Alan Knott-Craig weathered the storm of falling forward and now he’s looking to the horizon as he brings affordable internet to townships across the country. Alan has co-founded/funded over 21 companies since 2001 and has published ten books including the bestseller Don’t Panic.
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast the entrepreneur, author and founder of fibertime joins Ralf Fletcher to chat about everything from the lessons he learned from one year of running Mxit to the reason why he believes luck and networks have contributed to his success.
You’ll find out:
- The “radical” economics of township connectivity: Why walking away from the high-margin suburbs to the township blends philanthropy with profit
- The power of public failure: How being honest about your mistakes can become your greatest asset
- The “luck” of geography and networks: Why living in the right postal code (like Stellenbosch) and having the right network is one of the secrets to securing funding
- Tech’s role in leapfrogging inequality: How advancements in AI and connectivity could bring millions more into the digital economy
Watch the full podcast on YouTube, or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for conversations about doing good business in unusual times.
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