Meet the team!
We've got a pretty cool bunch of people
Darren
Founder & Head of Growth
Here's Darren (Dazz). He's the brainchild behind Lab Rabbit. He brings product strategy and a scientific touch to the creative space. He likes to think outside the box, sometimes smashing the box entirely to build something else.
When he’s not busy smashing boxes, he's probably busy with a plan for his clients to take over the world, or drinking coffee... again...
Darren has a BCom Hons in Information Systems from Stellenbosch University and has over 7 years experience building and launching tech startups and products. He has won x3 startup awards and has worked in some of South Africa's most innovative companies and projects like ShopriteX, Redpanda Software, Old Mutual and Specno.
Jess
Co-Founder & Head of Creative
Iiiiiit's Jess! She is our Head of Creative and knows how to tell a good story and build a brand. If Walt Disney and Lady Gaga had a baby, it wouldn't be Jess, but she is close enough. From creative direction to ad execution, she makes sure to mix the world of science with creative.
Jess has a BSC in Retail Management and over 7 years experience working as a brand manager and content strategist for global brands across multiple verticals.
cheska
Growth Marketing Manager
Meet Cheska. She is a black belt in "get'cha some of that" and knows how to take an idea and turn it into a pumping campaign. Also, she will accept a matcha latte as a bribe...
Cheska has a BCom Hons in Marketing and Logistics from Stellenbisch University and has experience running the marketing initiatives of large aviation brands and multiple small local businesses
Tim
Data Scientist & Strategist
Tim is our Data guy... he has a Masters in Economics from Stellenbosch University (SU) and is a wizard when it comes to Business Strategy and all things data. Basically, he's a clever chap. Oh and he is like really good at the saxophone.
Tim has a BA(UCT) BCom(SU) BCom Hons (SU) MCom (SU) with experience in Financial, Healthcare and Educational markets. Oh and he is pursuing a PhD in Data Science and Computational Thinking at SU.
meg
Graphic Designer & Brand Guru
Megan is our joyful Branding and Graphic Designer. Working remotely from the sunny side of the Garden Route, she harnesses her mass experience of over 13 years in design to turn the status quo on it's head and comes up with a creative way of saying "Wowza, now that looks shmexy" for all the projects she works on.
Meg graduated from Vega, a South African Design School and has experience working on projects large and small for some of the worlds top brands.
phil
Software Engineer
Phil is a software fiend. Zero's and ones excite him and he swears computers have emotions. Originally from Kenya and an entrepreneur in his own right, he has a passion for social development and a commitment to driving social good across the world.
Phil has a Computer Science and Computer Games Development Degree from UCT and over 8 years experience building software