SA tech startups and those in the country’s startup scene say the once dreaded exchange control is less of an obstacle than in previous years, startup advocacy body Simodisa revealed in a policy report released today. Yet while 27% of the 247 startups and those support startups who were surveyed in Simodisa’s latest industry report released today (31 January)...
Do you have a game plan and are you actioning it? The first Startup Grind Johannesburg is coming up where William Bao Bean will share his insights on the global opportunities for 2019. William is a Partner at SOSV and the Managing Director of MOX the Mobile-Only Accelerator in Taipei and Chinaccelerator, China’s first startup...
Join Kikka Coffee Shops founder Karike Conradie and Balance Wellness founder Debbie Jackson as they share how they started their businesses, their learnings, pitfalls they’ve come across and how they secured funding for their companies.
Many of the most valuable brands are either dot-com or technology companies. That says a lot about where we are today. Our once-disconnected global community is increasingly finding and establishing borderless communications and business channels. Some of the readers and businesses I advise have reached out to me and asked something along these lines: "I understand that you've...
What if we told you that there’s a new local app out there which operates much like any other call-a-cab system except you share your ride with others. What if this app could save you more money every day? We’re talking about a ride-sharing app that links to other fellow travellers so that you can share the...
Season 3 targets a variety of emerging tech companies, provided their solution has a foundation in advancing financial and economic inclusion or enabling the delivery of financial services to unserved and underserved market segments. Business and topical experts to provide mentorship to selected emerging tech companies to develop: a business model, a DataHack4FI business challenge...
Startup Grind Pretoria is proud to host Raksha Mahabeer & Sandhya Singh the founders of SummerTime Join us as we host a Fireside chat featuring Raksha Mahabeer & Sandhya Singh the co-founders of SummerTime, as we explore the world of Branding. Let's get educated, inspired and connected as we talk about all you ever wanted to...
The TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is open to citizens and legal residents of all African countries, who run for-profit businesses based in Africa that are no older than three years. Applications will be judged based on criteria including: feasibility, scalability and potential for growth of the product/service; market opportunity for the idea/business; financial understanding, leadership potential and...
Are you running a data science or artificial intelligence (AI) startup and are looking for funding? Unicef, through its Innovation Fund, is looking to make up to $90 000 in zero-equity investments in data science, machine learning and AI solutions that have the potential to benefit humanity. Tech startups with AI or data solutions stand to...
The new year is here, 2019 is here. Why not get started by following and connecting with some key decision makers in the SA tech scene. Here are 10 people — from entrepreneur and investor Michael Jordaan to Matsi Modise, the head of startup advocacy body Simodisa — that you should follow to keep abreast on views and...
