Daniel Nel

Daniel Nel is an entrepreneur who gets his inspiration from leading people, continuous learning and new technologies which changes the way we work. He always strives to learn, contribute, and inspire and lead others to discover their full potential. As a mentor and entrepreneur, Daniel is passionate about developing new talent and sharing his knowledge to help others achieve their goals. He consistently seeks opportunities to assist potential entrepreneurs to establish businesses that are viable and sustainable.

Daniel’s entrepreneurial history spans over two decades during which he founded six companies. He is a past board member of the Cape Town chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO). During his tenure as a board member, Daniel held the positions of president and mentorship chair. He is currently the subcommittee chair for EO’s Leadership Academy and an EO Accelerator trainer for the San Francisco and UAE chapters.

With almost thirty years’ worth of specialized experience in telecoms and information technology and a decade managing large business divisions and companies, Daniel is consistently sought out as an expert in his field. He provides insight and vision on a variety of topics from entrepreneur leadership to effective business strategies.

A University of Stellenbosch alumnus, Daniel holds a degree in electronic engineering and a master’s degree in business administration. Daniel became a ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator in 2016. He successfully completed Harvard Business School Leading Professional Services Firms and recently achieved the competency as a certified Gallup Strength Coach.