How To Grow A Newsletter | Renier Kriel: The Open Letter Founder

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“It’s my mission to help as many founders as I can - if they win, we all win.”

 

I sat down with the founder of The Open Letter - Renier Kriel.

 

In his 20s, he founded a software agency that played a pioneering role in Africa's tech landscape. They developed some of the continent's first smartphone apps for leading companies such as Takealot, Checkers and MTN.

 

After 12 years, Renier successfully exited the business, transitioning into a new chapter where he now focuses on empowering the South African tech ecosystem.

 

In this episode, he shares the vision behind The Open Letter and discusses how the team successfully grew its subscriber base

 

Renier also shared the secrets on how they were able to monetise The Open Letter.