The Solution: Innovation And Entrepreneurship

THE SOLUTION:Innovation + Entrepreneurs
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justin spratt – 27 July 09
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So who the is this guy?

The Bad News: Global Recession
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How Fear Drove the Recession – Fear is Now Bottoming Out
“The only thing we have
to fear is fear itself.”
-- Franklin Roosevelt
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US Retail Sales
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US housing market
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Source: INet

Global Contraction
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Recovery time-lines
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The Good News

Developing Economies Growing
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Taking Stock
Lived in 3 countries
 SA = LOTS of talent
Enough $ for new business
 Horizon, 4DiCapital, HP-Ventures, HBD
Govt regulatory drag is RELATIVELY low
Highly networked country
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BUT we need more entrepreneurs!

Need increased penchant for

“I want to put a dent in the universe”Steve Jobs

“We used to dream about this stuff. Now, we get to build it. It’s pretty neat”Steve Jobs

Make a Difference…

Or live on your island…bought with money from the listing

We need you!

The Solution: Innovation And Entrepreneurship

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