Entries for the Firstwatch Entrepreneur’s Challenge 2021 are now open nationwide to provide motivated local entrepreneurs, both current and aspiring, with an opportunity to win R50 000 in cash plus business support.

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A renowned panel will hand-pick 160 people to join the challenge’s intensive two-day skills development workshop, which encompasses robust, hands-on experiential learning with some of the country’s leading business experts.

The workshop will be supported by a podcast series featuring ambassadors from across the country sharing their stories, tips and tricks to navigate the world of entrepreneurship.

These ambassadors are all self-made entrepreneurs, proudly representing their provinces as leaders in their fields and communities.

Gauteng’s ambassador, in particular, has a special place in her heart for the Firstwatch Entrepreneurial Challenge, as she was the 2019 winner.

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Mpho Mohaswa, said, “I would advise this year’s entrepreneurs to know their businesses, be aware that they are pitching to serious investors and take advantage of the incredible networking opportunities.”

As an ambassador, Mpho brings first-hand knowledge of the competition dynamics to the challenge to help this year’s contenders navigate their way to the final pitch.

Besides her history of winning, Mpho, a chemical engineer, has grown her business into a national phenomenon, which boomed during the pandemic.

Her involvement in the Entrepreneurs Challenge will see her lending her knowledge and experience to contenders from the Gauteng region via the podcast series.

To find out more about the challenge, visit https://firstwatchwhisky.co.za/.