Backstage Pass with BCG and WBS

Tech Trailblazers: Unveiling the secrets of successful startups in Africa

This episode discusses the growth of tech startups in Africa and what it takes to build successful tech startups on the continent. It starts by defining what a startup is and goes into the resources needed by tech startups. Building a conducive ecosystem for tech startups involves fostering collaboration, inclusivity,…

28 Nov 2023 32 min

AI: unpacking the potential opportunity for South African society

What is GenAI & why it matters for businesses, individuals, and civil society. In this episode of Backstage Pass, we talk about the era of AI, what Generative AI means, and how it can solve real-world challenges and drive societal change, particularly in education, financial inclusion, healthcare, and agriculture. We…

5 Nov 2023 38 min

Breaking the 20% barrier for women in South Africa boadrooms

Leading women Nolitha Fakude and Jackie Foster-Mutungu embark on an important conversation to consider how we might break through the barrier of a mere 20% representation of women in South African boardrooms. They touch on the responsibility of women leaders, the importance of role models, imposter syndrome, finding your own…

7 Mar 2023 34 min

The Future of Leadership in South Africa for a competitive advantage

South African business leaders will play an important role as the country builds a competitive economy for the future. In this episode of Backstage Pass, we unpack what great business leadership looks like in South Africa. Great business leadership is able to set (and achieve) ambitious targets and is nimble…

16 Nov 2022 23 min

Digital Innovations: collaborations between corporates and start-ups

In today's leadership conversation, we are focusing on digital innovation. We want to get to the essence of how corporates and startups can work together to really unpack the impact that digital innovation can have on the African continent. In this episode we will look at 3 themes: 1. The…

6 Oct 2022 37 min

Backstage Pass with BCG and WBS

A podcast where we talk to key business and thought leaders making waves in South Africa and across the African continent, discussing important topics facing the country, including how to address key challenges, find solutions to complex problems and apply global perspectives to South Africa and the continent.

6 Jun 2022 1 min