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Darlene Menzies will be speaking at the SME South Africa Funding Summit 2025

Speaker Announcement!🎤

We are proud to welcome Darlene Menzies to the SME South Africa Funding Summit 2025!

Darlene is a trailblazing tech innovator and the founder and CEO of Finfind — South Africa’s leading online platform for MSME access to finance. Named one of the World Economic Forum’s Top Female Tech Entrepreneurs in Africa, she brings decades of experience in building digital solutions that remove barriers for entrepreneurs.

With a strong background in corporate ICT and a track record of launching scalable startups, Darlene has created tools like SMEasy, an award-winning accounting and payroll platform, and the SME Diagnostic tool that helps small businesses identify growth opportunities.

At the summit, she will unpack how digital tools can unlock funding opportunities for entrepreneurs, and share her expert insights on building scalable businesses in South Africa’s ever-evolving SME landscape.

Date: 12 June 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: The Empire – Conference and Events Venue, Johannesburg

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