When should you start talking to investors, and when is your time better spent building traction and revenue? Michael Maas, CEO and co-founder of Zimi, will share his experience building relationships with angel investors while growing Zimi, which recently secured R50 million in
Founders Padel Social Step off the pitch deck and onto the padel court. Join a small group of founders for an afternoon of friendly competition, great conversations, and new connections. Whether you're a seasoned player or trying padel for the first time, this event is all about
What if the very qualities that drive our success are also the ones keeping us stuck in survival mode? In a world that celebrates ambition, achievement and relentless resilience, we often mistake the ability to keep functioning for the ability to truly thrive. But resilience isn'
MariHealth Solutions is bringing molecular evidence to aquaculture. Its proteomics platform reads more than 3,000 proteins in a single sample, turning fish biology into data that feed makers, farmers and researchers can act on. Born at the University of Cape Town in 2021, the com
Let’s close out 2026 together. Join The Lekker Network UK chapter for a relaxed end-of-year evening in partnership with Finance Isle of Man. It’s a chance to catch up with fellow South African founders, execs and business owners in London, and to meet a group of Isle of Man busin
Ladies and Gentlemen, Join Linda Reddy , Nando's Global executive, Author, Olympic torch bearer , Kilimanjaro climber and one of South Africa’s most accomplished business leaders , for an intimate evening of insight, conversation and intentional connection on Navigating the invis
Meet Your Cofounder Great science alone rarely builds a great company. Technical founders in biotech often need partners who bring something different: commercial sense, regulatory know-how, finance, product thinking, or simply a fresh way of seeing the problem. Some of the stron
AI has made building almost free, which makes it easier than ever to ship something nobody will pay for. The hardest hypotheses to prove are still whether people will pay for what you have built and whether they will keep paying, and most of us leave both until last. In this mast
Shaping the Future of African Storytelling with AI For far too long, Africa has appeared as the storyteller waiting to be heard. Today, with AI as an ally, Africa’s sons and daughters are the storytellers showcasing how Africa’s stories must be told, owned, and distributed. Join
Howzit! Got a question? Bring it. Join us for an open, informal Q&A session where you can ask questions, share ideas, and engage in conversation with other members of the community. There’s no set agenda and no question is too big, small, random or specific. Whether you’re curiou
Howzit Dubai, On 24 November, The Lekker Network officially launches its Dubai chapter, and we’d love you to be there. The Lekker Network is a global community of South Africans and their allies, with 600+ members across 38 countries. This evening is about bringing the South Afri
Transforming everyday coffee moments into elevated office experiences. Start your morning with great coffee, good music and even better company as Nespresso Professional and Innovation City come together for a special edition of our Community Coffee Rave! Join us for a curated co
When a potential customer asks AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google's AI Overviews for a recommendation, the answer names a handful of businesses, and most early-stage startups are not on that list. Generative engine optimisation (GEO) is how you get onto that list. In thi
We are thrilled to be hosting our quarterly Biotech & Beers Finale, a networking evening designed to bring together the local biotech community. Whether you're a scientist, founder, or industry enthusiast, this is the perfect space to connect, share ideas, and build new partnersh
FinMaster Friday is a social game night built around FinMaster, the ultimate South African money-themed game where you build try to build the highest networth through smart investing and fun banter. Buy spaza shops, ride out property crashes, stack a wine collection, and survive
You spend your days building, deciding, and holding it together. This is your permission to put all of that down for an hour and simply be present in your body. Join a guided sound journey at Innovation City: lie down, close your eyes, and let the sound vibrations carry you into