CAPE TOWN PROGRAMME

What types of government funding are available for early-stage entrepreneurs? (double session)

9:00 – 10:45

Speaker: Chris Louw, NEF. Bonita Daniels, SEFA. Siyasanga Sakuba, SEFA.

An introduction to the relevant local government funding options for early stage entrepreneurs. A panel of government funders will introduce their funds and how to best approach them, with opportunity for you to ask questions.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

Online lending and borrowing - how does it work?

9:00 – 09:45

Speaker: Altesh Baijoo, Rainfin

Tracks: INCUBATION – GROWTH

Open to network

9:00 – 9:45

Use this space to share ideas and experience with other entrepreneurs.

How do I know which accelerator is right for me?

9:00 – 09:45

Speaker: Sarah-Anne Arnold, UCT Graduate School of Business MTN Solution Space

An increasing number of business accelerators promise to help you make your dreams for your business come true. In this session, you will be introduced to a decision-making framework for choosing the right accelerator for you and your business.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION

Are you future-proof? Making sense of a changing business landscape

9:00 – 09:45

Speaker: Nwabisa Mayema, nnfinity

The rate of change in society has never been faster. Most of what we have been taught is starting to lose its relevance. This impacts how we do business, find business and keep our businesses thriving. Nwabisa will help you future-proof your business by paying attention to the social, economic and political dynamics of our world today.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

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Financial modeling 101 (a double-session on storytelling your finances)

10:00 – 11:45

Speaker: Neo Ratau and Sahana Vaidya, Everest Ventures

This practical financial modeling workshop will help you visualize and stress test your financial plan. The workshop will enable you to develop a powerful, practical, financial model for your key business decisions.

Finance de-mystified!

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

Innovative finance lab

10:00 – 11:45

Facilitators: Bertha Centre team and Andile Dube, Young Hustla

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

How to FLOW — aligning your natural traits with your social enterprise

10:00 – 10:45

Speaker: Christoff Oosthuysen, Entrepreneurial Planning Institute

In this session, you’ll learn how to align your own natural traits with that of your social enterprise; and how you and your team members can work in “flow” towards achieving your bigger purpose. Join to learn how to use the Flow Canvas 1-Page Plan as a practical guide to achieve good results.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

How to tell your business' story

10:00 – 10:45

Speaker: Ian Calvert, Redbull Amaphiko

In this session, Ian will explore how to build a a compelling narrative for your social enterprise, using the tools and techniques of the world’s best storytellers.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

How to mix grants, loans, etc. for your benefit?

11:00 – 11:45

Speaker: Danai Musanda, Goodwell Investments

Capital can be structured and layered in multiple ways to reduce the risk for all parties as well as get you off the ground. For instance, you can raise grants when you’re starting out to reduce your risk but also to potentially avoid giving away ownership too soon. Do you know how to do that? If not, join this exciting workshop on how to make capital work for you.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

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The importance of networks for female entrepreneurs

11:00 – 11:45

Speaker: Nwabisa Mayema, nnfinity

A fireside chat that focuses on the importance of building and using social capital to grow as an entrepreneur and to grow your business – especially when you’re a female entrepreneur.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

Financial sustainability for non-profit social enterprises

11:00 – 11:45

Speaker: Community Chest 

As the funding landscape becomes increasingly competitive in South Africa, focusing on income generation and sustainability is becoming a desirable alternative to donor dependency for many existing NPOs. This session looks at the convergence between NPO sustainability and innovative finance.

Tracks: INCUBATION – GROWTH

Finding innovative solutions to solve the challenges faced by township entrepreneurs? (double session)

13:00 – 14:45

Speaker: Elvis Sekhaelelo, eKasi Entrepreneurs

Township entrepreneurs face a whole host of challenges when establishing and growing their business. How do we come up with innovative solutions to solve these challenges? Join Elvis for an energised and interactive workshop that will explore some of these challenges and the innovative approaches being taken to overcome these.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

How does debt affect the running of your business?

13:00 – 13:45

Speakers: Thomas Venon & Dave Portmann, Eighteen East Capital and Friedrich Meisenholl, Business Partners 

In this sesssion, we will discuss debt applied to social entrepreneurs and impactful businesses and establish who can and who should consider adding a pinch of that good stuff to their capital structure. This is a great opportunity for all your questions on debt to be answered.

Tracks: INCUBATION – GROWTH

Design the perfect social enterprise fund (workshop)

13:00 – 14:45

Facilitators: UCT Bertha Centre

In this workshop, you’ll work through a design thinking process to conceptualise an effective social enterprise in the South African context. Come and co-create this concept with us! Space is limited, there will be a sign-up sheet outside the door.

Lessons from a green entrepreneur: Emile Fourie

13:00 – 13:45

Speaker: Emile Fourie, Y-waste

In this session, Emile will cover some of the lessons he’s learnt along his entrepreneurial journey in developing partnerships, accessing funding and measuring impact.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

Utilising B-BBEE effectively for SMME's

13:00 – 13:45

Speaker: Michal Szymanski, CiTi

Join Michal for a quick overview of the updated B-BBEE changes and how they impact SMME’s in the South African environment. He’ll also explore how, as a small business owner, you can leverage B-BBEE effectively to get your foot in the door to private and public supply chains.

Tracks: INCUBATION – GROWTH

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Empowering young people through the business of music

14:00 – 14:45

Speaker: Subusiso Nyamakazi, Philippi Music Project

Join Sibusiso as he shares his journey of building a social enterprise to empower young artists in Philippi.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

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Funding and support for green entrepreneurs

14:00 – 14:45

Speaker: Aman Baboolal, GreenCape

In this session, Aman will take a look at what makes green entrepreneurs different, and the different support and financing opportunities that exist in the ecosystem. He’ll also explore some successful business models for green enterprises, drawing in local case studies.

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH

Business models for social enterprises

14:00 – 14:45

Speaker: Rachael Millson, Social Enterprise Academy

Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH