In this week’s episode, we talk to Jamie Wyngaard, Co-founder of Loop. Jamie talks us through his humble beginnings from the Cape flats and how important it is to seize opportunities no matter what your background looks like. We get to learn more about Jamie’s personal journey, entrepreneurship and becoming a founder. He shares some interesting insight into the taxi space and how Loop fits into that ecosystem while problem solving for taxi owners and commuters. Jamie talks to us about how creating the right partnerships is vital for success in start-up businesses.

00:00 Introducing Jamie Wyngaard

02:40 How Do You Know a Person is from a Fintech?

06:26 Jamie’s Journey, from the Cape Flats to his Academic Achievements

14:40 Becoming a Founder and Juggling the Workload.

24:26 What is Loop

52:20 Loop’s Biggest Challenges

1:08:49 How Do You Deal with Failures

1:13:31 Creating the Right Partnerships

1:12:13 Financial Tips for Entrepreneurs

1:28:54 Issuing Microloans

1:35:00 Conclusion