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.
Stress + Success
It’s only February and stress levels are already through the roof. We need to equip ourselves with the tools necessary to deal with this while pushing for success and CEO status. Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong explore this by revisiting a conversation with top experts they engaged at the #LeaderEx2015…
Entrepreneurs Dealing With Disabilities – “Challenge Accepted!"
Our guests have all at one point or another put their stake in the ground and declared, “Challenge Accepted”. This is because they, having dealt with often debilitating disabilities, are not going to allow these to stop them from achieving their career and entrepreneurial goals and dreams. Hlubi Mboya and…
Andiswa Manxiwa – From NY Fashion Runways to Producer & Entrepreneur
Andiswa "Andy" Manxiwa, is one of South Africa's most famous runway fashion faces, having worked in NY with Ford Models and being chosen as one of the faces of global cosmetic company, Avon Cosmetics. Now, as an Entrepreneur and Show Producer, her name and skills have pulled together shows like:…
Challenges Facing Female Entrepreneurs
No matter what anyone says, there is a bias in the market and business world towards males. Why is this and how does it create challenges for female entrepreneurs? Are their opportunities as a result? And how do we take advantage of the situation? Hlubi Mboya asks these questions to…
Melanie Hawken – Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Lionesses of Africa
The Founder of Lionesses of Africa, Melanie Hawken, is on a mission to get women to do it for other women by building a powerful community of entrepreneurs committed to sharing, inspiring and connecting. Hlubi Mboya is joined in studio by this dynamic, driven woman and together they explore Melanie’s…
Thabang Mabapa – Spark* Int. Changemaker 2016
Thabang Mabapa, recently chosen as the Spark* International Changemaker for 2016 joins Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong in studio along with their local CEO, Katleho Tsoku, to talk about how he is developing a solution to combat the rural brain drain that is occurring all over South Africa, while also…
Future CEOs - Do you want to avoid paying tax?
Do you want to avoid paying tax? Hlubi and Gareth chat to Clive Butkow about the 100% deduction you can make from your taxable income when investing in a new type of fund recently approved by the government – that’s right, not paying tax approved by the government – listen…
Future CEOs —Ten tips to attract investors and secure funding.
Hlubi and Gareth invite Andrew Bahlmann, Director at Xigo, a company specialising in selling private businesses, to tell you how to go about it. Then, David Morobe, Regional General Manager at Business Partners, gives you ten tips to attract investors and secure funding.
Future CEOs — Ten Tips to Attract Investors & Secure Funding
Are you struggling to find funding for your business? Do potential investors just not call you back even after expressing initial interest? Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong explore ten tips and insights that can help you in your search for investment and growth capital. David Morobe, Regional General Manager at…
Future CEOs — Ten tips to attract investors and secure funding.
Do you want to sell your business? Hlubi and Gareth invite Andrew Bahlmann, Director at Xigo, a company specialising in selling private businesses, to tell you how to go about it. Then, David Morobe, Regional General Manager at Business Partners, gives you ten tips to attract investors and secure funding.
Future CEOs —Do You Want To Sell Your Business?
Many businessmen and women build or buy companies with the express intention of selling these organistions for a massive profit, are you one of these? Or have you ever thought about selling your business? Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong invite Andrew Bahlmann, Director and Deal Leader at Xigo – a…
2015: An Entrepreneur's Perspective
Gareth reviews 2015 with entrepreneur duo Kyle Torrington and Andrew Taylor, both recently featured in Fast Company Magazine for their startup success with Lexnove.co.za, an online marketplace for lawyers. They talk through the good, bad, and ugly from the “Entrepreneurial Roller-Coaster” that was 2015. Some great insights and lessons, don’t…
Lee Naik, MD of Accenture Digital & LinkedIn Tech Thought Leader
Lee Naik, Managing Director of Accenture Digital in South Africa, has just been announced as one of LinkedIn's Top Tech Writers for 2015. Chosen from amongst a global list of thought leaders and experts, this nomination places Lee firmly in the realm of go-to authorities when it comes to leading…
The Power & Potential of Collaborations
Imagine what would happen to your business if you were able to collaborate on a project with a massive brand like Coca-Cola, Google, Virgin, or luxury vehicle manufacturer, Bentley? Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong explore this exciting thought with Leigh-Anne Acquisito, recently appointed Chairperson of Brand Council South Africa, and…
SoulCity Creator, Heartlines CEO & Social Entrepreneur - Garth Japhet
Met with scepticism and doubt early on in his journey, Garth Japhet, SoulCity creator and Heartlines CEO, is now widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the social entrepreneurial movement. Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong are honoured to talk to the globally recognised icon on #FutureCEOs about his highs…
Prof. Shirley Zinn On Her Journey, Lessons & Autobiography
From humble beginnings to being regarded as the go to thought leader in Human Resources and People Management, Prof. Shirley Zinn joins Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong in studio to share some key insights and lessons she has gained while on her exciting journey. They also look at her new…
Alex Okosi - The Man Who Brought MTV To Africa
"Alex Okosi epitomises Africa’s promise; young, gifted and very ambitious,” says Forbes.com, and this WEF Young Global Leader joins Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong in studio. It’s a not-to-be-missed, insight packed discussion where they get the rare opportunity to access the thoughts and feelings of this intercontinental corporate executive and…
Future CEOs-Alex Okosi
From humble beginnings to being regarded as the go to thought leader in Human Resources and People Management, Prof. Shirley Zinn shares some key insights and lessons she has gained. Then, the man who brought MTV to Africa, Alex Okosi, stops by. Alex epitomises Africa's promise; young, gifted and very…
Pierre van den Hoven: Founder of eTV, YFM & Tuluntulu
Founder of eTV, YFM, appointed by the SA Government as an innovation ambassador, and more. Pierre van den Hoven joins Hlubi and Gareth in studio to share what he has learned as he has witnessed and influenced the incredible evolution of the media industry in South Africa and across the…
Clive Butkow: Former COO of Accenture SA turned Investor, Business Coach, Mentor
What would you ask the former COO of Accenture South Africa with 28 years’ management consulting experience, who is now an angel investor in early stage companies where he provides both mentorship and financial capital to these organisations? Clive Butkow studied hundreds of successful businesses, both corporate and entrepreneurial, to…