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FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH
Embark on a thrilling ride with “From Garage to Growth,” the podcast that bridges continents, connecting African intrapreneurs with global insights. Discover the secrets of success, strategies, and key players transforming the intrapreneurial landscape. For visionaries across Africa and beyond, this dynamic platform fosters a global exchange of knowledge. Dive into a wellspring of inspiration and guidance tailored for founders worldwide. Join me in unlocking the power of intrapreneurial success…
Episodes
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#41 Why Embassies Are Africa's New Business Accelerators
Ten years ago, the UAE's embassy in South Africa spent 60% of its time on politics and 40% on business. Today that's flipped to roughly 80/20. Jacob Ssali…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#40 Who's Really On The Other Side Of The Screen?
How much of you would a scammer actually need, your voice, your face, a few seconds of video to fool the people who trust you most?For Richy Emah and Chantal…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#39 From a $5,000 Problem to a $100 Solution: Reinventing Hearing
How do you take on a multi-billion dollar industry when you have no money and no investors? You start with a problem you can't ignore.For Audien Hearing…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#38 The Social Network for Musicians: Why Tribe is Your Greatest Asset
In this episode, Josh Simons, the founder of music-tech networking app Vampr and CEO of Vinyl Group, shares his incredible journey from frontman of a rock band…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#37 The Secret to Global Expansion: The Taxi Driver Test
In this episode on global scaling, Adam O'Connor, Chief Commercial Officer of Gear Inc., breaks down the essential strategies for successful international…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#36 The SA Startup Act: A Founder's Game-Changer or Just More Red Tape?
A law on paper is one thing. Making it work is another.Is the proposed South African Startup Act the game-changer our entrepreneurs have been waiting for? In…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#35 How to Find an "Internal Champion" to Close Any Deal (The B2B Sales Hack)
How do you walk away from a $600 million company you co-founded? And what do you do next?In this episode of "From Garage To Growth," I sit down with Braydan…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#34 Web vs Mobile (Or PWA?): Where to Build your Startup?
What's the single most critical tech decision a founder can make? And how can getting it right save you thousands in capital and months of development time?In…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#33 Two Million Steps (66,000 Steps a Day): A Mission to Redefine Black Health
What does it take to walk 2 million steps in a single month? And how can that one incredible act of endurance help launch a revolution in Black health?In this…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTHBuilding in Public How to Get Leads on LinkedIn
In this episode, we dive into the power of building in public and how founders can leverage LinkedIn to attract leads, grow their audience, and build trust…
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Building a $20M App in Public: The Bootstrapped Blueprint to $27K/M Revenue
In this episode of "From Garage To Growth," we chart the incredible journey of Hamish McKay, the 23-year-old founder who bootstrapped his Shopify app, Order…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#32 Building a $20M App in Public: The Bootstrapped Blueprint to $27K/M Revenue
What if you could build a $20 million app with zero funding, all while sharing every win and struggle with the world?In this episode of "From Garage To…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#31 Finding Your Niche: Building a Luxury Candle Brand
🔥 From corporate setback to candle connoisseur! Discover how Veliswa Tiya turned job loss into a booming luxury candle brand in South Africa.In this inspiring…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#30 MVP Masterclass: How to Launch Your Startup Idea The SMART Way
What's the secret to turning a brilliant startup idea into a market-ready product without wasting your precious time and cash? In this week’s episode of "From…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#29 Your Guide to AWS in Africa: Scaling Startups with Silicon Overdrive
What if your startup’s next breakthrough is just a cloud credit away?In this week’s episode of From Garage to Growth, I sit down with Chuka Ezenwalie and…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#28 Decoding Your Ikigai: Nova Mentis' Digital Key to Self-Discovery
What if unlocking your purpose was just a question away?In this week’s episode of From Garage to Growth, I sit down with Llewellyn Craddock and Sam, the…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#27 The Car Wash Hustle From Street Smarts to Diplomatic Leadership
What does it take to turn street smarts into global influence?In this week’s episode of From Garage to Growth, I sit down with Ambassador Oliver Fortune…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#26 From Soweto to Founder – What It Takes to Build Without a Blueprint
What does it take to break barriers and build an industry from scratch?In this week’s podcast episode, “From Soweto to Founder – What It Takes to Build Without…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#25 Can AI Save the Steel Industry? How DEEP.META is Forging a Greener Future
The steel industry faces a sustainability challenge, contributing nearly 10% of global CO2 emissions. Can AI drive a greener future? In this episode, we talk…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#24 From Student Savings to Sweet Success – The BBCAKES Journey
Discover how Aasiyah, the founder of BBCAKES, turned a humble student savings of just R20 into a dessert sensation redefining South Africa's cake culture! 🎂✨…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#23 Talent Quest: Africa's Path to Economic Growth Lies in the HR Revolution
Did you know? By 2040, nearly half of the global workforce will come from Africa! But here’s the challenge: only 3 million jobs are created each year, while 11…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#22 Woman of Many Hats: Founderland and Empowering Women of Colour
Deborah Choi: A Woman of Many Hats! From Nigeria, USA to Europe, Deborah Choi has built a career on resilience, adaptability, and purpose-driven…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#21 How Open Startup is Empowering African Entrepreneurs
In this episode of From Garage to Growth, we sit down with Dr. Houda Ghozzi, founder and CEO of Open Startup (OST), an NGO transforming Africa’s…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#20 Building Trust in Democracy – How Kuorum is Transforming Online Voting
In the 2016 U.S. presidential election, nearly 92 million eligible voters chose not to cast their ballots. Similarly, the 2014 midterm elections saw around 143…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#19 From Selling Holly to Supply Chain Tech
Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of Xavier Dikor Mbouma, CEO of DATAFRET. From selling holly at six years old to founding a groundbreaking supply…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#18 Reme-D Inc: Bridging The Gap In Molecular Diagnostics In Underserved Regions
In the latest episode of "From Garage to Growth", Dr. Salma Tammam, Founder and CEO of Reme-D Inc. Dr Salma shares her path from academia to entrepreneurship…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#17 How Earlybird’s Vision Lab is Empowering Immigrant Founders
In the latest episode of "From Garage to Growth," Benjamin Wilkening, a seasoned executive boasting over 25 years of experience in venture capital, private…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#16 Refugee Integration through Entrepreneurship: The Neustart.plus Model
🎙️ Join as we dive into the impactful work of Neustart.plus, fostering refugee entrepreneurship inGermany. Djordje Cetojevic from Neustart.plus offers a deep…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#15 Tebalou: Dismantling Racism Through Diverse Toys, Books, and Education
In this episode of "From Garage to Growth," we explore the inspiring story of Tebogo Niminde-Dundadengar, co-founder of Tebalou. Tebogo's journey from Botswana…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#14 Exploring Diversity in Entrepreneurship: The Immigrant Experience
Join us in this insightful episode of 'From Garage to Growth' as we delve into the transformative journey of Zakaria Jaiathe. Explore the challenges of…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#13 From Idea to Ecosystem – Building Inclusive Startup Communities
Join Constantin Schmutzler, founder of Berlin Startup School, as he shares insights into nurturing entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive communities. Explore…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#12 Navigating the Tides of South Africa's Startup Scene
Join veteran entrepreneur and investor Will Green on a journey through South Africa's vibrant startup landscape. Drawing from over two decades of experience…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#11 CHANCELLOR CHRONICLES SPECIAL: STORIES FROM GERMAN CHANCELLOR FELLOWS
Welcome to a special edition of Chancellor Chronicles! Today, we're breaking from our usual routine to bring you a fascinating glimpse into the journeys of…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#10 The Black Opportunity: Venture Capital and Afropean Entrepreneurship
🚀 Join us on a journey of entrepreneurship, identity, and innovation with Tino Chibebe, author of 'The Black Opportunity'. In this captivating episode, Tino…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#9 London to Berlin's Runways: Inclusivity with Beckha and 22ndCenturyWomxn
Step into the transformativeworld of fashion with Rebekah Bogle, founder of Beckha and 22ndCenturyWomxn.Discover how Rebekah's innovative approach blends…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#8 Breaking Barriers: Start-Up Lounge's Mission to Empower African Entrepreneurs
Join us in this episode of "FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH" as we sit down with Samuel Opoku, Founding Partner & CEO of Start-Up Lounge Africa (SLA), to explore the…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#7 East African Elegance: The Story Behind Soil Brasserie and BellArt Gallery
Isabella Seibt's Entrepreneurial Journey Explored"Your ideas are important. Don't give up. Network as much as you can and build a brand. Your uniqueness is…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#6 Unleashing Innovation: A Deep Dive into Berlin's Startup Pulse
"Starting a startup often requires a shift in mindset, sometimes not just 180 degrees, but a complete shaking of your foundation. It's about getting a new…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#5 Bolley Clothing: Weaving a Global Narrative of African Fashion and Culture
Embark on a journey with Bolley Clothing as we unravel the vibrant narrative of African fashion and culture through the eyes of Musa Ceesay. On this episode of…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#4 From High School to Founders – Reinventing Education with EDME
Inspiring young entrepreneurs Liam Sherwood and Tayler Schäplitz shared their journey as high school graduates diving headfirst into the world of…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#3 Cooking up a South African Feast – Elevating African Cuisine Globally
Changing the Perception of African CuisineIn the heart of Berlin, a culinary maestro is breaking barriers and reshaping perceptions of African cuisine. Chef…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#2 From Enyi to Decolonizd – Redefining African Identity Through Business
What does it take to fuse entrepreneurship, African heritage, and decolonized values into a thriving brand?In this week’s episode of From Garage to Growth…
FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH#1 Rising Above Uniforms: from Security Guard to Industry Titan
What does it take to overcome challenges and unleash Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit?In the debut episode of From Garage to Growth, “From Security Guard to…