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SASIE: Empowering the Next Generation of Female Tech Entrepreneurs

SASIE is a four-month program designed to empower girls with the skills to launch tech-based businesses. The program provides participants with continuous mentorship and valuable introductions to a network of entrepreneurs.

The program is open to girls aged 18-25 who are passionate about technology and want to make a difference in the world.

Now, Here's what we got today:

• Opportunities: Land in a Grant to Revolutionize the Food System!

• Start-Up Story: From Shepherd to Changemaker: How Maya Horgan Famodu is Revolutionizing African VC

• Bookclub: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck.

• Inspiration: Bridgette Radebe: A Trailblazing Entrepreneur Shattering Glass Ceilings

• Job Opportunities

BEST LINKS

My Favourite Finds

Book Review

Seth Godin - The Bootstrapper's Bible (YouTube)

Start-up Tips

How to Validate Your Startup Ideas Before You Build It. (SASIE Blog)

Funding Tips for Start-up

How to Secure Funding for Your Startup. (Linkedin)

Tips For Business Owners

How To Turn Setbacks Into Success With Andrea McLean. (Female Entrepreneurs)

OPPORTUNITY

Calling All Changemakers: Land-in a Grant to Revolutionize the Food System!

Do you envision a world with a more sustainable, nutritious, and accessible food system? Are you a passionate entrepreneur with an innovative idea that tackles food waste, promotes healthy eating, or empowers local communities?

Seeding The Future is your chance to make your vision a reality! The annual competition, in the amount of up to $1 million in grants and prizes is given to help further game-changing solutions that will reshape how people produce, distribute, and consume food.

Here is why this could be for you:

• Fund Your Innovation: Compete for Seed Grants ($25,000), Growth Grants ($100,000), or Grand Prizes ($250,000) to get your food system solution off the ground.

• Create Real Impact: Join a community that is determined to help all people enjoy a healthier and more sustainable future.

• Be Part of a Community: Join an inspiring community of food system changemakers and enjoy mentorship from leading industry players.

Is your innovation a good fit?

• Focus on Impact: Does your idea help solve problems related to food insecurity, environmental degradation, or a lack of access to healthy food?

• Wholesome & Nutritious: Does your innovation further sustainable production practices and offer nutritious food?

• Scalable & Consumer-Friendly: Is your idea capable of large-scale replication and appealing to consumers?

Don't let this great opportunity pass!

Applications for the Seeding the Future Challenge will be accepted until January 6, 2025. This is your chance to lead the food revolution, and we look forward to seeing your innovative solutions!

OPPORTUNITIES

Launch Your Dream Business with the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy!

Are you a woman aged between 18 and 35, ready to revolutionize the plumbing or electrical trades? The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy is your launchpad to a fulfilling career as an artisan entrepreneur.

Why Join the Academy?

This transformative program offers a unique blend of practical training, mentorship, and networking opportunities designed to empower aspiring women entrepreneurs. By joining the Academy, you'll gain:

• In-depth Training: Learn the technical skills and business acumen necessary for success in the plumbing or electrical industry.

• Expert Mentorship: Get personalized guidance from seasoned industry professionals who will help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

• Networking: Get connected to similar-minded entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and potential clients to grow your professional network.

• Financial Support: Access funding and resources to start your business and overcome the first big financial hurdle.

Am I Eligible?

To apply to the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy, you must:

• Be a female between 18-35 years of age

• You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident

• You must have an interest in plumbing or electrical trades.

• Demonstrate entrepreneurial drive and a commitment to excellence.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Don't let this be the one that got away! Applications for the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2025 close on January 31, 2025.

STARTUP STORY

From Shepherd to Changemaker: How Maya Horgan Famodu is Revolutionizing African VC

Ever feel like the world of VC needs a fresh perspective?

Meet Maya Horgan Famodu, a 30-year-old Nigerian-American entrepreneur who is shaking things up!

But she is no ordinary investor; she is changing Africa's perspective towards venture capital. Her way of investing involves highlighting and putting funds into the early stages of potentially successful ventures. Her firm, Ingressive Capital, has supported several innovative startups, such as 54gene, a genomics company, and Paystack, the Nigerian fintech giant.

How did it all start? It would be best if you read Maya's remarkable story. You'll learn:

• How she beat the odds to forge her path in the male-dominated world of VC.

• The unique approach Ingressive Capital takes to supporting African startups.

• Why Maya is a true inspiration for aspiring women entrepreneurs across the continent.

Get ready to be motivated by Maya's story and learn valuable insights you can apply to your entrepreneurial journey!

BOOK CLUB

Shift Your Thinking, Shift Your Success: Delving into Carol Dweck's Mindset

Are you feeling stuck or confused as an entrepreneur? You should consider reading "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck.

This cutting-edge book shows just how our view of intelligence and talent might be the only things stopping us from success.

Here are some key takeaways from the book.

• The Two Mindsets: Dweck identifies two fundamental mindsets: "fixed" and "growth." In a fixed mindset, individuals believe their abilities are unchangeable, whereas a growth mindset allows people to see themselves as capable of learning and evolving.

• The Impact on Entrepreneurs: The book does an excellent job of explaining how these mindsets manifest in the entrepreneurial world. People with a growth mindset are more likely to get through setbacks, seek more knowledge, and therefore achieve more significant success.

• Developing a Growth Mindset: Dweck not only diagnoses but also empowers readers. The book provides practical strategies for developing a growth mindset, building resilience, and viewing challenges as opportunities for learning and growth.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, Mindset offers valuable insights into the power of our beliefs and the potential we hold.

Happy Reading!

INSPIRATION

Bridgette Radebe: A Trailblazing Entrepreneur Shattering Glass Ceilings

Are you searching for an entrepreneur who breaks glass ceilings and creates opportunities? Look no further than Bridgette Radebe, South Africa's first Black female mining entrepreneur!

Her journey is one of unwavering resilience, a clear vision, and the empowering mindset of saying, "I can."

Bridgette was born during the Apartheid regime, which enforced laws preventing Black individuals from owning mining rights.

However, she did not let this discourage her. She began her career as a contract miner, managing shafts and gaining valuable firsthand experience in the industry.

This role was not just a job for her; it served as the foundation for her future success.

Bridgette would not take the status quo lying down. She defied discriminatory legislation and founded Mmakau Mining, a mining house with interests in platinum, coal, chrome, and gold.

It was not easy, though. Imagine running a business in a male-dominated industry, coupled with discriminatory laws!

Here is what makes Bridgette such an inspiration:

• The ability to overcome obstacles was demonstrated on every level, from ancient legislation that did little to provide a level playing field to the sheer lack of opportunity.

• A success based on hard work and a vision for an enabling future, Mmakau Mining remains the epitome of excellent practice.

• She was one of those who actively lobbied for new legislation aimed at encouraging Black participation and making mining more inclusive.

Bridgette Radebe's life is an excellent example of 'Where there is a will, there's a way,' and having a clear vision in one's life makes anything possible.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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• Co-Director (Programmes) at UNOY Peacebuilders

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