#FutureCEOs

Lee Naik, MD of Accenture Digital & LinkedIn Tech Thought Leader

CliffCentral.com — Lee Naik, Managing Director of Accenture Digital in South Africa, has just been announced as one of LinkedIn's Top Tech Writers for 2015. Chosen from amongst a global list of thought leaders and experts, this nomination places Lee firmly in the realm of go-to authorities when it comes…

17 Dec 2015 29 min

The Power & Potential of Collaborations

CliffCentral.com — Imagine what would happen to your business if you were able to collaborate on a project with a massive brand like Coca-Cola, Google, Virgin, or luxury vehicle manufacturer, Bentley? Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong explore this exciting thought with Leigh-Anne Acquisito, recently appointed Chairperson of Brand Council South…

10 Dec 2015 25 min

SoulCity Creator, Heartlines CEO & Social Entrepreneur - Garth Japhet

CliffCentral.com — Met with scepticism and doubt early on in his journey, Garth Japhet, SoulCity creator and Heartlines CEO, is now widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the social entrepreneurial movement. Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong are honoured to talk to the globally recognised icon on #FutureCEOs about…

10 Dec 2015 26 min

Prof. Shirley Zinn On Her Journey, Lessons & Autobiography

CliffCentral.com — From humble beginnings to being regarded as the go to thought leader in Human Resources and People Management, Prof. Shirley Zinn joins Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong in studio to share some key insights and lessons she has gained while on her exciting journey. They also look at…

3 Dec 2015 25 min

Alex Okosi - The Man Who Brought MTV To Africa

CliffCentral.com — "Alex Okosi epitomises Africa’s promise; young, gifted and very ambitious,” says Forbes.com, and this WEF Young Global Leader joins Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong in studio. It’s a not-to-be-missed, insight packed discussion where they get the rare opportunity to access the thoughts and feelings of this intercontinental corporate…

3 Dec 2015 26 min

Future CEOs-Alex Okosi

CliffCentral.com — From humble beginnings to being regarded as the go to thought leader in Human Resources and People Management, Prof. Shirley Zinn shares some key insights and lessons she has gained. Then, the man who brought MTV to Africa, Alex Okosi, stops by. Alex epitomises Africa's promise; young, gifted…

3 Dec 2015 26 min

Pierre van den Hoven: Founder of eTV, YFM & Tuluntulu

CliffCentral.com — Founder of eTV, YFM, appointed by the SA Government as an innovation ambassador, and more. Pierre van den Hoven joins Hlubi and Gareth in studio to share what he has learned as he has witnessed and influenced the incredible evolution of the media industry in South Africa and…

26 Nov 2015 25 min

Clive Butkow: Former COO of Accenture SA turned Investor, Business Coach, Mentor

CliffCentral.com — What would you ask the former COO of Accenture South Africa with 28 years’ management consulting experience, who is now an angel investor in early stage companies where he provides both mentorship and financial capital to these organisations? Clive Butkow studied hundreds of successful businesses, both corporate and…

26 Nov 2015 27 min

Future CEOs — Dragon's Den Dragon, Lebo Gunguluza

CliffCentral.com — Entrepreneur, Turnaround Strategist, Business Speaker and Dragon Investor on SA's Dragons Den TV Show, Lebo Gunguluza joins Hlubi and Gareth in studio to talk all things entrepreneurship, his journey as a businessman, and the Dragons from Dragon's Den SA new book: "And For All These Reasons ... I'M…

19 Nov 2015 27 min

Future CEOs — 5 Questions Your Business Plan Must Answer

CliffCentral.com — Writing out a business plan can be a long, painful process – Hlubi and Gareth explore how to approach business plans in a way that makes them useful, working documents instead of something that is put in a draw and never looked at. They ask: What are five…

19 Nov 2015 25 min

Future CEOs - What Do Young People Really Want?

CliffCentral.com — Why is it so important for #FutureCEOs to understand the rising generation? Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong ask this to David Blyth, CEO of Yellowood, and Jacques Burger, CEO of M&C Saatchi Abel, as they explore recently conducted research dissecting the behaviour and desires of this group.

12 Nov 2015 25 min

Ronnie Apteker - Internet Entrepreneur, Movie Mogul & Social Cause Champion

CliffCentral.com — Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong talk to Ronnie Apteker about his amazing journey from starting South Africa's first internet service provider to struggles with positively influencing society through films and his latest venture, Coolfidence.

12 Nov 2015 24 min

Future CEOs - Autumn Williams – Rocket Scientist & Social Entrepreneur

CliffCentral.com — Have you ever used the words "rocket scientist" and "social entrepreneur" in the same sentence? Nor had we until now. Autumn Williams, a rocket scientist (aeronautical engineering degree from Stanford) and social entrepreneur, joins Hlubi and Gareth to talk about her interesting and sometimes bumpy journey. She also…

5 Nov 2015 25 min

Future CEOs - Empowering Young Women

CliffCentral.com — Hlubi and Gareth are joined in studio by Koo Govender, Group CEO of the much admired global brand experience agency VWV. She recently received Mail & Guardian’s Women Empowerment Award for her work with Phakama Women’s Academy – a VWV non-profit initiative aimed at upskilling and empowering young…

5 Nov 2015 23 min

Future CEOs - #StartupOfTheWeek: Thulani Ntshuntshe, co-founder Five Star Fire

CliffCentral.com — Gareth Armstrong is joined by Thulani Ntshuntshe, co-founder of Five Star Fire. Together they explore the highs and lows of Thulani’s entrepreneurial journey, lessons he's learnt about leadership as he made mistakes, and how being involved with an incubator like Awethu Project helps balances these. Some real gems…

29 Oct 2015 23 min

Future CEOs - Preetesh Sewraj - CEO & Chief Innovation Analyst, POY South Africa

CliffCentral.com — The Product of the Year seal proudly serves as the standard of consumer confidence in 28 countries and this number is growing. Preetesh Sewraj is the South African arm's CEO and Chief Innovation Analyst (Listen to find out more about the significance of this interesting, double barrel title.)…

29 Oct 2015 32 min

Future CEOs 29.10.15

CliffCentral.com — Assisting young, ambitious, up and coming, high potential entrepreneurs and executives grow their businesses and fast-track their careers.

29 Oct 2015 55 min

Future CEOs - #StartupOfTheWeek: Nolorile Digital Printers

CliffCentral.com — Hlubi and Gareth talk to Founder and MD of Nolorile Digital Printers, Themba Mahlangu, about his experience as Nolorile has grown from a small home startup to working with brands that have a national footprint, governments departments, and more. Connecting with followers and developing relationships are key principles…

22 Oct 2015 25 min

Future CEOs - What Is A Lifestyle Business, And Should I Start One?

CliffCentral.com — Hlubi and Gareth talk to Carel Nolte, Chief Senor (Founder and CEO) of CN&CO; about a new type of company that is fast becoming a business approach of choice by professionals, entrepreneurs, and many established business that see a better way to run than the nine-to-five, top-to-bottom business…

22 Oct 2015 26 min

Future CEOs - #BankBetter with FNB Business: Unpacking eBucks Rewards

CliffCentral.com — The #BankBetter journey has all led up to this point – where the team talks about what you can actually do with your eBucks to get real rewards for banking with FNB Business. Get some final business banking insights and learn how to actually spend your eBucks, both…

15 Oct 2015 17 min