“640k ought to be enough for anybody”

By Dan Bowyer

“640k ought to be enough for anybody”Bill Gates, 1981 (Allegedly)

2012

1992

We only know we exist because we interact with others… so make each connection as authentic, giving and loving as possible

Define your ‘unique ability’… and only do that

Be passionate!!! … about business, not the content

1950 ‘60 ’70 ’80 ’90 ’95 ’00 ’05 ’10 Now

Cheaper more reliable and faster internet is coming

Cloud will become ubiquitous

Tech now does what is says on the tin The manufacturer is irrelevantForm factor is irrelevantType of connectivity is irrelevantIt’s CHEEEEEAP

We are hyperconnectedAWARENESS (we learn, constantly)TRANSPARENCY (no affairs boys)

We can create ‘shift’ from the ground upEfficiently, quickly and without conflict… we can build businesses that create

change

2010 ‘15 ’20 ’25 ’30 ’35 ’40 ’45 ’50

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Our economy is based on infinite growth and resources

Errrr. Let’s put fingers in our ears and shout blah blah blah

Money has been positioned as a little bit evilHummm… There’s nothing wrong with

making money

A political party’s only REAL mandate is re-election

Rigggghhht. So how can any govt. do any ‘good’?

We ask people to care when they can’t afford to eat

Eeek. Why would they give a shit?!

The ‘developed’ world is in a debt crisis… We are such greedy stupid dicks

2010 ’15 ’20 ’25 ’30

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So what about Africa?

“Educate & Create Opportunity” (Bunny hop EU/USmistakes & miss the second tech bubble burst)(Cheaper / Better / Different / (New))

1. EnergyWhy isn’t Cape Town the hub of renewables?

2. ManufacturingWhy export natural resources to import the

end product at inflated prices?

3. EducationSell the tools and techniques to other

developing countries

4. TechnologyContinue to build and invest in the tech

community… Technology facilitates EVERYTHING

It’s all about timing.This is your time.

The End