MVNO Nation

MVNO Nation Africa 16-17 July | Are you coming? 📣 What's got our attendees talking We've lined up over 20 insightful talks across a two-day schedule full of inspiring keynotes, debates, case studies, speed networking and even more new speakers. 👇 Check out the top talks from our schedule that our attendees just can't stop mentioning. Register today 🎫🆓 https://lnkd.in/eanp6nrQ 🔎 Analysis of MVNO business prospects in Africa including the capabilities of existing players and the strategies of new entrants tapping into large customer bases. Andre Wills, Managing Director, Africa Analysis Team -- 🏆 Review of critical success factors for MVNOs, including leveraging existing assets for a unique value proposition and using technology to deliver excellent customer service and ensure business agility. Yaron Assabi, Founder, MVNE (Pty) Ltd -- 🛒 Engaging discussion on how the needs of customers in Africa differ from elsewhere in the world and how to deliver services that truly cater to their needs. Including MVNO Academy, NetEngage, UNIVASA, K2 Telecom and ZNL Communications -- 🌐  Exploring digital transformation - What are the challenges and what are the opportunities? Rajesh Hari Parsad, Managing Partner & Founder, TAU SPACE -- 💱 Why it makes sense for financial services to embrace MVNO opportunities & what are the success of Fintech companies in Africa? Kartik Mistry, Head of Standard Bank Mobile Darren Franks, Co-Founder and Interim CEO, Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) -- 🤩 Future-proofing MVNOs’ growth through cloud migration and effortless customer experiences. Kartik Mistry, Head of Standard Bank Mobile Sean Casey, SVP, Product Management, CSG -- 🦾 How to unleash the power of innovation in African MVNOs utilising technology and manpower? Expert speakers including TAU SPACE, FNB South Africa, Standard Bank Mobile, Cell C, Vodacom and JamboPay. -- 💎 Exploring diversified value-added services in the telecom sector and their potential to foster growth. Featuring Mobile Monday South Africa, Click Mobile and Moth Innovate. -- 🤝 How to launch an MVNO from scratch and utilise partnerships? Daniel Upson, Director of Partnerships, Lebara -- 🚀 How to become an aggregator and create a BrandVNO? Jignesh Dave (CA), Founder & CEO, Next Communications -- 💡  Exploring regional opportunities in Nigeria, Uganda & South Africa. Mattie O., Founder, Fonu George Katumba, Executive Director, K2 Telecom Panel of expert speakers including Moth Innovate, Next Communications, Melon Mobile. -- 💰 Advice for new MVNOs including: The Startup Playbook & Tips & Tricks on fundraising and securing early-stage funding. Mathew Marsden, Founder, Startup Club ZA Carl Niss-Fahlander, Co-Founder, Amigos Venture Capital #mvno #mvnonation #mvnoafrica #MNA24 MVNO Nation

🌍 AVC in Cape Town: Building the Future of Telecom and Fintech in Africa 📈 Last week, the Amigos Venture Capital (AVC) team had an incredible visit to Cape Town for the MVNO Nation Africa event. This trip was a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with partners, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of telecom and fintech on the continent. We had insightful meetings with industry leaders and emerging startups, discussing how we can collaborate to bring innovative solutions to the market. Our discussions reinforced our commitment to providing seed capital to new MVNOs and fintech ventures, particularly those making a significant impact in Africa. Special thanks to the organizers of MVNO Nation Africa, Ewa Campbell, for hosting such a valuable event. It's inspiring to see the passion and dedication of everyone involved in driving growth and development in these critical sectors. Stay tuned for exciting updates on the projects and partnerships that emerged from our time in Cape Town! Also, thanks to Daniel Upson, Mark Prudhoe, and Rune Holbech for their contributions to our success. Also, I want to reach out to all the thought leaders we meet in South Africa who are driving this industry Calvin Collett, Marius Van Rensburg, Thabang Mohloai, Stephen Morony and Mathew Marsden #AVC #VentureCapital #Telecom #Fintech #MVNO #Innovation #Africa #MVNONATION #Entrepreneurship

Aaaand that's a wrap! The fog may have descended upon Cape Town but it was no match for the heat that the VAS-X Team brought to MVNO Nation Africa at the prestigious Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel last week! What a brilliant time networking and connecting with potential MVNOs, MVNEs, partners and providers. We had the opportunity to showcase our products, specifically VX-View, CVM, XpressSIM, Event Intelligence, Xcaliber, OSS/BSS and other innovative solutions that propel businesses into the fast lane! We also gained valuable insights from a variety of expert Speakers on the rise of the MVNO landscape in Africa. A huge shout out to the MVNO Nation Team as well as all attendees and the wonderful staff at the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel! Let us elevate your business with our Xpertise. Get In Touch: https://lnkd.in/dp92-aT9 Find Out More: https://vas-x.com #mvnonation #mvno #mvne #mno #vasx #esim #cvm # #ossbss

I had the incredible opportunity to attend the two-day MVNO Nation Africa event, where I delved deep into the MVNO landscape and its immense growth potential across various countries. Meeting industry experts and gaining valuable insights has been truly enlightening. I leave this event feeling more equipped and inspired to tackle the challenges of the MVNO industry. A big thank you to all the speakers and organizers for such a fantastic event! 🙌 Phil Carter David Baker Mark Prudhoe Boris Richman Daniel Upson #MVNONationAfrica #MVNO #Telecom #IndustryInsights #Networking #Growth #Innovation #Africa

🌍 A Memorable Week in #CapeTown! 🌍 I had an incredible experience on #African soil for the first time at MVNO Nation Africa, thanks to the amazing MVNO Nation Team. Together, let’s leverage the first-mover advantage and through thought leadership, add immense value to the industry on African continent. During this week, I had the opportunity to share my experience on how to become an aggregator and creating sub-brands. I also participated in a panel discussion on sustaining an MVNO in South Africa’s competitive landscape, exploring various business models (B2B, B2C, and B2B2C) and offering value-added services alongside fellow industry experts. Connecting with industry leaders, suppliers, customers, and acquaintances was truly enriching. A special shoutout to my team at Next Communications for their relentless efforts in connecting individuals seamlessly with our borderless “One World - One Network” proposition & By enabling businesses to use airtime as a currency, to drive end consumer loyalty and revenue with our frictionless, one-stop-shop managed mobile network solutions. Here’s to many more milestones and successes ahead! 🚀 Justyna Topczewska Ewa Campbell Ela Lewczuk Ajna Jalim Adhuri Chetty Gaurav Mehta Dhyey Dave Calvin Collett Stephen Morony Wesley Hellyar Deepak Gusain Rasigan Govender #NextCommunications #NextOneConnect #NextOneSIM

Celebrating MVNO Nation and their initiatives in Africa! 🎉 Thank you MVNO Nation team for bringing the spotlight to Africa in 2024! It’s time we bring meat to the game and get the well deserved support in the industry. The event was truly an enriching and inspiring experience, powering us individuals to achieve in Africa and beyond! A huge shout out to Next Communications team and MD Jignesh Dave (CA) for the incredible platform and community. Looking forward to whats Next in the collaborations and partnerships ahead ! Ewa Campbell Justyna Topczewska Ela Lewczuk Adhuri Chetty Gaurav Mehta Vishal Dave MVNO Nation

I had the honor of being a panelist at the MVNO Nation Africa the first one on African soil, discussing strategies and impact MVNOs can have in Bridging the connectivity gap and MVNOs connecting Rural Areas Thank you, MVNO Nation, for hosting such an informative event and facilitating valuable networking opportunities. #MVNO #mvnonation #mvnonationafrica #Telecom #DigitalInclusion #Networking #Africa #Connectivity

I had the incredible opportunity to attend the two-day MVNO Nation Africa event, where I delved deep into the MVNO landscape and its immense growth potential across various countries. Meeting industry experts and gaining valuable insights has been truly enlightening. I leave this event feeling more equipped and inspired to tackle the challenges of the MVNO industry. A big thank you to all the speakers and organizers for such a fantastic event! 🙌 Phil Carter David Baker Mark Prudhoe Boris Richman Daniel Upson #MVNONationAfrica #MVNO #Telecom #IndustryInsights #Networking #Growth #Innovation #Africa

In a dynamic panel discussion moderated by our Director of Strategy and Growth, ndirangu kibata, titled 'Unleashing the Power of Innovation in African MVNOs', industry leaders shared their groundbreaking insights and strategies for driving innovation in the MVNO space. The panel brought together seasoned professionals from across the sector, offering a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning over a decade. Thank you to our panellists : Len Pienaar, Kartik Mistry, Danson Muchemi, Gavin Reuben, Stephen Morony, Malcolm Subramony.

The first-ever MVNO Nation event on the African continent was an incredible experience, brimming with opportunities and positivity. Spending a couple of days (both onstage and offstage) with industry legends was truly inspiring, including amougst others Dr. Doug Mattheus, Calvin Collett, Andrew McHenry, Stephen Morony, Jignesh Dave (CA), Sashin Sookroo, Pieter Welgemoed, Blue Hadlow, Steven Greenspan, Dr Dalene Steyn, Richard Anderson, Hymie Marnewick, Mathew Marsden, Ashwin Gobind and many many more 🚀 Thank you to the #MVNOnation team Ewa Campbell, Justyna Topczewska and Ela Lewczuk 🙏