SD Panels: ESquared, Allan Gray on entrepreneurs and managing irregular income

As entrepreneurs, we know all too well how quickly rent rolls around each month, especially when you take the leap and transition from the comfort of a steady job to launching your own business.

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ESquared, in collaboration with the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation (http://www.allangrayorbis.org/) and Venture Network will be joining us on 20 July at the Launchlab for a panel discussion to unpack some ideas around how startup founders can transition smoothly and learn to manage the stress of adjusting to irregular income, while overcoming your fears.

About ESquared

ESquared is a B-BBEE partner of Allan Gray (Pty) Ltd. Through provision of capital and non-financial support, they empower Allan Gray Fellows to become responsible and impactful entrepreneurs who create jobs and attack poverty in South Africa. ESquared also promotes public benefit organisations that are engaged in social entrepreneurship. For more information, visit www.esquared.org.za (http://www.esquared.org.za/)

The Venture Network Story

If you missed our previous meetup with the Venture Network (http://venturenetwork.co.za/) crew, be sure to check it out here (http://www.stellenboschdigital.co.za/jozi-ct/). Similar to Stellenbosch Digital, Venture Network exists to power innovation and entrepreneurial networks in South Africa by hosting regular events (now a community of over 1000) enabling self-starters to showcase their work, develop new networks and entice influential investors.

The usual wine, beer and pizza will be there so be sure to invite friends! Looking forward to seeing you.