Feb 27, 3:30 – 6:00 PM (UTC)
Workshop17 Watershed, 17 Dock Road, Cape Town, 8002
Raising capital while scaling a business is one of the biggest challenges for any CEO. Join us for a fireside chat with Karl Westvig, CEO of TymeBank, as he shares insights on mastering growth, attracting investors, and leading a high-growth company. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of South Africa’s top fintech leaders!
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Scaling a business while securing funding is one of the biggest challenges a CEO faces. What does it take to attract investors while driving sustainable growth? How can CEOs balance building a high-growth company with the demands of fundraising?
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Karl Westvig, CEO of TymeBank, as we unpack the strategies, mindset, and leadership principles required to scale successfully and raise capital with confidence. With a track record of leading and funding high-growth businesses, Karl will share practical insights into:
✅ The CEO’s role in fundraising – How to position your business to attract investors.
✅ Scaling strategies that work – What it takes to build and sustain growth.
✅ Investor expectations – What funders look for and how to prepare.
✅ Lessons from raising capital – Insights from Karl’s experience leading fast-growing companies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of South Africa’s top fintech leaders and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.
📅 Date: 27 February 2025
⏰ Time: 17:30 - 19:30
📍 Location: Workshop 17, V&A
👔 Dress Code: Smart Casual
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of South Africa’s leading fintech CEOs and gain actionable insights on raising capital for your business.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM (UTC)
| 3:30 PM | Networking and Food |
| 4:00 PM | Welcome from Team & Sponsors |
| 4:30 PM | Fireside Chat |
| 5:15 PM | Networking |
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