FIVE THINGS THAT MADE MY BUSINESS SOAR

Bobby Thandi shares his tips for building a thriving tech business

1 KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER

Although I was coding games from a young age, I also had a weekend job on a market stall. That meant I had an idea of how to sell things while I was still in my teens. And after university, I worked for a market research firm, in their data unit. This helped me understand what made customers tick. So having ideas and the ability to bring them to life are important, but it really helps to know you're making something people want to buy.

2 PARTNER WITH PEOPLE WHO GET YOU