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I had the privilege of interviewing Nicholas Riemer, the visionary EdTech startup CEO behind The Invigilator and a chartered accountant who made the SAICA Top 35 Under 35 list in 2021!
In this episode, Nicholas takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, from the initial idea of The Invigilator to building a successful business.
He shares the challenges of running an EdTech company, the pivotal role his accounting background played, and practical insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. If you're interested in the future of education technology, or want inspiration from one of South Africa's top young leaders, this conversation is a must-watch!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
03:40 Getting to know Nic
06:56 Working fulltime and studying
08:52 Starting business: Pro-oats to fund CA studies
17:15 Selling Po-oats business
23:51 Building The Invigilator Application
29:00 Securing customers precompletion
29:55 Building credibility
32:00 Testing the application and how the app has evolved
38:40 Challenges encountered
41:00 Moving into the international space
42:00 Business partners
47:13 Scaling the business
53:25 Saica top 35 under 35
58:30 Advice to professionals looking to go into entrepreneurship fulltime