Author Archives: Charl Norman

Charl Norman is a web entrepreneur behind local social networks Blueworld and Zoopedup, he also owns a network of leading blogs including Car Blog and Bandwidth Blog, writes for tech and auto publications such as Leadership mag, guest lectures at UCT/CPUT and does the occasional public speaking event. More >

Fellow Blueworld’er visits Facebook HQ

Elan Lohmann is part of the Blueworld team and has spent the last week in Palo Alto rubbing shoulders with some of the Silicon Valley’s tech elite – he even managed to squeeze in a visit to Facebook! Read more on his blog and some photos below -

Startup T-Shirt heaven

My collection of startup t-shirts just got a real kick in the ass – I now have Pownce, FriendFeed and two Springleap t-shirts.

Live Blogging Wordcamp South Africa 2008

Coverage of Wordcamp 2008 can be found here on Zoopy and here on Twitter. Talking schedule here. I’ve just arrived at Wordcamp South Africa 2008. The place is buzzing – everything seems to be setup well – Tyler Reed just did his intro speech and the Rockstar himself, Adii, is on taking about this premium [...]

MK.tv’s WOELAG interview

I appeared on channel MK TV’s new hip hop and car show WOELAG. They interviewed me on our automotive social network Zoopedup.

Video interview with myself and Rafiq Phillips

JAYZ internet solutions popped by the Blueworld offices and asked myself and Rafiq Phillips some questions about our new project, SEOBlog.

Blueworld photographers branded!

We have finally got around to branding our photographers that frequent night clubs – this is a great brand building exercise as the photographers are out and about almost each night snapping party goers. FHM fashion awards winning local clothing brand, RocketFuel, created our Blueworld clothing.. “thats hot”

Press round up

Round up of some press my company and I have received over the last few weeks .. Mandy de Waal: There are those who talk Mind The 2.0 Talent Gap May the GForce be with you Mandy de Waal: Eating humble pie Awesome Words About the eMarketing Textbook Moneyweb – Wired – SA`s ten most [...]

Blogging party next week

Vince Maher will be in town next week and that always reason to party. The who’s who of blogging in Cape Town will be attending Long Street cafe to rub shoulders with the geek elite (I just made that up) – RSVP on Facebook here. I will definitely be there so pop by for a [...]

One week in my life

Updated 06 Aug 08 I’ve had a crazy working week and wanted to share it with you – Sunday Zoopedup breakfast run – photos here Monday Fly to Jozi, meetings – Absa, Daily Sun, Trigger, Heat Celebrity news and FHM Public speaking event – 27 Dinner Tuesday Meetings – Cerebra and Brandsh, Nashua mobile, 24.com [...]

Adii Rockstar and Radiiate

Last night Malan and I popped by WordPress Rockstar Adii‘s offices for a catch up and to check out his new premises. The Radiate offices are very slick and he’s busy with some crazy projects. Foxinni also uploaded some pics on his Flickr – below my iPhone pics – Adii’s desk Foxinni and Adii

MIH Tech Conference in the valley

Photos from my trip to Silicon Valley for the MIH Tech conference.
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MK.tv’s WOELAG interview

I appeared on channel MK TV's new hip hop and car show WOELAG. They interviewed me on our automotive social network Zoopedup.
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ICT Young Entrepreneur of Africa

I have been nominated for ICT Young Entrepreneur of Africa 2008. Now to even be nominated is a great honour for me seeing as last years winner of the award is internationally renowned Vinny Lingham.
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