#StartupOfTheWeek™

Are you a founder? Being the leader of a brand new venture is very different from being the CEO of a large, multinational business. We understand this, and so every #StartupOfTheWeek episode we bring you a discussion packed with insights, wisdom, experiences, and resources from the best and brightest entrepreneurs and startups around, that will aid you as you take your startup through its first few years and beyond.

Weekly English South Africa Business · Business Hosted and Produced by Gareth Armstrong

13 Episodes

SureSwipe - An Intrapreneurial Success Story

Do you feel the entrepreneurial bug biting but don't have the risk appetite to leave your current employment? Intrapreneurship could be the answer! There are, however, both positives and negatives to this approach: During this #StartupOfTheWeek podcast, Paul Kent - CEO of SureSwipe - shares some of these with Gareth,…

9 Jul 2019 31 min

Joe Public ft. Co-Founder Pepe Marais

Before you start a business, you need to listen to Pepe Marais, co-founder of Joe Public - a true blue, South African success story. Pepe describes everything from his relationship with money to realisations about business after a merger with an American multi-national. Do not miss this #StartupOfTheWeek conversation.

6 May 2019 44 min

LinkdPro - Find The Skills You Need

Nineteen months in, Eugene De Beer and Scelo Makhathini - co-founders of LinkdPro - have a successful startup on their hands. Is it because Scelo is a qualified charted accountant? Does Eugene agree? How have they done it together? Gareth Armstrong asks this and more during this week's important #StartUpOfTheWeek…

8 Mar 2019 24 min

Bridgement - Fixing The Cashflow Problem

What do you get when you mix biochemical engineering and management consulting with medical school and a penchant for all things tech? Our entrepreneur, co-founder guests this week speak about the fruit of this interesting combination, and help us get a view of their thinking as they push to solve…

25 Oct 2018 41 min

BlackBeard Technology - Solving Business Problems Through Tech

What three things can you do to take your business from small startup to international operation in just two years? Listen to this #StartupOfTheWeek conversation in which Gareth Armstrong talks to Wayne Zwiers, founder and CEO of high growth startup, BlackBeard Technology.

19 Jul 2018 27 min

Cruises Int. - From Garage Startup to Leisure Travel Mogul

George Argyropoulous has grown his business from garage startup to servicing clients from all over the world. How he did this can be heard during this #StartupOfTheWeek conversation where Gareth and Hlubi prompt the Cruises International CEO to share his story and business insights.

1 Feb 2018 24 min

i-Drop Water - Safe Drinking Water For Everyone, Everywhere

If you think that being a social entrepreneur is all about fluff-filled objectives and feel good goals, you haven’t been speaking to the right social entrepreneurs. Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by James Steere, co-founder of I-Drop Water, where they speak candidly about the social sector and creating intelligent…

30 Nov 2017 26 min

PeppaComm - A 7yr Overnight Success?

After 7 years of real entrepreneurial work and sweat, Donald Baillie and his company, PeppaComm, are beginning to find their feet and get some real traction in the market. Join in on this #StartupOfTheWeek conversation as we talk about the realities of the entrepreneurial journey and learn from Donald’s experiences.

9 Mar 2017 25 min

David Feinberg - Co-Founder and CEO, Internfit

Internfit started from a passion for small businesses and a commitment to reduce unemployment in South Africa in February 2013. It was started as a small attempt to fill a huge gap in the South African business landscape. In this episode of Startup CEO Tuesdays, we sit with Danny Feinberg,…

1 Dec 2014 46 min

Ian Goss-Ross - Founding CEO, Elingo (Pty) Ltd

Engineers are typically systems thinkers, and can be very pragmatic and practical. When it comes to leading an organisation and managing people, I imagine that many of them may become frustrated by some of the looser elements involved in this. While many of you may agree with my generalisation, it…

17 Nov 2014 23 min

Appie Pema - Founder and CEO, Aptronics Group

From zero capital in a suburban garage, to a half billion rand turnover, Aptronics has gone from a small one man show to 220 full-time employees across the country. Gareth speaks to Appie Pema, the Founder and CEO of Aptronics, in this StartUp CEO Tuesday episode about the lessons he…

10 Nov 2014 36 min

Danny Nochumsohn - Founder and Chief Executive, DailyHomes.co.za

What are some of the risks associated with starting your own business? How does one best approach growth and growth funding? How do you deal with difficult times on your entrepreneurial journey? These are just some of the questions we asked our StartUp CEO, Danny Nochumsohn - Founder and Chief…

3 Nov 2014 37 min

Will Harris - Founder and CEO, GMaven

In his own words: Will Harris, CEO of GMaven, "is the world’s worst CA." (Haha. I'm certain he isn't.) "This reclusive operator is drawn to the excitement and challenge of building disruptive ventures. He is a hands on partner in businesses ranging from fashion to commercial property." This Future CEOs…

14 Oct 2014 35 min