Hadi Daoud Co-founder
Hadi Daoud is an Institutional Banking Graduate at ANZ and Co-Founder of Remojo Tech, an award-winning social enterprise empowering rangatahi across Aotearoa. With a double major in Finance and Economics from the University of Otago, he combines business acumen with a deep passion for community impact. Skilled in curriculum development, workshop facilitation, and process management, he also brings financial markets experience from ANZ and recently mapped the AI landscape and talent across Aotearoa with Bridgewest Ventures NZ. Hadi is driven by creating scalable solutions that advance digital and financial equity while building a more sustainable future.
Owyn Aitken Co-founder
Owyn is a data scientist, researcher, and social entrepreneur with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Data Science and Finance from the University of Otago. He co-founded Remojo Tech and Recycle-A-Device, delivering workshops in over 20 schools and distributing thousands of recycled laptops to students in need. Alongside his mahi at Remojo, Owyn works as an Associate Data Scientist at BNZ, specialising in climate change risk modelling, as a Research Assistant at the University of Otago and advises several social initiatives -including our net. Passionate about sustainability, tech equity, and science communication, he empowers communities to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.
Our Story
At Remojo Tech, we believe everyone deserves access to the digital world. Founded by Hadi Daoud and Owyn Aitken, Remojo Tech began as a small high school club fixing and donating laptops to students who needed them most. Today, it is an award-winning social enterprise supporting Recycle-A-Device, a nationwide initiative closing the digital divide while reducing e-waste across Aotearoa.
Together, Hadi and Owyn have empowered over 1500 rangatahi with tech skills, employed 11 trainers, and diverted more than 16 tonnes of e-waste from landfill by recycling 7000+ devices back into the community. Through strong partnerships with schools, Kura Kaupapa, donors, government agencies, and local organisations, they ensure young people not only receive devices but also gain meaningful career pathways and opportunities to thrive in a digital future.
Beyond digital equity, Hadi and Owyn continue to pursue their passions in finance, research, and advocacy. As recognised leaders in their field, they have presented at events including Spark All-In, the Climate Change and Business Conference, and academic conferences across Europe. Their TikTok campaign with Spark NZ reached 3.7 million views, sparking conversations and driving change at both community and industry levels.
Our Impact
7,000+ laptops
Saved from landfill & gifted to students
1,500+ rangatahi
building practical STEM, repair, and sustainability skills
90+ community orgs
Including schools, iwi, and community groups
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