ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Beyond Funding: What it Really Takes to Grow a Business
02 SEPT 2026 | 11:15
Securing funding is only one piece of the growth puzzle. Join this insightful panel discussion as industry leaders Thashvir Surajbali and Christine Masaiti explore the practical strategies, partnerships, financial tools, and leadership decisions that enable businesses to scale sustainably. Drawing on their extensive experience across payments, finance, clean energy, and entrepreneurship, they'll share real-world insights into what it truly takes to move beyond funding and build a resilient, growth-focused business.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Thashvir Surajbali & Christine Masaiti
Thashvir Surajbali is the Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) B2B Sales and Market Lead for South Africa, responsible for driving business development of B2B products and building strategic partnerships with corporate and small business Visa commercial issuers. Prior to Visa, he held roles in Corporate Transactional Banking and Financial Services Management Consulting, bringing deep expertise in payments, banking, and commercial strategy.
Christine Masaiti is a pan-African business leader, sustainability advocate, and Founder & CEO of Grandstage Trading (Pty) Ltd, a clean energy and agro-processing company advancing inclusive, climate-smart value chains across Africa. With more than 30 years of experience spanning financial services, renewable energy, and agro-processing, she is recognised for building innovative systems that empower women, youth, and smallholder producers to participate in higher-value markets.
Christine Masaiti is a pan-African business leader, sustainability advocate, and Founder & CEO of Grandstage Trading (Pty) Ltd, a clean energy and agro-processing company advancing inclusive, climate-smart value chains across Africa. With more than 30 years of experience spanning financial services, renewable energy, and agro-processing, she is recognised for building innovative systems that empower women, youth, and smallholder producers to participate in higher-value markets.
