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What is a CTO, When Would You Need One & What Exactly Do They Do?

Chief Technology Officers: What do they do, who needs them and why? This is what a CTO does, why the most innovative companies have them & how to know if you need a CTO too

Lack of Innovation: The Risks of Standing Still in Competitive Markets

Why tech innovation is crucial, the risks of standing still, barriers to innovation and how to overcome them – this is how corporates can overcome a lack of innovation and maintain competitive advantage

Next-Level Corporate Diversification Strategy: Using Tech & Ventures to Unlock New Revenue Streams

A tech-driven diversification strategy for growth, redefined leadership and opening new opportunities – this is how SA companies can create new revenue streams with corporate ventures

How to Identify Opportunities to Improve Operational Efficiency with Tech

A new theoretical framework: Business segments, investigative methods and practical approaches – this is how to spot opportunities to improve operational efficiency in your business

Unlock Operational Efficiency: The Tech Playbook for Engaging Your Growth Engine

How tech transforms corporate operations, the role of leadership and unlocking your growth engine – this is the blueprint for SA companies using tech to drive operational efficiency

Octoco Launches Yenza Venture Studio In Stellenbosch

Octoco is excited to announce the launch of Yenza Venture Studio, a Stellenbosch-based initiative designed to accelerate early-stage, tech-enabled startups.

Scaling Your Property Game: Why You Need Workflow Automation in PropTech

All about workflow automation in PropTech, why it matters, and how it empowers high-volume, low-cost models to succeed – complete with real estate industry insights

Innovation Enabled: How We Helped Prep LeaseSurance to Revolutionise SA Rental Property

Advanced risk profiling, accurate pricing and streamlined claims processes – this is how Octoco helped enable LeaseSurance to scale its groundbreaking “no rental deposit” PropTech revolution

How to Build Better Products: 5 Steps to Help Increase Your Chances of Success

The Octoco interpretation of Elon Musk’s 5-step design process – this is how we’ve used Musk’s algorithm to help real SA ventures build and launch better products.

How to Make Your Requirements Less Dumb: A Guide to Smarter Product Development

A deep-dive into step 1 of Elon Musk’s 5-step design guide – this is how to make your requirements less dumb for smarter, success-ready products

Scaling SA Tech Ventures: Why You Need Workflow Automation Early on in South Africa

What is workflow automation, why you need it, where to apply and how to get started – this is why you need workflow automation (with examples) in tech in South Africa