the Founder Files

Lessons From Years Of Success & Failure - Daniel Guasco, Team Africa Ventures

Season 4 Episode 17

In this unique episode, we dive into the highs and lows of a seasoned entrepreneur, Daniel Guasco.

Best known as the co-founder and co-CEO of Groupon South Africa, Hyperli, and Team Africa Ventures, Daniel has also made his mark as the founder of Click2Sure and an investor in many businesses.

In this episode we get into his first major high and low, going from having one of South Africa’s most successful Steers franchises to losing everything, and how he recovered.

He tells the story of how he went from start to exit in 156 days, which is the story of how Groupon South Africa started.

Get an insider’s look at his entry into the investment world with Team Africa Ventures and his ambitious venture into insurtech with Click2Sure. Despite backing from VCs, insurers, and corporates, he reveals what went wrong and why they ultimately had to shut the business down.

Along the way, Daniel offers invaluable lessons and insights that every entrepreneur can learn from. Don’t miss this episode packed with wisdom, resilience, and real talk about the entrepreneurial journey.

Too Long; Didn't Listen? Here's what to look for:

00:00 Intro
02:22 Welcomes
02:58 Being An Entrepreneur Since 16
05:27 From The Best Steers Franchise To Losing Everything
17:15 Moving Onto The Next Opportunity
21:53 Founding To Exiting In 156 days
41:51 Getting Acquired by Groupon
44:01 Lessons From Huge Growth
47:18 Changes Needed to Keep Up With Growth
49:24 Brought To You By Metavolve
50:47 Creating A Leadership Team
55:37 The Fall Of Groupon
01:01:28 Starting Hyperli
01:04:44 Getting Into The Investment World
01:09:41 Lessons From Click2Sure
01:38:19 What’s Next For Daniel?
01:42:40 What Is Daniel Doing In Italy?
01:44:17 Reflection

Take the first step towards your ideal state of business leadership and personal freedom.

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