Early-stage startup founders in South Africa face various challenges, including a lack of capital, struggling to achieve product-market fit, and even loneliness.

In 2022, after he himself faced similar challenges when building his early-stage venture, Mathew Marsden founded Startup Club ZA.

The community, which comprises in-person events, awards, and now a platform to enable ecosystem stakeholders to share press releases, job listings, etc, has grown substantially.

In this episode, Mathew shares about the early days of Startup Club ZA, what is currently missing in SA’s VC ecosystem, the impact AI will have on early-stage builders, and much more.

Connect with Mathew on LinkedIn and check out the Startup Club ZA website.

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