About us
Also known as “U & I,” we are a members organisation for like-minded entrepreneurs who offer each other a variety of support mechanisms and joint partnerships in the form of intellectual knowledge, experience, information, funding, strategy, systems and many other much-needed mechanisms in business.
The risks, benefits and expectations are agreed upon upfront and shared willingly with each other and the U & I foundation.
Are you an Underdog or an Influencer?
Entrepreneurs, pioneers and risk takers who see a gap in the market and have the drive to take their business — existing or still an idea — to the next level. They have the formula and the methodology; what they need is support and infrastructure in the form of a contributing partner.
The Underdog is hungry, open to advice and happy to share their success and risk with those who are worthy and who share the same vision.
Register as an UnderdogNothing beats experience — and experience is not achieved without sacrifices. Walked the road, did the hard yards and still loving every moment of it. When you put your unique set of skills, lifetime experience and long-nurtured network into the mix, you have the formula and the magic to make things happen.
A keen eye for an opportunity, a calculated risk taker and an endeared mentor — the perfect Influencer and much-needed guide to the Underdogs finding their way to success.
Register as an InfluencerHow it works
Anyone — regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, net-worth, employed or unemployed, formally or informally educated — can apply to be part of this collective.
The criteria used to select membership is extremely complex, confidential and designed to protect the other members, and the right of admission is reserved without explanation.
Members' details are kept private and no one has access to anyone without following the correct procedures and agreements in place, which are legally binding.
Register and apply online as an Underdog or an Influencer — or both. Applications are thoroughly reviewed with notice provided within 21 days, and successful first-round applicants meet the executive before receiving full membership benefits.
The organisation follows a strict Code of Conduct and strictly abides by all laws within the country in which business is being done.
U&I will endeavour to find and connect the right members to each other, with risks, benefits and expectations agreed upfront and shared willingly.
Success stories
“I started doing garden work for my mother's work colleagues while in high school for pocket money — but quickly realised I could only do so much in a day without more equipment and labour. My breakthrough came when one of my clients offered to help buy the machinery I needed, put together a marketing plan and act as a reference. We registered the business and met all the legal requirements, which gave me access to tenders and corporate work. Within months my influencer helped me purchase our first vehicle, which enabled bigger contracts. All I needed was that little help — and now I have become an influencer myself.”
“My father gifted me a taxi route he had negotiated, but I did not have a vehicle and could not get finance due to my financial situation. I was introduced to Mark & Trevor who agreed to finance and provide the vehicle, and today we have a successful operation with additional routes and multiple vehicles on the road — providing a decent income to all three of us.”
“I grew up on the street corner in the city assisting my father with his informal barbershop. I always wanted to open my own but needed the tools, batteries, trolley, chair, branding and gazebo — and no bank or lender would assist me. My influencer helped me get started, I returned the investment within 2 months and now provide for my family on my own.”
“From humble beginnings and skills acquired working for others — these guys put me on the map with seed money, registrations, legal, accounting and administrative assistance. I now have a very successful solar installation company of my own. We are receiving our first shipment and cannot keep up with demand.”
Register and apply online to either be an Underdog or an Influencer — or even both.
Register today