ENTREPRENEUR|INVESTOR|ADVISOR|TECH STRATEGIST
With extensive experience in developed and emerging markets, I facilitate a dynamic exchange of skills and expertise between these economic realms. I have exploited unique opportunities by adapting models from developed markets in emerging markets. Working in various emerging markets has profoundly developed my capacity for problem-solving, innovative thinking and adaptability. I leverage this expertise to re-interpret developed markets, uncovering new opportunities and solutions. I have fostered the ability to rapidly comprehend various economic landscapes and respond to their unique needs and opportunities, creating localized and context-specific solutions. A powerful command of technology allows the rapid execution of disruptive strategies. I have a wealth of experience in connectivity, Insurtech, FinTech and e-commerce. As a seasoned business builder, I collaborate with commercially viable businesses, enhancing their growth strategies and pushing the limits of their operations.
Experience.
Awards
I’ve been honored to be recognized as the recipient of several awards, including:
Personal awards
U-Start Africa 2015 E-Commerce Award, for having the biggest impact on E-commerce in Africa.
Finalist in the South African Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, 2014
Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans in 2011
Seedcamp Africa finalist in 2010
Business awards
Click2Sure
Winner of IFC AfricaTech FinTech Award, Awarded in 2022 Paris
RMB - Innovation Award
African Excellence Awards, 2021. Recognized globally as one of the leading white-label B2B SAAS Platforms focused on emerging markets
Groupon South Africa
Awarded U-Start Top E-Commerce Website Award, 2011, 2012, 2015
Winner of Best Mobi Site Africa, 2013
Winner of Best Group Buying E-Commerce Website in Africa, 2012
Education
• MBA at the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town
• MBA exchange at London School of Business
• Executive Programme at Singularity University
Organisations and advisory roles
I bring a rich tapestry of experience woven across diverse markets, having steered senior roles and offered strategic counsel to esteemed industry titans like Cadbury, Nestle, Vodacom, and Groupon.
I am passionate about nurturing an entrepreneurial ethos in South Africa, where I am deeply entrenched as an advisor and collaborator with a multitude of organisations dedicated to igniting growth and pioneering innovation. Some of my current advisory roles include:
Silicon Cape board member And chairperson
Silicon Cape is a community of tech entrepreneurs, developers, creatives, angel investors and VC’s who are passionate about entrepreneurs and their role in the future of South Africa.
Luiss En Labs Advisor
Liuss EnLabs fuels the growth of startups, transforming them into successful enterprises. It has been a catalyst for the success of numerous startups, recognizing their role as engines for economic development and growth.
Entrepreneurs' Organization Member
The Entrepreneurs' Organization is a global network with 10,000+ leading entrepreneurs across 46 countries, fostering mutual learning for enhanced business success and a fulfilling personal life.
Endeavor entrepreneurs mentor
Endeavor champions high-impact entrepreneurs globally, prioritizing those with big dreams, potential for significant growth, and the ability to inspire others. Their unique focus on scale-up, not just start-up, is driven by the belief that this stage holds the greatest potential for job and wealth creation.
Everlytic advisor
Everlytic provides cloud marketing software that manages campaigns and communication across channels, assisting businesses build richer customer relationships.
Experience and previous roles
Drawing on over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, I've spearheaded the inception and growth of ventures across vibrant emerging markets, with a keen focus on Africa, Central, and Eastern Europe. My footprint extends across transformative contributions in Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Croatia. Throughout my career, I've occupied pivotal roles at:
Click2sure founder / CEO
Click2Sure disrupted the insurance landscape with pioneering fintech solutions. Providing cloud-based Insurance SaaS solutions for omnichannel distribution, which saves costs and supports data-driven decision making.
Groupon south africa founding director and ceo
Groupon is a global e-commerce marketplace connecting subscribers with local merchants by offering activities, travel, goods and services.
GEP Renewables Director
GEP Renewables identifies and develops renewable energy sites in South Africa, aiming for lasting socio-economic and environmental impact while delivering exceptional financial returns to investors and stakeholders.
Partners for Change Holdings Managing Director
Partners for Change Holdings is a management and consulting business, working in strategy development, advisory and investment.
BEGIN YOUR financial growth JOURNEY.
Businesses and investments.
My journey in entrepreneurship has been diverse, spanning from the inception of startups and SMEs to leading the charge in revolutionizing South Africa's e-commerce landscape with Groupon. Notably, I've steered one of the most remarkable success stories in the insurtech sector with the inception of Click2Sure.
Presently, my focus is on harnessing my expertise in startups and technology across a spectrum of projects and investments within the Team Africa Ventures umbrella.
Team Africa ventures
Team Africa Ventures is an early stage investment fund, which looks for passionate founder teams with big ideas or large market problems they wish to solve. From funding, to helping founders through their start up journey, we aim to help and get actively involved. In some instances we have held operational roles in the various portfolio companies.