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Wits Entrepreneurship Clinic launch and panel discussion (Livestream)

When: Friday, 20 May 2022 - Friday, 20 May 2022
Where: Online Event
Start time:9:30
Enquiries:

Robert.Venter@wits.ac.za

The panel discussion, titled: Entrepreneurship as a force for good, will be livestreamed.

The Wits School of Business Sciences is thrilled to be partnering with the University of Edinburgh, Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, and the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) to launch the Wits Entrepreneurship Clinic as part of the British Council’s Innovation for African University programme. The purpose of the Clinic is to develop and mentor aspiring entrepreneurs through the process of establishing successful businesses. The services include assessing the viability of the idea, writing up business plans, and assisting with sourcing funding.

Please join us for a livestreamed panel discussion, titled:  Entrepreneurship as a force for good.

Professor Boris Urban from Wits Business School will moderate the discussion between:

  • Professor James Smith, Vice-Principal International and Professor in African Development Studies (University of Edinburgh)
  • Professor Barry Dwolatzky, Director of Innovation Strategy (Wits University)
  • Lesley Donna Williams, CEO, Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct
  • Ntobeko Boyana, CEO, Ben Peta Holdings, and ACEN representative)

Date: Friday, 20 May 2022, 09:00 – 10:30

WATCH LIVE: https://youtu.be/J7Aad8FS9JU (Panel discussion will be livestreamed at 09:30)

Enquiries: Rob.Venter@wits.ac.za

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