Portia Thando Zuma Entrepreneur
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What I need help with
My background as an entrepreneur
My current challenges
As a chemical engineering student business is new sector to me, I have limited information, I need skills on pitching, negotiating, networking, writing a business plan
Actions I’ve taken so far
I am currently drafting my pitch deck to pitch for investor for funds, I attend professional events to network and gain more knowledge , I am working on getting into a business incubation, I have done research, business canvas map, I joined organizations in university to learn more about being entrepreneur and a leader.
My future goals
To have a successful e-commerce business.
My motivations to work with a mentor
Having a mentor will push me to achieve my dreams, It will eliminate fear of trying new things. I believe having a mentor will help me come out of my shell, and it improve my leadership skills.
About my venture
E_commerce
10 million tons of food go to waste in south Africa every year , my idea is based on finding a way to reduce food waste by selling the fresh food that was supposed to be thrown away at lower price, the idea is to also fix the broken supply chain, so that we make sure South Africa's afford to buy food. The idea is to aslo create an online platform where buyers will order groceries and it can be delivered at lower price.
Countries of operation: South Africa