Introducing our inaugural Digital Divas Summit 2023! Get ready to be inspired and empowered at Innovation City Cape Town on August 25th. This prestigious event is all about celebrating and empowering women in the tech industry and beyond. It's a platform for women to connect,...
In the world of recruitment, finding the right talent quickly and efficiently is crucial for businesses. However, traditional hiring processes can be time-consuming and costly. Enter Wamly, winner of this year's Tech Startup of the Year Award. We had a sit down with Francois de...
Sebastian Patel, Co-Founder of Franc and a qualified actuary with extensive experience in investment banking, is on a mission to democratize investing in South Africa. In a country plagued by inequality, Patel and his team at Franc are working tirelessly to bridge the investment gap...
It’s not every day one gets to write about one’s boss. There is always a certain amount of trepidation in what they will inevitably think of you afterwards; you don’t want to come across as an ass kisser nor do you want to totally disassociate...
Innovation City celebrated its annual Awards Night on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, recognizing outstanding individuals and companies making a significant impact in the business world. Innovation City is a dynamic community of entrepreneurs, investors, and change-makers driving innovation and economic growth in South Africa. The night...
Meet Innovation City Cape Town's Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Finalists Gabi Immelman, Jody Aufrichtig, and Carl Fredrik Sammeli! All three have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurship skills and contributed innovatively and significantly to the growth and development of their respective industries. Here is a more in-depth look...
As part of Innovation City, I get to listen to a lot of cool stories, sage advice and incredible insight from business leaders around the globe. However, If a speaker is not incredibly interesting, my mind very easily starts to wander to amuse itself. But this...
Paul Grobler, Founder and MD of dataGambit Pty. (Ltd.) founded his company on April Fool’s Day, 2021, after first gathering career capital in many interesting organisations, spanning big technology vendors, systems integrators, data consultancies and corporates. Over the years, he has been accused of many things, including...
Tony Mallam is upnup's Managing Director and a seasoned media entrepreneur and venture capital advisor. Tony bought KFM Radio in 1996, with the popular media personality Kevin Savage, and the Ethos Private Equity team, which was the start of his journey as an entrepreneur. They ran...
Okay, it’s official: you can’t ignore TikTok anymore. It’s the number one most downloaded app worldwide. This isn’t a fad — it’s a social media phenomenon. These days, brands can’t afford to miss out on the exciting opportunities TikTok has to offer. Whether TikTok is already part...