DYLAN'S EXPERIENCE
DYLAN'S EXPERIENCE
Speaking & Workshops
Keynotes, masterclasses, and hands-on sessions focused on Entrepreneurship, SME growth, personal branding, and career transitions.
- Bayhill Premier Cup (2024 & 2025)Role: Lead Workshop SpeakerFocus: Life During & After Sport — mental resilience, business thinking, and long-term career planning for ±450 athletes and coaches annually.
- 22 on Sloane (2026)Role: Masterclass FacilitatorFocus: A 4-hour intensive workshop on consumer engagement, market positioning, and sustainable business expansion.
- Change the World & Emeris Career Services (2026)Role: Key Speaker & PanelistFocus: Founder-first growth strategies, navigating post-grad career steps, and scaling personal brands across African ecosystems.
- Nelson Mandela University (2026)Role: Guest SpeakerFocus: Practical personal development planning and realistic goal-mapping for emerging innovators.
Speaking & Workshops
Keynotes, masterclasses, and hands-on sessions focused on Entrepreneurship, SME growth, personal branding, and career transitions.
- Bayhill Premier Cup (2024 & 2025)Role: Lead Workshop SpeakerFocus: Life During & After Sport — mental resilience, business thinking, and long-term career planning for ±450 athletes and coaches annually.
- 22 on Sloane (2026)Role: Masterclass FacilitatorFocus: A 4-hour intensive workshop on consumer engagement, market positioning, and sustainable business expansion.
- Change the World & Emeris Career Services (2026)Role: Key Speaker & PanelistFocus: Founder-first growth strategies, navigating post-grad career steps, and scaling personal brands across African ecosystems.
- Nelson Mandela University (2026)Role: Guest SpeakerFocus: Practical personal development planning and realistic goal-mapping for emerging innovators.
Moderation & Adjudication
Driving high-level industry dialogues with corporate executives and evaluating the viability of next-generation African startups.
Panel Moderation:
- Converge Africa (2026): Moderated The Rise of Omnichannel Commerce, leading strategic conversations with senior leaders from Freedom of Movement, Diageo, Weaver Fintech, and BMG.
- CEM Africa Summit (2026): Moderated Leading CX Teams Through Constant Change, hosting executives from the JSE, OneDayOnly, and FNB.
Startup Pitch Judging:
- EDHE Intervarsity Pitching Competition (2025) & BRICS+ Youth Summit (2026): Adjudicated early-stage student and youth ventures—evaluating business viability, branding, and market readiness.
Moderation & Adjudication
Driving high-level industry dialogues with corporate executives and evaluating the viability of next-generation African startups.
Panel Moderation:
Converge Africa (2026): Moderated The Rise of Omnichannel Commerce, leading strategic conversations with senior leaders from Freedom of Movement, Diageo, Weaver Fintech, and BMG.
CEM Africa Summit (2026): Moderated Leading CX Teams Through Constant Change, hosting executives from the JSE, OneDayOnly, and FNB.
Startup Pitch Judging:
EDHE Intervarsity Pitching Competition (2025) & BRICS+ Youth Summit (2026): Adjudicated early-stage student and youth ventures—evaluating business viability, branding, and market readiness.
Media & Broadcast
A frequent guest across national television, radio, and digital streaming platforms, sharing practical commentary on SME strategy and founder realities.
Radio & Podcasts: Featured on YOUFM, Durban Small Business Podcast, Couch Creatives, and select regional broadcast platforms.
National Broadcast Exposure: Featured across SuperSport and DStv via event coverage, panel recordings, and national interviews.
Core Topics: Building bootstrapped businesses, practical SME marketing, and leading with clarity in South Africa.
Media & Broadcast
A frequent guest across national television, radio, and digital streaming platforms, sharing practical commentary on SME strategy and founder realities.
- Radio & Podcasts: Featured on YOUFM, Durban Small Business Podcast, Couch Creatives, and select regional broadcast platforms.
- National Broadcast Exposure: Featured across SuperSport and DStv via event coverage, panel recordings, and national interviews.
- Core Topics: Building bootstrapped businesses, practical SME marketing, and leading with clarity in South Africa.
Dylan In Action: Speaking, Panels & Judging
A collection of keynotes, masterclasses, and executive panel discussions across African ecosystems. From judging high-impact startup competitions to moderating cross-industry strategy sessions, here’s a look at Dylan on stage and behind the mic.
Dylan In Action: Speaking, Panels & Judging
A collection of keynotes, masterclasses, and executive panel discussions across African ecosystems. From judging high-impact startup competitions to moderating cross-industry strategy sessions, here’s a look at Dylan on stage and behind the mic.
Coverage Africa PanelModerated a strategic panel on omnichannel commerce at Coverage Africa, exploring modern digital marketing, payments, and brand elevation with industry executives
NMU Employability WorkshopFacilitated an interactive personal development session for Nelson Mandela University, guiding emerging talent on goal mapping and career positioning.
CEM Africa ModerationModerated the Leading CX Teams Through Constant Chane panel, steering executive discussions with leaders from JSE, OneDayOnly, and FNB.
CTW Pitch JudgeServed as a pitch judge for the Change The World initiative, evaluating high impact startup ideas on business model feasibility and brand execution.
EMERIS Career Evening PanelJoined the panel for EMERIS Newlands commerce graduates, sharing insights on post grad career transitions, business growth, and practical entrepreneurship.
BRICS + Youth SummitServed as a pitch judge at the Brics+ Youth Summit, guiding and scoring young founders on business viability and scalable execution.