THE MASHSTARTUP PODCAST

This is a conversation with EDC squared co-founder Scott Thwaites. EDC squared's purpose is to drive positive social impact by providing the opportunity for anyone with a mobile device to monetize their content. The company enables a more socially and morally responsible way of advertising by driving more ethical investments for advertisers. Learn more here: https://www.edcsquared.io/ To learn more about our new partnership with Sage and how #SageForSmallBiz can impact your business here: https://www.sage.com/en-za/size/small-business/ Signup for a free trial using the offer code SageMash The Mashstartup podcast explores practical learnings and candid ​journeys of Africa's emerging entrepreneurs and creators. The Mashstartup Podcast profiles the most talented creators, impactful entrepreneurs & high performing professionals with the purpose to drive insights and tactics to help you build what you believe in. Youth entrepreneurship evangelist Mashudu Modau is an influential voice in the small business community. As founder of Lutcha and Founders Sauce – he connects people and builds platforms to help African entrepreneurs grow. Learn more www.mashstartsup.co.za

This is a conversation with African Technopreneurs co-founder Daliso Ngoma. African Technopreneurs is EARN’s innovative South African company specializing in the distribution of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality hardware and software. Their mission is to connect you with Virtual reality (VR), Augmented reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) solutions in Southern Africa & the African continent delivering these VR, AR , and MR tech solutions and training to companies, educational establishments and individuals. Visit 180by2.co.za to get the latest in 360 and virtual reality technology devices for what you are creating or building. The Mashstartup podcast explores practical learnings and candid ​journeys of Africa's emerging entrepreneurs and creators. The Mashstartup Podcast profiles the most talented creators, impactful entrepreneurs & high performing professionals with the purpose to drive insights and tactics to help you build what you believe in. Youth entrepreneurship evangelist Mashudu Modau is an influential voice in the small business community. As founder of Lutcha and Founders Sauce – he connects people and builds platforms to help African entrepreneurs grow. Learn more www.mashstartsup.co.za

This is a conversation with The People's Fund co-founder Luyanda Jafta. The People’s Fund is a purchase order crowdfunding platform for businesses that have orders with government and corporate and are looking for capital to deliver these orders. Our platform allows everyday people to participate in the growth of these talented entrepreneurs; whilst also making it easier for entrepreneurs to get access to funding. Learn more here https://thepeople.co.za/ To learn more about our new partnership with Sage and how #SageForSmallBiz can impact your business here: https://www.sage.com/en-za/size/small-business/ Signup for a free trial using the offer code SageMash The Mashstartup podcast explores practical learnings and candid ​journeys of Africa's emerging entrepreneurs and creators. The Mashstartup Podcast profiles the most talented creators, impactful entrepreneurs & high performing professionals with the purpose to drive insights and tactics to help you build what you believe in. Youth entrepreneurship evangelist Mashudu Modau is an influential voice in the small business community. As founder of Lutcha and Founders Sauce – he connects people and builds platforms to help African entrepreneurs grow. Learn more www.mashstartsup.co.za

Making Moments: A Seat At The Table hosted by Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons. Visionaries Desire Markgraaff, Nunu Ntshingila, and Zoe Modiga will share their unique, diverse, and connected stories of path-making and placemaking with you. Desireé Markgraaff is a world builder who has been at the forefront of producing some of South Africa’s most successful television content. From Yizo Yizo to Zone 14, Jacobs Cross to Isibaya, and Ayeye to Shaka Ilembe, her role as a shareholder and managing director at The Bomb Shelter Productions has seen the creation of world-renowned and multi-award- winning content. Nunu Ntshingila is an icon in the world of marketing and advertising. Passionate about development, for over 35 years, she has combined business leadership with development issues, responding to the needs of our region. As a vibrant leader who aims to make a lasting impact, her career has spanned roles that include Meta’s Regional Director for Africa, CEO of the Ogilvy Group, and senior marketing positions at Nike Africa and the South African Tourism Board. Zoë Modiga is an incandescent talent whose work represents the present and future of South African music. Her singular sound and awe-inspiring voice draw from the human experience, identity and storytelling to create a distinct sound that communicates a modern, evolving African story without losing its essence. Here's to the time you broke boundaries & knocked down obstacles; here's to the times you failed but continued without losing any enthusiasm. Let's raise a glass to your successes, small & large, with South Africa's premier winemaker, Rupert & Rothschild.