How Petra Rees Built Startups & Became an African VC | Beyond the Pivot Podcast Ep. 10

🚀 In this milestone 10th episode of Beyond the Pivot, we sit down with Petra Rees, a Czech entrepreneur-turned-VC based in South Africa. From launching startups to exiting businesses in South Africa, Petra shares her incredible journey of adaptation, entrepreneurship, and venture capital in Africa.🔍 With experience in 3D printing, manufacturing, and impact investing, Petra explains why Africa presents unique opportunities for innovation and why corporate-backed VC funds are the next big thing in sectors like mining, light manufacturing, and value-add processing.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How Petra transitioned from startup founder to investor in South Africa✅ Why corporate-backed VC funds are growing in South Africa✅ The importance of resilience and adaptability for entrepreneurs✅ How 3D printing is disrupting supply chains in South Africa✅ Why women founders often ask for too little funding—and how to fix it✅ How exits in Africa differ from those in the US & Europe💼 Important links mentioned in this episode are:► Petra Rees LinkedIn► Petra Rees e-mail► Africa Tech Summit► Bongo Hive► Tamboti Circle► Beyond the Pivot🔔 Subscribe for more success stories from Africa!