The U.S.: ‘The Place Where Any Business Owner Wants to End Up’
I recently sat down with Eric Dye for EPN, a podcast host who specializes in one-on-one interviews with entrepreneurs and founders.
You can listen to the full interview here, but I wanted to share some portions because I found his questions thought-provoking and I believe my answers explain what we are hoping to accomplish at Avestix.
Your background includes leadership positions with several multinationals. What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?
I've been an entrepreneur since the age of seven and I sold my first business at 23.
That led me to Johannesburg, South Africa, where I entered my first corporate position. I strongly believe that gaining corporate experience is invaluable as a teaching session for skills in systems, financials and structure. However, for true entrepreneurship, there's always a pullback to building companies and that's where our passion and creativity thrive. That's the main driver for me to be an entrepreneur.
What are the differences between being an entrepreneur in South Africa and Australia compared to launching a business in the U.S.??
I think each country offers a unique entrepreneurial landscape with its opportunities and challenges.?
In South Africa, I found that resilience and adaptability were essential given the evolving economic and political environment. However, there's a very strong sense of community in South Africa that supports businesses that have a social impact, which aligns well with my focus on philanthropy and initiative in education and basic needs.
In Australia, the market was much more stabilized. It's much more regulatory-friendly and fosters growth for businesses that would focus on innovating without any immediate concerns about economic shifts.
The U.S., in contrast, presented incredible scale and speed of innovation. The competition is very fierce, but the market is open to new ideas and access to diverse funding sources has been unparalleled.
In summary, I would say this continent has taught me valuable lessons about the importance of being resilient. The U.S. is ultimately the place where any business owner wants to end up if they want to take their platform or their business globally.
What inspired you to move the firm to the U.S.??
We first thought about it about seven years ago, but then you get comfortable in your environment, but what happened in terms of Covid and played a significant role in our move. A move to the U.S. during that time allowed for greater connectivity in our operations and provided access to a more resilient network, which positioned Avestix for growth in a more challenging global environment.
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About Susan Lindeque
Susan is a visionary entrepreneur, futurist, and thought leader with over 35 years of experience in business, finance, investments, real estate, wealth creation, and technologies.
Her Massive Transformation Purpose is:
“Working to Inspire Abundance for Humanity & Invest in Exponential Technologies.”
She is the founder and CEO of Avestix, a global asset, investment, advisory, and technology company focusing on public securities, next-venture capital, commercial real estate, and alternative assets based on ESG principles.
Susan is passionate about nurturing innovation, transformation, and disruption in the new decentralized economy. She leverages her extensive network and deep industry expertise to select and empower exponential technologies that will disrupt, transform, and impact industries.
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