Building a Tech company in 2024 and mistakes to avoid along the way.

Building a Tech company in 2024 and mistakes to avoid along the way.

An incredibly inspiring story shared by Zanele Matome about her journey and ambition to be a tech entrepreneur in South Africa, Africa and to take on the globe with her Startup Welo Health.

Zanele shared her entrepreneurial journey and insights on building a startup in South Africa and Africa. She also discussed the challenges and opportunities unique to the continent and how she pivoted from traditional business to tech, focusing on health tech. She highlights the importance of being adaptable, listening to users, and learning from experiences.

The episode also delves into the significance of managing cash flow, building in-house teams, and the value of being bold and innovative in the African tech scene.


00:00 Zanele's goal for being an entrepreneur

05:34 Being bold like you've never heard before 16:03 Why be an entrepreneur 18:29 Mistakes to avoid as a founder 25:45 Importance of managing cashflow 29:59 How to turn an idea into something tangible - The Welo story

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