Who We Are
At Talk2Me Digital, we build tools that make technology feel like a conversation. From AI chat assistants to smart business forms and automated workflows, we help you streamline daily operations—without the overwhelm. We’re based in Bloemfontein and we understand local business needs, culture, and language.
Our Story
It all started in early 2025 with a simple conversation. Gerda, the owner of Talk2ME, shared the frustrations small businesses face every day. That conversation became the spark for something big. Together with Sarel, a talented full-stack developer, and Sias, an account manager with a deep love for digital transformation, we began building tools to make business easier and more human.
Meet the Team
Gerda – Founder & Visionary
The spark behind Talk2Me. Gerda understands the heartbeat of small business and is passionate about creating tools that make a real difference.
The spark behind Talk2Me. Gerda understands the heartbeat of small business and is passionate about creating tools that make a real difference.
Sarel – Full Stack Developer
The technical brain. Sarel turns our big ideas into working, automated systems that keep things running smoothly.
The technical brain. Sarel turns our big ideas into working, automated systems that keep things running smoothly.
Sias – Digital Strategist & Client Lead
The connector. Sias brings ideas to life and makes sure our tools meet real business needs. He’s always thinking ahead, finding new ways to use AI and automation to make work easier and more human.
The connector. Sias brings ideas to life and makes sure our tools meet real business needs. He’s always thinking ahead, finding new ways to use AI and automation to make work easier and more human.
Our Timeline
Jan 2025 – It Started with a Chat
A casual conversation sparked the vision for a local-first digital platform that’s easy to use.
A casual conversation sparked the vision for a local-first digital platform that’s easy to use.
Feb 2025 – First Tools Go Live
Built our first AI assistant and started testing automated application forms and scheduling.
Built our first AI assistant and started testing automated application forms and scheduling.
Mar 2025 – Talk2Me Digital Is Born
Launched officially under the name Talk2Me Digital—with real tools used by real people.
Launched officially under the name Talk2Me Digital—with real tools used by real people.
Apr 2025 – First Clients in Bloem
Rolled out services to local businesses. Bilingual AI assistant speaks Afrikaans, English and more.
Rolled out services to local businesses. Bilingual AI assistant speaks Afrikaans, English and more.
May 2025 – Our 4 Plans Go Public
Introduced flexible digital service plans to help businesses of all sizes embrace automation and AI.
Introduced flexible digital service plans to help businesses of all sizes embrace automation and AI.
Why Work With Us?
We’re not a big corporate machine—we’re real people who care about making tech useful and easy. Whether you run a salon, a hardware store, or a fast-growing brand, we’ve got digital tools that save time, reduce stress, and improve customer experience. With Talk2Me Digital, you get support that speaks your language—literally and digitally.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission: To help South African businesses grow through simple, smart, human-centred technology.
Our Vision: A future where every business, no matter the size, has access to tools that automate the boring stuff—so they can focus on what matters.