Oct 24, 2017, 3:30 – 6:30 PM (UTC)
OPEN (Sandton), 138 West Street, Sandton, 2090
Join us for a Fireside chat with Margaret Hirsch, who has become a leading example to business women in Southern Africa – coming from a humble background, to co-founding and running the multi million rand Appliance and Electronic retail organisation.
One of the most useful practices any startup owner or entrepreneur can adopt is to attend as many relevant networking events as possible. The value you can get from Startup Grind events is enormous. Communicating with like minded, motivated and active people can take your game to another level.
One big reason to attend: Sharing knowledge as an entrepreneur is key - regardless of what stage you are at in your journey. Startup Grind brings everyone together in a low-key environment where all ideas are welcome, you’re a part of the global startup community and you have the ability to connect and learn from several heavy hitters in the scene.
Every month we invite you to better understand and to embrace Startup Grind’s Values:
To Educate, Inspire, and Connect Entrepreneurs
Our global community of 300+ chapters in 110 countries worldwide is here for you. Let us know... How may we best assist you? (I.e. - Can we help facilitate warm introductions to businesses, mentors, and/or investors to grow your startup here or elsewhere?)
Ways You Can Participate this Month:
On your mark, get set, GO! - Every month we invite local “Entrepreneur Partners” (Funded Startup, Growth & Enterprise Business Leaders) within our local ecosystem to kick off the event. Sharing accomplishments, values or needs with attendees, while connecting with our local team and featured guest demonstrates your commitment to our area's innovators. Entrepreneur Partners are also able to exhibit products and/or services after our signature Fireside Chat. This opportunity is available for a limited number of businesses, Apply Today!
Listen & Learn - Are you a member of our local entrepreneurial ecosystem? We encourage you to come meet, learn from and have the chance to ask questions of one of Africa's most influential woman in business Margaret Hirsch (Co-founder and COO at Hirsch's Homestores)
Spread the Word - Startup Grind Johannesburg's monthly events are an effective and valuable opportunity to share your brand and message with our local entrepreneurial community. Startup Grind’s events regularly attract many influential Founders, Professionals, and Investors. We have several options available, starting at only R500. (Connect Here)
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Identify opportunities from dynamic conversations and encounters.
Absorb new information from our guest’s and your peer’s expertise.
Implement & Test an idea so you are utilizing good startup practices of validation.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (UTC)
3:30 PM | Networking and Food |
4:30 PM | Fireside Chat and Q&A |
5:30 PM | Networking + Drinks |
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