JD is a founding member of The LaunchLab, an incubator based at Stellenbosch University. As the business developer, he gained exposure to venture capital funds and managed startups in the incubation programmes. He earned his BCom at Stellenbosch University and is currently reading towards an MSc in Property Studies at the University of Cape Town. JD co-founded SIX33 and heads up our property portfolio. He develops and assesses investment opportunities, provides strategic management support and plays an active role in the companies we invest in.