KiPiDi: A Journey of Empowerment Two years ago, KiPiDi embarked on a transformative journey, a beacon of hope and progress in the heart of South Africa’s townships. With a mission to kindle the entrepreneurial spirit among the unemployed, KiPiDi has become more than an organization; it’s a movement, a community of determined individuals ready to…
So, Graduation Day for the KiPiDi SYOB crew is always a big deal. These folks spent two whole months, every Saturday, diving deep into learning and pushing through challenges. Talk about dedication! They showed serious grit, determination, and that true entrepreneurial fire. For the Mapetla SYOB V class of 2023, this day was the epic…
On the seventh day, the KiPiDi Start Your Own Business workshop reached its culmination, characterized by hands-on application of concepts, dynamic discussions, and heightened anticipation for the forthcoming “Idea Pitching Contest.” The day commenced with a practical exercise involving the creation of a financial model for an imaginary nail salon. Attendees engaged diligently, meticulously calculating…
The financial management workshop tailored for startup entrepreneurs offered a comprehensive exploration of pivotal facets within business finance, essential for every aspiring businessperson to master. This session was replete with pragmatic insights and illustrative case studies culled from Kasi, affording participants a heightened recognition of the pivotal role financial management plays in the triumph of…
In the world of business, sales prowess can often be the deciding factor between startup success and failure. Recognizing the pivotal role that sales play in entrepreneurial ventures, day 5 was dedicated to unearthing the nuances of this often-underrated business skill. Deciphering the Sales Process The workshop broke down the sales process into seven distinct…
Building on the momentum of the previous Lean Canvas workshop, the recent Mapetla workshop further amplified the entrepreneurial capabilities of its young and unemployed participants, focusing on two foundational aspects of any startup journey: Market Analysis and the 7Ps of Marketing. Deep-Dive into Market Analysis The first segment of the workshop shed light on the…
The Lean Canvas model, as developed by Eric Ries, was the workshop’s core framework today. This strategic entrepreneurial tool, distilled into nine essential blocks, serves as a roadmap for startup creation and development. It aids in simplifying business plans into a single page, thus streamlining the complexity associated with launching a startup. This lean, yet…
Our workshops always kick off with the presentation of “homework” handed out at the close of the previous workshop, and day 2 in Mapetla is no exception. The class was tasked with choosing a local entrepreneur they respected, identifying the entrepreneurial qualities they admired in the person, and concluding whether the entrepreneur they had selected…
On a chilly morning of 23rd June, the Mapetla Club House buzzed with a different kind of energy. Seventeen hopeful entrepreneurs walked through its doors to embark on a journey of empowerment, knowledge, and growth. Outside, a line of young individuals queued, resumes clutched in their hands waiting for the local authorities to arrive, relying…
Graduation Day for the cohort who make it through the KiPiDi SYOB programme is always special. For two months, eight consecutive Fridays were a testament to a group’s commitment to knowledge and perseverance. They have demonstrated resilience, determination and an indomitable entrepreneurial spirit. For the Naledi SYOB IV class of 2023, it was the grand…
