And You're in!

Welcome to The Open Collab

You have joined a community of SA's top startup founders and builders. Below you will find all the info you need to get cracking.

But don't worry if you miss anything, we will also email you all the details.

Let's get you going

Community

Join our whatsapp community by clicking the link provided in the email we sent you. If you can't find this email or struggling to connect, please email rk@theopenletter.io

Building Together

Weekly office hours happens on Wednesdays between 10am and 11am. Join the Office hours group in our Whatsapp community and fire away with your questions.

Masterclass AMA's

Weekly Masterclasses or AMAs (ask me anything) with leading experts in all things South African startup. Check out our events section for more details.

Events

Free access to any of our in-person events planned for Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Joburg. Check out our events section for more details.

Deeper Insights

Keep reading The Open Letter on Tuesdays and Fridays to read our deep dives and get access to the additional content and tools featured in our Builder's Corner's.

More Soon

Product Discounts +
Discount on all course +
Invites to exclusive excursions and more...

Struggling with any of these? Send us an email and we will sort you out. Alternatively, find us in our whatsapp community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "office hours" and how will it help me?

Office hours are a set time every week on specific days, where The Open Letter team and other startup-building experts will be around and available for you to ask questions, get advice or get hands-on help with stuff you are working on.

What kind of events will I be able to attend?

We are hosting expert AMAs (asking me anything) and workshops around different topics online every week. In addition, be on the lookout for upcoming in-person events in Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Johburg. For more, please visit our events section.

How do the 1-on-1 sessions work?

Once you sign up for annual membership, you will have access to a link to book your coaching session with Renier, Elvorne, Jason or Bobby.

What happens if I no longer want to be part of the community?

You can cancel your monthly or annual subscription at any time and your access will expire once your subscription ends.

What resources are available to help me build my startup?

Our platform offers community chats for networking and advice, weekly office hours, weekly experts and AMA sessions and exclusive content in The Open Letter newsletter.

What benefits do I get as a member of The Open Collab

Members get access to topical workshops with experts, community chats, deep insights on SA startup strategy, networking and free access to in-person events in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Stellenbosch.

How do I become a member of The Open Collab?

You can become a member by selecting a paid membership plan (monthly or annual) that suits your needs.

Who can join The Open Collab?

Any entrepreneur or startup founder looking for support, resources, and community in South Africa can join The Open Collab. We do however reserve the right to access inline with out community guidelines and standards.

What will I gain as a founder when I join The Open Collab?

We meet more than 100 startups, corporates, agencies, consultancies, and providers per year and by joining you get access to this network immediately. In addition, you can book coaching sessions with our team, join our masterclasses and Ask Me Anything sessions with industry experts or join for weekly office hours where we help you with inputs and getting unstuck.