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Against the Odds: Lessons from Building Startups Across Borders

Jul 3, 3:00 – 5:30 PM (UTC)

Johannesburg

MTN Morningside Experience Centre, Cnr Rivonia Road and Summit Road, Morningside, Sandton, 2196

Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Serisha Barrat, a trailblazing entrepreneur who’s redefining what it means to build and scale startups from the Global South. From legal tech innovation to global recognition, Serisha shares the unfiltered realities, hard-won lessons, and bold moves that shaped her journey. If you're building across borders—this is a conversation you shouldn't miss.

In-person event
Fireside Chat

About this event

Building a startup is never easy—but building two, in vastly different industries, across emerging markets and global ecosystems? That takes vision, grit, and relentless determination.

Join us for an intimate and insightful fireside chat with Serisha Barrat, a dynamic entrepreneur at the intersection of tech, law, and impact. As the co-founder and CEO of Lawyered Up, a rapidly scaling AI-powered legal tech platform, Serisha brings a rare blend of purpose-driven leadership and cross-sector expertise.

In this session, we’ll explore:

  • How Serisha navigated the leap from corporate law to tech entrepreneurship
  • The behind-the-scenes realities of launching and scaling startups from scratch
  • What it means to build for impact, inclusion, and innovation in Africa and beyond
  • Practical lessons for founders working across industries, geographies, and stages of growth
  • The mindset it takes to defy the odds and stay mission-driven

Whether you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the journey of scaling businesses across borders, this conversation will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take your next bold step.

This event is in collaboration with MTN.

Details:

Date: 3 July 2025

Time: 5 PM

Venue: MTN Morningside Experience Centre - Cnr Rivonia Road & Summit Road, Morningside, Sandton, 2196

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When

When

Thursday, July 3, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (UTC)

Where

Where

MTN Morningside Experience Centre
Cnr Rivonia Road and Summit Road, Morningside
Sandton, 2196

Organizers

  • Samuel Ngobeni

    Fottis Finance

    Chapter Director

  • Brian Mlambo

    Akha Ventures

    Ecosystem Builder

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Google Cloud

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