Map of the local innovation industry.
Meet some of the best and newest startups based in Johannesburg.
CEO of 3 REITs. Computer Science from CMU, Harvard MBA. Solid business background with BCG, JPMorgan and Lazard
Managing Director for @springleap Africa and Middle East. Previously at Moveline, Gerson Lehrman Group and WPP. Active adviser to ad-tech, bio-tech, and media startups.
Founder @alt-tab-mobile • Helping Startups Build Awesome Mobile Products. Growing fast and looking for Advisors & Biz Dev. Worked @macquarie-bank @ninemsn
http://www.alttabmobile.com/blog
Co-founder of Rare Pink and UniPreneur • Studied at @university-of-manchester
http://nikolaysblog.com
Building great stuff on the interwebs, lover of denim and movies.
http://blog.codiez.co.za
CEO SilverstoneCIS & Chairman MMA South Africa at Mobile Marketing Association. MMA Global Award winning mobile marketing and communications platform.
Founder @Oacsoft Technologies • Worked at @google, @goldman-sachs • Studied at @obafemi-awolowo-university
Partner @ace-company-1
Co-Founder @botan Co-Founder @youfoot. Co-Founder @inca Energy
MBA @insead-1 , BA @babson-college College.
International Chair of World Presidents Organization. Ex CEO of metals fabrication company. Extensive international travel. MSc(Eng), MBA, Dipl Comp Sc.
Media Mogul behind #QEBLLC @QEBVLogTV #PublishingQEB #QEBStudios & #QEBFoundation. NEWS TIPS #4045329232
Head of Online at @al-jazeera-english. Started Al Jazeera New Media group. Founded largest consumer internet site in Qatar. Also, studied at Cambridge and WITS.
http://www.mohamedn.com
Founder @dronedeploy, AdvertEyes, Zoom2Work. MSc in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning PhD @university-of-edinburgh-1 Worked @BSG.
Serial social entrepreneur. Led a couple of start-ups in Africa. International strategic and legal background. Worked at various MDBs and IFIs. Columbia Law, MIT SM in Policy and Nuclear Engr, and Berkeley Engr Grad.
Founder @quigit, Mayor Apointee @CityOfDetroit, 15yr Tech Veteran. Fmr Faculty @MSU, Published Author.
http://integrationalism.com
Founder of Telspace Systems, an information security company with offices in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Interested in investing in tech startups.
Business Development
Jonick Investments cc venture fund.
President at FPXA Holdings AG, a relationship finance firm. Florian started his career at Goldman Sachs. He has worked in the US, Europe, and South Africa.
Cofounder and CTO at SweepSouth. Cofounded Eldo Software, an energy management solution provider. Served a technical advisory role to South African Government.
http://alenribic.com
Founder @trevolta
Commercial Real Estate professional. Entrepreneur and investor at heart, founder of Diamond Head Properties and always interested in innovative opportunities
http://www.jordanwainer.com
Hacker, Developer and Strategist.
Founder Esaja.com OEM startup in high school, Marketing Agency after school, Youngest member in national branding taskforce, marketing for FMCG clients.
I'm a psychologist turned games developer, turned games tool developer.
Founder @geomall, @crowdtwitch • Worked at @avatar • Investor @geomall • Studied at @london-business-school, @heriot-watt-university
President of Dream Mobile, lives in Cape Town, graduated from @georgetown-university University
Studied at @university-of-witwatersrand
MD Startupbootcamp SA
I founded IntroBridge in 2009, and sold it in 2011. I was an investor in and CEO of Pythio
Harvard MBA with a background in science; experienced in sales, strategy and program management; I'm an executor looking for a visionary
About to revolutionize education... follow me to join the ride
Founder, Co-Owner & Creative lead of Freedom Studios, Senior Web Designer at Wits University,
http://www.freedomstudios.co.za/blog
Founder @iqmates
Currently Regional Sales Manager @PoleToWinIntl | Love for Tech, Innovation & Fitness|
Thapelo Radebe (tpradebe) CEO of KTRlabs, Studied at Wits University and worked at SDKLAB and Jetweb
I'm a great communicator, a strong writer, I love working with people, and most importantly- I HUSTLE!
Chartered accountant. Financial manager for 9 years. Now business owner of AeroSpace Research and Strategic Accounting. Enjoy scuba & rocketry. International Space University alumni.
Advisor @markhor
http://www.asimjanjua.com
Architect & CEO of @mydorpie. Background in retail advertising. Run successful businesses in tech, hospitality & travel. Lived in London, San Francisco & Sydney.
Co-founder of Webfluential: a platform that establishes relationships between consumers and brands through influencers; co-founder of Retroviral content/seeding
http://sharmanator.com
Worked at @holcim, @swissport • Studied at @zurich-university-of-applied-sciences-zhaw
Co-Founder and CTO of @jooist
CEO Innovation Agency • Driving innovation in a connected world • Worked at @royal-bank-of-scotland, @firstrand-bank • Studied at @university-of-cape-town
Former life: attorney at a top level commercial law firm. Current life: an A student at all educational levels with a passion for English and being of service.
The world is round, stuff happens. Live to love, enjoy, get challenged, learn, have fun and experience great music. Engineer by title an entrepreneur by choice
Associate Community Manager @wework Seaport - Northeastern University, B.S. in Human Services - Startup Institute Boston, Technical Marketing Track
Fellow Geek
International Relations Graduate with Business experience in Start ups and Market reseach
http://www.koreabusinesscentral.com/forum/topics/a-map-to-a-career-in-korea-by-jared-muloongo
Business student (triple major in Politics Philosophy & Economics) at University Of The Witwatersrand; Founder of Ciel; Strong business mind
Strategy at Innovation Cafe. MA from Tsinghua University, China. Worked on social innovation theory with Jay van Zyl on Built to Thrive.
Founder at Mimaxa and Maximised Methods • Worked at @ibm, @investec-bank • Entrepreneur
Founded Cramers Coffee (sold), Adaptix, Bananaseed.com. GIBS MBA, @university-of-pretoria CS
Founder Neutral Gravity
http://code-spot.co.za
MSc CompSci (RAU, ZA). Strong Enterprise Systems Integration / High Volume Transaction Processing experience.
Founder Moruks Holdings Pty(Ltd) • Studied at @university-of-witwatersrand
Eulinda Smith, Occupational Social Worker (M.A.)
Entrepreneur looking for a broad role, in which, to help drive growth within a business.
CEO of Innovation Cafe and experienced entrepreneur. PhD in innovation. Latest book, Built to Thrive, using innovation to make your mark in the connected world
Solutions Architect. Entrepreneur. Strong IT solutions development background in self service banking and electronic payments. UNISA MBL 2009
Transitioned from solving mechanical to digital problems before 2000. Multiple advertising industry award winner, robust insurance and startup engineer.
Business owner. Versatile PHP developer with 8 years experience specialising in cakePHP and jQuery
Online Marketer | Web Content Manager | Rugby Player | Blogger | SEO Freelancer
Internet Engineer. Studied BSc Hons in Business IT at UoG. Worked at SA's leading banks FNB and Nedbank.
Organiser. Troubleshooter. LLB Law Student. Entrepreneur. Passionate about people. Passionate about Life. Sometimes called a Geek. Managing Director of Osorio & Partners.
Your Financial Partner Throughout
Senior Technologist, working in financial industry. Launched 2 startups
African born /European educated entrepreneur, 17 years experience in banking. Masters in Civil Engineering, alumnus of the Citibank School of Banking London.
Founder dialmedirect & Ghost• Strong Investment Banking Background. Former regional head Standard Bank
To secure a challenging position in a corporate organisation where I can utilize my Management,Organisational,Leadership,Customer Service Administrative skills
Co Founder @boxpay in 2011 Global mobile payments, Co Founder @global-billing-solutions in 2002, Co Founder @moviestar-ie, (DVD by mail) sold in 2009.
http://payment.boxpay.com/blog/
Mathematical Science graduate with a passion for technology and an aspiring Data Scientist
CS Sophomre at Wits; First startup (Digest) built in high school. Strong Development/Programming background. Top 6 CHPC National HPC competition.
BA in Advertising & Marketing Communications from Bournemouth. CEO of Social Tag. Strong marketing and advertising background. Brand and Social Network Planner
I am responsible for defining, prioritizing, planning and driving the execution of the vision for InnovationCafe.
Studied at @university-of-johannesburg
CEO Bitcoin Superfund, serial entrepreneur, lean startup and agile fan. Digital, mobile, technology and product expert. Bitcoin Believer.
http://mobile-bootcamp.com/
Senior PHP Software Developer at @notafy
Accounts Manager
Entrepreneur, Independent Investment Banker, Chairman & Director of Companies, Business Consultant
Easy going, looking for typical long term investments.
Founder @foundry-business-solutions, a creative South African business solutions firm. Graduated at Jeppe Boys in 2009.
Senior IT executive at leading bank in south africa. Have over 15 years of experience in technology, aswell as entrepreneur.
Worked on Samsung Projects, Developed sites for some of the largest companies in South Africa
Young but experienced, looking for a new challenge and open to new ventures and ideas.
Designer & Illustrator but don't call me a 'Creative', I hate the term.
Ex Consultant turned entrepreneur. Looking at backing high potential entrepreneurs and businesses.
Non executive director of a venture capital company in South Africa
Appcelerator Titanium and Delphi Developer with a variety of background and experience. Able to slot into most position in the SDLC. An asset to you!
http://t.co/41guGXcj
Busy...
Developer at Standard Bank Group, veteran code jammer, strong business and analytical skills
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12HXYUVQOdk
I’m highly creative Web Designer & Developer. I have worked with various business sectors therefore I understand the similarities and differences of businesses.
http://blog.jonathankabuya.me
Creator of Garden Avenue | Co-founder boxworM
I just play the hand I'm dealt. Nigerian living in South Africa (Such Fun...NOT!!!). Die Hard GÖÖnner For Life.
CEO of dainty, a fashion brand that i'm starting up!
Currently work for Investec Bank where I have been in the credit trading and investment for more than 10yrs. Personally invest in a variety of oppotrunities.
Family First! Husband, Father, Social Media Strategist & Entrepreneur. @SocialAudit @ZASocialMedia @BorrowedAxe
Founder QD Webs • Worked at @deloitte-touche, @standard-bank
Social media and Direct Marketing. Product Manager at Fleet Street Publications. Graphic Designer & Publisher. Professional Googleologist.
CEO and Fouder of CapoDeoopTainment.I am a DeepHouse,Commercial House,Hip Hop and most loved Elektro Music DJ.I make people dance and chill with the best music produced all over the world.
Internet alchemist
http://internetupstart.com
Founder Start Up Smart
Web application and game developer
social media advocate for public and private sector. I tweet on social media, e-commerce and business.
Lawyer @maisels-group.
Entrprenuer, Co-founder RadioVybe.com
Strategy Consultant to Music Industry stakeholders, including Major Labels & Startups
Entrepreneur. Tech enthusiast. Music lover
Founder of @rolodecks.
Software Development Manager of Newsclip Media Monitoring. BSC in Informatics, strong management skills.
Co-Founder of TV Republic. South African-born IT entrepreneur/ General optimist / All-round nice guy. Changing South Africa one business at a time.
Co-ounder PowerYoShop • Worked at @ushahidi, @unicef
DevOps problem solver with experience in both the Technical and Business side of things.
http://jrgns.net
Student. Tech Enthusiast.
Business Developer, Project Manager, Developer, Admin, Ubuntu Fan, Mac User, Explorer
http://www.erolkavas.com