Cape Town Happenings Unclaimed

Have you ever wondered how Bill Gates became a software billionaire? Talent and hard work played a role for sure, but he also benefited from the momentum of a massive trend: the widespread use of the personal computer.Not all of us are trying to be Bill Gates but one thing remains true for everyone: positioning yourself to successfully ride the right waves in your career is the smartest financial decision you can make. A high flying career simply has a much bigger impact on the choices you have in life than how much you save or how you invest.In this talk, we delve deeper into what we mean by a trend, and illustrate the substantial impact trends can have on one's career and lifestyle. In particular, we will consider the interaction of two current megatrends: the impending population explosion in Africa, and the effects of rapid technological innovation on professional work. No matter what industry or field you work in, the most successful careers over the next 30 years will be driven by these trends. You don’t want to look back and realize you missed this!