Experience

Kvuno

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Kvuno is a social enterprise that exists to increase the returns of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan-Africa. Kvuno harnesses appropriate technology to help farmers increase their productivity and their bargaining power in the value chain. Kvuno deploys IoT devices, Smart Phone Apps, Remote Sensing, and Machine Learning Tools in rural landscapes to ensure that smallholder farmers increase their yields and incomes from their hard work. Kvuno is an initiative of the Solidaridad Network. Kvuno is a social enterprise that exists to increase the returns of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan-Africa. Kvuno harnesses appropriate technology to help farmers increase their productivity and their bargaining power in the value chain. Kvuno deploys IoT devices, Smart Phone Apps, Remote Sensing, and Machine Learning Tools in rural landscapes to ensure that smallholder farmers increase their yields and incomes from their hard work. Kvuno is an initiative of the Solidaridad Network.



Solidaridad Network

• Netherlands
• International Trade and Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Digital 3S & SMME Advisor

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Solidaridad is a network of development activists that are working towards an inclusive and sustainable global economy. Solidaridad is a transition manager, focusing on producer support and sustainable supply chain and market development. Solidaridad partners with individuals that want to make a difference by changing business practices from being a part of the problem to being a part of the solution. Solidaridad believes that Markets have to work for the poor, and companies are the key change makers.



Aicor Ventures

• United Kingdom
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Co-founder

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Aicor is a start-up capital and venture development company located in the Republic of South Africa. Aicor prospects, funds and co-manages interesting ventures. Aicor has a two sided business model of crowding private capital into unusual ventures/ideas and then actively co-developing the ventures. Aicor's activities are limited to Sub Saharan Africa. And Aicor will only invest in ventures that have the potential to disrupt or lead their markets. Responsibilities: Capital & Venture sourcing, Business Model Development, Customer development and Founder coaching



The Box Shop South Africa

• South Africa
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2019

  The Box Shop, an initiative of Technoserve South Africa and Citi Bank Foundation, is a Not- -for-Profit retail chain created to transform township manufacturing companies into internationally competitive branded goods suppliers by providing them with their first commercial off-take contract. The Box Shop provides township suppliers with technical and resource support to enable them to become competitive and reliable supply partners that mainstream retailers such as Edgars and Woolworths need. The Box Shop, an initiative of Technoserve South Africa and Citi Bank Foundation, is a Not- -for-Profit retail chain created to transform township manufacturing companies into internationally competitive branded goods suppliers by providing them with their first commercial off-take contract. The Box Shop provides township suppliers with technical and resource support to enable them to become competitive and reliable supply partners that mainstream retailers such as Edgars and Woolworths need.



TechnoServe

• South Africa
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enterprise Development Programme Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

  Since its 2003 inception; TechnoServe Enterprise Development has worked with 515 businesses, trained over 1,000 unique entrepreneurs, helped businesses to grow their revenue streams by, on average, 50%, and created employment opportunities for approximately 176 individuals, in partnership with Standard Bank South Africa, Citi Bank Foundation, and national Association of Child Care Workers.- Develop and implement strategy for TNS SA's ED work- Participate in TNS SA's executive meeting and provide any support required to manage local operations- Identify and develop leads for new business- Preparation of new project proposals- Manage relationships with Funding organisations- Recruiting, Motivating, and Managing ED staff- Creating, and implementing systems to manage information and resources in the ED team- Building relationships with implementation/ execution partners- Monitoring the implementation of all ED projects- Prepare and manage budgets for all TNS SA's ED projects- Generate awareness on TNS SA's ED work- Prepare and Review internal and external reports on all TNS SA's ED work- Approve expense claims and purchase requisitions for TNS SA's ED work.- Evaluate all projects and feedback knowledge to the Technoserve knowledgebase

• Senior Business Advisor

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

  TechnoServe-AWESAM is a business accelerator for women and youth owned businesses that are located in South Africa's Metros. Its goal is to work with 30 small businesses and to propel them to mid sized businesses in the next five years. It provides access to markets, funding and business development services through private and public sector partners.ResponsibilitiesDesigning the accelerator's strategy and business modelRecruiting team membersLeading entrepreneur and partner enrolmentAllocating and controlling expensesBuying and maintaining key Information Systems and dataLeading business development workRecommending businesses for funding



Praxis Computing

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Feb 2013

  Praxis Solutions is a private company located in Killarney, Johannesburg. The company employs 60 people and operates in three information technology markets; network infrastructure solutions, value added retailing of ERP solutions and development of bespoke line of business systems. Responsibilities: Leading a team of Developers who support a product used by three enterprise customers- extending existing functions, and responding to issues arising from software or business domain changes.



Geesoft

• Zimbabwe
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

  Geesoft is a bespoke systems development company located in Zimbabwe. The company employs 20 people and operates in the bespoke Investment-Management-Systems Development niche market. Geesoft has clients and projects in Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and prospects in Tanzania. Responsibilities: Advising the executives on operations, markets and strategy. Geesoft is a bespoke systems development company located in Zimbabwe. The company employs 20 people and operates in the bespoke Investment-Management-Systems Development niche market. Geesoft has clients and projects in Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and prospects in Tanzania. Responsibilities: Advising the executives on operations, markets and strategy.



Peppertree Lane Body Corporate

• Finance Trustee

  • Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

  Peppertree Lane is a South African sectional title scheme, insured for 60 million Rands that has an annual turnover of 1.3 million Rands. Responsibilities: Managing Peppertree Lane finances including: financial accounts , budgets, levy collection and tax returns. Peppertree Lane is a South African sectional title scheme, insured for 60 million Rands that has an annual turnover of 1.3 million Rands. Responsibilities: Managing Peppertree Lane finances including: financial accounts , budgets, levy collection and tax returns.

• General Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2008

  Geesoft is a software development company located in Zimbabwe. Responsibilities: HR, Marketing, Sales, Finance, & Accounting Influencing strategy and involved in operations Geesoft is a software development company located in Zimbabwe. Responsibilities: HR, Marketing, Sales, Finance, & Accounting Influencing strategy and involved in operations



AFFPRO

• Ukraine
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Systems Analyst

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2006

  Implementation of Accounting and Planning Information Systems Implementation of Accounting and Planning Information Systems



Goshen Holdings

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Operations & Business Systems Analyst

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

  Goshen holdings was an angel investment vehicle which invested in farming, food processing, commodity trading, refrigeration, and portfolio investments in Zimbabwe between the years 2001 and 2006. The vehicle invested in projects that exceed 10 million Rands during this period. Responsibilities: Implementing accounting, line of business and decision support systems. Goshen holdings was an angel investment vehicle which invested in farming, food processing, commodity trading, refrigeration, and portfolio investments in Zimbabwe between the years 2001 and 2006. The vehicle invested in projects that exceed 10 million Rands during this period. Responsibilities: Implementing accounting, line of business and decision support systems.