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Beyond the Pivot
Beyond the Pivot
20 episodes
4 days ago
Welcome to "Beyond the Pivot" with hosts Martin Vitek and Kabwela Malupande. Join Martin and Kabwela as they bridge the worlds of Europe and Africa, sharing personal stories and insights into the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship in both regions. From Martin's experiences with entrepreneurship education in the Czech Republic to Kabwela's work fostering innovation in Zambia, each episode explores unique opportunities, challenges, and inspiring stories.
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Welcome to "Beyond the Pivot" with hosts Martin Vitek and Kabwela Malupande. Join Martin and Kabwela as they bridge the worlds of Europe and Africa, sharing personal stories and insights into the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship in both regions. From Martin's experiences with entrepreneurship education in the Czech Republic to Kabwela's work fostering innovation in Zambia, each episode explores unique opportunities, challenges, and inspiring stories.
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Entrepreneurship
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How Petra Rees Built Startups & Became an African VC | Beyond the Pivot Podcast Ep. 10
Beyond the Pivot
1 hour 3 minutes 46 seconds
8 months ago
How Petra Rees Built Startups & Became an African VC | Beyond the Pivot Podcast Ep. 10

🚀 In this milestone 10th episode of Beyond the Pivot, we sit down with Petra Rees, a Czech entrepreneur-turned-VC based in South Africa. From launching startups to exiting businesses in South Africa, Petra shares her incredible journey of adaptation, entrepreneurship, and venture capital in Africa.🔍 With experience in 3D printing, manufacturing, and impact investing, Petra explains why Africa presents unique opportunities for innovation and why corporate-backed VC funds are the next big thing in sectors like mining, light manufacturing, and value-add processing.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • ✅ How Petra transitioned from startup founder to investor in South Africa
  • ✅ Why corporate-backed VC funds are growing in South Africa
  • ✅ The importance of resilience and adaptability for entrepreneurs
  • ✅ How 3D printing is disrupting supply chains in South Africa
  • ✅ Why women founders often ask for too little funding—and how to fix it
  • ✅ How exits in Africa differ from those in the US & Europe


💼 Important links mentioned in this episode are:

  • ► Petra Rees LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/petra-rees-920a7328
  • ► Petra Rees e-mail:petra@kaiconnect.co.za
  • ► Africa Tech Summit:www.africatechsummit.com/nairobi
  • ► Bongo Hive:bongohive.co.zm
  • ► Tamboti Circle:www.tamboticircle.com
  • ► Beyond the Pivot:www.beyond-pivot.com


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Beyond the Pivot
Welcome to "Beyond the Pivot" with hosts Martin Vitek and Kabwela Malupande. Join Martin and Kabwela as they bridge the worlds of Europe and Africa, sharing personal stories and insights into the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship in both regions. From Martin's experiences with entrepreneurship education in the Czech Republic to Kabwela's work fostering innovation in Zambia, each episode explores unique opportunities, challenges, and inspiring stories.