Raymano Venter

Raymano specialises in business strategy development and has established himself over the years as a thought leader and expert in business start-ups, business modelling and go-to market strategies.

Raymano has experience in various industries including the property, financial, IT, insurance and mining industry. He has a proven track record of taking business start-ups from concept to market. He spent about 3 years in a senior level marketing position in the financial industry, and then a further 5 years as Group Business Development Manager of an international Social Development/IT company.

Raymano was educated at the North-West University and received a B.Com degree in International Trade and Marketing, a B.Com (Hons) degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing, as well as an MBA in Socio-Economics. During his studies, Raymano achieved 36 distinctions and was awarded the Golden Key Certificate for outstanding academic achievement, and, at the age of 25, was one of the youngest students in South Africa to complete a MBA.

Raymano is a very versatile, focused, and motivated individual with a clear vision and an inspirational leadership style. He has also published various articles, and is a regular radio guest. He is passionate about the development of South Africa and South Africans, and is a founding member and director of the Vaal Roots Community Initiative, an NPO/PBO operating in the Vaal Triangle.