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Hi, I’m David
Entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and problem solver. I’ve spent the last 20 years building businesses, guiding leaders, and navigating real-world challenges. Now, I’ve “downloaded my brain” into an AI you can talk to anytime.
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About David
Entrepreneur by Necessity. Trusted Coach by Choice.
David Wilson is a seasoned entrepreneur, presentation and business coach, and problem solver with a proven track record of building and scaling businesses. His journey into entrepreneurship began out of necessity, but over the past 20 years, he has transformed challenges into opportunities, becoming a respected leader in business strategy, sales, marketing, and problem-solving.
He successfully built and scaled Participate Technologies, a business that has served over 500 clients in 14 countries. Evidence to his deep expertise in events, and project managment skills being able to successfully serve multiple events simultaneuosly whilst delivering outstanding service demonstrating his ability to execute flawlessly under pressure. Beyond event technology, Participate Technologies has a dedicated sales division that supplies clickers and other educational technology to businesses, government departments, universities, and schools. Through this, David has gained valuable insights into teaching and training effectively with technology, driving significantly better learning outcomes, and creating engaging learning experiences.
David is also a highly skilled presenter with 20 years of experience in creating, delivering, and refining presentations for high-level audiences.
He has personally delivered presentations across Southern Africa, Mauritius, Zambia, Italy, and Amsterdam and has surveyed and assisted in thousands of presentations. This experience has made him an expert in public speaking, storytelling, and persuasive communication. Recognizing the critical role of effective communication in business success, he developed a Presentation Masterclass, equipping professionals with the skills to brainstorm ideas, structure content, design impactful visuals, and deliver compelling presentations that engage and persuade audiences.
Beyond corporate ventures, David also gained first-hand experience in online retail when he and his wife co-founded Kids Cargo in 2015. This business was born from the frustration they experienced as parents struggling to find high-quality, reliable products for their children. Kids Cargo grew into a thriving online retail business, specializing in mom, baby, maternity, and children’s products, offering over 300 quality international brands to meet the needs of modern families.
While Kids Cargo is currently on hold due to more pressing commitments, its products continue to be distributed through Takealot, demonstrating David’s ability to pivot and adapt business models for sustainability.
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, David is the co-founder of FutureProofSA, a passion project dedicated to teaching entrepreneurial skills to over 6,000 youth since 2018. His coaching approach is deeply rooted in real-world experience, integrity, and strategic thinking, making him a trusted guide for entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners.
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