The business lessons that shaped Loop founder Kimberley Taylor
Founder and CEO Kimberley Taylor set out to build a business that solves real-world problems while creating a meaningful impact.
Ask any successful entrepreneur about the lessons that shaped them along the way, and they're almost guaranteed to highlight the challenges and mistakes.
In the highly competitive world of business, hard times are part of the fabric of success. Loop founder and CEO Kimberley Taylor knows all about the hard lessons that pave the way to building a thriving company.
Kimberley set out to build a business that solves real-world problems while creating a meaningful impact. Recognising major challenges in the delivery space, such as a lack of visibility, poor communication, and unreliable performance tracking, she designed a platform to address them head-on.
The goal? Making life simpler and seamless for the three key players in the supply chain: the business, the driver, and the customer.
The beauty of entrepreneurship lies in its complexity, its ever-changing landscape, and the constant need for innovation and adaptation.
In an article featured in Topco Media, Kimberley shared lessons that have not only challenged her as an entrepreneur but also helped her grow personally and professionally.
Be curious, never assume
"Too often we assume rather than ask. In my experience, assumptions can be particularly damaging when they're based on limited information or biases.
"We assume somebody else is going to solve the problem, or that the solution already exists. But everybody else is assuming the same, leaving plenty of room for solutions and opportunities. Be curious about the problem, the process, the people, and the possibilities. Ask questions, seek feedback, and challenge your own assumptions."
Try new things
"As an entrepreneur, I've learned to give myself permission to try on new things – almost like stepping into a character. When I’m inspired by someone's confidence, leadership style, or approach to problem-solving, I allow myself to 'try it on' for myself.
“It’s about experimenting with different personas, styles, and approaches to see what works best for me and my business. By doing so, I’m able to tap into new strengths, build confidence, and develop a more adaptable mindset.”
Get your hands dirty
"In business, you need to get your hands dirty. We can't only theoretically conceptualise solutions to business problems in boardrooms. We need to get into the boiler room to understand what the actual problem is we’re trying to solve."
Ask yourself "so what?"
"As entrepreneurs, we need to tap into that same curiosity and ask questions that challenge our assumptions and push us beyond our comfort zones. One of the most powerful questions we can ask is "so what?"
"So what? is a question that prompts us to think further, to think beyond the obvious, and to explore the implications of our ideas and actions.
Turn ideas into action
"Action is what sets us apart – you are either the person who talks about being fit, or you're the person who gets up consistently to go for a run. You're either the person who talks about the big idea, or the one who builds the deck or makes the call."
Join Kimberley Taylor, alongside an elite lineup of speakers, including former businesswoman and media personality Basetsana Kumalo, founder and speaker Pavlo Phitidis and former Springbok wing Bryan Habana at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast.
- Date: Monday, 17 August 2026
- Venue: Vodacom Dome, Vodacom World, Midrand
- Time: 08:00 – 11:30
- Registration: From 06:30
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