Top startup web events in SA this week [22/02/21]

In this week’s lineup of events, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to learn how to foster sustainable growth in their business and gain valuable insight from an experienced social entrepreneur.

Ventureburn has updated its existing weekly series that highlights all the top startup events in Africa, by shifting to focus only on web events broadcast from Africa. 

If you have any event recommendations for us to add to the list, or next week’s, please let us know in the comments below or send us an email. 

Please notify us by Friday of the week before the event.

Not all the events are free and some will require booking in advance. Please click on the event names to find out more information.

All times below are set in South African time unless indicated. These events are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.

How to approach A traditional business model differently

Future Females, a global community of female entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and aspiring entrepreneurs is hosting a webinar event that focuses on how to create sustainable growth in a business model. 

Guest speakers for this event are Paula Peffer and Rosanne Clark. Known for both adopting innovative and new business models to create sustainable business growth, the speakers offer valuable insight. 

Date: 24 February 2021, 6pm
Location: Webinar  

Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy

With a wealth of experience, Allegro Dinkwanyane, a South African-born entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of Orgella Group will be speaking at a webinar hosted by Lifecheq. 

Dinkwanyane is hailed as the youngest owner of a 100% black-owned media company in South Africa after establishing an entertainment company at the tender age of 21 years. 

With a strong focus on social entrepreneurship, Dinkwanyane has founded her own NPO charity foundation Orgella Helping Hands, and is able to offer in-depth and highly valuable tips and insight into what it takes to create a thriving career as an entrepreneur and how to get involved in social entrepreneurship. 

Date: 24 February 2021, 6pm
Location: Webinar 

Startup Grind global conference

Hosted over three days, Startup Grind’s global conference will cover seven themes over 60 sessions of engaging and insightful discussions and forums. Some of the topics to be covered include fundraising, remote working, innovation, marketing, and more. 

Tickets are free to this year’s event and are an opportunity for entrepreneurs to network and connect with one each other while engaging on relevant topics in the startup industry. 

Date:  23 – 25 February 2021
Location: Webinar 

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