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What does it take to build a business in South Africa’s toughest conditions? Host Mashudu Modau sits down with the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs to uncover the failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that shaped their journeys. From building independent African media platforms to creating town...
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Building Beauty with Purpose: How Mathebe Ngwenya Is Redefining South Africa’s Beauty Industry
Few founders have reshaped South Africa’s beauty industry like Mathebe Ngwenya. What began as a digital platform connecting customers to beauty servic...
The Business of Purpose: Lessons from Legends Barber’s Journey with Sheldon Tatchell
What does it really take to turn a pair of clippers and a dream into one of Africa’s most loved grooming brands?
In this episode, we sit down wi...
Coding, Robotics, and Opportunity: The Journey of AfriCAN Code with Tshegofatso Dludla
When Tshegofatso Dludla started tutoring high school students in maths and science, she noticed something that stuck with her: it wasn’t just that lea...
From Spaza Shops to Scale: How Vuleka is Changing Township Economies with Brian Makwaiba
What if the key to transforming township economies isn’t outside investment—but collective buying power?
In this episode, I sit down with Brian...
Building Inclusion, Empathy, and the Future of Mental Health Tech with Onkgopotse Khumalo (Amari Health)
What does it take to turn a deeply personal struggle into a Pan-African healthtech startup that’s reimagining how we access mental healthcare?
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Wings, Culture, Community: The Rise of The Wing Republic with Tlhompho Mokoena
Some brands are born to be more than just businesses—they become cultural icons. The Wing Republic, founded by Tlhompho Mokoena, has spent over a deca...
Building Access, Community, and the Future of South African Tech with Ntsako Mgiba (Darkies in Tech)
What does it take to build real power for Black founders in South Africa’s tech ecosystem — and create a future where professionals of colour have equ...
From Vision to Traction: The Zoie Health Journey with Thato Schermer
In South Africa and across the continent, millions of women still face healthcare that is expensive, fragmented, and impersonal. For far too long, car...
The Human Work of Entrepreneurship: Ian Calvert on Building with Impact (Futher)
This episode is a deep dive into what it really takes to build ventures that last — and why starting with the human being behind the idea is the most...
Reclaiming the Narrative: Community, Media & Africa's Startup Story with Andile Masuku(African Tech Roundup)
What if the real power in Africa’s startup ecosystem isn’t capital — but control of the narrative?
This episode is a reckoning with how stories...
Building the Future of African Media with Thabile Ngwato (Newzroom Afrika)
In this powerful episode of the Mashstartup Podcast, we sit down with one of South Africa’s most formidable media entrepreneurs — Thabile Ngwato. As t...
The 10-Year Journey of TSHEPO Jeans: How Tshepo Mohlala Built a South African Icon
Meet Tshepo Mohlala, founder of TSHEPO—the premium denim brand worn by presidents, royalty, and everyday believers in quality and identity.
But...
Engineering Everyday Solutions: Bootstrapping a Scalable Startup with Ayanda Dladla (Mowash)
Ayanda Dladla is the co-founder of Mowash – a mobile car wash platform turning everyday inconvenience into innovation. What started as long Saturday w...
Built to Last: A Decade of Walk Fresh with Lethabo Mokoena
What does it take to build something that lasts — not just in profit, but in purpose?
Lethabo Mokoena, the founder of Walk Fresh,...
From Engineering to Impact: Redefining Success with Kay Matjila
What does it really take to walk away from stability and build a life on your own terms?
In this episode, I sit down with Kay Matjila — a Mechan...
Filtering the Future: Lessons in Impact and Innovation with Murendeni Mafumo
What does it really take to build a solution that changes lives?
Murendeni Mafumo, founder of Kusini Water, a groundbreaking South...
Driving South Africa’s EV Future with Fezile Dhlamini (Green Scooter)
Fezile Dhlamini is the founder and CEO of Green Scooter, the company behind Africa’s first electric motor-tricycle — the Zbee.
In...
Reimagining Maternal Healthcare with Tsitsi Marote (Guardian Health)
Tsitsi Primrose Marote, co-founder of Guardian Health — a platform reimagining maternal healthcare in South Africa through AI, data, and community-dri...
Changing Education for South Africa’s Future with Kagisho Masae (Matric Live)
Matric Live is a mobile-first learning platform that has supported over 600,000 high school learners — the majority from under-resourced communities —...
From Start to Scale: The Wumdrop Journey with Simon Hartley
Simon Hartley — the entrepreneur behind Wumdrop, a last-mile delivery startup that grew from humble beginnings into a game-changing logistics platform...
Reimagining Stokvels and Unlocking R50 Billion in Community Wealth with Tshepo Moloi (StokFella)
Tshepo Moloi — founder and CEO of StokFella, a fintech platform reimagining South Africa’s stokvel culture through innovation, technology, and communi...
Building Healthcare for Africa’s Future with Zanele Matome (Welo)
Zanele Abraham Matome, the visionary founder of Welo Health — a platform revolutionizing healthcare access across South Africa and the SADC region.
Unlocking South Africa’s Township Economy with Bulelani Balabala (TEA)
Bulelani Balabala is the founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA), a platform that has supported over 50,000 township entrepreneurs with a...
How Startup Club ZA is Building South Africa’s Largest Startup Community with Mathew Marsden (Startup Club ZA)
Startup Club ZA is changing the game for South African founders—fostering connections, unlocking opportunities, and accelerating growth in the local s...
Empowering Entrepreneurs to Master Sales with Michelle Lima (Resonate Hub)
Resonate Hub is changing the game for entrepreneurs, equipping them with the sales skills and business strategies needed to thrive. In this episode, w...
Growing South Africa's Agriculture Economy with Karidas Tshintsholo (Khula!)
Khula! is transforming the agricultural landscape in South Africa, making it easier for farmers to access markets and grow their businesses. In this e...
The Holy Trinity of Marketing with Mike Sharman (Retroviral)
This is a conversation with Retroviral founder Mike Sharman. Retroviral has made more brands "go viral" globally than any other agency in Africa. Focu...
Democratising Creator Monetization with Scott Thwaites (EDC squared)
This is a conversation with EDC squared co-founder Scott Thwaites. EDC squared's purpose is to drive positive social impact by providing the opportuni...
For The Love of Technology with Daliso Ngoma (African Technopreneurs)
This is a conversation with African Technopreneurs co-founder Daliso Ngoma. African Technopreneurs is EARN’s innovative South African company speciali...
Entrepreneurship IS Ministry with Luyanda Jafta (The People’s Fund)
This is a conversation with The People's Fund co-founder Luyanda Jafta. The People’s Fund is a purchase order crowdfunding platform for businesses tha...
Making Moments: A Seat At The Table
Making Moments: A Seat At The Table hosted by Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons. Visionaries Desire Markgraaff, Nunu Ntshingila, and Zoe Modiga will share...
Every Day Is Day One with Alexandria Procter (DigsConnect)
This is a conversation with DigsConnect founder Alexandria Procter.DigsConnect is the largest platform connecting young people with the homes of their...
Driving Impact In Healthcare - with Alex Schmid (Contro)
This is a conversation with Contro founder Alex Schmid. Contro is an online prescription and delivery service for sexual health and confidence product...
Build For A Higher Purpose - with Calvin Collett (Melon Mobile)
This is a conversation with Melon Mobile Founder Calvin Collett. Melon Mobile aims to disrupt South Africa's mobile industry by offering a fully custo...
The Power Is In The Pivot - with Matt Kloos (CompariSure)
This is a conversation with CompariSure CFO Matt Kloos. CompariSure’s Digital Marketplace provides individuals with quick, reliable insurance comparis...
Keep Purpose At The Center - with Vuyo Pakade (Foonda)
This is a conversation with Foonda founder Vuyo Pakade. Foonda is unlocking Africa's next generation of talent by connecting great companies with grea...
Let's Talk About Tax Baby - with André Bothma (Tax Maverick)
This is a conversation with Tax Maverick founder André Bothma. Tax Maverick is a Tax services company that specialises in crypto and digital assets (...
The Beauty Of The Industry - with Mathebe Molise (BeautyontApp)
This is a conversation with Beauty on tApp founder Mathebe Molise. Beauty on TApp is a 100% woman owned beauty online store that specializes in retail...
Information Is Power - with Dan Wells (EskomSePush)
This is a conversation with EskomSePush (ESP) co-founder Dan Wells. EskomSePush (ESP) is a smartphone app used by South Africans to receive push notif...
Entrepreneurship Drives Impact - with Nwabisa Mayema (Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa)
This is a conversation with Nwabisa Mayema, Strategic Partnerships Director at Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa. The Branson Centre is...