Louis Buys, Founder and CEO of The Delta, unpacks the truth about starting a business & shares his secrets to finding good talent Louis Buys, Founder and CEO of The Delta, is a young entrepreneur with flair and deep love for puzzling together all the pieces that go into getting startups off the ground. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Louis went on to study at the University of Cape Town, completing a BSc in Mechatronic Engineering and BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Today, Louis possesses key experience and insight into securing business investments and implementing successful business strategies. In the latest Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, engages in conversation with Louis Buys to discuss “the methodologies behind The Delta”, the many misconceptions society has about being an entrepreneur, and driving talent density. Louis goes in depth on topics such as dealing with uncertainty as a business owner, growth and diversification, “the capital frenzy”, and how to maximise the value of a venture. Louis Buys is an experienced tech entrepreneur, leader and speaker. He has co-founded and built multiple businesses that have secured investment from venture capital, banks, and listed companies. Louis is the Founder and CEO of The Delta, a global venture builder with a portfolio of over 25 operational ventures founded since 2018. The Delta launches over 10 new ventures internally or in partnership with leading corporates, high net worths per quarter. He likes to share his knowledge as a speaker, writer and mentor. Louis also consults to businesses on strategy and trends relating to startups, and new ventures.

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