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 officially our effort to present our brand to the world. Learn more about BCKRDS here https://www.bckrds.com/

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 properties on a long term basis. Alexandria's Linkedin bio reads: Galactic Overlord, Commander in Chief, Supreme Spiritual Tribal Visionary, Design Guru, Innovation Rocketlauncher, Troublemaking Trailblazer, Ninja of Strategy, Production Sherpa and Creator of Stokeness and General Good Vibes. Our sometimes co-host Ububele Kopo also makes another cameo. Please subscribe, listen and share.

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 store for local brands chain. Author of 'Nomayini - A Mentality From Street Corner to Corner Office'. az.oc.gnihtyreverofgnimoceraew@elenab, Twitter @BaneleRewo

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 shared a common idea of making investing affordable, accessible and social. With the Franc app, anyone can invest in leading cash and equity funds in just a few minutes. No minimums. No paperwork. No fine print. Just the way investing should be: smart, simple and Franc.

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 entrepreneurship evangelist Mashudu Modau, is an influential voice in the small business community. As founder & Community Partnerships Manager at Founders Sauce – he connects people and builds platforms to help African entrepreneurs grow. Learn more about the community we are building for creators here: https://founderssauce.com/

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/

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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 Startups Accelerator Africa (Launchpad) mentor, as well as a venture scout for two early stage VC funds: Ventures Platform and Microtraction. Learn more about Wiza here: https://wiza.jalaka.si/

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 about the company here: https://www.floatpays.co.za

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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 to support "No Small Plan" by visiting www.thankyou.co/ or checking out the #thankyoutotheworld hashtag on Twitter.

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 builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.