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In the trenches together…
A couple of things I’ve
 learned about the funding
(entrepreneurial) process…
Takes time.
Angels do exist. But pretty
much only inside personal
        networks.
Good business plan
   Great pitch
10x return, 5 years
It’s not all about funding…
We’re not Silicon Valley (or
 London, or New York).

      We’re AFRICA.
Failing is awesome.
Check List for Startups
   2 Founders with Complementary Skills.
   Advisory Board, Supporters
   Industry Partnerships
   Prototype / Proof of Concept (MVP)
   Early Proof of Traction
   Customer Feedback
   User Feedback
Adapted from TyDanco.com

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Mzansi Gold. In the trenches together.

Notes de l'éditeur

  1. Burning the bridges vs one foot in one foot out approach.Find a way to get going independent of funding
  2. Survivalist / lifestyle entrepreneurs aren’t sexy, aren’t fundable – but are completely OK if that’s your game
  3. Bootstrap story, LessfussDon’t use “no funding” as an excuse, there’s always something you can do