January 2010
Entrepreneurship
BusinessBrief January 2010 - Endeavor MD Malik Fal, featured in an article addressing entrepreneurship, Fal mentions that South Africa has a number of positive assets to leverage when it comes to entrepreneurship development. The trick is to look closely at the local, specific situation, and understand what models of entrepreneurship development will be better suited to generate results. Read more
Mobile panel beater
Sowetan January 2010 - covered an article on Ntuthuko Shezi of Scratch Mobile, consumers want their cars fixed within 24 hours Scratch Mobile goes the extra mile in minutes. Just like any business Ntuthuko had to sacrifice a lot to get his business up and running. Ntuthuko gives an overview of scratch mobile and how he got his business to be a successful enterprise. Read more
1 Minute with a superhero: Arno du Toit from Virtual Mobile Technologies
Ideate, January 2010 - Arno du toit of Yeigo takes on the mobile space as a platform which corporate sales force can use to access salesforce accounts via your cell phone. Smobi is the Salesforce CRM mobile application built on a RAMP platform, extending the CRM solution to mobile devices. Great way to manage client’s mobile solution and now sales people can spend more time interacting with their clients. Read more
What's your take
kAYA FM - January 2010- Masechaba Moshoeshoe and co-host Andrew Honey interview the dynamic Musa Maphongwane and Amos Mtsolongo founders of Kasty gaming zone. Business partners explain how they found a niche in the township market to set up an amazing Edutainment business. Read more
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November 2009
Give people the innovation tools
Business Day 5 November 2009 – Endeavor MD, Malik Fal speaks to Erica Webster on promoting the art of entrepreneurships as this is the first step in boosting the nation’s economy. Read more
New ideas, better ways
Entrepreneur magazine November 2009 – Endeavor MD, Malik Fal is featured in an article in entrepreneur magazine of 2009. Fal highlights the impact of Global entrepreneurship, collaboration Endeavor had with other organization to reach masses of people. As well as expectations and key learnings that needs to be achieved. Read more
October 2009
Bearing The Flag
Malik Fal, MD of entrepreneurship NGO, Endeavor SA, talks about wealth creation, entrepreneurial challenges and the models needed to support entrepreneurs in South Africa. In Entrepreneur Magazine by Juliet Pitman.¼/span>Read more…
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August 2009
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Africa taking on the world
IT web brainstorm magazine August 2009 - Endeavor MD Malik Fal. Africa can be perceived by the rest of the world as a community that isn't ready to compete globally, Fal states the fact that competitiveness is not just about productivity but also about creating value through innovation. Read more
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Stanlib and Lapdesk - Empowering through education
STANLIB continuously drives home the importance of saving for education. South Africans have a reputation of not saving enough for the future and through initiatives such as the Fundisa Fund, the Lapdesk® roadshow and the money management skills development for learners, STANLIB highlights the importance of saving amongst South Africans. Read more...
Handri Conradie named Santam Landbou & Agri WesKaap Young Farmer of the Year 2009
We are proud to announce that Handri Conradie was named Santam Landbou & Agri WesKaap Young Farmer of the Year 2009 on Tuesday evening 28 August at the annual congress of Agri WesKaap. The 9 provincial winners will now compete for the national AgriSA Young Farmer of the Year award which will be announced in November 2009. "We would also like to use this opportunity to thank Endeavor for their support and the contribution they are making to the ongoing success of our business."
Men’s Health Best Man of 2009
MEN’S HEALTH, AUGUST 2009 - Two Endeavor Entrepreneurs featured in the top 3 of their categories in Men’s Health Best Man of 2009:
Vinny Lingham of Yola was featured for his work in Science & Technology and was described as a true leader and innovator in the field of science and technology, this is a man who is forging a new path, finding new answers, and breaking ground.
Shane Immelman of Lapdesk was featured for his work in Public Service and was described as a man who largely goes unrewarded and often work selflessly for the benefit of humanity. A man who makes a difference in everyday life for the good of society. Read more…
Yola Ranked in Top 50 Startups
BUSINESS WEEK, JULY 2009 - Yola, the leading do-it-yourself free Web site builder, has been named one of the “Fifty Tech Startups You Should Know” for 2009 by BusinessWeek. The list includes young fledgling tech companies from the U.S., China, India, Israel, and Russia that are attracting early buzz and are poised to grow beyond their regional or niche-market origins. "This honor is a great recognition for the hard work and dedication that each and everyone one of us has put into the company,” said Vinny Lingham, CEO of Yola and Endeavor Entrepreneur. “We are extremely proud to make this list along with other top startups in the world. Read more...
July 2009
Inaugural Excelerator Selection Panel
01 JUNE 2009 - We have identified 11 candidates, who are in the selection process and are being prepared to take part in our inaugural selection panel on the 18th of June. This diverse group of entrepreneurs, with businesses ranging from media and advertising to waste management, represents the depth and wealth of potential among small business owners in South Africa. We are very excited to present an impressive and inspirational group of entrepreneurs for selection as Excelerator entrepreneurs. more...
Milkworx to acquire Ububele in share deal
BUSINESS DAY, 8 JULY 2009 - ICE-cream producer Milkworx yesterday announced that it had signed an offer to acquire agricultural and food processing company Ububele through a share swap. The company said that it would acquire up to 100% of the issued share capital of Ububele through a share swap of 3465 Milkworx shares for every 100 Ububele shares held with effect from the beginning of this month.¼a href="http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=75153" target="_blank">Read more…
Blogging for the FT from South Africa
FT.COM, JULY 2009 - Shane Immelman's new eMBA, Maria Karaivanova, is blogging for the Financial Times in the US from the Lapdesk headquarters as organised by Elmira at Endeavor Global - a great initiative that will no doubt raise awareness for Endeavor and for Lapdesk. Maria graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School in June 2009. She will work for The Lapdesk Company in Johannesburg focusing on international business development and launching Lapdesk’s online initiative. Maria has a Harvard Social Enterprise fellowship and is part of the Endeavor eMBA programme. Keep track of her experiences. Read more...
Why Businesses Fail
CNBC AFRICA TV, 23 JULY 2009 - Entrepreneurial Edge, "Why Businesses Fail" featured Endeavor MD, Endeavor MD, Malik Fal was featured on participation in the book, “In the River They Swim”. Essays from Around the World on Enterprise Solutions to Poverty was released by Templeton Press in May 2009. Read more...
Tech Trailblaizers
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, JULY 2009 – Sam Hutchinson and Josh Adler of Prefix Technologies were featured in the Tactics section in a 2-page feature by Juliet Pitman. Two entrepreneurs build a product that is set to revolutionise the magazine publishing industry. Read more...
This Man Raised $20m in Funding
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, JULY 2009 – Vinny Lingham, a small town South African, turned a desire to run his own successful business into reality through commitment, persisitence, carefully managed personal networks and a never say daie attitude. Read more...
Branson School case study: Gaming Zone video arcades
UK TELEGRAPH, 25 JULY 2009 - Kasty Gaming Zone was selected for the Endeavor Excelerator in June 2009, thoroughly impressing a very tough selection panel in the process. Their business offers deprived children in Soweto and East Johannesburg safe access to the internet and the latest computer games technology.Musa Maphongwane and Amos Mtsolongo are two of the success stories to emerge from the Branson School of Entrepreneurship in South Africa and were then selected in June to be Endeavor Excelerator Entrepreneurs. The tough panelists gave them the thumbs up. Read more...
June 2009
Give your living room business wings
SKILLS PORTAL, 18 JUNE 2009 - Build sustainable businesses that make money, not just for reselling to bigger companies. This was the award winning entrepreneur and businessman, Vinny Lingham’s advice to upcoming SA entrepreneurs at CITI’s first soapbox event for the year. Read more…
Teaching Entrepreneurs to Defy the Odds
SKILLS PORTAL, 9 JUNE 2009 - The GIBS-Endeavor Enterprise Learning Circles provide existing and aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to learn from the country’s most successful entrepreneurs. Read more…
Multiplying Profit Potential
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 1 JUNE 2009 – Endeavor Entrepreneur, Carlo Gonzaga was the cover story of this month’s magazine. The article was the "The Multiplier Factor" June 2009, “39 minutes or your order is free: that’s the promise on which we built the business”. Scooters Pizza had 100 stores by 2006, and has 120 today. Today, it’s the second largest pizza delivery chain in the country by both units and turnover. In 2009, their internal revenue was R363 million and they achieved R567 million in sales. Read more…
Women in Business with Stoned Cherrie
CNBC AFRICA TV, 28 JUNE 2009 - Endeavaor Entrepreneur, Nkhensani Nkosi of Stoned Cherrie was interviewed on "Women in Business". Nkensani has become a well-know south African icon and a fashion guru, her brand and her clothing, both very recognisable and unique.
Henri Johnson on Golf
PLAY MORE GOLF MAGAZINE, 1 JUNE 2009 - A feature on Henri Johnson of EDH appeared in this month's consumer magazine. We’re trying to get a copy of the article for you…stay tuned.
May 2009
A hand for those already at the top
MAIL & GUARDIAN 29 MAY 2009 - Endeavor MD, Malik Fal chats to Barrie Terblanche on the value of helping successful entrepreneurs rather than small, struggling firms.
The International Selection Panel Loved Praekelt
26 May 2009 - Gustav Praekelt from Praekelt Consulting became the 40th Endeavor Entrepreneur in South Africa after being selected to join the network at the Miami International Selection Panel to. Gustav specializes in delivery of content and marketing messages to mobile phones users across Africa. He was the pioneer behind the branded messages tagged onto the “Please Call” me SMS texts. Praekelt’s technology also powers the digital communication channels of a number of radio stations such as 5FM, MetroFM and GoodhopeFM through their Broadcast CMS application. We are very pleased to welcome Gustav into the Endeavor family. It is sad however, to have to mention that MTLS went to panel but did not get selected. They really valued the process and will have the opportunity to return after certain milestones have been achieved.
What Economic Crisis? Endeavor South Africa’s Taste Holdings Delivering Success
FINWEEK, 21 MAY 2009 - Endeavor South Africa entrepreneur, Carlo Gonzaga runs Taste Holdings, which runs two of South Africa’s leading franchise brands: Scooters Pizza and Maxi’s restaurants. While retail sales in South Africa have dropped 5.3% from a year ago, Carlo’s 260 franchises have grown phenomenally well: revenue is up by 303% and operating profit is up 118%. Carlo’s success isn’t going unnoticed: he was recently profiled in South Africa’s Financial Mail and The Finweek! Read more...
Fruits of His Labour - From Farmer to Entrepreneur
SUNDAY TIMES, 17 MAY 2009 - Handri Conradie of @Source appeared in a big spread in the “It’s My Business” section of the Sunday Times on how to get your product on to supermarket shelves. Read more Cover... & Read more Inside...
July 2009
Inaugural Excelerator Selection Panel
01 JUNE 2009 - We have identified 11 candidates, who are in the selection process and are being prepared to take part in our inaugural selection panel on the 18th of June. This diverse group of entrepreneurs, with businesses ranging from media and advertising to waste management, represents the depth and wealth of potential among small business owners in South Africa. We are very excited to present an impressive and inspirational group of entrepreneurs for selection as Excelerator entrepreneurs. more...
Milkworx to acquire Ububele in share deal
BUSINESS DAY, 8 JULY 2009 - ICE-cream producer Milkworx yesterday announced that it had signed an offer to acquire agricultural and food processing company Ububele through a share swap. The company said that it would acquire up to 100% of the issued share capital of Ububele through a share swap of 3465 Milkworx shares for every 100 Ububele shares held with effect from the beginning of this month.¼a href="http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=75153" target="_blank">Read more…
Blogging for the FT from South Africa
FT.COM, JULY 2009 - Shane Immelman's new eMBA, Maria Karaivanova, is blogging for the Financial Times in the US from the Lapdesk headquarters as organised by Elmira at Endeavor Global - a great initiative that will no doubt raise awareness for Endeavor and for Lapdesk. Maria graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School in June 2009. She will work for The Lapdesk Company in Johannesburg focusing on international business development and launching Lapdesk’s online initiative. Maria has a Harvard Social Enterprise fellowship and is part of the Endeavor eMBA programme. Keep track of her experiences. Read more...
Why Businesses Fail
CNBC AFRICA TV, 23 JULY 2009 - Entrepreneurial Edge, "Why Businesses Fail" featured Endeavor MD, Endeavor MD, Malik Fal was featured on participation in the book, “In the River They Swim”. Essays from Around the World on Enterprise Solutions to Poverty was released by Templeton Press in May 2009. Read more...
Tech Trailblaizers
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, JULY 2009 – Sam Hutchinson and Josh Adler of Prefix Technologies were featured in the Tactics section in a 2-page feature by Juliet Pitman. Two entrepreneurs build a product that is set to revolutionise the magazine publishing industry. Read more...
This Man Raised $20m in Funding
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, JULY 2009 – Vinny Lingham, a small town South African, turned a desire to run his own successful business into reality through commitment, persisitence, carefully managed personal networks and a never say daie attitude. Read more...
Branson School case study: Gaming Zone video arcades
UK TELEGRAPH, 25 JULY 2009 - Kasty Gaming Zone was selected for the Endeavor Excelerator in June 2009, thoroughly impressing a very tough selection panel in the process. Their business offers deprived children in Soweto and East Johannesburg safe access to the internet and the latest computer games technology.Musa Maphongwane and Amos Mtsolongo are two of the success stories to emerge from the Branson School of Entrepreneurship in South Africa and were then selected in June to be Endeavor Excelerator Entrepreneurs. The tough panelists gave them the thumbs up. Read more...
June 2009
Give your living room business wings
SKILLS PORTAL, 18 JUNE 2009 - Build sustainable businesses that make money, not just for reselling to bigger companies. This was the award winning entrepreneur and businessman, Vinny Lingham’s advice to upcoming SA entrepreneurs at CITI’s first soapbox event for the year. Read more…
Teaching Entrepreneurs to Defy the Odds
SKILLS PORTAL, 9 JUNE 2009 - The GIBS-Endeavor Enterprise Learning Circles provide existing and aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to learn from the country’s most successful entrepreneurs. Read more…
Multiplying Profit Potential
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 1 JUNE 2009 – Endeavor Entrepreneur, Carlo Gonzaga was the cover story of this month’s magazine. The article was the "The Multiplier Factor" June 2009, “39 minutes or your order is free: that’s the promise on which we built the business”. Scooters Pizza had 100 stores by 2006, and has 120 today. Today, it’s the second largest pizza delivery chain in the country by both units and turnover. In 2009, their internal revenue was R363 million and they achieved R567 million in sales. Read more…
Women in Business with Stoned Cherrie
CNBC AFRICA TV, 28 JUNE 2009 - Endeavaor Entrepreneur, Nkhensani Nkosi of Stoned Cherrie was interviewed on "Women in Business". Nkensani has become a well-know south African icon and a fashion guru, her brand and her clothing, both very recognisable and unique.
Henri Johnson on Golf
PLAY MORE GOLF MAGAZINE, 1 JUNE 2009 - A feature on Henri Johnson of EDH appeared in this month's consumer magazine. We’re trying to get a copy of the article for you…stay tuned.
May 2009
A hand for those already at the top
MAIL & GUARDIAN 29 MAY 2009 - Endeavor MD, Malik Fal chats to Barrie Terblanche on the value of helping successful entrepreneurs rather than small, struggling firms.
The International Selection Panel Loved Praekelt
26 May 2009 - Gustav Praekelt from Praekelt Consulting became the 40th Endeavor Entrepreneur in South Africa after being selected to join the network at the Miami International Selection Panel to. Gustav specializes in delivery of content and marketing messages to mobile phones users across Africa. He was the pioneer behind the branded messages tagged onto the “Please Call” me SMS texts. Praekelt’s technology also powers the digital communication channels of a number of radio stations such as 5FM, MetroFM and GoodhopeFM through their Broadcast CMS application. We are very pleased to welcome Gustav into the Endeavor family. It is sad however, to have to mention that MTLS went to panel but did not get selected. They really valued the process and will have the opportunity to return after certain milestones have been achieved.
What Economic Crisis? Endeavor South Africa’s Taste Holdings Delivering Success
FINWEEK, 21 MAY 2009 - Endeavor South Africa entrepreneur, Carlo Gonzaga runs Taste Holdings, which runs two of South Africa’s leading franchise brands: Scooters Pizza and Maxi’s restaurants. While retail sales in South Africa have dropped 5.3% from a year ago, Carlo’s 260 franchises have grown phenomenally well: revenue is up by 303% and operating profit is up 118%. Carlo’s success isn’t going unnoticed: he was recently profiled in South Africa’s Financial Mail and The Finweek! Read more...
Fruits of His Labour - From Farmer to Entrepreneur
SUNDAY TIMES, 17 MAY 2009 - Handri Conradie of @Source appeared in a big spread in the “It’s My Business” section of the Sunday Times on how to get your product on to supermarket shelves. Read more Cover... & Read more Inside...
Early 2009...
March
Has entrepreneurship become cool?
ECONOMIST - 14 MARCH 2009 -- Entrepreneurship was under the lens for the first time with "Global Heroes: A special report on entrepreneurship". Mention was made of the Kauffman Foundation, Endeavor South Africa and South African Endeavor entrepreneur, Shane Immelman of Lapdesk. Read more...
January
BEYOND PROFIT MAGAZINE - Shane Immelman of Lapdesk and Endeavor featured in Beyond Profit Magazine, Megan de Villiers, Endeavor Marketing Manager chatted to Ernest Pillay on “The Good Life” on Radio 2000, Endeavor MD, Malik Fal was interviewed by Justice Ramahlola on Radio 2000’s Breakfast Show.
Synthasite get $20m funding from Johann Rupert’s Reinet Fund
Congratulations Vinny Lingham and the rest of the SynthaSite team – a major coup, particularly in this economic downturn. Vinny says, "Today, I’m proud to announce that Reinet Fund has just invested $20 million into SynthaSite, securing our future and enabling us to continue to build our business model and product offering. This is a massive vote of confidence in SynthaSite." Read more..
Prefix was successful at the India Selection Panel
We would like to congratulate Josh Adler and Sam Hutchinson from Prefix (www.prefix.co.za) who were successfully selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs at the India Selection Panel last week. There were only four successful candidates out of nine entrants from around the Endeavor globe. Congratulations and welcome to Endeavor, Prefix team. They spoke about their selection by Endeavor on Radio 2000 - listen to the interview here.
Praekelt is philanthropical
Our newest entrepreneur, Praekelt was mentioned on Brand South Africa’s website. Read more...
2008 and earlier...
PRINT
FINANCIAL MAIL, 14 DECEMBER 2007
• Greg Durst's interview with Sasfin on Classic FM
• Miami Herald interview with Linda Rottenberg MIAMI HERALD, AUGUST 2005
TELEVISION
Summit TV speaks toGreg Durst, Endeavor's managing director, about the role the organisation is playing in fostering entrepreneurs and job creation inSouth Africa.
FINANCIAL MAIL, 14 DECEMBER 2007
RADIO
Part One: Welcome
Part Two: What does Endeavor do for Entrepreneurs
Part Three: Why is South Africa behind with Entrepreneurship?
Part Four: Is Endeavor optimistic about South Africa's future?
January 2010
Entrepreneurship
BusinessBrief January 2010 - Endeavor MD Malik Fal, featured in an article addressing entrepreneurship, Fal mentions that South Africa has a number of positive assets to leverage when it comes to entrepreneurship development. The trick is to look closely at the local, specific situation, and understand what models of entrepreneurship development will be better suited to generate results. Read more
Mobile panel beater
Sowetan January 2010 - covered an article on Ntuthuko Shezi of Scratch Mobile, consumers want their cars fixed within 24 hours Scratch Mobile goes the extra mile in minutes. Just like any business Ntuthuko had to sacrifice a lot to get his business up and running. Ntuthuko gives an overview of scratch mobile and how he got his business to be a successful enterprise. Read more
1 Minute with a superhero: Arno du Toit from Virtual Mobile Technologies
Ideate, January 2010 - Arno du toit of Yeigo takes on the mobile space as a platform which corporate sales force can use to access salesforce accounts via your cell phone. Smobi is the Salesforce CRM mobile application built on a RAMP platform, extending the CRM solution to mobile devices. Great way to manage client’s mobile solution and now sales people can spend more time interacting with their clients. Read more
What's your take
kAYA FM - January 2010- Masechaba Moshoeshoe and co-host Andrew Honey interview the dynamic Musa Maphongwane and Amos Mtsolongo founders of Kasty gaming zone. Business partners explain how they found a niche in the township market to set up an amazing Edutainment business. Read more
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November 2009
Give people the innovation tools
Business Day 5 November 2009 – Endeavor MD, Malik Fal speaks to Erica Webster on promoting the art of entrepreneurships as this is the first step in boosting the nation’s economy. Read more
New ideas, better ways
Entrepreneur magazine November 2009 – Endeavor MD, Malik Fal is featured in an article in entrepreneur magazine of 2009. Fal highlights the impact of Global entrepreneurship, collaboration Endeavor had with other organization to reach masses of people. As well as expectations and key learnings that needs to be achieved. Read more
October 2009
Bearing The Flag
Malik Fal, MD of entrepreneurship NGO, Endeavor SA, talks about wealth creation, entrepreneurial challenges and the models needed to support entrepreneurs in South Africa. In Entrepreneur Magazine by Juliet Pitman.¼/span>Read more…
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August 2009
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Africa taking on the world
IT web brainstorm magazine August 2009 - Endeavor MD Malik Fal. Africa can be perceived by the rest of the world as a community that isn't ready to compete globally, Fal states the fact that competitiveness is not just about productivity but also about creating value through innovation. Read more
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Stanlib and Lapdesk - Empowering through education
STANLIB continuously drives home the importance of saving for education. South Africans have a reputation of not saving enough for the future and through initiatives such as the Fundisa Fund, the Lapdesk® roadshow and the money management skills development for learners, STANLIB highlights the importance of saving amongst South Africans. Read more...
Handri Conradie named Santam Landbou & Agri WesKaap Young Farmer of the Year 2009
We are proud to announce that Handri Conradie was named Santam Landbou & Agri WesKaap Young Farmer of the Year 2009 on Tuesday evening 28 August at the annual congress of Agri WesKaap. The 9 provincial winners will now compete for the national AgriSA Young Farmer of the Year award which will be announced in November 2009. "We would also like to use this opportunity to thank Endeavor for their support and the contribution they are making to the ongoing success of our business."
Men’s Health Best Man of 2009
MEN’S HEALTH, AUGUST 2009 - Two Endeavor Entrepreneurs featured in the top 3 of their categories in Men’s Health Best Man of 2009:
Vinny Lingham of Yola was featured for his work in Science & Technology and was described as a true leader and innovator in the field of science and technology, this is a man who is forging a new path, finding new answers, and breaking ground.
Shane Immelman of Lapdesk was featured for his work in Public Service and was described as a man who largely goes unrewarded and often work selflessly for the benefit of humanity. A man who makes a difference in everyday life for the good of society. Read more…
Yola Ranked in Top 50 Startups
BUSINESS WEEK, JULY 2009 - Yola, the leading do-it-yourself free Web site builder, has been named one of the “Fifty Tech Startups You Should Know” for 2009 by BusinessWeek. The list includes young fledgling tech companies from the U.S., China, India, Israel, and Russia that are attracting early buzz and are poised to grow beyond their regional or niche-market origins. "This honor is a great recognition for the hard work and dedication that each and everyone one of us has put into the company,” said Vinny Lingham, CEO of Yola and Endeavor Entrepreneur. “We are extremely proud to make this list along with other top startups in the world. Read more...
July 2009
Inaugural Excelerator Selection Panel
01 JUNE 2009 - We have identified 11 candidates, who are in the selection process and are being prepared to take part in our inaugural selection panel on the 18th of June. This diverse group of entrepreneurs, with businesses ranging from media and advertising to waste management, represents the depth and wealth of potential among small business owners in South Africa. We are very excited to present an impressive and inspirational group of entrepreneurs for selection as Excelerator entrepreneurs. more...
Milkworx to acquire Ububele in share deal
BUSINESS DAY, 8 JULY 2009 - ICE-cream producer Milkworx yesterday announced that it had signed an offer to acquire agricultural and food processing company Ububele through a share swap. The company said that it would acquire up to 100% of the issued share capital of Ububele through a share swap of 3465 Milkworx shares for every 100 Ububele shares held with effect from the beginning of this month.¼a href="http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=75153" target="_blank">Read more…
Blogging for the FT from South Africa
FT.COM, JULY 2009 - Shane Immelman's new eMBA, Maria Karaivanova, is blogging for the Financial Times in the US from the Lapdesk headquarters as organised by Elmira at Endeavor Global - a great initiative that will no doubt raise awareness for Endeavor and for Lapdesk. Maria graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School in June 2009. She will work for The Lapdesk Company in Johannesburg focusing on international business development and launching Lapdesk’s online initiative. Maria has a Harvard Social Enterprise fellowship and is part of the Endeavor eMBA programme. Keep track of her experiences. Read more...
Why Businesses Fail
CNBC AFRICA TV, 23 JULY 2009 - Entrepreneurial Edge, "Why Businesses Fail" featured Endeavor MD, Endeavor MD, Malik Fal was featured on participation in the book, “In the River They Swim”. Essays from Around the World on Enterprise Solutions to Poverty was released by Templeton Press in May 2009. Read more...
Tech Trailblaizers
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, JULY 2009 – Sam Hutchinson and Josh Adler of Prefix Technologies were featured in the Tactics section in a 2-page feature by Juliet Pitman. Two entrepreneurs build a product that is set to revolutionise the magazine publishing industry. Read more...
This Man Raised $20m in Funding
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, JULY 2009 – Vinny Lingham, a small town South African, turned a desire to run his own successful business into reality through commitment, persisitence, carefully managed personal networks and a never say daie attitude. Read more...
Branson School case study: Gaming Zone video arcades
UK TELEGRAPH, 25 JULY 2009 - Kasty Gaming Zone was selected for the Endeavor Excelerator in June 2009, thoroughly impressing a very tough selection panel in the process. Their business offers deprived children in Soweto and East Johannesburg safe access to the internet and the latest computer games technology.Musa Maphongwane and Amos Mtsolongo are two of the success stories to emerge from the Branson School of Entrepreneurship in South Africa and were then selected in June to be Endeavor Excelerator Entrepreneurs. The tough panelists gave them the thumbs up. Read more...
June 2009
Give your living room business wings
SKILLS PORTAL, 18 JUNE 2009 - Build sustainable businesses that make money, not just for reselling to bigger companies. This was the award winning entrepreneur and businessman, Vinny Lingham’s advice to upcoming SA entrepreneurs at CITI’s first soapbox event for the year. Read more…
Teaching Entrepreneurs to Defy the Odds
SKILLS PORTAL, 9 JUNE 2009 - The GIBS-Endeavor Enterprise Learning Circles provide existing and aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to learn from the country’s most successful entrepreneurs. Read more…
Multiplying Profit Potential
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 1 JUNE 2009 – Endeavor Entrepreneur, Carlo Gonzaga was the cover story of this month’s magazine. The article was the "The Multiplier Factor" June 2009, “39 minutes or your order is free: that’s the promise on which we built the business”. Scooters Pizza had 100 stores by 2006, and has 120 today. Today, it’s the second largest pizza delivery chain in the country by both units and turnover. In 2009, their internal revenue was R363 million and they achieved R567 million in sales. Read more…
Women in Business with Stoned Cherrie
CNBC AFRICA TV, 28 JUNE 2009 - Endeavaor Entrepreneur, Nkhensani Nkosi of Stoned Cherrie was interviewed on "Women in Business". Nkensani has become a well-know south African icon and a fashion guru, her brand and her clothing, both very recognisable and unique.
Henri Johnson on Golf
PLAY MORE GOLF MAGAZINE, 1 JUNE 2009 - A feature on Henri Johnson of EDH appeared in this month's consumer magazine. We’re trying to get a copy of the article for you…stay tuned.
May 2009
A hand for those already at the top
MAIL & GUARDIAN 29 MAY 2009 - Endeavor MD, Malik Fal chats to Barrie Terblanche on the value of helping successful entrepreneurs rather than small, struggling firms.
The International Selection Panel Loved Praekelt
26 May 2009 - Gustav Praekelt from Praekelt Consulting became the 40th Endeavor Entrepreneur in South Africa after being selected to join the network at the Miami International Selection Panel to. Gustav specializes in delivery of content and marketing messages to mobile phones users across Africa. He was the pioneer behind the branded messages tagged onto the “Please Call” me SMS texts. Praekelt’s technology also powers the digital communication channels of a number of radio stations such as 5FM, MetroFM and GoodhopeFM through their Broadcast CMS application. We are very pleased to welcome Gustav into the Endeavor family. It is sad however, to have to mention that MTLS went to panel but did not get selected. They really valued the process and will have the opportunity to return after certain milestones have been achieved.
What Economic Crisis? Endeavor South Africa’s Taste Holdings Delivering Success
FINWEEK, 21 MAY 2009 - Endeavor South Africa entrepreneur, Carlo Gonzaga runs Taste Holdings, which runs two of South Africa’s leading franchise brands: Scooters Pizza and Maxi’s restaurants. While retail sales in South Africa have dropped 5.3% from a year ago, Carlo’s 260 franchises have grown phenomenally well: revenue is up by 303% and operating profit is up 118%. Carlo’s success isn’t going unnoticed: he was recently profiled in South Africa’s Financial Mail and The Finweek! Read more...
Fruits of His Labour - From Farmer to Entrepreneur
SUNDAY TIMES, 17 MAY 2009 - Handri Conradie of @Source appeared in a big spread in the “It’s My Business” section of the Sunday Times on how to get your product on to supermarket shelves. Read more Cover... & Read more Inside...
July 2009
Inaugural Excelerator Selection Panel
01 JUNE 2009 - We have identified 11 candidates, who are in the selection process and are being prepared to take part in our inaugural selection panel on the 18th of June. This diverse group of entrepreneurs, with businesses ranging from media and advertising to waste management, represents the depth and wealth of potential among small business owners in South Africa. We are very excited to present an impressive and inspirational group of entrepreneurs for selection as Excelerator entrepreneurs. more...
Milkworx to acquire Ububele in share deal
BUSINESS DAY, 8 JULY 2009 - ICE-cream producer Milkworx yesterday announced that it had signed an offer to acquire agricultural and food processing company Ububele through a share swap. The company said that it would acquire up to 100% of the issued share capital of Ububele through a share swap of 3465 Milkworx shares for every 100 Ububele shares held with effect from the beginning of this month.¼a href="http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=75153" target="_blank">Read more…
Blogging for the FT from South Africa
FT.COM, JULY 2009 - Shane Immelman's new eMBA, Maria Karaivanova, is blogging for the Financial Times in the US from the Lapdesk headquarters as organised by Elmira at Endeavor Global - a great initiative that will no doubt raise awareness for Endeavor and for Lapdesk. Maria graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School in June 2009. She will work for The Lapdesk Company in Johannesburg focusing on international business development and launching Lapdesk’s online initiative. Maria has a Harvard Social Enterprise fellowship and is part of the Endeavor eMBA programme. Keep track of her experiences. Read more...
Why Businesses Fail
CNBC AFRICA TV, 23 JULY 2009 - Entrepreneurial Edge, "Why Businesses Fail" featured Endeavor MD, Endeavor MD, Malik Fal was featured on participation in the book, “In the River They Swim”. Essays from Around the World on Enterprise Solutions to Poverty was released by Templeton Press in May 2009. Read more...
Tech Trailblaizers
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, JULY 2009 – Sam Hutchinson and Josh Adler of Prefix Technologies were featured in the Tactics section in a 2-page feature by Juliet Pitman. Two entrepreneurs build a product that is set to revolutionise the magazine publishing industry. Read more...
This Man Raised $20m in Funding
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, JULY 2009 – Vinny Lingham, a small town South African, turned a desire to run his own successful business into reality through commitment, persisitence, carefully managed personal networks and a never say daie attitude. Read more...
Branson School case study: Gaming Zone video arcades
UK TELEGRAPH, 25 JULY 2009 - Kasty Gaming Zone was selected for the Endeavor Excelerator in June 2009, thoroughly impressing a very tough selection panel in the process. Their business offers deprived children in Soweto and East Johannesburg safe access to the internet and the latest computer games technology.Musa Maphongwane and Amos Mtsolongo are two of the success stories to emerge from the Branson School of Entrepreneurship in South Africa and were then selected in June to be Endeavor Excelerator Entrepreneurs. The tough panelists gave them the thumbs up. Read more...
June 2009
Give your living room business wings
SKILLS PORTAL, 18 JUNE 2009 - Build sustainable businesses that make money, not just for reselling to bigger companies. This was the award winning entrepreneur and businessman, Vinny Lingham’s advice to upcoming SA entrepreneurs at CITI’s first soapbox event for the year. Read more…
Teaching Entrepreneurs to Defy the Odds
SKILLS PORTAL, 9 JUNE 2009 - The GIBS-Endeavor Enterprise Learning Circles provide existing and aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to learn from the country’s most successful entrepreneurs. Read more…
Multiplying Profit Potential
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 1 JUNE 2009 – Endeavor Entrepreneur, Carlo Gonzaga was the cover story of this month’s magazine. The article was the "The Multiplier Factor" June 2009, “39 minutes or your order is free: that’s the promise on which we built the business”. Scooters Pizza had 100 stores by 2006, and has 120 today. Today, it’s the second largest pizza delivery chain in the country by both units and turnover. In 2009, their internal revenue was R363 million and they achieved R567 million in sales. Read more…
Women in Business with Stoned Cherrie
CNBC AFRICA TV, 28 JUNE 2009 - Endeavaor Entrepreneur, Nkhensani Nkosi of Stoned Cherrie was interviewed on "Women in Business". Nkensani has become a well-know south African icon and a fashion guru, her brand and her clothing, both very recognisable and unique.
Henri Johnson on Golf
PLAY MORE GOLF MAGAZINE, 1 JUNE 2009 - A feature on Henri Johnson of EDH appeared in this month's consumer magazine. We’re trying to get a copy of the article for you…stay tuned.
May 2009
A hand for those already at the top
MAIL & GUARDIAN 29 MAY 2009 - Endeavor MD, Malik Fal chats to Barrie Terblanche on the value of helping successful entrepreneurs rather than small, struggling firms.
The International Selection Panel Loved Praekelt
26 May 2009 - Gustav Praekelt from Praekelt Consulting became the 40th Endeavor Entrepreneur in South Africa after being selected to join the network at the Miami International Selection Panel to. Gustav specializes in delivery of content and marketing messages to mobile phones users across Africa. He was the pioneer behind the branded messages tagged onto the “Please Call” me SMS texts. Praekelt’s technology also powers the digital communication channels of a number of radio stations such as 5FM, MetroFM and GoodhopeFM through their Broadcast CMS application. We are very pleased to welcome Gustav into the Endeavor family. It is sad however, to have to mention that MTLS went to panel but did not get selected. They really valued the process and will have the opportunity to return after certain milestones have been achieved.
What Economic Crisis? Endeavor South Africa’s Taste Holdings Delivering Success
FINWEEK, 21 MAY 2009 - Endeavor South Africa entrepreneur, Carlo Gonzaga runs Taste Holdings, which runs two of South Africa’s leading franchise brands: Scooters Pizza and Maxi’s restaurants. While retail sales in South Africa have dropped 5.3% from a year ago, Carlo’s 260 franchises have grown phenomenally well: revenue is up by 303% and operating profit is up 118%. Carlo’s success isn’t going unnoticed: he was recently profiled in South Africa’s Financial Mail and The Finweek! Read more...
Fruits of His Labour - From Farmer to Entrepreneur
SUNDAY TIMES, 17 MAY 2009 - Handri Conradie of @Source appeared in a big spread in the “It’s My Business” section of the Sunday Times on how to get your product on to supermarket shelves. Read more Cover... & Read more Inside...
Early 2009...
March
Has entrepreneurship become cool?
ECONOMIST - 14 MARCH 2009 -- Entrepreneurship was under the lens for the first time with "Global Heroes: A special report on entrepreneurship". Mention was made of the Kauffman Foundation, Endeavor South Africa and South African Endeavor entrepreneur, Shane Immelman of Lapdesk. Read more...
January
BEYOND PROFIT MAGAZINE - Shane Immelman of Lapdesk and Endeavor featured in Beyond Profit Magazine, Megan de Villiers, Endeavor Marketing Manager chatted to Ernest Pillay on “The Good Life” on Radio 2000, Endeavor MD, Malik Fal was interviewed by Justice Ramahlola on Radio 2000’s Breakfast Show.
Synthasite get $20m funding from Johann Rupert’s Reinet Fund
Congratulations Vinny Lingham and the rest of the SynthaSite team – a major coup, particularly in this economic downturn. Vinny says, "Today, I’m proud to announce that Reinet Fund has just invested $20 million into SynthaSite, securing our future and enabling us to continue to build our business model and product offering. This is a massive vote of confidence in SynthaSite." Read more..
Prefix was successful at the India Selection Panel
We would like to congratulate Josh Adler and Sam Hutchinson from Prefix (www.prefix.co.za) who were successfully selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs at the India Selection Panel last week. There were only four successful candidates out of nine entrants from around the Endeavor globe. Congratulations and welcome to Endeavor, Prefix team. They spoke about their selection by Endeavor on Radio 2000 - listen to the interview here.
Praekelt is philanthropical
Our newest entrepreneur, Praekelt was mentioned on Brand South Africa’s website. Read more...
2008 and earlier...
PRINT
FINANCIAL MAIL, 14 DECEMBER 2007
• Greg Durst's interview with Sasfin on Classic FM
• Miami Herald interview with Linda Rottenberg MIAMI HERALD, AUGUST 2005
TELEVISION
Summit TV speaks toGreg Durst, Endeavor's managing director, about the role the organisation is playing in fostering entrepreneurs and job creation inSouth Africa.
FINANCIAL MAIL, 14 DECEMBER 2007
RADIO
Part One: Welcome
Part Two: What does Endeavor do for Entrepreneurs
Part Three: Why is South Africa behind with Entrepreneurship?
Part Four: Is Endeavor optimistic about South Africa's future?