Calling all entrepreneurs! Stand a chance to win $1 million (R18 million) with Oppenheimer trust
The SA Future Trust's $1million pitch competition is open.
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702 and CapeTalk’s Stephen Grootes speaks with Jonathan Oppenheimer, founder of the SA Future Trust and Matthew Marsden, founder of Startup Club ZA.
Listen below:
Entrepreneurs can win a life-changing investment with the SA Future Trust's 'Big $1m Pitch' competition.
The final will take place at the SA Future Trust Summit on 28 and 29 October at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Oppenheimer says the aim is to empower small businesses and help them move forward with their ideas.
“There are so many small businesses out there that have these great ideas and yet they run into roadblocks everywhere they turn.”
- Jonathan Oppenheimer, Founder - SA Future Trust
Marsden says they are particularly looking for ‘disruptive’ startups looking to solve problems through innovation and technology.
“We are looking for the best of the best. The next big game changer and innovator.”
- Matthew Marsden, Founder - Startup Club ZA
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They will host qualifiers in Johannesburg and Cape Town over the next six months.
The first one will be on 28 April in Johannesburg and applications close on 8 April.
Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the interviews for more.