


We are so excited to welcome you to Accelerator Gathering One! Â Unlike other programmes, our content is generated exclusively by the needs and challenges of the Fellows, and the strengths and experience of our mentors.
**PLEASE NOTE: this is a preliminary programme, and small changes may occur.Â
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MONDAY, 9 MAY 2022
14.00 – 14.30 • SHUTTEL DEPARTS FROM CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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16:00 • ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION OF FELLOWS
17.00 • WELCOME
17.30 • TIME OF REFLECTION
18.00 • WINE BLENDING
19.00 • DINNER
20.00 • HANG OUT
22.00 • END
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TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2022
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07.00 • BREAKFAST
07.45 • TIME OF REFLECTION
08.15 • TRIGA DEVOTIONAL
09.15 • TRIGA FAMILY TIME
10.15 • TEA BREAK
10.45 • ALUMNI INSIGHTS
11.45 • TIME OF REFLECTION • MENTOR 1 ARRIVAL
12.30 • LUNCH
13.30 • MENTOR 1 BRIEFING
13.40 • PANEL DISCUSSION 1: AMBITION
14.05 • PITCHES
14.50 • BREAK
15.10 • PANEL DISCUSSION 2: IDENTITY
15.35 • PITCHES
16.25 • BREAK
16.35 • GROUP DISCUSSIONS
17.30 • TIME OF REFLECTION
18.00 • BREAK
18.30 • DEPART FOR DINNER
18.45 • DINNER
21.30 • HANGOUT
22.00 • END
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WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2022
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07.00 • BREAKFAST
07.45 • TIME OF REFLECTION
08.15 • TRIGA DEVOTIONAL
08.45 • BRAIN TRUST
09.40 • ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSIONS
10.20 • BREAK
10.30 • ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSIONS
11.10 • BREAK
11.20 • ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSIONS
12.00 • TIME OF REFLECTION • MENTOR 2 ARRIVE
12.30 • LUNCH WITH MENTORS
13.20 • MENTOR 1 FAREWELL
13.30 • MENTOR 2 BRIEFING
13.40 • PANEL DISCUSSION 3: POWER & DECISION MAKING
14.05 • PITCHES
14.50 • BREAK
15.10 • PANEL DISCUSSION 4: RULE OF LIFE
15.35 • PITCHES
16.25 • BREAK
16.35 • GROUP DISCUSSIONS
17.30 • TIME OF REFLECTION
18.00 • BREAK
18.30 • DEPART FOR DINNER
18.45 • DINNER
21.30 • HANGOUT
22.00 • END
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THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2022
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07.00 • BREAKFAST
07.45 • TIME OF REFLECTION
08.15 • TRIGA DEVOTIONAL
08.45 • BRAIN TRUST
09.40 • ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSIONS
10.20 • BREAK
10.30 • ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSIONS
11.10 • BREAK
11.20 • ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSIONS
12.00 • TIME OF REFLECTION • MENTOR 2 FAREWELL
12.15 • BREAK
12.35 • LUNCH WITH MENTORS • MENTOR 2 FAREWELL
14.30 • SOCIAL ACTIVITY
17.30 • TIME OF REFLECTION
18.00 • DINNER
22.00 • END
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FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2022
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07.00 • BREAKFAST
07.45 • TIME OF REFLECTION
08.15 • TRIGA WRAP-UP
11.00 • GATHERING ENDS
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SHUTTLE DEPARTS AT 11.00 FOR CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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1 | 2 | 3 | |||
Venture | Brave to Love | Venture | Cliqtech | Venture | Finovate |
Morderator | Philip Geldenhuys | Morderator | Floyed Mabasa | Morderator | Monique Burn |
Mentor | John Yip | Mentor | Wynand Smit | Mentor | Andre Haasbroek |
Mentor | Malcolm Boyd | Mentor | Neil Holzapfel | Mentor | Rorisang Tshabalala |
Mentor | Marnus Klopper | Mentor | Wendy Luhabe | Mentor | Christine van Niekerk |
Mentor | Ashton Fourie | Mentor | Michelle Harding | ||
Mentor | Luvuyo Rani | ||||
Mentor | Hardus Zevenster | ||||
Fellow | Thembiso Magajana | Fellow | Khanya Ndzululela | Fellow | Zelmari Kearn |
Fellow | Seyi Abolaji | Fellow | Paul van Staden | ||
Fellow | Sipamandla Manqele | Fellow | Jaco Buys | ||
Fellow | Velani Mboweni | Fellow | Prince Nwadeyi | ||
Fellow | Gregory Armstrong | Fellow | Callista Greeff | ||
Fellow | Cathy van der Merwe | ||||
Fellow | Depo Ogunruku |
4 | 5 | 6 | |||
Venture | Wilson’s Juice | Venture | Local Village Foods | Venture | LULA |
Morderator | Philip Geldenhuys | Morderator | Floyed Mabasa | Morderator | Monique Burn |
Mentor | Darin Owen | Mentor | Gugu Moloi | Mentor | Hannalie Barao |
Mentor | Almero Strauss | Mentor | Laurie Nell | Mentor | Marlon Parker |
Mentor | Rudzani Muloiwa | Mentor | Johan du Preez | Mentor | Chris du Toit |
Mentor | Mentor | Mentor | Tommy O’Kennedy | ||
Fellow | Thembi Magajana | Fellow | Emma van der Walt | Fellow | Callista Greeff |
Fellow | Depo Ogunruku | Fellow | Cathy van der Merwe | Fellow | Prince Nwadeyi |
Fellow | Daniel Bruwer | Fellow | Zale Hechter | Fellow | James Perris |
Fellow | Khanya Ndzululeka | Fellow | Jaco Buys | Fellow | Rene Bosman |
Fellow | Paul van Staden | Fellow | Gregory Armstrong | Fellow | Zelmari Kearn |

Day 1 |
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Group 1 | DRIVING SALES | Group 2 | FINANCIAL PARTNERSHIPS (NPO) | Group 3 | FINANCING GROWTH |
Morderator | Monique Burn | Morderator | Floyed Mabasa | Morderator | Philip Geldenhuys |
Panelist | Andre Haasbroek | Panelist | John Yip | Panelist | Ashton Fourie |
Panelist | Christine van Niekerk | Panelist | Malcolm Boyd | Panelist | Luvuyo Rani |
Panelist | Hardus Zevenster | Panelist | Marnus Klopper | Panelist | Neil Holzapfel |
Panelist | Rorisang Tshabalala | Pieter Wasserfall | |||
Panelist | Michelle Harding | Wendy Luhabe | |||
Panelist | Wynand Smit | ||||
Fellow 1 | James Perris | Fellow 1 | Emma van der Walt | Fellow 1 | Zale Hechter |
Fellow 2 | Rene Bosman | Fellow 2 | Gregory Armstrong | Fellow 2 | Daniel Bruwer |
Fellow 3 | Zelmari Kearn | Fellow 3 | Thembiso Magajana | Fellow 3 | Sipamandla Manqele |
Fellow 4 | Paul van Staden | Fellow 4 | Velani Mboweni | ||
Fellow 5 | Jaco Buys | Fellow 5 | Depo Ogunruku | ||
Fellow 6 | Prince Nwadeyi | Fellow 6 | Khanya Ndzululela | ||
Fellow 7 | Callista Greeff | Fellow 7 | Seyi Abolaji | ||
Fellow 8 | Cathy van der Merwe | . |
Day 2 |
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Group 1 | BOARDS & ADVISORS | Group 2 | BUILDING TEAMS | Group 3 | VISION AND STRATEGY |
Morderator | Philip Geldenhuys | Morderator | Floyed Mabasa | Morderator | Monique Burn |
Panelist | Almero Strauss | Panelist | Marlon Parker | Panelist | Chris du Toit |
Panelist | Johan du Preez | Panelist | Rudzani Muloiwa | Panelist | Darin Owen |
Panelist | Laurie Nell | Panelist | Hannalie Barao | Panelist | Gugu Moloi |
Panelist | Tommy O’Kennedy | Panelist | Panelist | ||
Fellow 1 | Emma van der Walt | Fellow 1 | Rene Bosman | Fellow 1 | James Perris |
Fellow 2 | Zale Hechter | Fellow 2 | Gregory Armstrong | Fellow 2 | Daniel Bruwer |
Fellow 3 | Velani Mboweni | Fellow 3 | Sipamandla Manqele | Fellow 3 | Zelmari Kearn |
Fellow 4 | Prince Nwadeyi | Fellow 4 | Depo Ogunruku | Fellow 4 | Paul van Staden |
Fellow 5 | Thembi Magajana | Fellow 5 | Jaco Buys | Fellow 5 | Callista Greeff |
Fellow 6 | Cathy van der Merwe | Fellow 6 | Khanya Ndzululeka | ||
Fellow 7 | Seyi Abolaji | . |
TRIGA VENTURES IS A NON-PROFIT AND PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANISATION (PBO) IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ALSO HAS A 501(C)(3) AFFILIATION IN THE USA.