"Hi,
this group is a blessing! I am a past molecular biologist now delving into the world of cloud computing, virtualization and internet related technologies!
I'm keen to find some interesting information here and learn more from my peers,…"
Justin Beswick's Groups
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Google Umbono
105 members
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Bioentrepreneurs
23 members
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Events and Get Togethers
41 members
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Entrepreneurs
208 members
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African Online marketers
59 members
Justin Beswick's Page
Latest Activity
Justin Beswick commented on Tim Lind's event 'SC Town Hall - Update & Feedback'"Hi All,
Unfortunately I'm not in C Town for this, but will write something out and post it here or on the forum this discussion follows. May or may not be of any use/value, but reckon might be some interesting thoughts.. Enjoy this evening!"
Bradly Angelo Swart joined Justin Beswick's group
Bioentrepreneurs
A much needed group for those in the Biotech related industry...There's just too many great minds out there with phenomenal ideas - this group will serve as a catalyst to getting those ideas off the lab bench and into successful companies.
Suza Adam joined Justin Beswick's groupBioentrepreneurs
A much needed group for those in the Biotech related industry...There's just too many great minds out there with phenomenal ideas - this group will serve as a catalyst to getting those ideas off the lab bench and into successful companies.
Bioentrepreneurs
A much needed group for those in the Biotech related industry...There's just too many great minds out there with phenomenal ideas - this group will serve as a catalyst to getting those ideas off the lab bench and into successful companies.
Bernhard Alexander Heyer commented on Justin Beswick's blog post StartupGuideSA - the BIGGER picture"@ George
Can you add a link to the S.C. Academy for us please!"
Zara Quail joined Justin Beswick's groupBioentrepreneurs
A much needed group for those in the Biotech related industry...There's just too many great minds out there with phenomenal ideas - this group will serve as a catalyst to getting those ideas off the lab bench and into successful companies.
Justin Beswick commented on Justin Beswick's blog post StartupGuideSA - the BIGGER picture"Hey George,
Thanks for the kind words - and yeah, hoping to further the efforts of Silicon Cape and CITI - important to not further fragment efforts and support others driving things forward.
As for the under construction site - it's still…"
George Gombay commented on Justin Beswick's blog post StartupGuideSA - the BIGGER picture"Hello Justin,
You and your associates are to be commended on your initiative which is compatible with the goals of our own Silicon Cape Initiative as well as those of C.I.T.I
Welcome to the party. :-)
I visited with interest your draft site.…"
Justin Beswick commented on Bradly Angelo Swart's group Google Umbono"Hey everyone,
We've been working on the communication channels to keep everyone in the loop with happenings around Umbono..Thanks for your patience :)
We'll be using G+ for this, just add Umbono to your circles and follow our…"
Profile Information
- Who are you?
- I have an undying passion for business and enabling others.
I have a deep passion and focus on using biomimicry principles to create game changing initiatives and organizations that drive innovation beyond sustainable thinking.
I also intend on making a difference to those around me by leveraging my network, learnings and efforts to help support and catalyze other passionate change makers!
My life philosophy is:
Have Fun. Create Value. Change Lives.
- Where can you be found on the web, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc?
- http://www.justinbeswick.co.za
http://twitter.com/justinbeswick
www.linkedin.com/in/justinbeswick
- What is your current activity, project or occupation?
- Project coordinator - Umbono Program
http://www.google.co.za/intl/en/umbono/index.html
TEDxCapeTown
www.tedxcapetown.org
Solergy
(www.solergy.co.za)
- In what place did you last go to school or other institute of learning?
- The school of life
Justin Beswick's Blog
TEDxSummit - The Power of X
TEDxSummit was held to connect and work on the strategic direction of the TEDx community and to grow TEDx globally.
For those that do not know, TED is a global nonprofit organization devoted to 'ideas worth…
ContinuePosted on May 4, 2012 at 18:30
StartupGuideSA - the BIGGER picture
I recently came across a really useful site: London Startup Guide and as the tag line says, it offers aspiring entrepreneurs 'everything you need to know about the London Startup Scene but were afraid to ask'.
This is a really useful platform that lowers the barrier to entry and…
ContinuePosted on December 4, 2011 at 8:30 — 3 Comments
South Africa - Rocking the tip of Africa
With great innovations and entrepreneurs having come out of the tip of Africa already; such as the world’s first heart transplant by Chris Barnard in 1967 to Mark Shuttleworth’s successes as founder of major tech businesses Thawte and the …
Continue Posted on July 17, 2011 at 23:30 — 2 Comments
Leverage Points - Places to intervene in a system
Creating value and challenging the way things are currently done is something I (along with my great teams) continually try to achieve, with the intention of producing a better solution as an end result. I have also consciously noted HOW I have been going about this, and WHY I have been doing it in such a way: To make my efforts as effective as possible.
And after reading an article published by Donella H Medows, it all made complete sense. I aim for the most effective and powerful…
ContinuePosted on July 4, 2011 at 22:30
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 6:23 on April 5, 2011,
Gopal Ramasammy-Cook said… Hi Justin,
Thanks for connecting - Yeah, Grahamstown. It's been more than 20 years and two other universities later, but I still consider Rhodes to be MY alma mater.
I tried to write on the TEDx page, but couldn't find a comment link. Please enlighten me as to what I'm doing wrong?
Warm regards
- At 13:30 on June 25, 2010,
Vuyolwethu Bokwe (Vuvu) said… - Lovely. Thanks for the request. LGC is exciting. We have a very innovative charging model that we use, based on the kind of service our client requires. It would be great to chat to you and see where we can help each other. I would like to forward you my details.
- At 22:46 on June 1, 2010,
Hannah said… - Justin, my dear, I have no idea how this all works, you are going to have to coach me big time!
Will do as you say and recruit! Have you invited Granny? And Vai?
Lots of love, chat soon!
- At 14:04 on February 23, 2010,
Francis Omokhape oghuma said… - tanks boss. its d passion for africa.
- At 12:42 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.
Copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229URBLTLMF
- At 23:28 on November 5, 2009,
Grant Pringle said… - indeed it does
- At 9:02 on October 15, 2009,
Abrar Ahmad said… - Justin, would love to hear what you're doing. I'll drop you an email right now with my contact details. I'm in Durban but visit JNB & CPT regularly for something or the other every month.
- At 11:43 on October 9, 2009,
Francois Botha said… - HAHA! Keeps me out of trouble.
;-)
- At 8:31 on October 1, 2009,
James Mentz said… - Excellent Justin, I am sure things have progressed nicely on both your projects by now. Lets catch up soon!
- At 16:11 on September 22, 2009,
Colin Hooper said…
- Hmmmm! that would be telling. LOL. Actually been really busy at work.
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