I am really good at building brands off the back of digital and social media. I know how to build communities first and launch products after. I won a few film awards back in the day and have taken that love for telling stories and focused it into being a brand venture builder. I don't like building where it's crowded. I love building where nobody else is.

I recently built a brand with two friends into 33 countries globally. Prior to that I built some great eCommerce companies in South Africa. 

I am ridiculously passionate about helping startups find their voice. I am fortunate enough to spend some of my time coaching startups on how to tell their story better and how to use free tools to build their businesses.

Nic Latouf

For too long, South Africans moving abroad has been framed as a loss. Like the talent just disappears.

At The Lekker Network, we see something different.

We see the Tenth Province, a global extension of South Africa that might be our most valuable and underutilised asset.

South Africans are building companies, leading teams, shaping industries and creating value across every major market in the world. The talent's not the problem. The problem is it's fragmented and largely unmapped.

TLN already connects South Africans across time zones, industries and continents. What we are looking at next is data.

So we're thinking about a 'Tenth Province Census'.

Real valuable insight. Where are South African engineers concentrated? How many founders are in the UK? What industries are South Africans leading globally?

When we can quantify the Tenth Province, we stop being a scattered diaspora and start becoming a coordinated global force.

Thoughts?

Co-Founder of The Lekker Network | 2x Successful Exits (+1 absolute disaster) | Lekker Investments | Building the Global Home for South African Potential

From my former career as an International Springbok Rugby Captain to becoming a Partner with Elixirr as a Business Consultant, I'm able to help accelerate growth and contribute to an aligned business structure. 

My passion for business and appreciation for storytelling have allowed me to create and curate a valuable and extensive network of positive relationships worldwide. 

My network is a large part of my net worth - and I believe in always turning up, both personally and professionally.

As a partner at Elixirr, I can help companies in a changing marketplace. We help define strategy, direction and implementation in a way that challenges norms, builds on new opportunities and uses emerging technology to improve business performance. 

I have the experience and ability to positively affect startup endeavours, as well as businesses that need a new and different set of eyes on their future.

If your organisation could benefit, let's connect and make an impact together.

Bob Skinstad

Merry Christmas, everyone. 🎄

Hope you’re getting a proper break with family, friends, and good food.

Thank you to everyone I’ve worked with, laughed with, and learned from this year - Elixirr, clients, partners, the whole rugby family, and all of you here on LinkedIn.

It’s been a big one.

Plenty more to come in 2026.

Enjoy the day, stay safe, and hold your people close.

Cheers,
Bob

Partner at Elixirr | Ex-Springbok, now Advisory and Consultant | Entrepreneur | Dad

A little slice of South African Heaven.
Spent some time at the Alexander Estate with a few friends and none other than Thriston Lawrence, fresh off another strong run

Big thank you to Stephen Newton for hosting us, and for putting together this beautiful piece of paradise.

The private wine tasting was top-class - we couldn't help but have a great time!

If this looks like something you'd enjoy, Alexander Estate is open for bookings and private tastings.

More details in the comments.

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