Kobus Ehlers
Building Better Tech
Kobus Ehlers shares his recipe on building a successful tech business
Tuck InKobus Ehlers is the brains behind one of South Africa’s most popular payment apps. The founder and former CEO of SnapScan began his career as a researcher and lecturer at Stellenbosch University. Passionate about tech and user design, he joined technology incubator FireID, where he built and launched SnapScan in 2013 - the accessible mobile payment app is now used by over 60 000 merchants in SA. After exiting SnapScan, he started HR and payroll solutions platform Radar in 2018.
10 Tasty Bites
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1 - What Led You To Become A Tech Entrepreneur?
2 - Why Did SnapScan Choose QR Codes As Its Payment Mechanism?
3 - What Was The Business Objective In the Beginning Of SnapScan?
4 - What Was The SnapScan Team's Approach To Its Initial Tech Development?
5 - How Did The Impressive Team That Built SnapScan Come Together?
6 - How Did You Grow SnapScan After Launch?
7 - What Mistakes Should Tech Founders Avoid Making When Starting Up A New Business?
8 - What Do You Believe Is A Sound Approach To User Interface Methodology?
9 - What Are Some Critical Lessons For Tech Entrepreneurs Wanting To Build A Product?
10 - What Are The Challenges Of Scaling A Tech Product Internationally?
About This Recipe
With most of our daily activities moving online and society becoming more digital, it's unsurprising that so many businesses have a tech component to them. While it's not overly complicated, building a tech business is not a walk in the park. There are many aspects to take into consideration, before and after you've launched the business. Entrepreneur and SnapScan co-founder Kobus Ehlers shares some practical advice for getting your tech business off the ground.
What You'll Learn
In this recipe, you will learn some practical advice for getting your tech business off the ground and building a successful tech business.
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