Keynote Topics
Help for entrepreneurs in tough times
Aimed at entrepreneurs who are in a funk and thinking about giving up
Aimed at entrepreneurs and corporate clients who would like their staff to think more entrepreneurially
The 12 dos and don’ts of pitching to potential funders
Aimed at aspiring and existing entrepreneurs who are looking for funding solutions
Aimed at corporate clients who are considering their enterprise development strategies
Aimed at individuals, small businesses and corporate’s that are experiencing failure on a personal, project or company level
A ten-point plan
Aimed at corporate clients for both internal and client engagement purposes
Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business-incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses. Allon is the author of two best-selling entrepreneurial books – Lose […]
Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business-incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Allon is the author of two best-selling entrepreneurial books – Lose the Business Plan and What to Do When You Want to Give Up. He hosted the first national radio show on entrepreneurship in South Africa in 2004; wrote and hosted the first South African prime-time entrepreneurship reality television show; and created and published an ongoing entrepreneurial cartoon strip.
Allon Raiz is currently hosting his eighth season of the popular The Big Small Business Show on Business Day TV, and is a regular columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine.
Allon Raiz is a co-founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation South Africa and Rural Roots, and is on the advisory and judging boards of numerous local and international NGOs and entrepreneurial awards. His passion for and focus on the development of entrepreneurs attracted the attention of the World Economic Forum (WEF) which, in 2008, recognised Allon as a Young Global Leader.
As an accomplished international speaker, Allon Raiz was invited to speak at the 2011 WEF Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland.
In 2011, he was also invited to become a member of the WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Fostering Entrepreneurship, making him one of 15 recognised global experts in the field. More recently, he became a member of the WEF’s Global Future Council.
In 2013, Allon Raiz received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Oliver Transformation and Empowerment Awards. The following year, he became the country winner, regional winner and continental winner of the Titan Award for Building Nations.
Since 2014, Allon has guest lectured annually at Oxford University where he is recognised as the Oxford University Saïd Business School’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
In 2015, Allon received an invitation from the White House, on behalf of President Barack Obama, to speak at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit held in Kenya.
His passion and focus on the development of entrepreneurs attracted the attention of the World Economic Forum (WEF) which awarded Allon as a Young Global Leader on the 11th of March 2008.
Whilst working towards a Doctorate in Entrepreneurial Studies and Innovation, Allon is an accomplished international speaker. He was invited to speak at the 2011 WEF Annual Meeting, held in Switzerland.
In 2011, Allon Raiz was invited to become a member of the WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Fostering Entrepreneurship. He is one of 15 recognised global experts in this field.
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Thabo Limema is a banking professional with local, regional, and international experience spanning over 10 years. Throughout his career, which started and still is in corporate & investment banking (CIB), he’s always sought to build his skills & capabilities to be a world class banker, who provides exceptional service and expertise his clients. He entered […]
Ian Russell is currently an independent, freelance business advisor, speaker, and professional non-executive director. With a career steeped in leadership, innovation, and strategic vision, Ian brings a wealth of experience to the forefront of corporate dialogue. His most recent corporate tenure as CEO of BCX, Africa’s largest technology company, underscores his capability to navigate complex […]
Professor Piet Naude regularly speaks at business and civil society conferences and has done consulting work for national and international listed companies on issues of ethics and governance. He holds an MA in Philosophy (cum laude) and a Doctoral degree in Theology from the University of Stellenbosch. He is a Professor of Ethics and former […]
Amanda Dambuza is the Chief Executive of Uyandiswa; a project management consulting firm she founded six years ago. Previously, she was the Financial Services Director of the JSE listed software organisation, Adapt IT. Adapt IT owned 49% of Uyandiswa, a deal concluded in October 2014. Effective as of the 1st of July 2017, Amanda concluded another […]
Grant Gavin, a dynamic figure in Durban’s business landscape, is not content with merely achieving success; he’s on a mission to make a lasting impact. Renowned as a property expert and esteemed entrepreneur, Grant has established himself as a key influencer within South Africa’s residential real estate sector. However, his aspirations extend far beyond the […]
Nosipho Siwisa-Damasane is a force to be reckoned with. Described in Finding the Woman Within: How to thrive in a male dominated society as being a shatterer of glass ceilings and someone who rewrote the rules, she has won multiple awards which have honoured her work as CEO of a variety of highly recognised companies. […]
Matsi Modise is a trailblazer in South Africa’s entrepreneurship and business landscape, renowned for her visionary leadership, commitment to entrepreneurial activism, and passion for creating sustainable change. As the Managing Director of SiMODiSA, Matsi leads an industry association with a mission to accelerate entrepreneurship by collaborating with policymakers to enhance the success rate of high-impact, […]
Ayanda Thabethe is a multifaceted powerhouse hailing from South Africa, recognized for her diverse talents and magnetic presence in the realms of television hosting, entrepreneurship, and modeling. As a distinguished brand ambassador for several global titans, Ayanda seamlessly embodies sophistication, elegance, and professionalism, making her a sought-after figure in both the entertainment and business spheres. […]
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