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Building Ventures That Scale: How to Turn Corporate Innovation into Lasting Growth

The corporate venture scaling paradox, key ingredients for scale and two proudly South African scaling case studies – this is how to build ventures that scale in SA
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The QA Mindset

Quality is a mindset, not a final step. Passing tests doesn’t guarantee your product actually solves real problems. We test like users, ask better questions early, and ensure our code delivers practical, meaningful results.
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What Does Octoco Actually Do?

Octoco has evolved from an outsourced CTO company into a full-spectrum technology partner, helping businesses build real, working products across software, hardware, and strategy. From scalable software to embedded systems and CTO support, Octoco delivers practical innovation that drives growth.
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How to Get CTO Support for Your Venture So You Can Scale Smarter, Faster

Tech strategy, why you need a CTO, how much it costs and the fractional option for scale – here’s how to get CTO support for your venture in SA at any budget
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What is Venture Building in South Africa?

What is venture building, who is it for, the risks, benefits and the entire process unpacked as a step-by-step corporate venture building playbook in South Africa
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What is a Fractional CTO? When You Need One & Why It’s a Game-Changer

All tech ventures need a CTO, but not always full-time. The solution? A fractional CTO to come in and unlock the strategic tech advantage you need to win – at a fraction of the cost
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What is a CTO, When Would You Need One & What Exactly Do They Do?
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Lack of Innovation: The Risks of Standing Still in Competitive Markets

Why tech innovation is crucial, the risks of standing still, barriers to innovation and how to overcome them – this is how corporates can overcome a lack of innovation and maintain competitive advantage
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Next-Level Corporate Diversification Strategy: Using Tech & Ventures to Unlock New Revenue Streams

A tech-driven diversification strategy for growth, redefined leadership and opening new opportunities – this is how SA companies can create new revenue streams with corporate ventures
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How to Identify Opportunities to Improve Operational Efficiency with Tech

A new theoretical framework: Business segments, investigative methods and practical approaches – this is how to spot opportunities to improve operational efficiency in your business
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Scaling SA Tech Ventures: Why You Need Workflow Automation Early on in South Africa

What is workflow automation, why you need it, where to apply and how to get started – this is why you need workflow automation (with examples) in tech in South Africa
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Scaling Your Property Game

All about workflow automation in PropTech, why it matters, and how it empowers high-volume, low-cost models to succeed – complete with real estate industry insights
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How to Build Better Products: 5 Steps to Help Increase Your Chances of Success

The Octoco interpretation of Elon Musk’s 5-step design process – this is how we’ve used Musk’s algorithm to help real SA ventures build and launch better products.
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How to Make Your Requirements Less Dumb

A deep-dive into step 1 of Elon Musk’s 5-step design guide – this is how to make your requirements less dumb for smarter, success-ready products.
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Unlock Operational Efficiency: The Tech Playbook for Engaging Your Growth Engine

How tech transforms corporate operations, the role of leadership and unlocking your growth engine – this is the blueprint for SA companies using tech to drive operational efficiency