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Startup Huddle is back, this time in collaboration with Sloane Connect

Building a business rarely goes exactly as planned. Sometimes, moving forward means changing direction, making difficult decisions or letting go of what no longer works.

 

Under the theme “This Wasn’t the Plan”, we’re bringing Startup Huddle and Sloane Connect together for an afternoon of honest conversations, shared experiences and meaningful connections.

 

Join us as founders reflect on the moments that forced them to rethink their businesses. From recognising the warning signs to navigating tough decisions, we’ll explore what happens when the original plan no longer makes sense, and what it takes to move forward.

 

This is your opportunity to:
📌 Learn from founders who have navigated business challenges and change
📌 Ask questions and share your own experiences
📌 Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and exchange ideas
📌 Explore potential collaborations and relationships that could support your next move
📌 Discover products and services from entrepreneurs showcasing their businesses

 

And the conversation doesn’t end there. Stay for Sloane Connect to continue networking with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange perspectives, explore new possibilities, and engage with entrepreneurs showcasing their products and services.

 

Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Time: 15:00 till late
Venue: Sloane Café, 22 On Sloane, Johannesburg Campus

 

Connect. Collaborate. Access. Grow.

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The Startup Huddle event provides a platform for entrepreneurs to discover solutions to the challenges they face through purposeful engagement with a broad array of voices from the local community, who can also share their experiences.

 

Startups are given context about the topic at hand, which includes tools, tricks and techniques from experts. This can take up to 10min. Thereafter, they will be given 2-3 minutes to tell us about some of the challenges they have encountered in their business venture. Participants then get into small groups where they Huddle for a 10-minute -interactive activity. Each group selects a team member or two to share what they discussed. The Huddle will close off having equipped the techies with practical and value-add experience they can use in their startup journey.

Established SMEs are invited to book a 1-on-1 consultation during Open Week (26–30 October 2026) to explore tailored funding solutions from R250 000 to R50 million.

Established SMEs are invited to book a 1-on-1 consultation during Open Week (26–30 October 2026) to explore tailored funding solutions from

R250 000 to R50 million.

Is your business operational, financially viable, and ready to scale to the next level?

Date : 26 – 30 October 2026

22 On Sloane Hub in Greenpoint & Online via Microsoft Teams

Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat on Business Funding for Scaling SMEs, featuring Reinard Botha, Area Manager at Business Partners Limited!

Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat on Business Funding for Scaling SMEs, featuring Reinard Botha, Area Manager at Business Partners Limited!

Are you ready to unlock new growth opportunities for your SME?

Date : 22 October 2026

Time : 17:00

Location : 22 On Sloane Cape Town Hub, 39 Somerset Rd, Green Point, 8005