Silicon Cape, The Silicon Valley Of Africa

Vho Ťanganedzwa
Ulwamkelo U-amukeriwile

Kamogelo
Welcome
Kamohelo Sondzela

Ukwemukela Kamogelo

Siyaalemukela Welkom

To Silicon Cape…
“The Silicon Cape vision is of an
ecosystem in the Western Cape of
South Africa, that serves to attract
and bring together local and foreign
investors, the brightest technical
talent, and the most promising
entrepreneurs, to foster the creation
and growth of world-class IP start-up
companies in an environment that
competes with other similar hubs
around the world against the backdrop
of one of the most beautiful settings
and pleasant places to live, work and
play on the globe. ”

Launched by
Justin Stanford & Vinny
Lingham,
September 9 2009…

Justin Stanford Vinny Lingham

Launched by
Lingham,
September 9 2009…

Just a few hours, 200+ Sign ups


Launched by
Lingham,
September 9 2009…


24 hours, 300+ Sign ups


Launched by
Lingham,
September 9 2009…



300+ RSVP’s to the inaugurable launch event


Launched by
Lingham,
September 9 2009…




16 active discussions, 153 responses


Launched by
Lingham,
September 9 2009…





Justin Stanford 900+ members & still growing Vinny Lingham

“Silicon Cape is owned
by the community, for
the community.”






“Silicon Cape is owned
by the community, for
the community.”






…but the support did not stop there…

Helen Zille, Western
Cape Premier

Bob Skinstad, former
SA rugby player.

Helen Zille, Western
Cape Premier

…it just continued…

Bob Skinstad, former
SA rugby player.

…But what exactly are these South
African’s supporting you may
wonder?

The Concept

…the emergence of a local • The concept of the Silicon Cape is not
owned or controlled by any single

Silicon Valley come true…
entity.
• It is a living community and an organic,
ever-developing concept in the hearts
and minds of every participant, which
endeavours to catalyse the local IP
entrepreneurial community.

The Initiative
 Aims to start a conversation…
 Planting a seed and fostering the
concept of the Silicon Cape in
people’s minds and on their lips
around the world as the emerging
Silicon Valley of Africa.
 To create an environment and a
perception of the area as a world-
class location and destination that
is not only capable of delivering
but already is.

...proof of that entrepreneurial flare
inside Silicone Cape..
CEO and co-founder of
Operations and product
Afrigator.com - Africa's largest CEO of Yola.com (previously
manager for Blueworld
social media aggregator and known as Synthasite)
Communities/24.com
blog directory.

Justin Hartman Charl Norman Vinny Lingham

...proof of that entrepreneurial flare
inside Silicone Cape..
CEO and co-founder of
Operations and product
Afrigator.com - Africa's largest CEO of Yola.com (previously
manager for Blueworld
social media aggregator and known as Synthasite)
Communities/24.com
blog directory.

Justin Hartman Charl Norman Vinny Lingham

..but they say the proof is in the pudding..

…are but few of the promising startups, to come
out of Silicon Cape…

...the potential inside Silicon Cape..

University of Cape Town University of the Western Cape University of Stellenbosch

...the potential inside Silicon Cape..

University of Cape Town University of the Western Cape University of Stellenbosch

..Great universities attracting great minds..

...the beauty inside Silicon Cape..

Work Live Play

...the beauty inside Silicon Cape..

Work Live Play

..that unique atmosphere keeping those great
minds here..

Despite the bandwidth deprivation, the continent of Africa is home
to 65.9 million internet users, growing to a rate of 1,359,9% over the
last 9 years. With the US$650 million, 1.28 (Tb/s)
under-sea fibre optic cable (SEACOM) laid on the eastern seaboard
of Africa – significant changes in those stats can indeed be expected.
Also, with this enormous capacity, the cable
will enable high definition TV, peer
networks,
IPTV and “The next Google could and
surging should be coming out of Africa”
Internet SEACOM CEO, Brian Herlihy
demand.
Thus creating widespread opportunities for
governments and the business community to
compete globally and drive economic growth.

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...an emerging Silicon Valley of Africa?
Investors

Promising The Brightest
Entrepreneurs
Talent

Great Ideas Great Place to Live

“The only reason for time is so
that everything doesn't happen at
once ” ;-)

Albert Einstein, Theoretical Physicist

Thank You for Watching and feel free to
continue the conversation at
www.siliconcape.com 

This Presentation,
Created & Presented by @eshaam

Slideography
Slide 1 Slide 18 - 19
Welcome is presented in the 11 official languages University of Cape Town - Image
of South Africa University of the Western Cape - Image
Image from www.webcentric.co.za University of Stellenbosch - Image
Slide2-10 Slide 20 - 21
200+ sign ups marked by Justin Stanford Work - Image
300+ in 24hours marked by Justin Stanford Live - Image
Justin Stanford – Image Play - Image
Vinny Lingham – Image Slide 22
Vision - Image “The next Google could & should be coming out
Slide 11 - 12 of Africa” CEO Brian Herlihy
Helen Zille – Image & Quote 65,903,900 Africa ineternet users and growth of
Bob Skinstad – Image & Quote 1,359,9% (2000-2009) – Internet World Stats
Slide 14 1.28 (Tb/s) and $650 million investment value –
The Concept & Initiative by Justin Stanford SEACOM
Slide 15 - 16 Slide 23
Justin Hartman – Image & Profile Investors
Charl Norman – Image & Profile http://www.4dicapital.com/
Vinny Lingham - Image & Profile http://www.rampgroup.co.za/get-funded/
Slide 17 http://www.islabs.co.za/
Afrigator – www.afrigator.com Slide 24
Blueworld – www.blueworld.co.za Albert Einstein – “The only reason for time is so
Synthasite (now known as Yola) – www.yola.com that everything doesn't happen at once”
Image of Albert Einstein

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