Who Is Re|Mind?

At Re|Mind Virtual Academy, we’re more than just an online learning platform - we’re a community built on a shared passion for growth and innovation. Co-founded by brother and sister team, Penny and Dean, Re|Mind was born from their lifelong love of learning and a desire to make a difference in the lives of South Africa’s entrepreneurs. we create immersive learning experiences that empower you to thrive in the digital world. Unlike traditional digital schools, our approach is highly interactive and community-driven. Learning here goes beyond watching videos and reading material; it's about engaging with your peers, participating in real-world projects, and being part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs.

Our courses combine interactive tools, peer learning, and personalized feedback, ensuring that you stay actively involved every step of the way. You won’t just learn concepts—you’ll apply them, connect with fellow learners, and build lasting skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

What Does Re|Mind Mean?

Re (ri:rex/): PREPOSITION 
Meaning: with reference to

Mind (Mahynd): NOUN 
Meaning: the element of a person that enables them to be AWARE of the world and their experiences (to THINK)

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Why We Exist

Our Reason

We exist to provide all learners with an environment of learning that enables to learn in their natural learning style in order to reach their maximum potential.

Our Vision
To be acknowledged as the pioneers of interactive and immersive digital learning, and to become the market leader in this environment in South Africa.
Our Promise
Our commitment is to provide quality and value-based digital education to ensure that all the stakeholders’ learning needs are met, and exceeded.

Who We Are

As lifelong learners themselves, Penny and Dean understand the challenges and opportunities that come with running a business in today’s fast-paced digital world. That’s why they’ve combined the best of education and technology, without losing the personal touch that makes learning meaningful.

At Re|Mind, we’re all about helping micro and small business owners unlock their potential through accessible, hands-on courses in AI, No Code, and business automation. We believe in the power of technology to transform businesses, but more importantly, we believe in the people behind those businesses. Our goal is to equip you with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed—not just today, but well into the future. Welcome to Re|Mind, where your success is our success.

Meet our team

My passion is Education, Innovation and Business Strategy. This has been motivated by extensive experience in a variety of business environments, ranging from Micro Finance; Credit Service Providers; Mobile Financial Services, Retail; Information Technology; Financial; Telecommunications; Government; and Banking.
In addition, I have more than 15 years of teaching and lecturing experience, from secondary education through to Masters level, in a variety of environments.
Academically, I have a Business Diploma from Damelin, and an MBA from UCT's Graduate School of Business. The focus of my MBA was in the fields of Strategy; Technology in Education; and Marketing.
Dean Van Der Byl
I have more than 20 years professional experience in the ETQA sector, enabling me to grow my personal skills in a number of key areas within this sector. My professional expertise and insight that I have gained over the years, ensures that my work ethic and credibility within the sector is of exceptionally high quality.
I have extensive experience in managing regulatory and compliance systems and I have worked for a number of SETA's and private providers in the Education and Training field.
I currently hold a qualification in Occupationally Directed Education Practices (ODETDP)
Penelopy Van Der Byl
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