Recipes For Entrepreneurs
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Level up your leadership. Gain insights to
inspire teams, set clear goals, and build
resilient businesses.
Short Courses
Explore short courses in Technology, Creativity, and Leadership, packed with practical tips and tools to help entrepreneurs grow and succeed.
Rewriting The Narrative
JESSE YENDE
Rewriting the Narrative with Jesse Yende is a powerful guide to purpose-led storytelling, showing how creatives and entrepreneurs can reshape identity, culture, and community through authentic design and conversation.
Creative Strategy
KIRSTEN DIXON
Kirsten Dixon’s Creative Strategy Recipe shows entrepreneurs how to think boldly and build brand campaigns that cut through. With insight and practical tools, this recipe helps turn smart ideas into real business impact.
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Gamifying Growth
GLENN GILLIS
In this recipe by Glenn Gillis, you’ll discover how gamification and storytelling can drive learning, behaviour change, and business results. Learn how to design for impact—not just entertainment.
Learning Cycles
Featured Chefs
Meet the innovators and experts shaping entrepreneurship. Our Heavy Chefs share real-world insights and actionable advice to help you grow your business.
Developing Winning MindsetÂ
BRYAN HABANA
Personal Brand Strategy
AMANDA DU-PONT
Thinking Code
NYARI SHAMUSHONGA
Creating A Platform
AISHA PANDOR
Registering Your Business
GHAMEEDA IDALENE
Art Of Hustling
DJ SBU
Events
Join the Heavy Chef Community and explore events designed to connect, inspire, and empower entrepreneurs. Free for members, these events are proudly produced in collaboration with Workshop17, Xneelo, and Paystack. Sign up to secure your spot!
Live Recipe:Â Gamifying Growth With Glenn Gillis
24 JUNEÂ 2025
Live Recipe: Creative Strategy With Kirsten DixonÂ
1 JULYÂ 2025
Live Recipe: Rewriting The Narrative With Jesse Yende
8 JULYÂ 2025
Top 5Â Startups Awards Winners 2024
Celebrating South Africa's Top 5 Most Exciting Startups! In November, the spotlight was on the nation’s most innovative startups during a dazzling ceremony at the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika, University of Cape Town. These awards recognize groundbreaking ideas, impactful leadership, and entrepreneurial excellence.
Discover the winners, criteria, and how to get involved.
Programmes
Heavy Chef Programmes provide practical skills, expert insights, and community support to help entrepreneurs thrive. Master technology, creativity, and leadership through tailored workshops and mentorships. Free for Heavy Chef members!
Community Business Programme
Mar-Jun 2025. Learn in a support programme dedicated to growing businesses.
Signature Entrepreneur Programme
Coming Soon.  A sophisticated 10-week intensive course to get your business growing at pace.
Community Ambassador Programme
Coming Soon. Learn the basics of representing and supporting an entrepreneur hub in South Africa.Â
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Hear From The Community
This is what community members have to say about Heavy Chef:Â
Robyn Smith (Founder)
Faithful To Nature
“Heavy Chef are on the money, and you will be too if you’re savvy enough to taste their awesome ingredients to success.”
Andrew Smith (Co-Founder)
Yuppiechef
"Heavy Chef has shown a deep commitment over many years to equipping entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and the support of a community."
Nalisha Pillay (Co-Founder)
KOODOO
“I support Heavy Chef because they train by using real experiences from entrepreneurs that have faced and overcome the same challenges."
Jasantha Singh, Aurora Natural Skincare
“Heavy Chef empowers entrepreneurs on our journey and connects us to a community of peers and other high-calibre entrepreneurs who have walked the path before.”
Lethu Tshabangu, Ukhamba Beerworx
"Heavy Chef has been a huge support for me personally and for my business. The learnings have been inspirational and the community is like a big family of entrepreneurs."
Miles Kubheka, Vuyos Restaurants
"We entrepreneurs, need platforms that provide learning that speaks specifically to our needs. Heavy Chef has recipes for all the essential needs of all entrepreneurs, from admin to being awesome."
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