Every year, we are thrilled to be a proud sponsor of such an incredible event based in SA. The @_southstart team has once again organized a fantastic event that ignites the power of human connection and innovation, bringing an inclusive element to the startup culture and community.
The Neon Treehouse team was part of their social media team, capturing all the great moments and highlights from the three-day event. Here are some insights from the team members on their experiences, learnings, and conversations:
Let’s hear from our Operations Executive, Elayna, on her thoughts about being part of the social/marketing team:
“I have been assisting the SOUTHSTART marketing team for the last three years and have always been amazed by the amount of work that goes into putting together such a beautiful event for startups and business owners to come together and connect each year. The village on Wednesday at the Garden of Earthly Delights created such a positive energy, with many like-minded individuals connecting and getting to know one another. The partner bazaar booth was a brilliant idea; I constantly saw people engaging with the representatives at each booth. The rest of the day was filled with great speakers sharing their knowledge and wisdom within the startup community.
Untethered on Thursday was incredible! It was unlike anything I’ve seen at a business conference. I was fortunate to be at the Soul session at Down The Rabbit Hole in McLaren Vale, capturing content for SOUTHSTART socials. The session focused on community connection, including meditation activities and ways to bond with fellow attendees, such as hugs, emphasizing the love and unity that SOUTHSTART fosters each year.”
Now, let’s hear from our Social Media Manager, Zeina, who was capturing content and gathering quotes during the event:
“I thoroughly enjoyed the event! I believe it was very well-organized and ran smoothly. Attendees were engaged, and the speakers were captivating. I particularly appreciated the inclusion of indigenous speakers and rituals. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I’m grateful to have been a part of it!
I overheard many guests expressing their admiration for the organization and their enjoyment of the networking opportunities and diverse range of speakers present. ‘Insightful’ is how I heard many people describe it.”
Let’s hear from Agnes, our Head Of Creative, who attended the event to assist with content creation:
“I always enjoy South Start. It’s a fantastic event for connecting with people and seeing familiar faces from previous years. Additionally, it’s a great opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the digital world. For instance, I particularly enjoyed the AI talks and wished I had watched them until the end to gain even more insights. While I was busy with content creation, I managed to follow/add some of the speakers on LinkedIn.”
One of our Client Strategy Managers, Max, was at our NTH booth during the event. Here’s his perspective on his experience at _Southstart 2024:
“On the whole, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had numerous engaging conversations and met many new people from various industries. I found the talks to be enriching, making it a fantastic networking experience! I know Josh had several meetings that were organized through the SouthStart app.
In terms of leads, I acquired one that I could potentially pursue for new business. Additionally, I connected with numerous individuals on LinkedIn.”
Conclusion
Here’s to another successful year for the _SOUTHSTART team, for hosting an event that continually astounds us with the knowledge gained. We eagerly anticipate how you’ll surpass this year’s event in 2025!
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