From her humble beginnings in a small Free State town to reshaping the future of technology and innovation in Africa, Anita Nel's story is truly extraordinary. On The Shapers Podcast, Anita sits down with Benjamin Shaw to recount her remarkable journey – from working alongside tech pioneer Mark Shuttleworth to founding the renowned LaunchLab and establishing the University Technology Fund. Her career is a testament to curiosity, resilience and adaptability, navigating a path that spans teaching, psychology and technology commercialisation.
Anita reflects on the early days of internet security, the pivotal milestones in her career and her mission to empower startups while tackling real-world challenges. She shares how she transformed Stellenbosch University's Innovus into Africa's leading technology transfer office, all while driving innovation in healthcare, education and society at large. Tune in as Anita explores the lessons she's learned, the obstacles she's overcome and her vision for Africa as a global leader in the next wave of technological advancement.
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