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Realising a Dream
ACT I
The Road less traveled
Catalyst for the Innovation
Community Driven (RLabs)
Messaging Solution
Unlikely Startup
Unusual setting
SAFIPA Intervention
ACT II
The Commercialisation Journey
Why do we exist?
What makes us different?
Advisors and Mentors
Minimum Viable Product
Metrics (Qualitative & Quantitative)
Move Fast (Find early “paying” adopters)
Disruptive Models
Road shows
Distribution Network
Build Strategic Partnerships
Let others talk about you
Learn from failure
Turning challenges into opportunities
The journey is still long...
ACT III
The wake up
Activity
Revenue
Social Value Created
Jobs Created
Cape Flats and beyond...
Where to from here?
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