A different way to startup? 

Moving into venture building for someone else from co-founding startups!

We explore an enriching journey with our esteemed guest Claire Keet. 

When Claire studied Journalism at Rhodes, her favourite project had this brief: "design a 120 page magazine". 

That was it. Her first taste of the complete freedom that comes with defining and solving a problem! 

She's been chasing this high in the startup world ever since. As a multidisciplinary founder and design thinker, Claire has co-founded startups across legaltech, deathtech and femtech. 

Armed with curiosity and drawing on her experiences on the startup rollercoaster, she recently transitioned to the world of venture building - partnering with ambitious people to try-test-iterate-build new ideas.

We look forward to you joining what promises to be a refreshing discussion on starting a new business and how mindset and radical resilience plays a pivotal role in cultivating success!

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Ubuntu is a term widely used in Africa, which means Humanity, also referred to as " I Am Because We Are"!

This is exactly the audacious mission Kudakwashe Mazhetese (he, him, his) from Bantu Stall set out to achieve when starting his business.

For people within Africa and outside of our country to feel, connect and experience what the spirit of our motherland represents.

How through these memorable experiences, radical kindness, empathy, love and compassion are the cornerstone to meaningfully connect with others.

Kudakwashe Mazhetese (he, him, his), is easily found as MrAfricanTourism on social media. He is a marketplace builder focused on tourism, currently on a mission to immerse travellers within Africa to create a spirited, enjoyable & memorable time through Bantu Stall.

We discover his journey to bring to life a concept that has not come without its challenges and obstacles, yet he remained steadfast in his pursuit. 

Join us for a light-hearted and energetic dialogue on how the brand of Bantu Stall is shifting the narrative and paradigm for many about our country.

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Entrepreneurs are often driven to solve world problems in a unique way. They are more inclined to be led by purpose, people and planet.

Consumers are becoming more conscious of their purchasing choices to be more environmentally friendly. Employees seek employment opportunities that are congruent with their values and purpose, serving humanity and our precious mother earth.

In our TSIBA Ignition Academy community, we connect with business owners who are committed to cultivating sustainable solutions, to minimise carbon footprint, simultaneously serving communities and the environment.

Greenmovement Energy is a dynamic environmentally inspired organisation that manufactures eco-friendly wood alternatives known as WOODIES. Mastering the art of renewable energy applications, WOODIES offer revolutionary benefits for your residential and commercial needs. At Greenmovement Energy, the planet is first priority in everything they do.

Join me in listening to Bonolo Vilane as he shares their remarkable story of grit and determination to make a difference. Bonolo Vilane is a seasoned professional in the field of logistics, renowned for his exceptional expertise and leadership in the industry. With a proven track record of success and a dedication to excellence, he has ascended to the position of Chief Resource Officer at Greenmovement Energy, a leading biomass manufacturer and sustainable energy provider.

His role is pivotal in ensuring that the company's biomass product (Woodies) reaches customers efficiently, on time, and in the most environmentally sustainable way possible. Under his leadership, Greenmovement Energy has continued to expand its reach, delivering clean and sustainable energy solutions to a growing customer base.

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Navigating uncharted territory in Entrepreneurship 

Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey promises tons of uncertainty.

Start-up founders are usually ecstatic during the initial stages. 

Ideas are innovative, driven by curiosity & passion to positively impact those they serve.

Whilst this phase presents its unique challenges, transitioning from start-up to scale-up brings even greater hurdles to overcome. 

These may relate to financial management in terms of funding.

Or managing existing resources efficiently & being prepared for market fluctuations.

Then knowing your rivals or competitors, not being left behind…

Not forgetting end user needs shifting constantly, all contributors to the complexity of scaling. 

Overall this phase requires remaining adaptable, and resilient & navigating an ambiguous & volatile business landscape.

Entrepreneurs need to remain open to pivot if it means cultivating a more robust sustainable foundation for growth. 

Last, but certainly not least.

Amidst challenges maintain a growth mindset, being open to grow through setbacks as lessons learned. 

Our esteemed guest, Andrew
Marsh has certainly walked this path with radical resilience! 

We look forward to hosting him, as he guides us through the highs & lows he experiences. 

Speaker profile:
Andrew is an Executive with deep experience in the financial services and payments environment, both traditional (i.e. banks) and non-traditional (i.e. retailers/insurance houses and FinTech). 

He is effective in navigating high-level complexity in building viable business solutions within the payments ecosystem across various industries.

Please join our interesting discussion!

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Entrepreneurs who start businesses with an intent to preserve our planet, serve through educating/empowering communities, with the audacious goal of inspiring large organisations to reduce their waste impacts.

Whilst simultaneously creating economic prospects for many, by transforming waste into valuable products through upcycling.
 
I am thrilled to have a conversation with the passionate founder of Upcycle, Winnie McHenry. A visionary entrepreneur, social designer, and passionate advocate for upcycling and sustainability. 

She founded Upcycle in 2006 with the mission to reduce waste, create jobs, and inspire people to live more sustainably.

Winnie is an advocate for upcycling and sustainability. She believes that upcycling is a powerful tool for addressing the world's waste crisis, creating jobs, and building a more sustainable future. 

She is an inspiration to many, and her work is helping to make a real difference in the world! 

Be sure not to miss out on this phenomenal story, do join us this coming Tuesday at 1pm SAT.

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What is social entrepreneurship & are we giving it the attention it deserves?

Social entrepreneurs recognise the need to pursue innovative business opportunities for societal value and the greater good of humanity.

To share their dream and attract buy-in to their cause, is often faced with insurmountable rejection.

How might private companies, government and communities support and enable social entrepreneurs?

Join us tomorrow for an inspirational dialogue with a social entrepreneur, wife, and mother of two Rashieda Panday as we explore this more deeply.

Rashieda's passion is creating positive change through sustainable business practices, with a focus on circular economies and improving efficiencies. With years of experience in sustainable fashion and organizational development, she attracts investors, sponsors, and collaborators who share her vision. 

As a coach, virtual executive assistant, and business systems developer, she is committed to serving others and achieving their goals while making a positive impact on the world.

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Who doesn't love heart-touching stories of entrepreneurs of WHY they started?

When I first met Paseka Lesolang, his reason for starting a business was so noble, to support his grandmother to overcome huge utility bills due to water leaks from their toilet.

His story is nothing short of remarkable, as this relentless pursuit quickly shifted to ease the burden for many other families experiencing a similar problem. What transpired from an endeavour to help at home and his community, has now evolved to even greater inspiring social impact initiatives.

A true gentleman at heart, you don't want to miss this conversation, we look forward to your presence and engagement!

Paseka Lesolang is an advocate for job creation and environmental sustainability, especially water security. Through his company WHC, he has created over 30 jobs and saved over 90 million liters of water to date. 

He completed a course in Advanced Entrepreneurship with the University of Pretoria and is currently pursuing a BCom Business Management Degree through UNISA. A water and energy efficiency practitioner, among others, he completed courses in Water and Energy Efficiency Management, Carbon Footprint Analysis, and Sustainable and Efficient Facilities Management at the Terra Firma Academy. 

He also participated in an accelerated MBA programme at the University of Colorado, USA, an Innovation Course at Stanford University, USA and a Project Management course from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. 

His impact has earned him several multinational accolades for innovation and entrepreneurship. Amongst others, his company WHC Solutions, was selected as one of the Top 3 Most Disruptive & Promising Water Start-ups in the World, at the 2015 H2O Challenge. In 2018 he was named the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme Alumni Leader in South Africa. 

In addition, Paseka was the Coordinator of Youth, Innovation, Jobs and Industrialisation for the Global Water Partnership (GWP) Southern Africa. His efforts have recently earned him one of President Obama’s Mandela Washington Fellowships. This allowed him to complete a course in Sustainable Business Leadership at Rutgers University, in the USA.

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