Entrepreneurship as Africa's Catalyst for Change
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover how innovative entrepreneurship can be a powerful catalyst for change in Africa through this inspiring TEDx talk by seasoned entrepreneur and investor Bongani Sithole. Follow Sithole's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to leading a $100 million company as he shares insights on harnessing homegrown talent, fostering innovation, and scaling solutions to compete globally. Learn how entrepreneurship can address Sustainable Development Goal 8 by driving sustainable growth, creating decent jobs, and reshaping Africa's future. Gain valuable perspectives on the potential of business to transform the continent from Sithole's 20 years of experience in the technology industry, his role as CEO of Founders Factory Africa, and his position as Partner at Utopia Capital Management. Explore the intersection of computer science, successful venture building, and empowering African entrepreneurs to achieve global scale and impact in this thought-provoking 12-minute presentation.
Syllabus
Entrepreneurship as Africa's catalyst for change | Bongani Sithole | TEDxJohannesburgSalon
Taught by
TEDx
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