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CourseSpy founder Josiah Bugden at the KiwiNet Awards
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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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Josiah Bugden at the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2025
News 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.

Article: University of Otago

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Polytechs coming to CourseSpy

Polytechnic campuses are now on CourseSpy, so more students can compare courses, reviews, and study options in one place.

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Course Planner has been redesigned

The planner has a cleaner UI, simpler flows, and fewer fiddly steps, making it easier to map out your degree and spot what comes next.

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News 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.

Article: Daily Encourager

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CourseSpy co-founders Sam and Josiah Bugden from NBR article
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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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CourseSpy founder Josiah Bugden from University of Otago article
News 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.

Article: University of Otago

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CourseSpy founder Josiah Bugden from RNZ segment
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CourseSpy on RNZ

CourseSpy founder Josiah Bugden spoke with RNZ about balancing medical school with CourseSpy's growth.

Photo and interview: RNZ Afternoons

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Audacious student showcase event photo from Startup Dunedin
News Startup Dunedin

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.

Photo: Startup Dunedin

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