JOHANNEBURG PROGRAMME
DAY TWO
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ROOM 1
ROOM 2
ROOM 3
ROOM 4
ROOM 5
Les us surprise you!
9:00 – 10:00
Speaker(s): TBA
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Let us surprise you!
9:00 – 9:45
Speaker(s): TBA
We’ve got something up our sleeves…
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Innovative finance lab
9:00 – 10:45
Facilitators: Bertha Centre Innovative Finance team
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
An introduction to SME finance, with a focus on BBBEE (double-session)
9:00 – 10:45
Speaker: Alana Bond, Impact Hub / Simanye
Do you need to raise funding for your start-up but just not sure where to start? This session will introduce you to the different funding options (grants, debt, equity), when they are typically most relevant, and the pros and cons of each option.
The session also helps you navigate the BBBEE landscape.
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Getting it done – how to make sure your strategy rolls out
9:00 – 09:45
Speaker: Nicci Stewart, nnfinity
This session will help you put tools in place to make sure you get those plans and strategies implemented.
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Starting up with Social Impact
10:00 – 10:45
Speaker: Sandile Shabangu (StartupGuy), Startup Mzansi Foundation
Join the StartupGuy to learn how to get started in building a social impact startup – from structure and financing, to mentors and educational programmes. Bring all of your questions on starting a social enterprise!
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
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 CONTINUED...
– 10:45
An introduction to SME finance, with a focus on BBBEE CONTINUED...
09:00 – 10:45
Let us surprise you!
10:00 – 10:45
Speaker(s): TBA
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Let us surprise you!
11:00 – 11:45
Speaker(s): TBA
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Financial modeling 101 CONTINUED...
– 11:45
Your space to network
11:00- 11:45
Come on in to share ideas and experience with other entrepreneurs.
South Africa’s digital home for entrepreneurs
11:00 – 11:45
Speaker: Matsi Modise, Simodisa
In this session, Matsi Modise introduces Simodise’s new Venture Portal, an online portal that connects your business to opportunities, information, funding, markets, mentorship, tools and templates.
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
What types of government funding are available for early stage entrepreneurs (double-session)
11:00 – 11:45
Speaker: Ntandokazi Nodada, SAB Foundation
Get insights into very early-stage funding – where to turn when you’re still working on the idea or just getting off the ground? What to think about and what to avoid?
LUNCH
ROOM 1
ROOM 2
ROOM 3
ROOM 4
ROOM 5
Women in entrepreneurship
13:00 – 13:45
Speaker: Nicci Stewart, nnfinity
An informal discussion around the challenges female entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them.
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Finding innovative solutions to solve the challenges faced by township entrepreneurs? (double session)
13:00 – 14:45
Speaker: Elvis Sekhaolelo, 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
Innovative finance lab
13:00 – 14:45
Facilitators: The Bertha Centre Innovative Finance team
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Les us surprise you!
13:00 – 13:45
Speaker(s): TBA
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Why do businesses fail?
13:00 – 13:45
Speaker: Allon Raiz, Raizcorp
In this session, Allon will explore some of the key reasons businesses in South Africa fail, drawing on Raizcorp’s experience working with over 1500 startups across the country.
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Financial sustainability for non-profit social enterprises
14:00 – 14:45
Speaker: Sawa Nakagawa, Esquared
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Finding innovative solutions to solve the challenges faced by township entrepreneurs? CONTINUED...
– 14:45
Innovative finance lab CONTINUED...
– 14:45
TBA
14:00 – 14:45
Speaker(s): TBA
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
TBA
14:00 – 14:45
Speaker(s): TBA
Tracks: IDEATION – INCUBATION – GROWTH
Peer nominations, pitches and party!
15:00 – 17:00
ROOM 1