Future CEOs
Helping ambitious entrepreneurs and high-potential young executives grow their businesses and fast-track their careers. Hosted by Gareth Armstrong and Hlubi Mboya Arnold.
Blockchain & Bitcoin – What Is The Difference?
There is a lot going on with Blockchain, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies all over the globe – Hlubi and Gareth invite Justin McCarthy, CEO of Project UBU, into studio to demystify this very complicated universe. This #FutureCEOs conversation answers some questions and creates a whole lot more – don’t miss…
Creative Entrepreneurship & The Way Forward in 2018
Ayanda Sithebe, CEO and founder of Actors Spaces, is set on continuous arts youth development and uses his business to promote the growth of leadership skills in the SA entertainment industry. Hlubi Mboya Arnold keeps it real as they discuss leadership ethics, and collaborative intelligence for creatives.
Connecting the Unconnected
His entrepreneurial journey began at 9 years old, and through decades of personal sacrifice he left a leadership role in corporate to start his social technology business. BlumeApp co-founder, Rumwell Mabundza, connects with Hlubi Mboya Arnold about his obsession with the world of entrepreneurship and gives leadership advice for intellectual…
Your Employees Aren't Facebooking, They're Learning
How do you convert your employees' natural content consumption tendencies and social media habits into measurable learning and development? Gareth Armstrong is joined by the founding team of the Alexander Forbes Empower initiative to talk about their use of Degreed to do exactly that - this is a #FutureCEOs conversation…
Social Business Must = Smart Business
If you think that being a social entrepreneur is all about fluff-filled objectives and feel good goals, you haven't been speaking to the right social entrepreneurs. Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by James Steere, co-founder of I-Drop Water, where they speak candidly about the social sector and creating intelligent…
Trust + Growth = More Trust = An Entrepreneur's Journey
It's hard to grow a business alone, and it's potentially even harder to grow a business with someone that you need to put a great deal of trust in. During this #FutureCEOs conversation, Gareth Armstrong talks to the founders of Afritorch Digital about this growth, and what a growing business…
How Does One Gain Influence?
This #FutureCEOs podcast is dedicated to understanding how Candy Tothill Kruger, the GM of Corporate Affairs at Tsogo Sun - a JSE-listed company - was able to go from being an HR administrator all the way to the role she possesses now, where she uses millions in budgeted money to…
Creating African Narratives around Start-Ups in the Global Community
Prince Dube, founder of Energex, will be attending the largest technology conference in the world - Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal from 5-9 November 2017. The Standard Bank Incubator, in partnership with Liberty, opens up opportunities for entrepreneurs such as Prince to connect the technology community with all industries on…
Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Succeed in the Business World
"Entrepreneurs who have persevered and worked very hard impact others who face challenges experienced by small business, such as limited capital, bureaucracy and difficulty in accessing markets." Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year Winner 2017 and founder of Sumting Fresh, Hezron Louwn, engages Hlubi Mboya Arnold on his overall footprint…
The Business of Going Against the Mainstream
Hlubi Mboya Arnold connects with the Co-Founder of We Think Code, and Entrepreneurs Organisation Accelerator Programme graduate, Arlene Mulder. As women of influence, they unpack the barriers of leading a revolutionary tech institution dedicated to deliver SA's top human potential. They also discuss the critical role EO (Entrepreneurs Organisation Accelerator…
The First 10 Months As CEO – Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa
Heading up a large, multi-national organisation is not easy – even tougher is a new CEO’s first 6 to 12 months leading a team and organisation that may even be resistant to change. Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa, to explore how he…
Jarryd Chatz - 25yr Old CEO of BitCo
Would you employ a 25-year-old to head up your organisation as CEO? You might think twice, but the BitCo board didn't. Listen to this insightful and telling #FutureCEOs conversation between Gareth Armstrong and Jarryd Chatz, the current CEO of telecommunications company, BitCo, where they explore the complexities, and pros and…
Sounds Nice But How Do We Implement It?
Is Diversity just a new term we’re using for old tricks and approaches, or does it really offer something worth investing in? We look to Joké Coker, CEO Lead Coach of Constellation Coaching Group LLC, Liesl Bebb-McKay, Head of RMB’s innovation and disruptive technology division, The FOUNDeRY, and founding member…
Joké Coker – African Entrepreneur & Leader
Winner of the Outstanding Achiever’s Award from the Women in Banking Finance and Investments Association, the Venture Capital Leadership Prize (UK), as well as the Woman of the Year Award from the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW – USA), means that Joké is someone worth listening to and learning…
A 3,5 Year Success – Founder & CEO Thumi Phake
After winning a number of different awards, including the title of Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year® at the annual 2017 Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, Thumi Phake, Founder and CEO of Zenzele Fitness Group is finally feeling like he can take his business all the way to…
Adam Craker – CEO of IQ Business
How does a self-confessed ADHD, poor academic, with some real trials in the early part of his life rise above all of this to fill the role and office of CEO of one of the largest independent consulting businesses in Southern Africa? We explore this question and more during this…
Does Your Business Need “Business Rescue”?
Is your business in trouble? Are you worried about where it is going to be in six months? Then perhaps you need a “Business Rescue” plan. Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by Byron Chevalier, Business Rescue Practitioner at Mazars Recovery and Restructuring to talk through qualification for Business Rescue,…
Women & Tech: Why Are We So Underrepresented?
On the final day of #WomensMonth 2017, Hlubi Mboya Arnold is joined in studio by a superstar guest line-up including Pan-African executives, international entrepreneurs, and the Dutch Ambassador to South Africa. Listen to this conversation if you’re a woman with ambition, vision, and a burning desire to rise.
Social Entrepreneur - Shamila Ramjawan
Business partner of Caster Semenya, Shamila Ramjawan joins Hlubi and Gareth in studio to talk about her journey from poor student to MBA graduate to owning a business now operating in 10+ countries.
Frank Mullen – CEO of Zinia
This is a pragmatic, direct, and insightful conversation with an hugely successful entrepreneur turned CEO. Listen as Hlubi and Gareth enjoy a super #FutureCEOs half hour in studio with Frank Mullen, CEO of Zinia.