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Mzansi Gold. In the trenches together.

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Mzansi Gold. In the trenches together. Presentation Transcript

In the trenches together…
A couple of things I’ve learned about the funding(entrepreneurial) process…
Takes time.
Angels do exist. But prettymuch only inside personal networks.
Good business plan Great pitch10x return, 5 years
It’s not all about funding…
We’re not Silicon Valley (or London, or New York). We’re AFRICA.
Failing is awesome.
Check List for Startups 2 Founders with Complementary Skills. Advisory Board, Supporters Industry Partnerships Prototype / Proof of Concept (MVP) Early Proof of Traction Customer Feedback User FeedbackAdapted from TyDanco.com