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Greg's Career Path
Chief Operating OfficerMay. 2021 -
Present
EmpowaChief Operating Officer
Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsEmpowa is a FinTech leveraging blockchain to unlock the affordable housing market in Africa. We partner with local developers to offer innovative rent-to-own payment options, making homeownership accessible to families traditionally excluded from finance. Our model not only addresses Africa’s housing deficit but also drives climate-smart construction, creates jobs through SME support, and ope...
Business ConsultantApr. 2021 -
Present
10 8 CityBusiness Consultant
Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsI help organisations unlock the potential of blockchain by turning innovative concepts into real-world solutions. My work spans venture design, product strategy, and go-to-market execution, with a track record of validating opportunities in highly regulated industries and translating them into scalable business models. I’ve led initiatives that secured multi-million dollar partnerships, achie...
Lecturer (Digital Marketing in Practice)Jul. 2019 -
Mar. 2020
University of JohannesburgLecturer (Digital Marketing in Practice)
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThis role was focused on developing and presenting course material for UJ's Digital Marketing in Practice course aimed at working professionals looking to further their practical understanding of Digital Marketing. My responsibilities included developing the course material, structuring the lecture and presenting both an in-person and online version of the class. My areas of focus included an...

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    About

    • Transform technical concepts into investment-ready businesses. • Expertise in AI, Fintech, Blockchain. • Strategic framework for market traction. • Entrepreneur in Residence at Lunar Rails. • Focus on customer discovery, product definition, GTM engine.

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    Cases & Experiences

    • Rapid Validation: From concept to product with GTM strategy. • Technical Breadth: Experience in Big Data, AI, Blockchain, Fintech. • De-Risking: Test assumptions for growth. • Capital Prep: $4.7M raised. • Operational Blueprinting: Team and network building.

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    Work Order

    • Concept Validation: Market fit proof. • GTM Strategy: Launch plans for tech industries. • De-Risking: Test assumptions early. • Operational Leadership: Scale with audited systems. • Partnerships & Sales: High-value deals. • African Expansion: Navigate local markets.

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    Key Skills & Achievements: - Multi-Channel Fundraising: Mastery in various funding streams. - Zero-to-One Building: From concept to market fit. - Strategic Business Development: Identifying and solving market pain points. - Cross-Continental Scaling: Growth across Africa. - Empathetic Leadership: Empowering diverse teams.

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    Cases & Experiences

    Notable Cases: - $4.3M Raised: Community-driven crowdfunding. - $450k in 30 Days: Sale of 1,000 NFTs. - 5% Market Shift: Boosted Mozambique home loans. - Institutional Adoption: Blockchain deal with Nairobi Securities Exchange.

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    Work Order

    Services We Offer: - Fundraising & Capital Strategy: Crowdfunding & Web3 launches. - Zero-to-One Validation: From concept to MVP. - Strategic Growth & GTM: African market expansion. - Operational Leadership & Scaling: Team building & process optimization.

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