Africa is shifting from consumption to production!
India is on track to become the third-largest economy in just six years—a market ready for African innovation.
We’re talking trade, partnerships, and scaling beyond borders.
Why should Africa only import when we can export and compete?
💡 If we build strategically, Africa becomes the exporter of solutions, not just a market for others. Let’s make it happen!
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👤 Vuyisa Qabaka | Buntu Majaja
#Africa #GlobalOpportunities #Trade #innovation #ScalingUp #NextStudioPodcast
💡 Cybersecurity: The Growth Lever You Didn’t Know You Needed
When investors consider backing a company, one question matters:
“Can this business withstand a breach and continue to thrive?”
Larry Yon describes resilience as being a requirement for sustainable growth, and not just a luxury.
For many MSMEs, that’s a tough question to answer. But businesses that approach cybersecurity as a strategic tool for growth—not just risk management—position themselves ahead of the curve.
It’s about operational strength, adaptability, and the ability to scale in any environment.
🎯 @LarryYon | @BuntuMajaja
#SAIS #Cybersecurity #BusinessResilience #GrowthStrategy #TechLeadership
🚀 Partnerships aren’t just beneficial—they’re fundamental.
For African innovators, scaling beyond local markets requires more than just a great product—it demands access, networks, and strategic partnerships. Whether across Anglophone, Francophone, or Lusophone Africa, the ability to forge the right connections can define success.
💡 Africa’s position at the center of the world gives its entrepreneurs a unique advantage—but are we leveraging it effectively? This discussion highlights the power of global collaboration in unlocking new opportunities and driving innovation.
🎥 @TallGiraffeVideo
đź”— Watch the full episode now. The link is in our bio!
#NextStudioPodcast #PartnershipsMatter #GlobalConnections #AfricanInnovation #TechLeadership
💡 Innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about ecosystems.
Some think that Cape Town is just a city. Little do they know it’s a launchpad for startups, investors, and bold thinkers shaping the future innovation in Africa, and beyond.
Bridgette Morris, Manager of Innovation & Operational Effectiveness at the City of Cape Town, highlights the city’s long-standing partnership with the Innovation Summit—an alliance that fuels economic growth, connects world-class talent, and fosters a culture of disruptive innovation.
🌍 Why does this matter? Because when startups, thought leaders, and policymakers come together, it creates a ripple effect—transforming ideas into businesses, businesses into industries, and industries into a thriving innovation ecosystem.
Cape Town welcomes the future. Are you ready to scale here? 🚀
#InnovationEcosystem #StartupGrowth #TechLeadership #CapeTownInnovation #EconomicImpact #SAIS24
We’re excited to launch the first episode of the Next Studio Podcast—a collaboration between SA Innovation Summit and Tall Giraffe Video!
This series captures powerful conversations with innovators, investors, and thought leaders shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.
Kicking things off, Vuyisa Qabaka, a Pan-African startup and corporate innovation expert, angel investor, and business mentor, dives into Africa’s energy challenges and the opportunities they create. He explores how load shedding is fuelling a surge in renewable solutions that could define the continent’s energy future.
💡 The world is looking for answers—Africa is building them.
đź”— Watch the first episode now: https://youtu.be/ikVCVdDhMsU
🎙️ Hosted by: Melt van der Spuy
#SAIS24 #NextStudioPodcast #EnergyInnovation #RenewableTech #AfricaTech #SolarRevolution #StartupLeadership #LoadShedding
🚀 Welcome to 2025—another year of growth, innovation & opportunity!
What better way to kick off the year than by looking back at the groundbreaking moments of SAIS24? From visionary startups pitching their ideas to powerful collaborations that are shaping Africa’s innovation ecosystem, this was a summit to remember!
✨ This is just the beginning. We stepped into 2025 with a renewed focus on growth, collaboration, and game-changing innovation.
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#SAIS24 #NewYearNewGoals #TechLeadership #StartupEcosystem #Innovation
“I would fix the entire political system…”
🎙️ Kaylynn Mundell had the privilege of interviewing Tshepo Magoele, the founder & CEO of LignOrganic.
🌍 LignOrganic transforms waste plant material into high-value biochemicals, biomaterials, and bioenergy.
Their flagship product, lignin, is prized for its natural UV-blocking properties. They’re focused on harnessing this benefit to create sunscreens specially designed for darker skin tones.
đź“ą: The African CEO | Enabling the World's Future Leaders
#SAIS24
🌍Ever felt like you're in this startup journey all alone? You're not, and that's the magic of finding your tribe!
We partnered with Specno to host the Art of Pitching event to create a dynamic platform that brought together passionate startups to connect, learn, and grow. Marushka Soobben perfectly captured the essence of the event, saying how much it meant to find a community of like-minded entrepreneurs all facing the same struggles. It’s moments like these that we believe truly build the ecosystem for innovation!
What’s your biggest takeaway from building your own startup community? Let’s hear your thoughts! 💬
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🎙️Kaylynn Mundell had the privilege of interviewing Peter Greenwall, an innovative speaker, author and comedian.
🌍 Peter describes himself as an “Errorthoughtical Engineer and Futurist”.
✨ He's confident that Africa's creative industry will lead the way in driving the next wave of innovation across the continent.
đź“ą: The African CEO #SAIS24
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“If you want to scale a business, you need someone who can transition from being an entrepreneur to becoming a business owner…” 🎙️
We had the pleasure of having Catherine Wijnberg, founder of Fetola and author of Sheep Will Never Rule The World at #SAIS24.
Catherine is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses, while also promoting the circular economy in South Africa. 🌍
What do you think is the biggest hurdle for entrepreneurs when scaling a business? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇
A big thank you to The African CEO for this inspiring interview! đź’ˇ
#SAIS24 #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #CircularEconomy #InnovationLeadership #TheAfricanCEO
“This has the potential for 7 million jobs in South Africa...”
Naison Pillay had the privilege of interviewing Vuyisa Qabaka, a corporate innovation and startup expert with a strong focus on Pan-African development.
He brings extensive experience across 13 African countries and is also the co-founder of Uprise.Africa (Uprise Africa) an equity crowdfunding platform aimed at empowering entrepreneurs.
#SAIS24 #TheAfricanCEO
🔓 Unlocking Africa’s Investment Potential means understanding the cybersecurity risks involved.
Larry Yon, Co-Founder and President of Cyber Alliance, highlighted how crucial it is for African businesses expanding into the US to be aware of the country’s high level of cyber threats. Cybersecurity is key to de-risking and accelerating exits for cross-border investments.
What cybersecurity strategies do you use when scaling globally?
#UnlockingAfrica #Cybersecurity #GlobalExpansion #SAIS24 #InvestmentStrategies
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