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Unveiling the 2024 Nedbank Pitch & Polish Top 16!
Welcome to SA’s premier pitching competition!
16 hungry entrepreneurs
3 intimidating judges
Prize worth R1 million
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2024 JUDGES
Monalisa Sam
Retail & Property Executive
Allon Raiz
Raizcorp CEO
Monique Chinnah
Senior Manager: Segment Design & Development, Retail Relationship Banking at Nedbank
Meet your host:
Kgosi Kgalegi
Kgosi Kgalegi is a versatile professional with a passion for communication and entertainment. He has hosted numerous business talk shows on radio over the years and, with a commanding voice and impeccable delivery, he also lends his talents as a voice-over artist. A skilled master of ceremonies and speaker, Kgosi captivates audiences with his charisma and expertise, ensuring memorable events, impactful presentations and thought-provoking interviews.
Beyond the stage, Kgosi is a creative content creator, crafting compelling narratives and engaging content across various platforms. He has run his own business for the last seven years, and his experience as an entrepreneur made him a natural choice for hosting the fourteenth season of Nedbank Pitch & Polish.
Back to 2009
The very first Pitch & Polish programme took place in 2009! Take a trip back in time to see some of the highlights over the years . . .
ENTREPRENEUR QUOTES
“For me, the whole thing was almost like an out-of-body experience. What I loved the most is that people from all sorts of businesses and backgrounds participated. No one is discounted because of where they grew up or what they know. Everyone is given a platform. There is no discrimination and it’s a very safe space. Even when you make mistakes, you are guided in a way that doesn’t shut you down but builds you up.”
“It is a platform that shapes your understanding of what to work on to come up with a clear business pitch that sets you apart from others in your industry, and how to use this to set up an operation that is viable and bankable. You learn the importance of understanding all elements of business including finances for sustainability.”
"You learn so much in such a short period. In the few weeks I was on the programme I got five years of knowledge – that’s how good it is! The week I spent at Raizcorp was intense but you just want to get more and more.”
“The programme was a great help in my pitching confidence and also taught me how to take rejection really well. Having to keep a straight face in front of an intimidating panel of judges taught me a lot. I’ve learned to be more assertive and that I really need to stick to my goals.”
“The experience was a real eye opener in terms of the exposure I had meeting entrepreneurs from all around the country. It built my confidence levels in a way I didn’t believe it could.”
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ENTREPRENEUR QUOTES
“For me, the whole thing was almost like an out-of-body experience. What I loved the most is that people from all sorts of businesses and backgrounds participated. No one is discounted because of where they grew up or what they know. Everyone is given a platform. There is no discrimination and it’s a very safe space. Even when you make mistakes, you are guided in a way that doesn’t shut you down but builds you up.”
“It is a platform that shapes your understanding of what to work on to come up with a clear business pitch that sets you apart from others in your industry, and how to use this to set up an operation that is viable and bankable. You learn the importance of understanding all elements of business including finances for sustainability.”
"You learn so much in such a short period. In the few weeks I was on the programme I got five years of knowledge – that’s how good it is! The week I spent at Raizcorp was intense but you just want to get more and more.”
"The experience was fantastic! I learned so much that it’s hard to pick out just one lesson … Something important I learned was not to romanticise your business idea or its prospects. You need to be realistic about its prospects, the numbers and everything that goes into building it. Everything I learned during the programme has played an important part in building my business.”
“The programme was a great help in my pitching confidence and also taught me how to take rejection really well. Having to keep a straight face in front of an intimidating panel of judges taught me a lot. I’ve learned to be more assertive and that I really need to stick to my goals.”
“The experience was a real eye opener in terms of the exposure I had meeting entrepreneurs from all around the country. It built my confidence levels in a way I didn’t believe it could.”
THE SUCCESSFUL Pitch
Forget everything you’ve been taught about pitching your business — you’re doing it wrong.
To achieve success as an entrepreneur in business, you need to be able to pitch your business to clients and investors. Without a polished pitch, you’re wasting time and potentially risk losing future funding.
Over the next 52 weeks, join Allon Raiz in his new bite-sized podcast series as he walks you through preparing the perfect pitch.
