THE MASHSTARTUP PODCAST

Impact Design as a Business Strategy - with Vuyolwethu Dubese (InnovTel)

Vuyolwethu Dubese is a multiple award-nominated professional in impact and inclusive development, and innovation strategy. Over the past five years, she's served as a Startup Partnerships Lead for Africa for global intelligence firm, Thomson Reuters and as an Impact Acceleration Associate at investment and advisory firm, Impact Amplifier and served…

24 Jun 2021 48 min

The Creator Economy - with Wogan May (BankerX, Amberstone)

This week's episode is with Wogan May, the guy who keeps the lights on at Banker X and founder of Amberstone about the creator economy in South Africa. What is the creator economy? It’s defined as the class of businesses built by over 50 million independent content creators, curators, and…

18 Jun 2021 37 min

How podcasts are changing media - with Tecla Ciolfi (Texx and the City)

This weeks episode is with Tecla Ciolfi founder and editor of Texx and the City. Tecla has been apart of the music industry in South Africa for the last 10 years in various capacities, namely journalism, radio presenting, event curation and artist management. Her podcast Texx Talks is a resident…

14 Apr 2021 53 min

The Exploitation of Human Potential - with Luyanda Jafta (The People's Fund)

Disclaimer: this episode contains explicit language. This weeks episode is with Luyanda Jafta, co-founder and CEO of The People's Fund.

23 Mar 2021 1 hr 10 min

Small Business Compliance

This week we talk about the thing too few ever wantto discuss. The core part of your business you should be deeply focused one. Compliance. Learn more about our new partnership with Sage and how #SageForSmallBiz can impact your business here: https://www.sage.com/en-za/size/small-business/

17 Mar 2021 23 min

Reframing Gaming - with Glenn Kisela (NiBBLE Esports)

This weeks episode is with Glenn Kisela, co-owner & creative director at NiBBLE Esports. Glenn is a Creative Director who is passionate about creative work, whether it be conceptual, design, or photography. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science Degree from the University of Cape Town and after winning the…

3 Mar 2021 1 hour

What Makes A Brand - with Wade Moonsamy & Samukele Belle (BCKRDS)

BCKRDS (pronounced back-roads) is a branding & design consultancy, based in Johannesburg. The consultancy was founded by SamuBelle and Wade Moonsamy. A year ago we met to collaborate to develop what Lutcha is - and would become as a brand. This podcast is the final stage of that process and…

26 Feb 2021 1 hr 40 min

Building Iconic Products - with Alexandria Procter (DigsConnect)

This week's episode is with Alexandria Claire Procter - CEO of Diggs connect. DigsConnect is the largest student accommodation marketplace on the African continent. They pair up registered students and young professionals looking for a place to stay with homeowners across South Africa that are looking to rent out their…

22 Feb 2021 1 hr 07 min

Kasinomics with Banele Rewo

This weeks episode is with Banele Rewo. A Businessman, Podcaster, Author and Entrepreneur. We Are Coming For Everything a social development company that seed funds and provides bursaries to young impactful individuals. Host of The General Podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. A CEO at THreads United a fast-growing online…

18 Feb 2021 52 min

Democratising Access To Investing - with Thomas Brennan Sebastian Patel (Franc)

This weeks' episode is with Thomas Brennan (CEO) Sebastian Patel (COO) of Franc. Investing is for rich guys in suits and fancy cars, right? Absolutely not! Franc believe that investing is for everyone. Franc was born in 2018 when an engineer, an actuary, an investment guru and a tech wizz…

28 Jan 2021 43 min

Thank You 2020

Mashudu Modau explores the journies behind some of the Africa's emerging entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. The Mashstartup Podcast profiles the most talented creators, impactful entrepreneurs & high performing proffessionals with the purpose to drive insights, learnings and tactics to help you build what you believe in. The host, youth…

10 Jan 2021 50 min

Shifting coffee, habits and culture with 4WKS coffee

In this weeks episode we chat to the team from 4WKS. 4WKS is a coffee company looking to shift coffee, habits and culture by putting sustainability at the center of their business. Learn more about 4WKS Here: https://4wks.coffee/ Signup for a 30 Day trial of Sage accounting softer by using…

12 Nov 2020 28 min

AFRICA YOUR TIME IS - SOON with Wiza Jalakasi

This weeks episode is Wiza Jalakasi, a technology entrepreneur, building the future of Africa. Right now, he is part of the team at Hover Developer Services, Inc, where he leads the global BD & strategy team, serving developers and enterprises all over the world. He is also a Google for…

2 Nov 2020 57 min

Financial Wellness - with Simon Ward Founder and Rohan Jansen (Float Pays)

This weeks episode is with Simon Ward Founder, CEO and Rohan Jansen Product Builder of Floatpays. Floatpays is a financial service disruptor, focused on creating positive change, lifting individuals from their current debt spirals toward better financial solutions and ultimately the freedom to build a wealthier, healthier future. Learn more…

22 Oct 2020 28 min

IMPACT AT SCALE with Justine Flynn (Thankyou Group)

This weeks episode is with Justine Flynn, the co-founder of social enterprise retail startup Thankyou Group. Thankyou is a social enterprise that was founded in Melbourne in 2008. It sells bottled water, food and body care products, and uses the profits to support international community development projects. Join the movement…

9 Oct 2020 22 min

HIGH IMPACT with Dr Nontobeko Mabizela (Allan Gray Orbis Foundation)

This weeks' episode is with Dr Nontobeko Mabizela, Head of Impact Assurance at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation - Passionate about young people making an impact in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. View the full report on Women Entrepreneurship here: https://founderssauce.com/2020/09/14/2509/ A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world…

15 Sep 2020 27 min

GODLIKE with David Donde (Truth Coffee)

David Donde introduced Speciality Coffee Roasting to Cape Town and South Africa. Opening his first public roasting venture in 2006 and of course establishing Truth Coffee in 2009, with it’s Flagship HQ cafe being touted as the Best Coffee Shop in the world by renowned travel writer Tom Midlane, as…

7 Sep 2020 45 min

PLAY THE GAME with Karidas TshinTsholo

In this weeks episode i interview Karidas TshinTsholo, CEO and Co-Founder of Khula. Khula! connects farmers in emerging markets with the formal marketplace. These are typically farmers who produce a fairly small harvest, through the platform they are able to combine their crops to reach requirements to supply their products…

31 Aug 2020 53 min

SCHOOL FEES

Shoprite is again throwing its weight behind small businesses with its Hustle Competition. 20 established small business owners will each win R50,000 in cash, and a short course from Get Smarter valued at R20,000. The Shoprite Hustle competition celebrates and supports South Africa’s rich entrepreneurial spirit by backing small businesses…

25 Aug 2020 32 min

SHUT UP & BUILD.

A podcast exploring practical learnings and candid ​journeys of Africa's emerging entrepreneurs and creators. The Mashstartup Podcast profiles the most talented creators, impactful entrepreneurs & high performing professionals with the purpose to drive insights and tactics to help you build what you believe in. Youth entrepreneurship evangelist Mashudu Modau is…

28 Jul 2020 55 min