Future CEOs

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Starting a business in a male-dominated space like the security sector takes a #PowerWoman to do so. Divine Ndhlukula has not only created a security business, but is THE market leader for security services in Zimbabwe. Listen to find out how she did it.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — "Women empowerment is about choice..." says our #FutureCEOs #PowerWoman. This African fashion-preneur is a trained accountant with a penchant for business, and also a deep love for Africa's culture and heritage. Her brand has gone international - listen here to find out about her journey.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — We've never had a #PowerWoman conversation quite like this one! Swaady Martin is a remarkable woman and entrepreneur. Listen to this #FutureCEOs conversation to find out why we say this.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Imagine doing your degree in a language that you simply do not understand. That is the beginning of our #PowerWoman guest's journey to her own international business. An inspiring and worthwhile conversation to hear. The UK Department of International Trade hosts us for their UK / Africa Business Forum and we get to chat to some of the businesses they are working with as they help them develop an international footprint.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How does this CEO do it? She is a South African Champion Powerlifter, has multiple degrees, and is now the CEO of a business in an industry she knew almost nothing about just over 18 months ago. Listen to this #FutureCEOs #MeetTheCEO conversation to find out what insights Tanya shares.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — The CEO of IDF Capital weighs in on Skinny Sbu Socks' founder's recent TV "I need R5m not advice!" rant. Listen here for her full views, and don't miss the official episode.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — What happens when an entrepreneur demands R5m on national television? Sibusiso Ngwenya, founder of Skinny Sbu Socks has made headlines recently for a number of reasons and #FutureCEOs talks to two venture capitalists about their impressions of his behaviour. They also share the five things they believe he must do to save his business.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — What do you get when you mix biochemical engineering and management consulting with medical school and a penchant for all things tech? Our entrepreneur, co-founder guests this week speak about the fruit of this interesting combination, and help us get a view of their thinking as they push to solve the cashflow problem so many businesses - young and old, big and small - experience. This is a must listen #FutureCEOs #StartupOfTheWeek podcast!

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — This CEO says having a mentor doesn't make sense... why does he believe this? Listen to this #FutureCEOs #MeetTheCEO conversation to find out.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Are your employees present in body but not mind? Hlubi and Gareth speak to Wellness Specialist, Elaine Wright, about new research that highlights the high cost of employee 'presenteeism', and what we can do to counteract this very expensive concern.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Are you thinking about following a traditional business study or career path? Our studio guest today chose to do something quite different with his early career and found that this has offered him countless opportunities since. From learning Chinese to smart networking, during this #FutureCEOs #MeetTheCEO feature, Byron Clatterbuck, Chief Executive Officer of SEACOM Ltd., shares important insights we can all learn from.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How has our CEO guest gone from small start-up to a JSE listed company, with R52billion assets under management in just 5 years? Listen to this #FutureCEOs' #MeetTheCEO show in which Gareth Armstrong talks to Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital on his success.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — FinTech Investment Specialist at RMI Holdings, Dominique Collet, engages with Hlubi Mboya Arnold on what it means to be a FinTech investor and an innovation architect. These two #PowerWomen deconstruct growth mindsets, evergreen capital providers and long term partnerships in deliberating solutions that make Africa better. Find out more about the AlphaCode Incubate programme here. AlphaCode Incubate

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — On this week's #PowerWomen feature, social entrepreneurs Hlubi Mboya Arnold and the Founding Director and CEO of Riversands Incubation Hub, Jenny Retief, discuss the impact measurement of fostering high potential, black-owned businesses, adding value to the township of Diepsloot, strategies for growing the economy, and restoring dignity to the thousands of currently unemployed.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — This week's #StartUpOfTheWeek is social entrepreneur, storyteller, limitless thinker, Top CEO under 40 in Africa, Co-Founder and CEO of Fort, Shukri Toefy. We have an incredible time in studio, talking about finding our voices in developing a new generation of storytellers, being entrepreneurial activists with a continental focus - as global impactors and owning our unique African narratives.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How did our CEO guest go from drug addict to successful businessman and extreme adventurer? Listen as Marco Broccardo, CEO of Colony Live, shares this journey... as well as how he is taking his business international - starting with America. Listen to this #FutureCEOs' #MeetTheCEO conversation.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — On this week's #PowerWoman Session, Hlubi Mboya Arnold and the Chairwoman of GirlCode, Zandile Keebine, justify being advocates of teamwork and collaborations, taking action against poverty through technology, and using tech as an enabler to tackle the UN Sustainable Goals.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — What three things can you do to take your business from small startup to international operation in just two years? Listen to this #FutureCEOs conversation in which Gareth Armstrong talks to Wayne Zwiers, founder and CEO of a high growth startup.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Do you find yourself distracted at work? Perhaps you even regret your field of study? Our guest in studio, Buyi Mafoko - MD and Co-Founder of Leratadima Marketing, didn't let any of these similar feelings keep her from finding her most successful self. Listen as Gareth Armstrong explores this during this #FutureCEOs half hour.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — "It's not a mid-career crisis, it's a mid-career catalyst" says our in studio expert, Career Strategist - Licia Dewing. Once you realise this, it gets really easy - listen to this #FutureCEOs #AskAnExpert feature to develop your own personal mid-career crisis (catalyst) plan.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How do you know you're having a mid-career crisis? In this #FutureCEOs #AskAnExpert conversation, Gareth and Hlubi talk to Dr John Demartini, who gives us a whole new view and way of thinking about this hard-to-avoid phenomenon.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How did our CEO guest go from entry level clerk to CEO? Gareth Armstrong talks to Greg Boulle, CEO of Bravo Group, to answer this question and more. Don't miss out on this #FutureCEOs #MeetTheCEO conversation.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Do you have a voice inside of you that keeps on telling you to do something other than what you are currently doing with your life? This voice is at the heart of Pat Pillai's CEO journey. Listen as Gareth Armstrong explores the experiences of the LifeCo Unltd​ founder as he pushes for more impact, during this #FutureCEOs' #MeetTheCEO conversation.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How much are your unwanted items at home worth? Gareth Armstrong speaks to the CEO of Cash Converters, Richard Mukheibir, during this #MeetTheCEO conversation about bringing an international brand to South Africa, the excitement and uncertainty of the early years, how to let go to maximise growth, and scaring our mothers half to death with seemingly crazy business decisions. Don’t miss this #FutureCEOs conversation.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Being the kind of woman who makes other woman step up their game, this week's power woman is Group CEO of Seed Engine, Branding/Marketing Specialist, and author Donna Rachelson. We deliberate on what women entrepreneurs are doing to make their mark, the power of focus, and building strategic alliances.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — What is the hugely popular beauty salon Sorbet’s secret to success? Gareth hears this answer and more as he is joined in studio by Ian Fuhr, co-founder and CEO of the now international franchise. Listen as Ian shares insights into their “dark days”, reveals how he and his partner ripped off a major American retailer in their early years, and highlights the lessons he has learned being a serial retail entrepreneur. This is a #FutureCEOs conversation not to be missed!

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Are you building wealth and equity, or are you chasing a lifestyle? This is a key question asked by our #AskAnExpert guest in studio this week. Gareth Armstrong chats to Grant Gavin, real estate expert and entrepreneur, about the pros and cons of renting vs buying.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — This week's groundbreaking power woman is award-winning author, writer, and journalist, Mandy Wiener. We connect on what we are willing to stand for, putting our honour where our mouths are and being active women contributors to the conversations of our culture and time as South African women.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — What is the future of TV in a digital, on-demand, and interconnected world? In this #FutureCEOs conversation, host Gareth Armstrong talks to Calvo Mawela, recently appointed CEO of Multichoice, about what it takes to compete with the best in the world in a complex, ever-changing business environment.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — After surviving a horrific accident and resigning from Jacaranda FM, this week's #PowerWoman on Future CEOs is Tumi Morake - radio host, comedian, actress, and presenter. We engage each other about elevating the spaces we occupy, learning, unlearning and learning again, and what we as women entrepreneurs can bring to life.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — What makes us more human? This week on Future CEOs #PowerWoman, Hlubi Mboya Arnold is captivated by Dr Adriana Marais, Director of the Foundation for Space Development South Africa, Head of Innovation SAP Africa, and Astronaut Finalist for Mars One Project. She shares insights of how we, as women entrepreneurs who think outside the box, can make unprecedented contributions to the sum of humanity.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Do you have the confidence to experiment in your career? Our CEO guest in studio this week describes his professional journey as an ongoing experiment. Join Hlubi and Gareth in this week's #FutureCEOs conversation as they chat with Andy Hadfield, CEO of ForGood, about his journey from multiple start ups to CEO of a South Africa's largest social platform.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Are you interested in starting a catering business? Then listen to this #FutureCEOs conversation and learn from the team that are winning awards, travelling the world, and putting in the hours to make their goals a reality.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Go grab a pen and paper because this is a comprehensive guide to starting your investment journey. In this #FutureCEOs podcast Gareth Armstrong asks Pieter Koekemoer, Head of Personal Investments at Coronation, what questions we need to be asking before making an investment decision. Proudly brought to you by Coronation. Coronation

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Is your business making profit? As you're chasing profit our guest in studio today suggests that the more important question to ask is: Is your business revenue positive? If you're a serious entrepreneur, don't miss this #FutureCEOs conversation between Gareth Armstrong and the co-founder of LinkdPro, Scelo Makhathini. Coronation

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Coronation's brand is not only about making your money work for you, and trust, it is also deeply embedded in the desire to make as big and strong a social impact as they possibly are able. Gareth Armstrong talks to Wendy Bergsteedt, Coronation's Group Head of Marketing to find out more about their new programme called Capsule. Don't miss this #FutureCEOs conversation. Coronation

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — To ensure future wealth for your business and family, invest now! #FutureCEOs' Hlubi and Gareth talk to Coronation's Head of Personal Investments, Pieter Koekemoer, on the importance of starting early and then being patient with your investments. Proudly brought to you by Coronation. Coronation

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How does one end up as the CEO of award-winning newspaper, the Mail & Guardian? Hlubi and Gareth listen carefully to Hoosain Karjieker, CEO of M&G, as he describes his formative years, learning how to say no, and making sure top-notch journalism remains profitable in an ever-changing world. Don't miss this #FutureCEOs conversation - proudly brought to you by Coronation. Coronation

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How do you get people to trust your brand? #FutureCEOs' Hlubi and Gareth are joined in studio by the MD of Network BBDO, Gau Narayanan, to talk about Coronation's 25 year anniversary and how they ensure their brand is a reflection of the real life trust their customers have in their business. Proudly brought to you by Coronation. Coronation

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How do you get ahead in business? Will Harris, CEO of GMaven, believes that getting ahead is entirely in your own hands. Listen to this #FutureCEOs conversation where Gareth and Will explore exactly what he means. Proudly brought to you by Coronation. Coronation

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Nineteen months in, Eugene De Beer and Scelo Makhathini - co-founders of LinkdPro - have a successful startup on their hands. Is it because Scelo is a qualified charted accountant? Does Eugene agree? How have they done it together? Gareth Armstrong asks this and more during this week's important #FutureCEOs #StartUpOfTheWeek conversation.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Five years down the line most startups fail. Make sure your business is sustainable and purpose-driven. #FutureCEOs’ Hlubi Mboya talks to Nthabi Montsho, CEO of Soul Inspiration, on what it takes for social entrepreneurs to succeed. #StartUpOfTheWeek

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Entrepreneurship is hard. Make sure you have support before you risk it in business. #FutureCEOs’ Hlubi Mboya talks to Charlotte du Plessis, Managing Director of Woman of Stature, on getting back to the basics of business.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — #FutureCEOs’ Hlubi and Gareth talk to Emmanuel Ebonoko, one of the Forbes 30 under 30, about his work as a social entrepreneur and his emphasis on reminding young people in Africa that poverty is not in your pocket, but in your head!

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How do you mix your idea with the right skills to build your business? #FutureCEOs' Hlubi Mboya Arnold asks this question and more to our in-studio guests from the Dutch Embassy, Orange Corners, Heineken South Africa, and some high-potential entrepreneurs.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — With robots replacing human workers at alarming rates #FutureCEOs’ Hlubi and Gareth talk to Lee Naik, technologist and CEO of Transunion on how to “Drive Your Own Relevance” with “Packaged Common Sense” in the age of artificial intelligence.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — How did Lorenzo Escobal end up with Google and Tesla as his clients? During this #FutureCEOs conversation Hlubi and Gareth draw out of the founder of Automative Detailing on his go to market strategy that has set him apart.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — George Argyropoulous has grown his business from garage startup to servicing clients from all over the world. How he did this can be heard during this #FutureCEOs conversation where Gareth and Hlubi prompt the Cruises International CEO to share his story and business insights.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Why would you leave global giants like Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, Clinique, Aramis, and Tom Ford, to start you own business? Hlubi and Gareth are joined in studio by Natasha Bennett, CEO of Brand Alley, who describes her journey from global multinational to her own business - including the highs and lows. A must listen #FutureCEOs conversation.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — A professional sportsman for over 10 years, an adventure athlete, and a businessman – Erik Vermeulen joins Hlubi Mboya Arnold and Gareth Armstrong in studio to help them understand how important risk, process, and preparation are to the success of one’s business. Don’t miss this #FutureCEOs conversation.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — With six qualifications including an MBA, Vumile Msweli describes her process of “acquiring capital”, gaining confidence, and intelligently entering the world of entrepreneurship. This #FutureCEOs conversation is a massively important listen for every entrepreneur and business leader.