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We’re extremely excited to finally release our latest episode of Big Fish Stories, featuring none other than Bruce Whitfield.
Bruce is one of South Africa’s most well-known business experts, and we don’t believe anyone in SA has had more interactions with business owners, game changers and CEOs than him.
As host of The Money Show, Bruce is often on the other side of the interview mic. So, we took this opportunity to dive into a rare topic: the business and story behind Bruce himself.
What followed was an honest and interesting conversation about his life and journey to where he is today, his view on the role he plays in our society, and what he thinks of the evolving media and audio landscape of radio and podcast.
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In this brand-new episode of "Big Fish Stories", we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal well-being with James White, founder of Roark Gyms and Best10!
Lend us your ears as we deep dive into the art of balancing the relentless pursuit of business success with the equally important aspects of mental and physical health.
This episode goes beyond the usual advice of just reducing work hours. Instead, we focus on strategically harmonising a healthy lifestyle with ambitious entrepreneurial goals. It's an essential listen for overworked entrepreneurs who are trying to balance their professional drive with personal and family life.
Get ready to step into 2024 with a balanced approach to entrepreneurship and personal well-being!
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In this episode of Big Fish Stories, we delve into the dynamic world of South African entrepreneurship with Andile Khumalo, a towering figure in the nation's business landscape.
Join us as we go beyond the ordinary and dive deep into the intricate nuances of South Africa's business environment. This in-depth conversation explores a diverse range of topics - from the exploration of regulations to the intriguing future of politics. We probe the pressing question: Does South Africa still hold opportunities for budding entrepreneurs? Andile certainly thinks so.
Beyond merely dissecting the business climate, we also delve into the subject of talent and discuss various facets essential to entrepreneurship within the South African context. Few voices carry as much weight and authority on this subject as Andile's, making this episode an absolute must-listen.
If you're in search of a dose of grounded optimism, look no further. It's our absolute privilege to share Andile's wisdom with you. Take a listen!
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In this episode of Big Fish Stories, we step into the world of startup culture and investment mastery with Louis Buys and Alexandra Matthews - the visionary founders of The Delta, a leading venture builder across Europe and Africa.
Join us as we go beyond surface-level conversations and dive deep into the fascinating world of startup development and investment. Together, we explore the intricate facets of investor strategies, drawing wisdom from Louis and Alexandra's incredible triumphs and enlightening setbacks. This episode also provides invaluable insights into the future of South African ecosystems, offering insightful predictions on emerging trends and untapped opportunities.
If you're actively involved in building a startup and seeking funding, or if you aspire to become an investor, this conversation is definitely for you!
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In this episode of Big Fish Stories, Eitan got to chat to Jevron Epstein, the CEO and founder of Generation Schools, an innovative new school group in South Africa.
Eitan and Jevron explore the current state of education in South Africa and discuss the future of education worldwide. They delve into the role of technology and innovation in education, and how it's adapting to their natural learning process and transforming the way children learn.
Jevron is a remarkable entrepreneur who has created a unique and extraordinary educational model. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how the next generation will be educated.
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Leana de Beer is the CEO of the Feenix Group - a non-profit and a social enterprise focusing on education finance in South Africa.
As a response to #feesmustfall, Leana and her team founded a non-profit to address the lack of funding for education in South Africa. Over the last 6 years, Feenix has raised over R170 million for tertiary education students in South Africa. If that wasn't impact enough, they also launched WaFunda, an EduTech platform training and supporting young South Africans.
Eitan and Leana sat down to discuss Leana's journey, the state of education in South Africa and the solutions to fix it, and building a non-profit like a technology company.
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Ari Kruger and Julia Anastasopoulos, are the creators of the unbelievably funny Tali Babes series and Suzelle DIY!
Eitan managed to get them behind the mic for a chat about their journey creating world-class content, growing themselves as filmmakers and what it’s actually like to put together an international quality TV series in South Africa!
It’s 2 of our country’s greatest comedic minds, a deep dive into their story, things they’ve learnt along the way, and what they’ve got in store for us next
Take a listen!
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Stuart McConnachie is the race director of Ultra Trail Cape Town (UTCT), one of the most prestigious trail running events in the country!
Since its inaugural event in 2014 UTCT has grown to become a major international race, with 35% of participants coming from 55 countries and boasting one of the world's best international athlete fields.
He joined Eitan in the lead up to this year’s event, to take us through the story of exactly how he managed to build a global community around his brand and take UTCT from a capetonian event to the world stage.
Take a listen.
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Nick Herbert is the founder of Shelflife, South Africa's biggest premium sneaker and streetwear store!
In this episode Nick sat down with Eitan, amidst the launch of their Nike x Shelflife Jordan 2 sneaker, to talk about running a business from passion and how, often, running a brand from a place of authenticity, can be the thing that leads to success.
It’s an inspiring chat with one of our country’s great entrepreneurs and the man at the centre of streetwear and apparel culture.
Take a listen.
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Mitchan Adams is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Ozow, one of South Africa’s biggest fintechs, before exiting to start Aions.
In this episode, Mitchan sat down with Eitan to chat about his journey from township, to experiencing his tech startup rapidly scale into a multi-million dollar company, and the big question he was faced with next - do we have a responsibility to invest back into the local tech ecosystem?
Big Fish Stories is available wherever you get your podcasts. Take a listen.
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Danielle Clough aka Fiance Knowles is an embroiderer whose career took off, literally overnight, when she went viral on Instagram!
Since her sudden rise to fame she’s built an astronomical following and worked with international brands like Nike and Yeezy, to name just a few.
In this episode, Eitan and Danielle hit record and dive into what it was actually like to go viral, and how using social media to build a brand can be extremely powerful but also incredibly dangerous for your business and future.
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Monique Schiess is one of the founders of AfrikaBurn, and this is the story of growing an event from a concept to an international sensation with a very, very, committed following!
In this episode Monique and Eitan mic up to explore her high highs, dark lows, and explain why it’s important to grow a devoted and value-based community around your business, and how that can sometimes turn dangerous and scary.
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Brett Thompson is an animal advocate and the CEO of Mzansi Meat Co. a biotechnology research company on a mission to reimagine our food systems and the way we make meat.
So, when can South Africans stop eating meat?
In this episode, Eitan and Brett sit down to discuss lab grown meat and Mzansi Meat Co’s relentless pursuit to bring healthy, accessible and affordable meat to your braais, potjies and shisa nyamas by growing it from cells, without harming animals.
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Simon Attwell is a member of Freshlyground, one of South Africa’s biggest and most formative bands on the world stage.
In this episode of Big Fish Stories, Simon joins Eitan to chat about life as a musician through the pandemic, the future of live music in South Africa and abroad, mental wellness of musicians through the pandemic, and how artists can do the hard work while things are tough to create their own work.
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Mark Tanton is CEO of Red Cap Energy, a company developing large scale renewable energy projects within South Africa.
In this episode of Big Fish Stories, Eitan and Mark sit down to demystify our current load shedding situation and the country’s plan to get us out of it.
They discuss the history of South Africa’s electricity crisis, the current state of load shedding, what plans the government is making, what small businesses can expect over the coming years and what we can do to try and manage it.
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