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Life Lessons: How to fail and win – Alan Knott-Craig

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Life Lessons: How to fail and win – Alan Knott-Craig

Alan Knott-Craig unpacks his book 'Life Lessons: How to fail and win' (Camera: Shadwyn Dickinson; Editing: Darlene Creamer)

27th August 2024

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It is possible to find success by stumbling from one disaster to another. I did.

Alan Knott-Craig, bestselling author and serial telecoms and tech entrepreneur, has founded, funded or run 21 companies, including Cellfind, iBurst, Mxit and HeroTel. Here he shares candidly what he has learnt, mostly by losing.

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'Brave, smart and raw. Read it.' - Mark Levy, founder of Digital

Planet 'Told with Alan's classic dry humour, sprinkled with brilliant nuggets and juicy behind-the-scenes insights.' - Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth

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'Alan shares both his triumphs and missteps, providing valuable life lessons for anyone building a business.' - Itumeleng Kgaboesele, founder of Sphere Holdings

'A rare glimpse into the realities of entrepreneurship.' - Luvuyo Rani, co-founder of Silulo Ulutho Technologies

'Generous... shares battle scars and tips.' - Omri Thomas, co-founder of ABAX Investments

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alan Knott-Craig is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of fibertime M, aiming to eradicate the digital divide through innovative pay-as-you-go fibre internet solutions for townships. His smash bestseller Don't Panic based on an email to employees was published in 2008. He lives in Stellenbosch.

'Life Lessons: How to fail and win' is published by Tafelberg, an imprint of NB Publishers

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