Shopit is a tech and logistic African startup operating in South Africa. We offer 3 solutions: 1. a B2B platform that enables informal grocery stores in townships and rural areas (called spaza shops in South Africa) to:- compare bulk prices at wholesalers and distributors in their area,- order and pay all their stock at the best price from their phone,- get their order delivered in a few hours at their store.We assist thousands of informal stores and traders to become more efficient so they can offer better and more affordable goods and services to their low-income customers.2. a white-label and turn-key B2C online store for supermarkets and wholesalers. We enable independent supermarkets and wholesalers to offer a state-of-the-art eCommerce experience to their consumers.Our solution is adapted to the African markets (designed to require very low data, integrated with local digital payment solutions, and suited for logistics in underserved areas).Thousands of users have used our online store to purchase, often for the 1st time, their groceries online.3. We assist FMCG brands, distributors and wholesalers to increase their sales in informal markets by leveraging our B2B and B2C apps, the data we collect through them, and our digital marketing expertise.We optimize the cost of distribution and the Return On Investment of marketing campaigns. We develop loyalty. We offer live and localized data on informal markets. We offer content creation, social media management, and digital marketing services.We also use the data we collect to improve the distribution of social products (like solar lights, clean cookstoves or water filters) where they are most needed.We address the Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10. Shopit won the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge Award Africa in 2019 (Technology Access category). Visit https://shopitapp.co for more information on how we can assist you to grow your sales and your impact in informal markets.

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Cartshare is a South African first-party consumer-data-collection and analytics solution for FMCG brands. I advise the 3 co-founders to develop their business idea into a fully operating startup.More info at www.cartshare.co.za

Last Mile for BoP is social business dedicated to improving the distribution of first necessity goods and services at the Base of the Pyramid (to low-income consumers). We are experts in distribution in informal markets. We assist companies and startups looking to expand their activities in informal markets. We develop business models to distribute efficiently social products (like solar lights or nutrient-fortified instant porridge) in townships and rural areas. We use mobile technology whenever it brings value.Visit https:/lastmileforbop.com for more information.

Miary Digital, a Malagasy government initiative supported by the World Bank, is at the heart of the 'Economic Transformation for Inclusive Growth' project (PIC). This program champions digital innovation through startup incubation and grants, driving job creation and revenue growth.My mission was to assess the business models, technical plans, and grant applications of over 45 startups.

Seedstars Venture Building program is a six-month entrepreneurship capacity-building program that accompanies local entrepreneurs in launching and growing their new ventures. My mission was to animate a workshop on the B2B eCommerce sector and mentor some of these entrepreneurs during the program.

Travel in 21 countries to visit and advise profitable and replicable social businesses:• interviews of more than 100 social entrepreneurs and social business experts,• reviews of business plans and innovative business models, • writing of articles for specialized websites (Dutiee, Youphil) and investment notes,• lectures at social business events (Global Summit 2012)

Set up and management of Financial and Administration department:• active participation to the Board of Directors and shareholders meetings,• elaboration and set up of financial control and reporting tools, • day to day management of accountancy, treasury, human resources and administration.• negotiation of the main suppliers contracts (over 1,5M Euros per year) and partnership contracts (over 3 million Euros per year),• follow up and development of the main company partnership (1M Euros over 3 years)• set up of reorganization plans, • participation to various equity financing operations and post acquisition integration,• set up of a Chinese subsidiary.

Elaboration and accompaniment of restructuring process: • elaboration and set up of restructuring projects,• revitalization of local economic network, activity externalization and cession, • management of social, political, mediatical and legal risks,• accompaniment of lobbying, communication and negotiations.

Financial analysis and modelisation: • redaction of sector analysis, investment report and business plan,• calculations of company valuation, elaboration of LBO deals and debt structure,• interviews of repreneurs, CEO, CFO and consultants.

Organization of the 20th Lille Short Films Festival, 3rd French short films festival: • management of a team of 46 volunteers,• negotiations of subsidies with institutional partners,• set up of a development strategy for the association.

Management of the store:• management of supply and stocks, set up of sale events,• 15% increase of the turnover.