In this inspiring episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Ashmita Singh. Starting with her roots in Phoenix, the South African-Indian township in Durban, Ashmita shares her decision to leave for Johannesburg, a move that sparked significant personal and professional growth. She discusses her innovative "Party for Change" initiative, reflecting her commitment to social impact.
Ashmita then takes us through her corporate path, highlighting her transition from the corporate world to becoming a founder and to her passion for solving the problems within township communities.
A key topic is Swapvend, her venture that focuses on supporting and building the township economy, and the story behind the iconic yellow taxi. We get to deep dive into some of the problems Swapvend will solve, and the next steps for the product in the market
Join us for this episode filled with insights on resilience, entrepreneurship, and making a difference.
04:08 - Ashmita's Background
19:30 - The Decision to Leave Durban
30:34 - Moving to Johannesburg
35:15 - The Party for Change Initiative
44:07 - Ashmita's Corporate Journey
57:11 - Transitioning from Corporate to Being a Founder
1:19:44 - What is Swapvend?
1:31:08 - Why The Yellow Taxi?
1:40:03 - What's Next for Swapvend?
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