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Co-founder of POPCO
Built South Africa's best handmade ice cream and sorbet lollies available in 240 stores across the country.
Founder of Revov
Built South Africa's leading wholesaler and installer of 2nd life lithium-iron phosphate batteries.
Founder at Epic Deals and Platinum Repairs
Has founded multiple business including Epic Deals one of South Africa's largest and most trusted online retailers of pre-loved technology.
Founder of Julep
Founded one of SA's most loved flower brands with new 'in bud' long box delivery and photo gift cards.
CEO at Versofy Solar
Led Versofy Solar to becoming a market leader in residential solar industry in South Africa. Helping generate over 25 000 000 kWh annually.
Founder of FFWD Innovation
Built South Africa’s leading innovation agency. Venture Partner at GrindstoneXL. Young Global Leader of World Economic Forum.
Founder of Jobox
Built the leading intern and student placement company in the country. Working with 18 universities.
Founder of RecruitMyMom
Built one of the top recruitment agencies in South Africa with over 150 000 skilled Moms that service 1 000s of clients.
Founder of HubTiger
Built the world’s 1# bike shop software management platform. Expanded into over 20 countries and counting.
CEO Snode
Build award-winning cyber security firm that operates in six continents and monitors over five million devices.
Founder of Aura
Built the most advanced emergency response tool in the world. Raised R62 million in funding. Over 400 000 active users.
There’ve been many studies on high-growth companies and they all say the same thing:
Members of CEO networks are significantly more likely to build large companies.
That’s because, whatever your origins and whatever your business’s size, it’s tough to build something alone – company, brand, product or service. While you’re not necessarily short on pats on the back, it can be hard to stay motivated; to make big decisions; to level up. But when you add the support of founders just like you, your challenges are shared and your opportunities are multiplied.
Easier said than done? Actually, no. At Civitas we see it happen daily.
Join a carefully curated online or in-person CEO session once a month, to share learnings, resolve challenges, build friendships and accelerate your growth alongside a group of 7 fellow founders.
(Your group will choose an online or in-person format.)
We combined our skills, experience and insights and developed the ultimate guide to running a business in your city. Currently Joburg and Cape Town.
Leveraging both practical and tactical lessons from hundreds of top entrepreneurs, this is you cities most comprehensive CEO playbook.
Save valuable hours by accessing quick answers, one-page solutions, peer contact details and recommended supplier lists.
Weekly small group mentoring masterclasses from South Africa’s most sought-after CEOs, consultants and advisors. Past masterclasses have covered topics like:
• Shortening the sales cycle
• Common B-BBEE challenges
• Productivity stacks for founders
• Prioritisation for CEOs
• Launching in the United Kingdom
• Offshoring IP, and more
Regular in-person events each month, ranging from business breakfasts and networking drinks to company tours, learning days, wine tastings, hikes, retreats and even private dining experiences with top founders.
Founder at Paradigm People Solutions
Siphiwe Moyo is a sought after and highly rated International Keynote Speaker, Facilitator & Author based in South Africa. As an Organisational Behaviour specialist, he studies and teaches human behaviour within a workplace context.
Founder of Inkwazi Kommunications
Experts in sales enablement program design, development and execution including one off programs / events, learning path development, enablement org structuring and annual planning.
MD at Launch Africa Ventures
Zach is the Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures - Africa's most prominent and active early-stage VC Fund with a portfolio of 130+ tech ventures across 20+ countries.
Founder of Torque
Reinventing the Employee Experience through the 4-EX Formula. Torque and her team have won numerous awards from future HR Employer of Choice to most inspiring workplace of the year.
Strategic narrative
Andy aligns CEOs and their teams around a strategic narrative. Clients include venture-backed companies funded by A16z, First Round Capital, GV and other top investors.
Straegyzer Partner
Author of Pirates in the Navy. Developing business tools that drive innovation. Providing training, coaching and advisory for corporate innovators and startups.
CEO Coach
Matt Mochary coaches the CEOs of many of the fastest-scaling technology companies in Silicon Valley. Clients include CEOs of AngelList, YC, and Sequoia
MD Silvertree Brands
Operating and building Africa's next generation of purpose-driven disruptive consumer brands, such as Faithful to Nature, UCOOK, SKOON, PetHeaven, and more.
To become a member of the Civitas CEO network, you must:
• Be a business MD, CEO or founder
• Have an annual revenue of at least R1M or exceptional prior experience
Beyond these criteria, we curate CEO groups based on industry (tech, services, product) and revenue range (R1 to R5 million, R5 million to R20 million, R20 million to R100 million, R100 million to R1 billion).
“Thank you for everything - It has been a great experience being a part of Civitas and the group."
Stuart Blyth, CEO @ HubTiger
“Thanks for putting this community together and for all the effort you guys put into it! Has been a really helpful resource to me the past 2 years and glad to be apart of it.”
Tristan von Moerkerken, CEO @ Prime Health Holdings
“Thanks for an amazing year. And thank you so much for always being so willing to assist and support and for going above and beyond to always improve the Civitas experience. It makes all the difference!”
Bianca Pitt, CEO @ Ferva
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