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Student Entrepreneur of the Year
CourseSpy founder Josiah Bugden has won the 2025 Momentum Student Entrepreneur of the Year award.
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University of Otago
CourseSpy recognised by KiwiNet
CourseSpy founder Josiah Bugden was selected as a Momentum Student Entrepreneur finalist for helping students plan their degrees.
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Daily Encourager
Brothers make university life easier
CourseSpy co-founders Sam and Josiah Bugden are helping students make clearer course, degree, and university-life decisions.
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CourseSpy Expanding - NBR
CourseSpy founder Josiah Bugden is preparing the student course guide platform for expansion across the Tasman.
Article: National Business Review
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University of Otago
Good news travels fast
Co-founders Sam and Josiah Bugden have grown CourseSpy into a platform used by more than 25,000 unique students each year.
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RNZ
CourseSpy on RNZ
CourseSpy founder Josiah Bugden spoke with RNZ about balancing medical school with CourseSpy's growth.
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Audacious Premiere Award winner
Co-founders Sam and Josiah Bugden helped take CourseSpy to the 2024 Audacious Awards, taking out the Premiere Award, People's Choice, and Curiosity Award.
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