Your invitation
Dive into a night of unparalleled learning and networking with like-minded business innovators at the Entrepreneurs' Circle. Focusing on problem-solving for entrepreneurs, we will dig into some of the most significant and persistent problems that renowned entrepreneurs have faced and, in turn, the challenges you face in your business. We will be emerging together with unique and innovative solutions.
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Following a unique learning process, The Entrepreneurs' Circle gives you insight into some of the best entrepreneurial minds in South Africa and how they have solved their biggest challenges. An engaging, intimate and participative evening will allow you to rub shoulders with other entrepreneurs and apply this learning to the challenges you face in your business.
Agenda
MAR 14
18:00
Welcome and context
18:15
Circle one starts: Andrew, Jonathan and Sam
19:00
Circle two created; Room reconfigured
19:45
1-2-4-All to capture key lessons
20:00
Networkings, snacks and drinks
Speakers
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FEATURED ENTREPRENEURS
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Sam Paddock
Sam Paddock
Co-founder GetSmarter, JEFF, Hubble Studios
Sam co-founded GetSmarter, a pioneering online education company. Built on the purpose of "Improving lives through better education", their journey from a small start-up to a globally recognised brand worth over R1 billion showcases the transformative power of digital education and entrepreneurship.
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Andrew Smith
Co-founder Yuppiechef, MOA Holdings
Andrew Smith, the co-founder of Yuppiechef, South Africa's leading kitchen and home retailer, is a quintessential example of entrepreneurship that marries passion with innovation. Starting Yuppiechef in 2006 with Shane Dryden, Smith navigated the company from a part-time venture out of a living room to a flagship in omnichannel retailing in South Africa. The business was bought by Mr Price in 2021.
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Yuppiechef
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Jonathan Smit
Founder PayFast; Angel Investor
Jonathan Smit, a visionary in the fintech space, founded PayFast in 2007 to democratise e-commerce in South Africa. His journey from coding the initial platform to leading one of the continent's most significant fintech solutions culminated in a major Network International acquisition at circa $290 mil, marking the largest-ever deal in the African payments sector.
PayFast
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Dale Williams
Strategy Coach
Dale is a strategy partner and coach to some of the country's leading CEOs, supporting billions of Rands worth of entrepreneurial value.
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Passionate about learning and connections, his unique style of facilitation is what underpins the high impact learning style of this Entrepreneurs Circle event.
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Dale Williams
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The Venue
The Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Rd, Tokai, Cape Town, 7945
The Norval Foundation is an Art museum in Cape Town, dedicated to modern and contemporary African Art. With it's iconic art and breathtaking views of the Mountains, it is the ideal location for high-impact learning and inspiration.
More about the event
Who is it for?
Founders / Co-Founders at any stage of their business journey, who have between 3 and 100 employees and are dealing with meaningful business challenges.
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How many people will be selected?
A maximum of 20 participants will be selected. We are looking for founders/co-founders of their business, currently dealing with meaningful business challenges. We want to create an interesting diverse group of views that will provide the best learning opportunity for all.
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Applications close on Friday, 23 February 2024.
How much does it cost?
Each of the 20 participants pay R900 to attend the event. Payment details will be sent upon notification of participation.
How does it work?
The event begins with a facilitated discussion of the speakers' most significant entrepreneurial challenges, continues with an in-depth participant-led discussion on their most pressing business obstacles, and ends with a takeaway artefact capturing the group’s discussions and learnings. Drinks and snacks will be served after the event.