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George Gombay commented on Alexandra Fraser's blog post How to find a Co-Founder"Very interesting study.
Of Course the concept of the co-founder has much in common with that of a partner in a traditional enterprise or practice.
It seems to me that one very important fact to identify early on in the step which is called here the…"
Linda Swart commented on Alexandra Fraser's blog post 5th Global Forum on Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship"Thanks for sharing Alex!"
Alexandra Fraser commented on Alexandra Fraser's event 'Silicon Cape VC Office Hours'"Please note that next months session is fully subscribed but you can still sign up for September. "
Alexandra Fraser left a comment for Nyameka Gloria Gobile"Hi Nyameka. I see you have signed up for this month's VC office hours but I have not received a request. We have one slot open from 11:15 - 11:45. Please email me af[at]invenfin.com ASAP if you would like it. Thanks Alex"
Alexandra Fraser commented on Alexandra Fraser's event 'Silicon Cape VC Office Hours'"Hi. Only one slot remains for May's VC Office Hours from 9:30 - 10:00 so please sign up ASAP if you would like it!"
Alexandra Fraser commented on Alexandra Fraser's event 'Silicon Cape VC Office Hours'"VC Office Hours for April are now fully booked. Please sign up for May under the Silicon Cape Events Page. "
Alexandra Fraser commented on Giles Douglas's group Venture Capital"Hi Samantha-Leigh Visit the resources page on Silicon Cape were there is more information on Venture Capital or for a list of venture capitalist in South Africa, their investment criteria and mandate, visit the South African Venture Capital…"
Alexandra Fraser commented on Alexandra Fraser's event 'Silicon Cape VC Office Hours'"Hi All
Due to the popularity of last month's session, we only have one slot open for April from 9:00 - 9:30am. If you would like it email me ASAP af at invenfin dot com or sign up via schedule once. Otherwise you will have to signup for…"
Alexandra Fraser commented on Alexandra Fraser's event 'Silicon Cape VC Office Hours'"Hi All
VC Office Hours for this month are fully subscribed. If you have been successful in securing a meeting slot I would have confirmed via email and meeting request. All those who missed out on this session will be given priority for April's…"
Alexandra Fraser commented on Alexandra Fraser's event 'Silicon Cape VC Office Hours'"Hi All - There are issues with the Schedule Once system that we are trying to fix. Please email me af at invenfin dot com if you would like to book a session."
Profile Information
- Who are you?
- Passionate about entrepreneurship and technology development, I have worked for government, start-ups, tech transfer offices, run entrepreneurship clubs at varsity and been part of the Scottish Institute for Entrepreneurship. Now working for venture capital firm Invenfin, were I get to indulge my nerdy side while using my business skills and scientific mind to analyse proposals and help promote entrepreneurship in South Africa.
- Where can you be found on the web, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc?
- www.invenfin.com
@anfraser
Alexandra Fraser's Blog
How to get an article published on TechCrunch
The audience of the Net Prophet (@Netprophetlive) start-up workshop pitches this evening received a bonus session. Mike Butcher (@mikebutcher) editor at large on @TechCrunch gave us a quick presentation on pitching a story to journalists.
Pitching a story, like pitching an idea or business is just that. It has to be news worthy and have substance. As an investor the last thing I want is an email saying "I have a business idea and I'm looking for…
ContinuePosted on May 21, 2013 at 20:57 — 1 Comment
2013 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year Competition
In an effort to boost the level of entrepreneurship in South Africa, Sanlam and Business Partners Limited are excited to open the 2013 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition. The quality of the 2012 winners was outstanding and all were very deserving of…
Posted on April 29, 2013 at 19:31
2013 AFRICA SMME AWARDS COMPETITION - Enter now!
Background:
Africa currently has the highest growth rate in the world- with an average growth rate of 5.5%. Small Business Sector is a key driver of growth in the continent. To acknowledge and appreciate the important role the sector plays in promoting wealth and prosperity in the continent, Africagrowth Institutes, in partnership with major Private Sector Institutions, NGOs and SMME support agencies is pleased to introduce the 2013 Africa SMME Awards…
Posted on April 29, 2013 at 15:00
How to find a Co-Founder
StartUp Weekend recently wrote a good post on how to build a Minimal Viable Team (MVT) or find a Co-Founder for your start-up.
"If you’ve ever wondered what a “Co-Founder” really is, you’re not alone. We’ve challenged ourselves to answer this question and to explore a process to discover and develop what might become a co-founder or co-founding team. The result of that work is this paper, which we are proud to introduce to our community as the very first…
ContinuePosted on April 2, 2013 at 14:02 — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 8:49 on July 15, 2011,
Shaun Lindbergh said… Hi Alexandra, I am doing research into support for failed entrepreneurs and wonder if you would know what support, if any, Invenfin offers it failed Investors. I have developed a draft Five-step plan "Fast-track Recovery for Failed Entrepreneurs" as a point of discussion.
When so much is invested encouraging start-ups it is disconcerting that there is so little attention paid to supporting the failures through their crises.
- At 21:09 on March 30, 2011,
Carl Muller said… We are taking our self empowerment program to the communities. If you are interested send a 1 page CV.
Remuneration will be acceptable.
- At 13:06 on November 6, 2009,
Deon C. Louw said… - Please participate in this survey regarding sales and marketing techniques in Cape Town. You have the options to view the results of the survey at the end of the month. A free gift of Oxygen Office Professional will be mailed to your doorstep for your trouble (Cape Town only). The purpose is to measure to what degree expectation meets reality.
The 7 questions should take no longer than 90 seconds to complete.
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