In the world of entrepreneurship, where passion and practicality often collide, Anton and Deon teamed up to create something special—AIVOR. Anton's knack for detail combined with Deon's adventurous spirit made them the perfect duo to develop a business tool that truly resonates with real-world entrepreneurs.
ANTON, a born entrepreneur, started out selling trucks — not exactly your average childhood lemonade stand, but close enough if you replace the lemons with diesel fumes. It was a passion he shared with his father, proving that business sometimes does run in the family (along with a love for balancing books).
Despite his knack for accounting, Anton preferred to use it as a secret weapon rather than a profession. He ran his own books, calculated his own profits, and occasionally explained financial principles to anyone brave enough to ask. He later moved into the coffee business — because nothing says "entrepreneurial spirit" quite like caffeine-fuelled ambition.
Over the years, Anton owned 14 coffee shop franchises, a brewery, and a coffee roastery — proving that he’s as comfortable brewing espresso as he is brewing business ideas. His sharp eye for detail ensured every onion, tomato, and burger bun was accounted for — because in business, even the smallest crumb can affect the bottom line. With the help of a tech-savvy friend in Pretoria, he created his first restaurant management program — a kind of digital sidekick for café owners before it was cool. Many of his shops used it successfully. With more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and a flair for numbers, Anton laid down one of the cornerstones of what would become AIVOR.
DEON, on the other hand, took the scenic route through life — and by scenic, we mean deserts, airstrips, and adventure. After studying, he returned to the army for a few more years (because why not add adventure to discipline?). He later joined an aviation company, managing stations in Libya, Afghanistan, and Uganda — places where “business turbulence” had an entirely different meaning.
Deon went on to earn a Master's in Organisational Leadership, because someone had to balance Anton’s calculator with some leadership theory. He then ventured into the clothing industry, creating a range for hunters, outdoorsmen, and corporates — comfortable, rugged, and stylish. Unfortunately, a few accounting miscalculations meant that while the clothes fit perfectly, the margins didn’t. But every stumble is a stepping stone — and this one shaped his belief that business tools should speak human, not accountant.
Today, Deon insists that AIVOR stays simple, friendly, and useful — avoiding the sleep-inducing jargon that makes most business owners run for another cup of coffee. Together, Anton and Deon built AIVOR on a foundation of real-world experience, curiosity, and just enough humour to remind us all that business, like life, should be taken seriously… but not too seriously.
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