About Deon
Entrepreneurship Specialist and Motivational Speaker
Career
Deon van der Schyf is a South African entrepreneurship specialist, motivational speaker, and personal development specialist who has helped many small business owners plan, set up, and manage their business enterprises successfully.
History
Between 2016 to 2019, Deon worked with many small business owners as entrepreneurship manager at the Pretoria Chamber of Commerce, and after the COVID19 pandemic, teach practical entrepreneurship at a local business college.
Current
In 2025, Deon developed his entrepreneurship course, “Start Your Dream Business,” into an online program. This unique online business school, MDB Academy, teaches new entrepreneurs how to start a new business and manage it successfully in 10 different levels.
Active Business Projects
* MDB Academy – Director
* Business Network – Managing Director
* SOS Advertising – Managing Director
* Business Network – Managing Director
* SOS Advertising – Managing Director
Coming Soon!
The eBook “Start Your Dream Business”, A practical guide, will be launched soon.
