Earlier this year, Fellows of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation received emails to quickly secure their seats, for what in my opinion, would be one of the most memorable events hosted by the foundation: the much-anticipated return of Startership. Following its successful debut last year,...
As we approach the close of another year, it’s hard to believe how quickly time has flown. This year has been one of growth, connection, and progress for our community of Fellows, and I’m proud to see how you all have engaged and inspired one...
Amplifying Her Impact – Female Founders Shine at New Frontiers Pitch Event Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s Association programme, in partnership with E Squared, recently hosted the New Frontiers and Women’s Pitch Night, a landmark event designed to support and uplift women entrepreneurs within the Association of...
Congratulations to all the fellows who got the opportunity to network with investors, coaches and like-minded entrepreneur at the Demo Day Gala Dinner. A huge congratulations to Lutho Dabula (Sentry Cyber Solutions), Phetha Mchunu (Bake and Bloom) and Dakalo Raphunga on pitching their businesses and...
Over the weekend of 25 – 28 September, we explored the North West Province with a group of Fellows. We visited different farms, mines, entrepreneurs & other activities that are key to North West. A huge thank you to all the Fellows who attended, engaged...
Over the weekend of 2nd November, we hosted Imbizo - an elective conference where our Fellows voted in a new Fellow Executive Committee, representing their voices in collaboration with the broader Association Team. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Jacqui Watson, a member of...
E Squared Investments hosted its 3rd Annual Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards on Saturday, 9th November 2024. The Awards were intended to acknowledge and recognise businesses in the E Squared Ventures portfolio whose values, culture, and practices embody the principles of responsible entrepreneurship and celebrate their dedication...
Sitholile Sithole: Has been part of the mentorship programme with CFO SA and has been able to attend the CFO SA Summit and will be attending the upcoming CFO SA Awards. Link to article: https://cfo.co.za/articles/sitholile-sithole/ and he has been nominated for the Trail Blazer Award...
Dimpho Thepa was recently interviewed on 5FM by Karabo where she spoke about her entrepreneurship journey and the role of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation in influencing her approach to business. Advocate Thando Gumede was a guest presenter at the United Nations Commission On the Status...
2024 has come to an end and with the turn of the year, we feel inspired to break old habits and set some new goals. Some may dismiss New Year's resolutions as clichéd and outdated, but it's hard to deny that the turn of the...
Mphakathi wa ma Fellow othandekayo, Kulolu hlelo lwezindaba lwethu, sijabule kakhulu ukwethula amathuba amangalisayo nezimpumelelo phakathi kweNhlangano yethu. Okokuqala, siyajabula ukubona abanye babaholi bethu beziphakamisela ukuba yingxenye yeKomidi Eliphethe. Leli thuba livuleke futhi sijabule ukwemukela imibono emisha nezinhlelo ezintsha ezizosiza ukuqhuba Inhlangano yethu phambili. Sikholelwa ukuthi imibono...
Congratulations to all our Fellows on these massive achievements: We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our Fellows, who continue to make significant strides in their respective fields. From winning prestigious awards and scholarships to leading impactful projects and businesses, these Fellows exemplify excellence...