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MASHSTARTUP
Mashudu Modau
140 episodes
2 days ago
What does it take to build a business in South Africa’s toughest conditions? Host Mashudu Modau sits down with the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs to uncover the failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that shaped their journeys. From building independent African media platforms to creating township-born sneaker care brands, and reimagining digital education for millions of learners—these are the untold stories of turning South Africa’s challenges into opportunity. Each episode is a masterclass in resourcefulness, innovation, and building in South Africa’s uniquely complex landscape.
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What does it take to build a business in South Africa’s toughest conditions? Host Mashudu Modau sits down with the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs to uncover the failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that shaped their journeys. From building independent African media platforms to creating township-born sneaker care brands, and reimagining digital education for millions of learners—these are the untold stories of turning South Africa’s challenges into opportunity. Each episode is a masterclass in resourcefulness, innovation, and building in South Africa’s uniquely complex landscape.
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Built to Last: A Decade of Walk Fresh with Lethabo Mokoena
MASHSTARTUP
1 hour 5 minutes 53 seconds
4 months ago
Built to Last: A Decade of Walk Fresh with Lethabo Mokoena

What does it take to build something that lasts — not just in profit, but in purpose?


Lethabo Mokoena, the founder of Walk Fresh, unpacks the lessons, phases, and grit behind building a township-born business that’s stood the test of 10 years.


What began in a backyard in Daveyton is now a movement, a trusted brand, and a symbol of what’s possible when vision meets relentless execution. Lethabo reflects on how Walk Fresh grew from a local sneaker-cleaning hustle into a nationally respected company with commercial products, collaborative campaigns, and cultural relevance — all while staying rooted in community.


This is more than a business story. It’s a story of impact.

In this conversation, we explore:

  • ​The unseen work and mindset it takes to build over a decade
  • ​How township businesses can scale without losing their soul
  • ​The culture and economy of sneaker care in South Africa
  • ​Walk Fresh’s expansion, product innovation, and ecosystem thinking
  • ​The power of building infrastructure in overlooked spaces
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Lethabo’s tone is honest, grounded, and clear: greatness doesn’t come from hype — it comes from discipline, community, and staying true to your 'why'. His story is a blueprint for entrepreneurs looking to build something real, relevant, and rooted.


If you're serious about business as a tool for transformation, this is the episode to tune into.

This is how you build something that lasts.

MASHSTARTUP
What does it take to build a business in South Africa’s toughest conditions? Host Mashudu Modau sits down with the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs to uncover the failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that shaped their journeys. From building independent African media platforms to creating township-born sneaker care brands, and reimagining digital education for millions of learners—these are the untold stories of turning South Africa’s challenges into opportunity. Each episode is a masterclass in resourcefulness, innovation, and building in South Africa’s uniquely complex landscape.