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SA Innovation Network
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Bandwidth Barn
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Apple South Africa
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Heather Axworthy's Discussions
2012 Mass Challenge - Business Plan Competition
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MassChallenge is the largest-ever startup accelerator and competition, and the first to support high-impact, early-stage entrepreneurs with no strings attached. The competition is open to everyone,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Botes Feb 20.
Revolutionary Angels, a unique approach or not?
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Today, I heard the CEO, of a newly launched VC firm called Revolutionary Angels, speak at a local innovation group meeting. He launched this company to help entrepreneurs get early stage funding.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruan Viljoen Dec 13, 2009.
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Ben Botes replied to Heather Axworthy's discussion 2012 Mass Challenge - Business Plan Competition"And if Business planning is not your thing but you have a great idea you would like to enter to the competition we now have a 100% homegrown business plan software application which is super easy to use…"
Heather Axworthy joined Riette van Schalkwyk's group
SA Innovation Network
The SA Innovation Network is context driven to fit the SA landscape & geared to enable us to compete with the best in the world as far as innovation and creativity is concerned. Saine provides a platform for learning, sharing and talking innovation.See More
Heather Axworthy joined Shana Kay's group
Bandwidth Barn
The Cape Town-based Bandwidth Barn has been in operation since 2000 and is today regarded as one of the leading ICT business incubators in the world.
Ruan Viljoen replied to Heather Axworthy's discussion Revolutionary Angels, a unique approach or not?"Think Jason has interesting insights and tend to agree with him on this one. His full blog post (http://calacanis.com/2009/10/09/why-startups-shouldnt-have-to-pay-to-pitch-angel-investors/) also has some interesting comments from reader."
Heather Axworthy replied to Heather Axworthy's discussion Revolutionary Angels, a unique approach or not?"Hi Mark,
I just read the article by Jason and I do agree and think it is wrong. I've never heard of a successful start-up that actually had to pay to pitch their idea. My husband, who is also an entrepreneur who has started three successful…"
Mark Pretorius replied to Heather Axworthy's discussion Revolutionary Angels, a unique approach or not?"See Silicon Alley Insider (Jason Calacanis) strong opinion on why angels should NOT charge startups to pitch, "My Latest War: Angels Who Charge Startups To Pitch""
Heather Axworthy posted a discussionRevolutionary Angels, a unique approach or not?
Today, I heard the CEO, of a newly launched VC firm called Revolutionary Angels, speak at a local innovation group meeting. He launched this company to help entrepreneurs get early stage funding. Here is their model, you submit your business plan, they choose 100 plans, if your plan is chosen, you are the asked to pay $5000, in turn the firm gives you professional services (marketing, business plan, sales channel assistance.) The top 2 plans "win" the funding of up to $300K. Also, the firm only…See More
Heather Axworthy commented on Justin Stanford's blog post Voting complete: Announcing the new Silicon Cape Initiative Steering Committee"Congratulations to all!"
Heather Axworthy replied to Nakkiran Sunassee's discussion FireID has been awarded the ‘2009 African Mobile Two Factor Authentication Solutions New Product Innovation Award’ by Frost & Sullivan"Congratulations! Your award is yet another example of how innovations that change the industry come from unpredictable places filled with smart and dedicated people.
I recently wrote about the FireID product on my blog. I want to see this product…"
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- Who are you?
- Seasoned network security professional experienced delivering IT network security solutions to many of the largest Fortune 50 companies in the world as well as medium and startup firms.
Network Security thought leader. Regularly sought after for webinars and seminars.
Constantly following the technology initiatives in South Africa and the brilliant innovative start up companies in the Western Cape region.
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- What is your current activity, project or occupation?
- Independent Security Consultant.
Currently pursuing MBA.
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