Benji Coetzee (EmptyTrips)

Feb 21, 2017, 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Standard Bank Incubator, 5 Cradock Ave, Johannesburg, 2196

Benji Coetzee is the Founder and CEO of a Tech Startup EmptyTrips. EmptyTrips is the Uber for cargo. It links those with spare capacity in their vehicles with those who need goods transported. Come hear how Benji, a non-technical founder, moved from corporate to creating a tech startup.

In-person event

About this event

Benji Coetzee is the Founder and CEO of a Tech Startup EmptyTrips. EmptyTrips is the Uber for cargo. It links those with spare capacity in their vehicles with those who need goods transported.


Before making the move to entrepreneurship, Benji worked for various corporates including BCG, HSBC and World Economic Forum and has worked in over 20 countries. Benji has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as on of the “Best of Africa 2016” and is a mentor to top African innovators for Oxford University. She has a Bcom in Finance a masters in Finance and another master's in Maritime Economics & Law.


Come hear how Benji, a non-technical founder, moved from corporate to creating a tech startup. 

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Speaker

  • Benji Coetzee

    EmptyTrips

When

When

Tuesday, February 21, 2017
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM UTC

Agenda

Networking (Food & Drinks)
Fireside Chat + Q&A
Networking

Organizers

  • Samuel Ngobeni

    Fottis Finance

    Chapter Director

  • Brian Mlambo

    Akha Ventures

    Ecosystem Builder

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