Discover the inspiring journey of Ayavuya, the visionary behind Tropical Paradise Smoothie Bar. At just 23 years old and in the final year of university, [they] turned a passion for healthy, delicious smoothies into a thriving business.
Born from a desire to provide affordable, nutritious, and accessible fast food options, Tropical Paradise Smoothie Bar started small—with home blenders and determination. Today, it has grown into a mobile smoothie brand, serving universities, corporate spaces, and events with fresh, flavorful smoothie packs and bottled blends inspired by the founder’s childhood in Venda Lomo—South Africa’s own Tropical Paradise.
This video takes you behind the scenes of their entrepreneurial journey—from the challenges of bootstrapping a startup to securing funding for expansion. Watch to learn how they’re making healthy living easier and bringing tropical flavors to busy lifestyles.
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📞 Contact: 061 143 9217
📧 Email: TropicalParadiseSmoothieBar@gmail.com
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Discover the inspiring journey of Mfanelo, the visionary behind Electrical Technologies and the groundbreaking Smart Water Management System. With a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and renewable energy, Isela has developed a patented and trademarked solution that revolutionizes water accessibility through IoT, AI, and real-time monitoring.
Born from a critical need to improve water distribution, this innovation ensures municipalities, bulk water providers, and communities can seamlessly communicate to manage water levels, quality, and access. What started as a pilot project in 2019 has now evolved into a scalable technology—one step closer to bridging the water crisis affecting 411 million people in Africa.
This video takes you behind the scenes of their entrepreneurial journey—from overcoming funding challenges to securing key partnerships with Innovate Durban, Moses Dan Research Institute, and the Technology Innovation Agency. Watch to learn how this innovation is making clean, drinkable water a reality for underserved communities.
📞 Contact: 076 524 8322
🌍 Website: www.electrical.co
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Discover the inspiring journey of Peace, the Marketing and Business Development Officer at Gazi Concepts, a pioneering health technology company specializing in IoT devices for infection prevention and control.
With a background spanning organizational development, retail banking, and aviation, Peace joined Gazi Concepts in 2017 to drive business growth and innovation. The company is committed to revolutionizing healthcare safety by leveraging cutting-edge technology to mitigate infections and enhance control systems in medical environments.
This video takes you behind the scenes of their entrepreneurial journey—from developing smart IoT solutions to addressing critical healthcare challenges. Watch to learn how Gazi Concepts is making a lasting impact in the health tech industry and beyond.
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