The Start-Up Tribe
Helping communities help startups
There are countless phenomenal communities, organisations and governments wanting to help the SME economy to grow. SMEs account for some 67-90% of all jobs in an economy and contribute up to 50% of GDP yet the support structures for startups is often inefficient and ineffective...
The challenge...
People thinking of starting a business or those who just started need very practical "what can I do tomorrow morning" support and knowledge. We have that knowledge.
We place that knowledge into a white label skin that allows you to get the credit for supporting the SMEs while at the same time helping you create a revenue stream to enable you to do more for SMEs and your organisation.
The magic of this project...
It helps phenomenal individuals - be they unemployed, homeless, retrenched or working in jobs that barely help them make ends meet - find real knowledge that they can use immediately to their advantage. We focus on the now and not 'once you are big and growing' knowledge. We give practical real-life tools you can use immediately.
How does it work?
We help organisations that want to support entrepreneurship in their communities. Please visit our official website to find out how this project can work for you and your bottom line...
3 phased approach...
Like most good things it is vital to start small, test your impact and then grow from there...
Phase 1 (current)
Starting with a pilot, we launched the knowledge channel on the 1st of May 2020 and within 3 days had 457.034 views (of which 45% watched until the end).
Phase 2 (end 2020)
Creation of one of the world's largest online course libraries with a target of 10.000 courses per month. Yes, you can call us crazy.
Phase 3 (early 2021)
Introduction of blockchain, artificial intelligence and bots to create an incredible tool that every person can access on their phones when they need help. Like having the world's experts available at your fingertips for free - in a way that respects the users and doesn't try and steal data from them!
The impact...
Aim: to support 10 million start-ups
Launch date: 1st May 2020
Current status: (to be updated 1 week after launch)
Some of the people behind this initiative...
How did this start?
So there we were. Landi, Nico and York having a coffee in a little coffee house in Johannesburg, South Africa in March 2020.
2 months later and despite the chaos that covid brought on us we launched phase 1 of one of the most ambitious projects we have embarked on.
The official press release
The Startup Tribe has spoken
28 April 2020… Mark this day in your calendar. This is the day that the world of the startup entrepreneur in Africa changes forever.
This is the day that we shift the narrative of the entrepreneur in Africa to:
“I can do it. I am not a victim of circumstances. I was born with inherent seeds of greatness that are waiting to germinate. In me is a solution to a need that only I can meet. Alone I may be limited but in a tribe - impossible is nothing. I have the boldness and courage of a lion to face my fears of starting...”
There is no question that the world has changed forever – there is no more business as usual. Secure, traditional jobs are a thing of the past.
Agile entrepreneurs and startups are the future and the team behind www.TheStartUpTribe.org are leading the charge with the roll-out of a 3 phase project to support early-stage entrepreneurs.
The project entails the creation of Africa's biggest online knowledge library for startups, but unlike many initiatives aimed at startups, this is focused specifically at businesses individuals can start with limited resources, making it easier for millions of aspiring entrepreneurs and those without a job to begin their entrepreneurial journeys towards financial independence.
Phase 1 will be launched across the African continent and it will be focused around the creation of an online library of locally relevant knowledge for startups, from practical advice to inspirational stories and case studies to give you the knowledge to start your entrepreneurial journey.
Phase 2 is scheduled for launch later this year with the creation of practical, action-oriented online classes which will leave you with the knowledge and ability to take your entrepreneurship journey to the next level.
Phase 3 is scheduled for early 2021 and is around the introduction of interactive tools that will help millions of entrepreneurs with accessing finance, tools, resources, clients, networks and opportunities. It will be a combination of modern tools such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Bots in combination with existing infrastructure and locally relevant resources to create real channels of support right on your phones.
When we think about the word “Tribe” we are reminded of the famous Nigerian born writer, Chinua Achebe, who wrote “unless the lion begins to write its own history, history will continue to glorify the hunter.” The time has come to be the lions and lionesses you've always wanted to be.
It is the time for the lions and lionesses of Africa to rise!
How do I get involved?
Helping you help SMEs
