Claude Hanan: The value of speed, scaling Superbalist, building Bash, and the omnichannel retail revolution
In this Business Unusual Podcast he joins Ralf Fletcher to chat about his journey, the Takealot days, the move to co-found Bash.com and the importance of speed and young talent in a competitive landscape.
Alan Knott-Craig: Post-Mxit, bouncing back & building a R5 fibre revolution
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.
From Soweto to Google: Why Kabelo Makwane believes comfort is the enemy of growth
Kabelo Makwane’s journey began in Soweto. After walking away from medical school after realising things like the smell of formaldehyde weren’t for him, he found his true calling during the early digital revolution at Standard Bank.
How Vera Nagtegaal and Vouch are bringing the human into financial advice
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast Vera, the CEO of Vouch SA, sat down with Ralf Fletcher to discuss why the traditional broker model is ageing out and why relying purely on digital price comparisons could be leaving you exposed.
How Amazon’s Robert Koen is building South Africa’s most loved store
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Robert Koen, the Managing Director of Amazon sub-Saharan Africa, joined Ralf Fletcher in-studio to discuss how they’ve balanced a “relentlessly Day One” startup culture with local authenticity.
You’re losing millions in fees – Fynbos Money’s Adrian Hope-Bailie knows how to fix it
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast he joins Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher to chat about the shocking realities of traditional financial advisory fees, the emotional barriers to investing, and why Fynbos Money has adopted a radically transparent, flat-fee membership model.
He is revolutionising finance with AI and the company is now worth billions – Salvador Anglada
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher is joined by Salvador Anglada, CEO of Optasia and veteran leader in telecoms and tech space.
Silicon Valley vs Policymakers: Beverly Schäfer on AI sovereignty and reclaiming humanity
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher chats with Beverly Schäfer, the former deputy speaker of the Western Cape provincial parliament.
Why was EY able to create $1-billion in value by tapping into neurodiverse talent?
If you’re a leader, HR professional or entrepreneur looking to future-proof your organisation this episode will show you how neuro inclusion is a business imperative which can drive innovation and give you a competitive edge.
‘Winnie Mandela thought that was an assassination attempt’ – Mathews Phosa
“In this Business Unusual Podcast Mathews joins Ralf Fletcher to reflect on an eventful career in politics which saw him play a key role in the Codesa negotiations, serve as Premier of the Mpumalanga province, and advise all five of South Africa’s democratically elected presidents.”