retail and became one of the most recognized brands during the early days of e-commerce. Overture Services, which began life as GoTo.com, was the first company to introduce the concept of paid search — the business model that powers the multibillion-dollar online search market. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Moving beyond the Internet, we have spawned companies with breakthrough technologies in robotics, renewable energy and automotive design and production among others. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies. In addition to capital, Idealab provides a full range of resources to infuse start-ups with the support they need to rapidly introduce innovative products and services. Resources include office space and the accompanying office services, development and technology, product and graphic design, marketing, financial advice, human resources, competitive research, legal, accounting and business development support and services. In addition, Idealab provides advice on strategy, branding and corporate structure.

A studio of thinkers and makers, creating Aotearoa icons through design that moves people, businesses and communities forward. Brands people care about. Experiences that matter. Design that works.

Founded in 2011, Studio56 rapidly evolved from making premium quality advertisements for brands like Bugatti in India, to winning the 2021 Telly Gold and AEAF Gold Awards for world-class CG Animation. In fact, Studio56 is the only operation in the world to have worked on the #1 shows of Germany (Mia & Me), France (Heidi), Australia (100% Wolf), Italy (Sissi) and the United States (Disney Jungle Book). Studio56 also holds the distinction of co-producing the first ever Indo-German Treaty Co-Production Feature Film, Mia & Me - The Hero of Centopia, which is releasing worldwide in theatres now. So what is it like to be a 56er? Studio56 focuses on delivering very high quality of animation and story-telling. Because we add such a high creative value, we often co-produce our films and TV series, earning from the revenues of our shows and not just as a low-end service provider. Needless to mention, the technologies we use are the absolute best in class. 56ers - artists who join Studio56 after elaborate hiring processes are assured of good career growth one way or the other - if they are great at what they do, there is no better place to be than 56. If they don’t fit in, our competitors would gladly pay a premium over even their own employees, to have someone with 56 in their resume! We support artists to lead healthy, productive lives. We plan the work and then work the plan, and expand our mental strengths by team sessions of Art of Living yoga, breathing and meditation. Our Television Shows include 100% Wolf - The Legend of Moonstone (Amazon USA, SuperRTL Germany, ABC Australia); Mia & Me (ZDF Germany), Sissi (Rai TV Italy), The Jungle Book Season 3 (Disney USA), Blinky Bill (ABC Australia), Eddie is a Yeti (ToonGoggles USA), Miraculous Ladybug (France TV) etc. Our Feature Films include Mia & Me - The Hero of Centopia, Vic The Viking, The Gadget Gang, Blinky Movie, Norm of the North and the Heroes of Color City. IT FEELS LIKE WE HAVE JUST BEGUN!