https://www.scaleupcompany.co.za/ Welcome to the ScaleUp Podcast SA—where we dive into the real stories of South Africa’s entrepreneurs. From breakthrough moments to brutal setbacks, we uncover the grit, hustle, and strategy behind successful businesses. Each episode, we sit down with South Africa’s top founders, CEOs, and industry leaders to unpack their biggest challenges, smartest moves, and lessons learned. Joining us is Nicholas Thiede, a business growth expert with 15+ years of experience helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems using the Scaling Up methodology. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or business leader, this podcast gives you insights, strategies, and mindset shifts to help you scale smarter, not harder. Management en Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:09:09 +0200 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:53:36 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 ScaleUp Company SA no Nicholas Thiede & Ingrid Kluckow Monthly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3972/logo_9198_20250905_205952_1400.jpeg https://www.scaleupcompany.co.za/ Welcome to the ScaleUp Podcast SA—where we dive into the real stories of South Africa’s entrepreneurs. ScaleUp Company SA episodic ScaleUp Company SA ingrid@scaleupcompany.com false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1584642 https://iono.fm/e/1584642
In this episode of the ScaleUp Podcast, we sit down with Velani Mboweni, founder and CEO of Lula, to unpack the raw truths of building a mobility platform from scratch. From navigating rejection and burnout to building the right systems and team, Velani shares what it takes to stay focused and keep moving, even while laying track under a moving train.

🔍 In this episode:
– How Lula scaled by falling in love with the problem, not the solution
– Why team rhythms and operational systems are transformational
– When hiring the wrong person teaches the right lesson
– The unglamorous truth about founder evolution
– Why “loving your customer” isn’t enough

Whether you’re scaling your first venture or feeling the pressure of growth, this episode will leave you grounded, challenged, and better equipped for the road ahead.

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Discover why culture isn’t fluff, it’s the operating system behind high-performing teams. Learn how codifying your values can eliminate micromanagement, boost alignment, and create energy that fuels growth.

🔥 Topics covered in this episode:
Why companies fail when they treat culture like a ‘side dish’
How to build cultural guardrails that drive autonomous decision-making
Real-world examples of scaling culture in startups and growing teams
Why "Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" — and how to serve both

Whether you're a founder, team leader, or part of a scaling company, this conversation will equip you with practical tools to turn culture into your most strategic asset. ScaleUp Company South Africa · Find more of Nic's knowledge! ]]> Management Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:21:00 +0200 0 0 Culture vs. Chaos: How to Scale Without Losing What Matters 0 0 Nicholas Thiede & Ingrid Kluckow full 18:57 ScaleUp Podcast South Africa https://iono.fm/e/1534527 https://iono.fm/e/1534527 In this episode, we sit down with Ian Thomson, the co-founder of TooMuchWifi, to explore how he and his team scaled their business. We discuss the toughest lessons, biggest wins, and the mindset shifts that drive business success.

Nicholas Thiede shares his insights on navigating the Founder’s Dilemma and the key processes entrepreneurs can implement to safeguard against the growing pains and pitfalls of scaling a business. ]]> Management Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:09:00 +0200 0 0 Are You In for Trouble? Scaling Up Without Breaking Down 0 0 Nicholas Thiede & Ingrid Kluckow full 19:57 ScaleUp Podcast South Africa