Entrepreneurs can challenge the world
SANDTON – This year's Leaderex kicked off with the uncertain entrepreneurial journey at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
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Bank Zero founder Michael Jordaan shared some insight into the potential growth opportunities in Africa for entrepreneurs at this year’s Leader Expo at the Sandton Convention Centre on 3 September.
Kicking off discussions at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange stage, Jordaan outlined a road of challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Africa.
“We all have an idea but the idea is only a small part of entrepreneurship, execution is everything,” he said.
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According to Jordaan, there are a number of problems facing entrepreneurs but three challenges remain a constant – not saving enough money, a ‘severe’ education crisis and the presence of corruption. “A lack of capital means that we need to get foreign investment.”
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While identifying one’s challenges, finding solutions is just as important. In the words of Jordaan, no challenge is too big. “To do anything right, start with a smaller version of a larger problem and solve it.”
With decades of corporate experience, Jordaan motivates and supports entrepreneurs and start-ups to become problem-solvers as ‘the biggest problems are also the biggest opportunities’.
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He added, however, that we all need to start somewhere. “We set out our own path, I wasn’t clear on what I wanted to do but I knew that entrepreneurs and start-ups can challenge the world.”
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“Want to become a millionaire? Help a million people.”
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