The book launch took place on 16 November and saw Gil Oved, Vinny Lingham, Vusi Thembekwayo, Polo Leteka Radebe and Lebo Gunguluza provide business insights to entrepreneurs and talk briefly about the book.
Also present at the launch was David Williams, senior anchor and host of the Business Tonight show on CNBC Africa, who acted as MC.
Thembekwayo, a motivational speaker and co-author of the book, spoke of the need to help build black entrepreneurs.
“This is also an opportunity to reflect on where we are as black entrepreneurs and the struggles we are still faced with today,” he said.
“It’s also about looking for opportunities to create a better space for the less fortunate, something we should all invest in; and leaving a legacy for our loved ones.”
Another speaker, Gunguluza, echoed these sentiments, adding that it was important to invest in others and to provide mentorship for them.
“The most important thing I enjoyed on my journey as an entrepreneur was to invest in upcoming entrepreneurs and I did this through my 12/12 project where I took 12 entrepreneurs over 12 months and helped them kick-start their journey,” he said.
Gunguluza also offered five tips to entrepreneurs, urging them to appreciate their talent as it will give them a competitive advantage. He also stressed the importance of taking risks and said it was necessary and the one way to learn.
Other topics touched upon during the event included the impact of technology on the economy, tackled by Oved; and the concept of seeking solutions, discussed by Leteka.
The I’m In book launch and discussion took place at The Forum and was followed by a book signing by the Den members.
Details: www.iminbook.co.za
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