In this episode, we sit down with Pat Mahlangu, award-winning marketer, media entrepreneur, and founder of Pat On Brands. Pat shares his inspiring journey from promoting phones in a mall to leading one of South Africa’s most impactful brand platforms, while championing youth entrepreneurship, African storytelling, and the long game of brand-building. Highlights 🌍 From Rural Roots to Brand Leader: Pat unpacks how growing up in a small South African town shaped his early drive, and how a simp...
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In this episode, we sit down with Pat Mahlangu, award-winning marketer, media entrepreneur, and founder of Pat On Brands. Pat shares his inspiring journey from promoting phones in a mall to leading one of South Africa’s most impactful brand platforms, while championing youth entrepreneurship, African storytelling, and the long game of brand-building. Highlights 🌍 From Rural Roots to Brand Leader: Pat unpacks how growing up in a small South African town shaped his early drive, and how a simp...
In this episode, we sit down with Pat Mahlangu, award-winning marketer, media entrepreneur, and founder of Pat On Brands. Pat shares his inspiring journey from promoting phones in a mall to leading one of South Africa’s most impactful brand platforms, while championing youth entrepreneurship, African storytelling, and the long game of brand-building. Highlights 🌍 From Rural Roots to Brand Leader: Pat unpacks how growing up in a small South African town shaped his early drive, and how a simp...
In this episode, we sit down with Tinyiko Valoyi—serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Zulzi, and founder of Mavoni Fiber—to unpack his extraordinary journey from software engineer to tech visionary reshaping Africa’s digital economy. Tinyiko shares raw, powerful lessons from building one of South Africa’s most successful quick-commerce platforms and leading a fiber rollout across underserved townships. ⸻ Highlights 🚀 From Software Engineer to Serial Entrepreneur: Tinyiko shares how his passi...
In this episode, Julian Kubel and Lebogang Mothibe, co-founders of Butan, share their remarkable journey of building a streetwear brand rooted in African identity. They delve into the challenges of balancing creativity and business, the importance of cultural preservation, and their vision for taking African fashion to the global stage. Highlights 🌍 Reclaiming Identity Through Fashion: Butan is a rearrangement of the word "Bantu," symbolizing a reclamation of history and a celebration of Afri...
In this episode, Melvyn Lubega, co-founder of GO1 and partner at Breega, shares his remarkable journey of building South Africa’s first unicorn company. He dives into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned along the way, and how a commitment to solving African challenges with technology has shaped his career.Highlights🌍 Building a Unicorn: Melvyn details how GO1 grew into a $2 billion company, attracting $450M in investment from global giants like Microsoft Ventures...
Join us on Season 3 of #ChpterChampions, as we take you on an inspiring journey Down South 🇿🇦. In first episode, Theo Baloyi shares his journey as the founder of Bathu Group, an African footwear brand that has become a symbol of hope and creativity, detailing his path from a South African township to building a globally admired brand. He delves into the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned while creating a business that embodies African heritage and innovation. Highlights 🌍 From Tow...
In this episode, Mumbi shares her inspiring journey of founding the Power Learn Project and her ambitious mission to train one million developers across Africa. She discusses the challenges, opportunities, and strategies involved in building a thriving tech ecosystem on the continent. Highlights 🌍 One Million Developers: Mumbi unveils her vision for training one million developers, explaining how this ambitious goal will create a new wave of tech talent and innovation across Africa. 💡 The I...
In this episode, Abraham Mbuthia, the visionary founder of Uzapoint and MyZola, shares his inspiring journey from tech enthusiast to a fintech trailblazer, dedicated to empowering SMEs across Africa. Discover how his passion for innovative solutions has fueled Uzapoint’s rapid rise, revolutionizing the way small and medium enterprises manage and grow their businesses. Highlights: 🌟 Uzapoint’s innovative platform offers seamless business management solutions, empowering SMEs to overcome uniq...
In this episode, Umesh Bhojwani, founder of Vision Plus, shares his inspiring journey in building a Kenyan electronics brand from the ground up. Umesh reflects on the early challenges, the importance of customer satisfaction, and the dynamic strategies that led Vision Plus to become a top-selling brand in Kenya. Highlights: 🌟 Vision Plus was born from the desire to create a local brand that could stand toe-to-toe with international competitors. 🔄 A bold decision to replace defective product...
In this episode, Avril, renowned Kenyan singer and entrepreneur, shares her journey from the music stage to the business world with her wellness brand, My Everything. Avril opens up about the challenges of balancing a thriving music career while building a brand that reflects her passion for health and beauty. Highlights 🌟 Reinvention: Avril discusses the importance of constantly reinventing herself, both in her music career and entrepreneurial ventures, ensuring every year is a chapter of ...
In this episode, Dan Aceda, founder of SemaBox, shares the highs and lows of navigating the podcast production industry in Kenya. From landing an unexpected 80K contract to facing the challenges of being underprepared, Dan dives deep into the realities of entrepreneurship and the lessons learned along the way. Highlights: 🌟 SemaBox’s early struggle with a complex 80K project highlights the importance of readiness and resource management in business growth. 📈 The critical role of prepa...
Cris Njoki shares her motivating journey with IKOJN, a leading Kenyan fashion brand, and what it entails to be in an environment full of challenges, growth strategies, and a more dynamic fashion industry. HIGHLIGHTS: 🌟 IKOJN's rise as a famed fashion brand in Kenya speaks volumes about its branding, innovation in design, and a sharp eye on the local market. 📈 Striking a strategic balance between product quality and brand storytelling has been central to creating a loyal customer base. 🤝 B...
In this episode Josh discusses his entrepreneurial journey with Artfit, a Kenyan streetwear brand, highlighting challenges, growth, and insights into fashion business dynamics. Highlights 🌟 Artfit’s rapid growth in just three years reflects effective branding and community engagement. 📈 The importance of sales over marketing is emphasized in building a sustainable fashion business. 🤝 Building a dedicated team was crucial for managing production and customer service effectively. 💡 Learning fr...
Join us on the Chpter Champions Podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Kush, the visionary founder of a successful fashion brand. Kush shares invaluable insights on starting a business, the importance of innovation, and the unique challenges of the retail industry. Highlights: 🌟 From UK to Kenya: Discover Kush’s bold transition from a lucrative job in the UK to pursuing his passion for entrepreneurship in Kenya. 🚀 Innovation & Experimentation: Learn the significance of liste...
Welcome to our podcast, where we delve into the world of venture building and investing with Kwehnui Tawah. With a focus on harnessing technology to transform access to essential goods and services, Kwehnui shares his extensive personal and professional experiences from working and traveling across 30+ countries, predominantly in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. As a Cameroonian-American based in Nairobi, Kwehnui is dedicated to building and investing in the next generatio...
Discover the incredible journey of Daisy, one of Kenya's outstanding business leaders and mentors. With a proven track record in strategic thinking, commercial execution, and people development, Daisy currently excels as the Chief Product Officer at Zuri Health. From Key Accounts Manager at Marketforce360 to Chief Customer Officer at Cloud9xp, Daisy's career is marked by a relentless focus on customer experience and innovation. She's an award-winning leader, recognized as an International Pe...
Welcome to Chpter Champions with Ikechukwu Arthur Anoke, the podcast where we explore the incredible journey and impactful work of one of Africa's most inspiring leaders. He is an award-winning transformational leader with over 20 years of experience, including 17 years in various leadership positions. As the Founder and CEO of Zuri Health, a multi-award-winning Healthtech company, He is on a mission to provide quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare services to patients across Sub-Sah...
Welcome to Season 2 of Chpter Champions. We bring you Tedd Josiah's Journey, on the podcast that delves into the extraordinary life of Edmond "Tedd" Josiah. From his early beginnings to becoming a pioneering music producer and successful entrepreneur,. Tedd Josiah's story is one of passion, resilience, and reinvention. Join us on this inspiring journey through the life of a true Kenyan legend. Whether you're passionate about music, entrepreneurship, or personal growth, Tedd Josiah's story o...
🎙️ In this two-part episode, we sit down with Tesh Mbaabu, a serial technology entrepreneur who seamlessly blends his passion for commerce and technology to revolutionize how business in done Africa. As the Cofounder & CEO of Chpter, an AI-powered conversational commerce platform, Tesh is helping businesses enhance their sales on social platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram by automating conversations, marketing, and payments. Before Chpter, Tesh was the Co-founder & CEO of MarketFor...
🎙️ In this two-part episode, we sit down with Tesh Mbaabu, a serial technology entrepreneur who seamlessly blends his passion for commerce and technology to revolutionize how business in done Africa. As the Cofounder & CEO of Chpter, an AI-powered conversational commerce platform, Tesh is helping businesses enhance their sales on social platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram by automating conversations, marketing, and payments. Before Chpter, Tesh was the Co-founder & CEO of MarketFor...
Get ready for the most jaw-dropping entrepreneurial journey you've ever heard! They're the couple who went from being AUCTIONED to owning a multi-million shapewear empire that empowers women to RUN THE WORLD. 👑 In this podcast, they're baring their souls and sharing ALL the juicy details: there EPIC business fails, the life-changing auction, how shapewear became the secret weapon, and the keys to building a business that celebrates women's bodies and confidence. They're not ...
In this episode, we sit down with Pat Mahlangu, award-winning marketer, media entrepreneur, and founder of Pat On Brands. Pat shares his inspiring journey from promoting phones in a mall to leading one of South Africa’s most impactful brand platforms, while championing youth entrepreneurship, African storytelling, and the long game of brand-building. Highlights 🌍 From Rural Roots to Brand Leader: Pat unpacks how growing up in a small South African town shaped his early drive, and how a simp...
