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Lion’s Den was created in 2018 to connect the impressive network of entrepreneurs and organisations surrounding USB.
#InWeekAtUSB #USBLionsDen 20 November 2019 USB campus
Let’s work to bring business ideas to life
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
14:00 – 18:00
USB campus, Tygervalley Business District
This event will be livestreamed.
At Lion’s Den, USB entrepreneurs get the chance to pitch their business ideas in the den to a panel of investors – our lions. Contestants have gained exposure to pitch coaching through insights from an experienced Venturepreneur, and stand a chance to receive business development incentives for best pitch.
Incentives on offer (confirmed at the time of publishing):
- 3-month mentorship with investors at Stocks & Strauss
- 6-month membership to the LaunchLab Startup incubation programme
- A legal advisory programme with O’Reilly Law
- Business advisory and management consulting programmes with House of Growth
- Access to startup incubation resources
- An opportunity for investment from Lions on the panel and in the audience
Join us to gain incredible insight into the structure of a pitch and what investors look for.
Let’s think. Let’s connect. Let’s work.
ENQUIRIES
Danielle Radloff
Career Leadership Officer
careers@usb.ac.za
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See the 2018 event in review
“I hadn’t thought of focusing on getting funding to advance the business’ objective when leaving the Small Business Academy programme. After Lion’s Den I rethought my approach.”
Vincent Zokufa, a 2018 SBA participant and 2018 semi-finalist. Vincent pitched his business in the ICT solutions space and participated in the coaching round of the competition.
“Before the event we had been planning and working on our new business ideas, and the Lion’s Den event helped to really focus our attention on what we were building. The guidance received provided immense value in the practicalities of setting up a business, and what investors will look for.”
Natasha Barbera, now MBA alumna and 2018 finalist who pitched a business idea in the impact investments arena.
“The process of putting a valuation to the business was a good process and the coaching gave some great input. I was already pitching to other angel investors around the time, so the whole process helped me hone the pitch and gave great feedback.”
Jacquis Tolsma, now MBA alumnus and 2018 finalist. Jacquis pitched his business – Open – which he founded and is currently running full time. Learn more about his business at www.forgetyourkeys.com
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