Positioning Your Business for Investment: A South African Perspective

Sep 14, 2023, 3:30 – 5:30 PM (UTC)

Johannesburg

Workshop 17 Sandton, 138 West St, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2031

Join us for a compelling fireside chat with Sanjay, a distinguished entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist, as he discusses "Positioning Your Business for Investment: A South African Perspective." With 25 years of rich professional experience, Sanjay will offer invaluable insights into preparing businesses for investments. Make sure to join us on the 14th of September at Workshop 17.

In-person event
Fireside Chat

About this event

Startup Grind Johannesburg is delighted to present an illuminating fireside chat event featuring Sanjay, an eminent figure in the world of business strategy and investments. In this session, we'll delve deep into "Positioning Your Business for Investment: A South African Perspective," shedding light on the nuances and strategies of attracting investors in the South African business landscape.

Sanjay's journey as an entrepreneur, chartered accountant, business strategist, and investor has endowed him with a wealth of knowledge spanning 25 years. Founding and co-founding numerous start-ups, advising multinational corporations, and being an integral part of the early-stage ecosystem, his insights are backed by practical experience. This fireside chat promises an exploration of strategy formulation, M&A activities, capital raising, B-BBEE compliance, and much more.

Attendees will gain a holistic view on positioning their business, whether a startup or a mature enterprise, for the best chances of investment. Sanjay's vast experience includes mentoring early-stage entrepreneurs, so attendees can expect practical, actionable advice on appealing to potential investors and making businesses investment-ready.

For all those intrigued by the business investment domain—whether you're a budding entrepreneur, an established businessperson, or someone keen on understanding the investment scene—this conversation with Sanjay is unmissable. Join us for an evening brimming with insightful discussions, fresh perspectives, and the chance to network with industry peers. Learn how to strategically position your business in the South African context to attract meaningful investment.

Event Details

Date: 14 September 2023 (Thursday)

Time: 17:30 for 18:00 PM (SAST)

Venue: Workshop 17 Sandton

Check out what happened

Speaker

  • Clive Butkow

    Kalon Venture Partners

    ex-CEO

When

When

Thursday, September 14, 2023
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (UTC)

Agenda

3:30 PMNetworking and Food
4:15 PMFireside Chat
5:30 PMNetworking

Organizers

  • Samuel Ngobeni

    Fottis Finance

    Chapter Director

  • Brian Mlambo

    Akha Ventures

    Ecosystem Builder

Partners

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Akha Ventures

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KPRM Media Solutions

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Workshop 17 Sandton

ScaleX logo

ScaleX

LeadSpring logo

LeadSpring

Tech Oasis Systems logo

Tech Oasis Systems

Bizz Buzz Tech logo

Bizz Buzz Tech

BM Marketing logo

BM Marketing

MTN logo

MTN

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