Cele mai bune Founders Factory Africa podcast-uri (2024)

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54 Collective (Founders Factory Africa)’s strategy for Africa tech investment 45:18

11d ago45:18

45:18

A push to expand s is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bongani Sithole, CEO of 54 Collective. Topics of discussion include: 54 Collective’s rebranding; strategy for investing in African startups; the state of venture capital investment on the continent; and the influence of high interest rates on …

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SA economy expectations according to Momentum 33:39

2d ago33:39

33:39

The state of SA’s economy three months after the general election is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sanisha Packirisamy, chief economist at Momentum Investments Group. The discussion highlights Momentum’s SA economic report for July; market perceptions of SA’s GNU; policy reforms needed to resto…

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Competing in Cape Town’s competitive corporate conference market 34:36

4d ago34:36

34:36

The growth in SA’s hotel and conferencing is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gary Koetser, CEO of Century City Conference Centre and Hotels (CCCCH). The discussion highlights the growth of conferencing Cape Town’s competitive market; CCCCH’s business model; investment into the company’s facilitie…

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Standard Banks’s technology talent strategy 34:31

6d ago34:31

34:31

Standard Banks’s technology talent investment is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gerald Perumal, head of strategy and enablement for Standard Bank’s technology division. The banker highlights the place of hackathon’s in Standard Bank’s talent acquisition and product development strategy; the bank…

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FNB warns of criminals increasingly exploiting digital wallets 41:20

13d ago41:20

41:20

The security risks associated with digital payments is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chris Boxall, FNB’s head of card transact and fraud detection. Topics of discussion include: the growth of digital payments; trend in payments technology; ways in which people are being targeted; different meth…

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The economics of tokenisation 44:27

17d ago44:27

44:27

The economics of tokenisation financial assets and instruments is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Wiehann Olivier, a partner and fintech & digital asset lead at Forvis Mazars in SA. Topics of discussion include: how tokenisation has developed over time; value of the Etherium blockchain; asset cla…

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Continued growth in SA online learning 42:57

18d ago42:57

42:57

Online learnings platforms that continue to grow beyond the pandemic years is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lauren Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Koa Academy. Through the discussion, Anderson outlines Koa’s business model; drivers of growth; the company’s investment in technology; learning tre…

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South African consumer savings in peril 30:19

20d ago30:19

30:19

The state of savings in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Babalwa Nonkenge, head of retail investments at Nedbank. Topics of discussion include: challenges in having funds for saving in the country; the economic reality for many South African; ways in which people have more financial discipli…

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Peregrine bullish about SA investment prospects post elections 37:03

24d ago37:03

37:03

A look at the SA's economy, two months after a historic election result, from an investor’s perspective is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jacques Conradie, CEO of Peregrine Capital. Through the discussion, Conradie outlines Peregrine’s investment strategy leading up to elections; reviews the per…

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MTN CTIO unpacks technology strategy 30:25

26d ago30:25

30:25

MTN’s technology strategy and investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mazen Mroue, group chief technology and information officer at MTN. The discussion highlights: technology planning for MTN; deployment of 5G technology; closing coverage gaps in rural areas; the place of satellite; an…

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Connecting Africa’s mobile money to global finance 38:31

27d ago38:31

38:31

Increasing interoperability between mobile money and card systems as a means to broaden Africa’s access to the global financial system is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Christian Bwakira, group chief commercial officer at Onafriq. The discussion highlights: Onafriq’s efforts to increase mobi…

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Radisson’s strategy to grow hotel count in SA 29:25

1M ago29:25

29:25

Radisson’s plans to grow its hotel business in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Topics of discussion include: Trappler highlights Radisson’s business model; plans for growth; the impact of a macroeconomic downturn on the travel sector; funding growth in a high interest rate environment; and factors driving traffic to h…

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With billions in play, Absa faces challenge of bankable sustainable projects 26:20

1M ago26:20

26:20

Demand for billions of rand in sustainable finance does not yet match the urgency of climate change, says Absa’s head of responsible finance, heaping pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to push through policies aimed at bridging the gap. In this episode Business Day Deputy Editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng is joined by chief sustainability …

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Cisco’s strategy for continued growth in SA 45:04

1M ago45:04

45:04

Cisco’s strategy to continue growing its business in SA in economic downturn is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco SA, at the company’s offices in Midrand’s Waterfall Precinct. Topics of discussion include: Cisco’s current position in SA; global position around AI; th…

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Qualibooks strategy to grow SA’s reading market amongst school goers 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

The economics around reading and increasing literacy in SA takes centre stage in this focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chris de Beer, director at Qualibooks Group. Topics of discussion include: Qualibooks business model; trends around reading and literacy in SA; effort to improve literacy rates; c…

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Economics of raising capital through the blockchain 41:08

1M ago41:08

41:08

Raising capital through tokenisation, underpinned by blockchain technology, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Connie Bloem, co-founder and executive head at Mesh.Trade. The discussion highlights: raising capital through tokenisation; Mesh.Trade’s business model; how tokens are being applied …

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SweepSouth evolution over a decade, unpacked 45:46

1M ago45:46

45:46

The evolution of SweepSout’s business over 10 years in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from SweepSouth: Aisha Pandor, co-founder and former CEO; and Lourandi Kriel, the new CEO. The discussion highlights: the development of SweepSouth's business over the last decade; profitabil…

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Standard Bank moves to offer instant payments for businesses 44:17

1M ago44:17

44:17

Instant payment for businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by a team from Standard Bank’s corporate and investment bank: Stuart McDermid, executive head for product solutions, together with Nthabiseng Mohale, manager for interbank and regulator forums. The discussion highlights: Sta…

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Liberty's index tracking strategy beyond R9bn under management 45:16

1M ago45:16

45:16

The growth of index tracking backed investments in the realm of employee and corporate funds is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kgotso Thipa, head of investment distribution and servicing at Liberty Corporate Benefits. The discussion highlights: the size of Liberty’s index tracking portfolios…

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Economics of SA’s funeral insurance sector in 2024 38:56

2M ago38:56

38:56

The economics of SA’s funeral insurance sector in 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Clinton Macdonald from KGA Life. The discussion looks at: economics of funeral insurance in SA; headwinds facing the industry; competition; technology investment; and an outlook for the sector. Business …

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Effective tech strategies for African banks in 2024 49:15

2M ago49:15

49:15

Strategies around banking technology, in service of greater financial inclusion, in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Heidi Custers, digital transformation director at Backbase. The discussion examines some of the fundamental shifts banks can take towards servicing customers better; demographic factors work…

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Plentify’s push to lower household energy costs through tech 40:32

2M ago40:32

40:32

The use of technology to increase power savings in the home in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jon Kornik, co-founder and CEO of Plentify. Topics of discussion include: Plentify’s business model; power consumption trends in SA; the move to increase power usage efficiency; the opportunity for smart home ba…

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Naspers/Prosus vision for profitable e-commerce growth 28:20

2M ago28:20

28:20

The growth and profit strategy SA’s largest listed group takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ervin Tu, president and chief investment officer at Naspers and Prosus. Topics of discussion include: the group’s road to profits; investment philosophy; development of media businesses; AI oppor…

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The rise of insurance marketplaces in SA, unpacked 50:36

2M ago50:36

50:36

The rise of insurance marketplaces, driven by technology, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vis Govender, co-founder at Everything.Insure and group CEO at firstEquity Group. Topics of discussion include: the structure of firstEquity Group; Everything.Insure’s business model; defining insuran…

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Growing SA's consumer credit market 37:24

2M ago37:24

37:24

The economics of SA’s consumer credit market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Regan Adams, CEO of RCS. Topics of discussion include: local consumer credit statistics; the market for store cards; the power of data; credit beyond the Covid-19 pandemic; and regulatory hurdles. Business Day Spo…

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Nolo Letele’s three decades at MultiChoice 30:16

2M ago30:16

30:16

The journey for one of Africa’s pay TV pioneers is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by businessman Nolo Letele. Topics of discussion include: Letele career in technology and broadcast; history of MultiChoice over the last three decades; the journey to become the continent’s largest pay TV player;…

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Unearthing Sportingbet’s formula to SA’s online betting market 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

The economics of online sports betting in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sportingbet’s Retief Uys. Topics of discussion include: Sportingbet’s business; growth of online betting in SA; use of data to increase consumer participation; popular sports; responsible gambling; and disposable …

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Call termination rules will unfairly favour big operators, says Cell C boss 26:50

2M ago26:50

26:50

Efforts to reduce communication cost in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jorge Mendes, CEO at Cell C. Topics of discussion include: the purpose of call termination rates and the new proposals; impacts on the local industry; whether or not this move will result in lower communication cost…

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The Factory Founder Podcast EP16: Revolutionising personal wealth management through crypto-investments with Sean Andrew Sanders 45:00

2M ago45:00

45:00

In this Factory Founder Podcast episode, Revix Founder & CEO & Founder Sean Andrew Sanders offers in-depth insights about live efforts to scale their crypto-investments platform in South Africa and how they are poised to take on other markets. What to look forward to in this episode: Sizing the crypto investing market in South Africa [2:15] Revix’s…

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iStore push to dethrone PCs in corporate SA 44:33

2M ago44:33

44:33

iStore’s push to increase adoption of Mac computers in businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sudesh Pillay, executive head of iStore Business, the enterprise unit for one of SA’s top Apple retailers. Topics of discussion include: growth in Mac use; pricing trends for Apple based syste…

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Economics of micro lending in SA, according to EasyPay 26:01

2M ago26:01

26:01

The economics of micro lending in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Simphiwe Phakathi, executive head of sales and distribution at EasyPay Everywhere. Topics of discussion include: increased demand for micro lending in SA; EasyPay’s plan to capture market share in that market; and continu…

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Subscriptions taking over consumer electronics in SA 31:32

2M ago31:32

31:32

Ongoing consumer shifts towards usage as opposed to ownership of electronics is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mishaan Ratan, co-founder and chief marketing officer at Rentoza, a subscription based e-commerce platform in SA. The discussion include: Rentoza’s business model; growth of e-comme…

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MENA Region Vibe Check + Lessons from Startup Tunisia 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

🎙️ This month's episode takes us to Tunisia, speaking to Mariem Sellami, a founder and former program manager at Startup Tunisia to understand what it’s like running a venture in Tunisia. 🇹🇳 Like most nascent tech ecosystems, the government plays an important role in the Tunisian ecosystem, with legal frameworks like the Startup Act—passed in 2019—…

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Economics of digital infrastructure in SA according to Teraco 57:55

3M ago57:55

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The economics of digital infrastructure, specifically data centres, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jan Hnizdo, CEO of Teraco Data Environments. The discussion include: Teraco’s business mode; linvestment case for digital infrastructure; technologies driving data centre development; invest…

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SA economic snpashot heading into 2024 election 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

Key economic factors ahead of SA’s May 29 general elections is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ndumiso Kubheka, chief economist at KH Equity Partners. The discussion include: economic considerations ahead of local elections; importance of the US election; monetary policy implications; concern…

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Talent10’s hunt for returns in SA’s creative industry 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

Opportunities in SA’s creative industries, specifically film, television and gaming, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Micky Wostenholm, director at Talent10 Holdings. The discussion include: Talent10 ambitions in film, gaming and television; opportunities in the creative sector; the investm…

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Independent telecom tower companies growth unpacked 41:46

3M ago41:46

41:46

The growth of independent telecom tower companies is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Raul Katz, a researcher and president of consulting firm Telecom Advisory Services. The discussion include: the business of independent tower companies; history of telecoms infrastructure strategies; economic…

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Growth of SA’s junior mining sector in focus 36:04

3M ago36:04

36:04

The Junior Indaba is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mihlali Sitefane, founder of law firm, Sitef & Co. The discussion include: distinguishing between the Mining Indaba and the Junior Indaba; Sitef & Co’s business model; opportunities for mining in SA; and challenges facing small players in t…

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Improvon’s bet on industrial property in Kenya 46:46

3M ago46:46

46:46

The economics of industrial property is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dean Shillaw, MD at Impact North and Mark Truscott, head of leasing at Improvon. The discussion include: Improvon’s business model; investments in Kenya; economics of industrial property; tax benefits and other incentives…

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Fintech trends according to Paymentology 23:34

3M ago23:34

23:34

The path to profitability for one of say’s largest fintech players is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology. The discussion outlines the company’s journey over the years; business model; raising capital; and the current make up of the business. Business Day Spotligh…

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Addressing SA’s tech skills shortage for women 49:42

3M ago49:42

49:42

SA’s tech skills shortage for women is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thoko Miya, CEO of GirlHype. Topics of discussion include: GirlHype’s mission and purpose; the organisation’s operating model; challenges facing women in tech; and details of SA’s tech skills shortage. Business Day Spotlig…

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The fight to disrupt SA’s foreign exchange industry 42:09

3M ago42:09

42:09

The business of foreign exchange (forex) is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex. Topics of discussion include: Future Forex’s business model; standard practices and pricing of banks in this market; regulations governing the movement of money; and strategies to …

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Amazon.co.za boss outlines strategy to win SA e-commerce market 14:26

3M ago14:26

14:26

Amazon’s strategy to win SA’s competitive e-commerce market takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Robert Koen, MD of Sub-Saharan Africa at Amazon. Topics of discussion include: Amazon’s value for customers and merchants by having a presence in SA; logistics and fulfilment; and assessment o…

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Not So Secret Sauce S2 EP11: New Financing Models to Better Support the African Startup Ecosystem 59:42

3M ago59:42

59:42

🎙️ In this live podcast episode, recorded in front of an audience at the Founders Factory Africa offices in Johannesburg, an engaging panel discussion featuring our CEO, Bongani Sithole, alongside Meïssa Gueye, International Finance Corporation, Nicola Galombik, Executive Director, Yellowwoods Group, touch base on the African tech ecosystem, sharin…

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Business intelligence growth, according to Intellinexus 48:56

3M ago48:56

48:56

Data led decision making is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Zimkhita Buwa, new CEO at Intellinexus, together with company founder, Jacques du Preez. Topics of discussion include: Intellinexus; evolution of business intelligence; using data for decision making; and the role of AI. Business Day…

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The art of passive investing, ETFs in focus 40:14

4M ago40:14

40:14

Passive investments and tracking indices is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daniel Dos Passos, senior portfolio manager at RMB Indexation. Topics of discussion include: active versus passive investment; FirstRand’s use of indexation products; state of the market; alternative investments; and …

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African Pre-seed Podcast S2 Ep14: Charting a Path for Meaningful Impact 31:08

4M ago31:08

31:08

🌍 Creating impact in the African tech ecosystem takes many stakeholders, and while venture dollars might grab the biggest headlines, foundation and impact partners also play a crucial role. You might even argue—correctly—that these impact partners have influenced traditional VC players and shaped how they think about investing on the continent. 🚀 T…

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Africa’s sustainable digital revolution, according to Absa 40:26

4M ago40:26

40:26

Technology, media and technology (TMT) is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chele Moyo, TMT coverage banker at Absa CIB and Barbara Asafu-Adjaye, head of TMT at Absa Ghana. Topics of discussion include: the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy, importance of digital infrastructure and …

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Economic impact of AI in the music business 45:02

4M ago45:02

45:02

The economic implications of artificial intelligence use in music is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chola Makgamathe, general manager for legal service at the SA Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO). She also serves as chairperson of the Copyright Coalition of SA. Makgamathe highlights the curr…

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Realities of AI for SA telecoms 42:53

4M ago42:53

42:53

Artificial intelligence (AI) development with a telecoms operator is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stefan Steffen, group head of data and AI at Telkom. He highlights what AI means for Telkom and the broader telecoms context industry; realities involved in commercialising AI systems; and…

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