Damien J du Preez
Hi, I’m Damien – I write about business, politics, and life for the globally curious. In 2024, my wife and I moved from an off-grid farm in South Africa to Frankfurt, Germany. Before that, I led a project to launch South Africa’s first citizens’ assembly. Now, I’m on a mission to explore global opportunities in business and politics, like founding a new kind of South African travel company.
As the founder of Beagle & Baobab, my goal is to totally reimagine what a travel company can be and celebrate Africa’s most beloved destination like never before. To grow as an entrepreneur and aspiring business professional, I’m also completing courses in several complementary areas, including project management, business development, and marketing.
In my previous role at CREDO, I led the development of South Africa’s first citizens’ assembly and transformed a novel idea into a viable project supported by government and civil society partnerships. Before this, I grew CREDO’s audience and reputation with a bootstrapped growth strategy (social media, events, newsletters, and cold outreach).
Building on my Bachelor’s in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Stellenbosch University, I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Comparative Democracy at the Goethe-Uni Frankfurt. Linked to this is my participation in the i4i Project as a student assistant. When not in Frankfurt, I can usually be found exploring Europe with my wife or visiting a family farm in Tonteldoos, South Africa.
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