Avid tech entrepreneur, problem solver and business builder, I believe Africa is the next tech frontier, and build online companies that address the needs of AfricansHaving started in the eCommerce Space in 2012 in operations at Zando funded by Rocket Internet GMBH, Moving on then to found CompareGuru, (www.compareguru.co.za), a Fintech insurance aggregation under Silvertree Capital in 2014.Harken Holdings was established as a business builder in Africa and has founded and invested in companies like Fomo (fomosa.co.za) MoneyPanda (www.moneypanda.co.za),InsureHero (www.insurehero.co.za), JackMarx (www.jackmarx.co.za), Win A Vouher (www.win-a-voucher.co.za)
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Chief Executive OfficerFomosa Dec 2019 - PresentCape Town, Western Cape, South Africafomo is a super simple and user friendly app for the every day person looking for a good special at their favourite restaurant or upcoming events. The fomo app uses geo location to show you the restaurant specials, drink specials, events and more nearest to you. Smart right?!. Best thing about fomo is that it's free for all users.fomo was created out of a need that the founders, Ryan Marx and Jacqueline du Plessis had, that many South Africans struggle with, the need to see specials in your area. Specials that are valid and not outdated, specials that are near your location and most of all, not to overspend when we don’t have to right! “We created this app because we were sick of laying in bed on a Saturday or having a lazy Wednesday where we don’t want to cook dinner, asking the age-old question… where should we go for dinner?!” I’m sure as many of you know, this causes major frustration because we don’t want to spend an arm and a leg to eat out. Worst of all, going out to eat and you see afterward that the place next door had a 2 -for-1 cocktail happy hour special. Oh, that really grinds my gears friends. Well, that’s why we came up with fomo, the app that tells you where to find the special you are looking for. Great for restaurants because they don’t have to spend thousands trying to get their specials seen on Facebook and hella great for consumers because we don’t have to rely on restaurant owners to use their Instagram marketing skills(no offence) for us to see their amazeballs specials. -
Managing DirectorHarken Holdings Oct 2017 - PresentCape Town Area, South AfricaHarken Holdings invests and has built companies in the Eccommerce and Fintech verticals across Africa,such as MoneyPanda, JackMarx, InsureHero to name a few, We believe in Africa's potential, and look to build companies that address the needs of it's people. -
Ceo FounderInsurehero Sep 2017 - PresentCape Town Area, South AfricaInsureHero is a traditional lead generation model, driving quality leads from Digital, SMS, Call Center, Social media to Insurance Providers in South Africa, using smart data segmentation, and targeted audiences, we are able to effectively place clients products in front of consumers, by better understanding the media buying habits of the audience. -
Ceo FounderJackmarx Oct 2018 - PresentCape Town Area, South AfricaJackMarx is an e-Commerce store focusing on bringing high-quality watches to consumers at affordable prices, using social media marketing. consumers now have access to creative and innovative global brands. -
Ceo FounderMoneypanda.Co.Za Oct 2017 - PresentSouth AfricaMoneyPanda, a car insurance comparison platform, sources quotes from all major providers in real time, whilst leveraging off peer to peer reviews of insurance services, allowing consumers to make educated buying decisions based on quality of service as well as being premium centric. -
Ceo FounderCompareguru Oct 2015 - Sep 2017South AfricaCompareGuru's aim is to source and provide affordable insurance products to South Africans. Through our independence, we are able to comprehensively provide you with free side-by-side comparisons so that you can make an informed decision. -
Ceo FounderClick N Compare Nov 2013 - Sep 2015Cape Town Area, South Africa -
Studio ManagerZando Feb 2012 - Oct 2013Studio Manager• Manage the Studio to ensure sufficient throughput• Manage the Studio to turn products around quickly from Studio to online• Maintain high quality photographic and description output from Studio• Recruit & maintain an adequate portfolio of professional models• Ensure sufficient % of Zando stock is online at all times• Define & document Studio processes• Track & manage department & personnel performance• Continually optimize Studio processes• Create realistic budgets• Plan appropriately for capacity requirements• Generate timely & accurate reports• Understand department reports and metrics• Design useful reports• Set up reporting process within department• Manage supplier relationships effectively• Manage cross-department relationships effectively• Proactive upward & lateral communication• Prepare clear & impactful presentation materials• Review job descriptions and structures• Appoint new personnel• Delivery projects to time• Coordinate across departments• Communicate project progress• Track, document & report on project results -
FounderMarx Pets Jan 2007 - 2012
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Ryan Marx works for Fomosa
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Ryan Marx's current role is Chief Executive Officer at Fomo.
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