Colette Symanowitz

Founder of and (now sold). Passionate about entrepreneurship and tech. I also tweet at @FraudCracker

[Zain Kahn @heykahn]

Grit by Angela Duckworth

Lessons:
• Talent is overrated
• Grit ― the ability to persevere and overcome failure is the key to success.

[Zain Kahn @heykahn]

Making money is the hardest thing in the world.

The idea that you will eventually make money if pursue your passion is pop culture nonsense.

People don't care what you're passionate about.

People only care about what problems you can solve for them.

[Zain Kahn @heykahn]

In an ideal world, the things you're passionate about happen to be the same things people are willing to pay for.

If not, a better plan is to find problems people want solved and get better at solving them.

[Colette Symanowitz @ColSymanowitz]

Even death threats won’t stop Athol Williams whistleblowing about corruption https://t.co/mIXlmX3QAs

[Colette Symanowitz @ColSymanowitz]

Companies that don’t act on governance social and environmental (ESG) issues could lose investors https://t.co/ieDlqfyvyq

[Allon Raiz @allonraiz]

To have the approach that "I will find a way to succeed" is better than "I will succeed" because the former recognises the fact that success is a windy road, that requires constant effort, curiosity, and a constant searching for the next step forward. Success is not linear.

[Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds @ThuliMadonsela3]

May it be hope, not fear that dominates your thoughts, love not hate, powers your feelings and that faith, not cynicism, will drive your actions today and the days ahead #Blessings

[Colette Symanowitz @ColSymanowitz]

Corruption: Can we stop the gravy train? (ACFE SA Conference talk) https://t.co/RqOPeCp8Ar

[Colette Symanowitz @ColSymanowitz]

https://t.co/jWmq62gnSF article: FraudCracker and EthicsDefender make it safe to report wrongdoing and fraud https://t.co/SOmvpaUm9k

[Colette Symanowitz @ColSymanowitz]

Do your employees feel safe speaking up about wrongdoing? https://t.co/tDDED5AbIl

[Mufti Menk @muftimenk]

Life is short. Instead of quibbling over petty issues, make it a point to touch lives & hearts whenever you get the opportunity. Give, forgive & apologise. If you find difficulty doing it, make a commitment & start today. Focus your resources on things that matter.

[Colette Symanowitz @ColSymanowitz]

Thank you to all the whistleblowers out there https://t.co/rDxm0Bbys3

[Colette Symanowitz @ColSymanowitz]

Guptas’ state capture cost South Africa nearly R50 billion https://t.co/EyERjWHEoU

[Jeanne-Riëtte 🧚 @mammachefjozi]

My little dude stood up for a friend who’s being bullied today. Not only did he stand up for him, but he reported it to teachers, told me all about it and made sure that I spoke to the friend’s mom too to make sure he’s OK.

Proud mom I am. This kid has a heart of gold 💛🥺

[Melanie vd Merwe @melanievan]

Mmm so I def need ‘something’ to change my energy to more peaceful...

[Ndlovu Choir @ChoirAfrica]

The vaccine rollout is a major step to South Africa beating COVID. The vaccines will help theatres open, concerts resume and the millions in our sector that are unemployed get back to work. Let’s do this! #VaccineRolloutSA 🇿🇦🙌🏾

[Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds @ThuliMadonsela3]

“ Hope, I have come to believe, is as vital to our lives as the very oxygen that we breathe” Jerome Groopman, M.D in “The Anatomy of Hope” #DailyThought

[Colette Symanowitz @ColSymanowitz]

Why don’t we speak up when we see wrongdoing? https://t.co/H6DyyTGs3g

[Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds @ThuliMadonsela3]

Treat today as a treasured gift, savouring each moment for tomorrow is not guaranteed #DailyThought