https://solidgold.co.za In conversation with South African business leaders. 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. Business en Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:04:09 +0200 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:30:00 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard no Yearly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1036/logo_7299_20250909_211643_1400.jpeg https://solidgold.co.za In conversation with South African business leaders. Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard episodic Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard info@solidgold.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1383603 https://iono.fm/e/1383603
Building a conducive ecosystem for tech startups involves fostering collaboration, inclusivity, a critical mass of startups, and a track record of success, with talent fluidity between startups. This episode also underscores key elements for ecosystem success, including supportive policy and regulation, access to diverse forms of capital such as customer capital, angel investors, venture debt, factoring finance, and grant funding.

To be capital-ready, startups must conduct thorough research on funding options, possess psychological readiness for investment and relinquishing control, articulate a clear use case for the capital, and undergo due diligence.

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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 are joined by Dr. Martin Bekker, computational social scientist, AI ethics researcher and lecturer in ethics and social science at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering at Wits University; Ayanda Ngcebetsha, Director: Data & AI Commercial Solutions at Microsoft South; and Hlulekisile Shongwe, Consultant at BCG South Africa.

In this discussion, we unpack how AI can and is transforming businesses and the impact it can have on solving everyday challenges. The panel also shares findings from a recently released joint report by BCG, Wits Business School, and Microsoft South Africa about the impact of Gen AI and, critically, the importance of using and developing solutions responsibly. BCG Instagram · WBS Instagram · Connect with Wits Business School · Connect with Boston Consulting Group · BCG on Facebook · WBS on Facebook · Boston Consulting Group Website · Wits Business School Website]]> Business Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 AI: unpacking the potential opportunity for South African society 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 38:42 Backstage Pass with BCG and WBS https://iono.fm/e/1287697 https://iono.fm/e/1287697 They touch on the responsibility of women leaders, the importance of role models, imposter syndrome, finding your own voice, inclusion and collaboration, and leading in tough times.

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Great business leadership is able to set (and achieve) ambitious targets and is nimble enough to take fast and decisive action. Most of all though, leaders can inspire others to perform at their best. To unpack next-generation leadership, we are joined by Nyimpini Mabunda who is the CEO of GE Southern Africa and chairman of the US-South Africa Business Centre at the US Chamber of Commerce, as well as Professor Milford Soko, Professor of International Business and Strategy at Wits Business School. BCG Instagram · WBS Instagram · Connect with Wits Business School · Connect with Boston Consulting Group · BCG on Facebook · WBS on Facebook · Boston Consulting Group Website · Wits Business School Website]]> Business Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:30:00 +0200 0 0 The Future of Leadership in South Africa for a competitive advantage 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 23:15 Backstage Pass with BCG and WBS https://iono.fm/e/1234484 https://iono.fm/e/1234484
In this episode we will look at 3 themes:

1. The opportunity – why African corporates should be partnering with start‐ups... and vice versa.
2. The importance of solving the right problem with the right partner
3. Making it work

Guests in this episode:
Nihmal Marrie (Boston Consulting Group | Managing Director and Partner);
Dare Okoudjou (MFS Africa | CEO);
Vuyo Mpako ( Next176 | Managing Director);
Gour Lentell (Moyo App & Data free | CEO and founder) and
Chika Ekeji (MTN | Group Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer) BCG Instagram · WBS Instagram · Connect with Wits Business School · Connect with Boston Consulting Group · BCG on Facebook · WBS on Facebook · Boston Consulting Group Website · Wits Business School Website]]> Business Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Digital Innovations: collaborations between corporates and start-ups 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 37:00 Backstage Pass with BCG and WBS https://iono.fm/e/1190596 https://iono.fm/e/1190596 Boston Consulting Group Website · Wits Business School Website · Connect with Boston Consulting Group · BCG Instagram · WBS Instagram · BCG on Facebook · WBS on Facebook · Connect with Wits Business School]]> Business Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:13:00 +0200 0 0 Backstage Pass with BCG and WBS 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 1:23 Backstage Pass with BCG and WBS