Brett Commaille

Venture guy, entrepreneur, investor. Partner @ Hlayisani Capital @HlayisaniGrowth. Dad, swimmer, biker - adventurer at heart. Big dreams, bigger plans.

[Brett Commaille @BrettCommaille]

Went to a special event @Lourensford in the cellar. Their horrendous parking put a massive dent in the evening. Hundreds of people queueing for 2 machines for 30 mins. Dark parking, saw an old lady fall in the dark and break her nose. Pathetic arrangement. Will avoid in future

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@HlayisaniGrowth most recent investment - Integrating AI solutions into core business systems, transforming the retail sector https://t.co/43Vxb6znH1 via @news24

[Peter Kazanjy @Kazanjy]

Had a really nice skip level with a new hire the other day where I explained to them that showing up and reliably doing their job without error and with a good attitude is a "C".

The ensuing silence was pretty palpable.

I followed up by sharing that a "B" is innovating within a framework they've been given.

An "A" would be innovating above and beyond the framework they've been given.

If they want to advance, they need to be an A - and everyone needs to identify them as an A.

If you have ambitious staff who have advancement expectations, help them understand what excellence actually looks like - because I bet you that their last 5-10 years hasn't taught them it.

[Brett Commaille @BrettCommaille]

The best #Aesis2023 event at @SULaunchLab with @Bartinney led by the formidable @bpaschal49

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Very excited to announce this @GoMetro deal and raise with @ZenobeEnergy & @Futuregrowth taking an incredible transport technology company to new heights & sharing their tech with the world
@HlayisaniGrowth @gometroguy #cleanertransport #EV

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South African startup GoMetro gets £9M for its fleet management optimization software https://t.co/UI0mjcb5Uv by @ulonnaya

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South African startup GoMetro gets £9M for its fleet management optimization software https://t.co/UI0mjcb5Uv by @ulonnaya

[Brett Commaille @BrettCommaille]

It’s been a long road old friend. Back to the seeds of VC in SA. May the road ahead bring you joy and fulfilment.
Cheers @AndreaBoehmert - here’s to you.

[Brett Commaille @BrettCommaille]

@pierredevos @News24 They thrive on division. In unity the EFF and most other politicians have no power. So find what’s good for people, and go the other way. That’s the power they hunger for

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@andyhadfield They’re the kings of flashy new rewards to start and then quietly reduce until they’re irrelevant. It sucks being played so openly

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1. Employ qualified civil servants (engineers, doctors, business administrators) to drive service delivery. The best plan gets elected for a term - if they fulfil their plan on time, they carry on, if not, NEXT. This rubbish that politicians rule us with no accountability is done

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1. Finally opened X for this statement: Having witnessed South Africans come together again this weekend for the World cup, I am reminded we have far more in common than what divides us. If we can ditch the politicians, we can fix this thing ourselves.

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@MichaelJordaan Those 3 things seem to be a lot more difficult to access than they should be at the moment. Especially if you add the word ‘reliable’.

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@abelmike When you’re pushing a boulder up a mountain and the people that should be pushing with you are jumping on the boulder, tripping you, pushing against you and doing all they can to make you fail. This is our government at the moment. It makes no sense.

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@tim_cohen re auditor rotation: As long as the customer pays the policeman, the system is broken. Audit fees should be predetermined (on size), paid centrally & that body appoints the auditors. Company doesn't select them or negotiate the fee. Removes the leverage.

[Brett Commaille @BrettCommaille]

That said, hang with entrepreneurs and you quickly believe even the impossible can be accomplished.
All it takes is the few…

[Brett Commaille @BrettCommaille]

It feels like this year requires me to block all media if I want to retain any sanity, hope and belief in mankind. The negative bombardment is overwhelming. Have to be super selective over who gets into your mind space.

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Just one of the many small players lucky enough to be supporting our exciting entrepreneurs- the real stars of the show.

[David van Dijk @DavidWvanDijk]

Meet 'emancipated accountant' and now one of Africa's leading Investors @BrettCommaille of @HlayisaniGrowth - by @DisruptAfrica https://t.co/IyEScYSOiT

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@garethochse Could not have said it better.

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Before VC's can invest, we also need to raise funding, and it's not all that different to raising for startup. https://t.co/AVTRfxN5dF

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@MeyerDeon Man that’s incredibly Sad. James and I DJ’d on impact radio many moons ago. I was always so excited to see his success. What an amazing talent and what a massive loss.