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Ep #11: Risk, Resilience, and Innovation in the African Venture Landscape with Daniel Novitzkas
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In today's episode, we sat down with Daniel Novitzkas, co-founder of Specno. Daniel shares insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of building startups in Africa. He reflects on the success of small teams compared to larger ones–emphasizing the importance of high-performance culture and adaptability, and the need to crack the code of maintaining it as a business scales.
Daniel also shares his thoughts on the realities of building a startup in South Africa, his journey of growing Specno from zero to 1 million rand in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the first year, and how he navigates challenges and leverages opportunities along the way.
The episode also explores the intersection of risk-taking and entrepreneurship, with Daniel sharing personal anecdotes about his mindset and approach to risk. He highlights the role of support networks and mentorship in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in South Africa and the potential for startups to leverage corporate partnerships for growth.
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