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AfriversityReleasing the entrepreneurial potential
Natasha Avidan
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Over 3 billion people - almost half the world´s
population live on less than $2.50 a day (Globalissues.org)
1 billion children live in poverty (every second
child) (Globalissues.org)
25,000 people die daily from starvation and
related causes: of these 90% died where food was available but not affordable (unicef)
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The combined wealth of the world´s
3 richest people.........
......equals the total annual income of the poorest 48 nations
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Perceptions of Africa
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The entrepreneur in us sees opportunities everywhere we look, but many people see only problems everywhere they look
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Africa = Opportunities
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Africa = Opportunities
Africa´s most valuable
resource is not its oil, it´s not its diamonds, it is thetalent and creativity of its
PEOPLE
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Making a difference
through education and mentorship
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The biggest problem with micro-finance is that people who
get these small loans usually start or expand a very simple
business.We need to create more jobs, and microcredit does not help to do that yet.
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'Education is the
most powerful weapon to changethe world'
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Our Vision
- To create wealth and jobs locally in Africa
- By training and mentoring young Africans to start theirown companies and compete successfully in the global
market place
- We want to create rock star entrepreneurs that can inspire generations to follow in their footsteps
- Our focus is on South Africa, but once we succeed we hope that a sense of pride and hope will rippleacross the African continent and encourage similarinitiatives everywhere.
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Why us?
•Because we feel we have something to offer
•Because we feel we should give something back
•Because we believe in the idea that people can accomplish extraordinary things if given the chance
•Because the world has enough pessimists,
•! people that say things are not possible
•Because the world has enough people that put theirhands in their lap and do nothing
•Because we are not afraid of a challenge :)
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“A life without a
cause is a lifewithout an effect” Paulo Coelho
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R e l e a s i n g
E n t r e p r e n e u r i a l P o t e n t i a l P HAS
E 1-
Bu sin e s s B
oo s t er P H ASE 2
V en ture Grow th T ra ck
P H AS E 3 -
Accel era te A f rica
High Capacity
Individuals
Those with
Big Dreams
Existing
Business
Champions with
Market opportunity
Potential for
Social Impact
Existing Business
or New Idea
Intensive
Feasibility Phase
Potential for
Social Impact
Big Business Idea –
Breakthrough
End to End Intervention
Group & Individ´l
Selection Selection Selection
Group Individual
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R e l e a s i n g
E n t r e p r e n e u r i a l P o t e n t i a l PH A S E 1 - B u si nes s B o o s ter
High Capacity
Individuals
Those with
Big Dreams
Existing
Business
Phase 1
Selection
Group
Training Programmes
Covers:
Core Business Skills
Conceptual Frameworks
Training Tools..
...necessary to build & run a business
This are in the core areas of strategy, marketing,
communication, sales, production/operation,
organisational design and finance
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R e l e a s i n g
E n t r e p r e n e u r i a l P o t e n t i a l P H A S E 2 - V en t u r e G r o w t h T r a c k
Champions with
Market Opportunity
Potential for Social
Impact
Existing Business or
New Idea
Phase 2
Selection
Group & Individ´l
Intervention
Owners are given an opportunity to test
ideas in an intensified and real setting,
having learned the fundamental principles
and skills during the foundation course
Outcomes: Executive Summary - Sharp & Concise
Validation of Business - Clear Market
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R e l e a s i n g
E n t r e p r e n e u r i a l P o t e n t i a l P H A S E 3 - A c c el er a t e A f r i c a
Intensive Feasibility
Phase
Potential for Social
Impact
Big Business Idea -
Breakthrough
Phase 3
Selection
Individual
Intervention
Develop a solid business case
Validate sources of funding
Understand main challenges
Actions required for venture to fly
Outcomes: R5 Million and more
CleanTech and other type of businesses
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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
~ Kahlil Gibran
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Kick Poverty
- Support Afripreneurs
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Join the Afriversity Family
e e v e nE-MAIL-SICHERHEIT MADE IN GERMANY
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•Become a Donor / Sponsor
•Mentor an “Afripreneur”
•Participate as a Guest Speaker
•Adopt a project•Offer Internship
•Volunteer
How to take action:
Contact me: [email protected]
www.afriversity.org
0708162164
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