

As I sit here reflecting on the past two months, I canโt help but marvel at how quickly time is flying. It feels like just yesterday that we started, yet weโve already wrapped up key coursesโincluding todayโs final presentations for our โDesigning and Delivering Impactful Business Presentationsโ course.
During my mentorship yesterday at 2Day Venture, I was reminded of where I was a decade ago when I first started building my companies. I saw students presenting ideas that had tremendous potential, but some were hesitant to take advice.
Recently, I found myself explaining the importance of financial planning to the current cohort of the Nyenyezi Fellowship, who were excited about newfound funds in the the Kwathu Kollective. Their excitement was infectious, but it also reminded me of a critical lesson for any entrepreneur: managing cash flow and understanding financial statements isnโt just importantโitโs essential for survival and growth.
Last year when I began my MBA (years from when I was first fascinated with money), finance hit me with a reality check. My first-semester finance course was difficult, stretching me beyond my comfort zone. I found myself wrestling with concepts like discounted cash flows, net present value, and the intricacies of investment decisions. I found myself (better) understanding money.