# Why Queenstown Attracts Founders: Entrepreneurship, Adventure, and Ali Meredith’s Story

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Podcast: [The Mountain Club Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mountain-club-podcast-7045119)
Published: 2026-02-10T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mountainclub.co.nz/
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## Resource

In this episode, host Paddy sits down with Ali Meredith, one of the club’s longstanding and most dynamic members. Together, they explore Ali’s unique journey from studying law and working in legal tech startups around the globe, to finding inspiration, adventure, and community in Queenstown. You’ll hear how Ali has woven together a life of professional growth and outdoor adventure, building a career at the forefront of tech with Lawview while helping to shape the local entrepreneurial scene through Startup Queenstown Lakes (SQL). The conversation touches on Queenstown’s unique blend of work-life balance, the under-appreciated joys of summer on the lake, and why partnerships and community are the backbone of thriving startups. Whether you’re passionate about tech, entrepreneurship, building connections, or simply love a good story about carving your own path in a stunning corner of the world, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to jump in. Join us for powerful insights, plenty of laughs, and a reminder of what makes Queenstown such a special place to live, work, and grow.

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