#FutureCEOs

A show focused on assisting young, ambitious, up and coming, high-potential entrepreneurs and executives grow their businesses and fast-track their careers. Gareth Armstrong and Hlubi Mboya do this every week by pulling together an expert panel that includes CEOs, thought leaders, industry experts, and other movers and shakers, to discuss topics and issues that are facing those pushing for CEO status.

Weekly English South Africa Business · Technology Gareth Armstrong and Hlubi Mboya Arnold

302 Episodes

52 – 72

Blockchain & Bitcoin – What Is The Difference?

CliffCentral.com — There is a lot going on with Blockchain, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies all over the globe – Hlubi and Gareth invite Justin McCarthy, CEO of Project UBU, into studio to demystify this very complicated universe. This #FutureCEOs conversation answers some questions and creates a whole lot more –…

18 Jan 2018 26 min

Creative Entrepreneurship & The Way Forward in 2018

CliffCentral.com — Ayanda Sithebe, CEO and founder of Actors Spaces, is set on continuous arts youth development and uses his business to promote the growth of leadership skills in the SA entertainment industry. Hlubi Mboya Arnold keeps it real as they discuss leadership ethics, and collaborative intelligence for creatives.

7 Dec 2017 23 min

Connecting the Unconnected

CliffCentral.com — His entrepreneurial journey began at 9 years old, and through decades of personal sacrifice he left a leadership role in corporate to start his social technology business. BlumeApp co-founder, Rumwell Mabundza, connects with Hlubi Mboya Arnold about his obsession with the world of entrepreneurship and gives leadership advice…

7 Dec 2017 28 min

Your Employees Aren't Facebooking, They're Learning

CliffCentral.com — How do you convert your employees' natural content consumption tendencies and social media habits into measurable learning and development? Gareth Armstrong is joined by the founding team of the Alexander Forbes Empower initiative to talk about their use of Degreed to do exactly that - this is a…

30 Nov 2017 23 min

Social Business Must = Smart Business

CliffCentral.com — If you think that being a social entrepreneur is all about fluff-filled objectives and feel good goals, you haven't been speaking to the right social entrepreneurs. Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by James Steere, co-founder of I-Drop Water, where they speak candidly about the social sector and…

30 Nov 2017 26 min

Trust + Growth = More Trust = An Entrepreneur's Journey

CliffCentral.com — It's hard to grow a business alone, and it's potentially even harder to grow a business with someone that you need to put a great deal of trust in. During this #FutureCEOs conversation, Gareth Armstrong talks to the founders of Afritorch Digital about this growth, and what a…

23 Nov 2017 24 min

How Does One Gain Influence?

CliffCentral.com — This #FutureCEOs podcast is dedicated to understanding how Candy Tothill Kruger, the GM of Corporate Affairs at Tsogo Sun - a JSE-listed company - was able to go from being an HR administrator all the way to the role she possesses now, where she uses millions in budgeted…

9 Nov 2017 41 min

Creating African Narratives around Start-Ups in the Global Community

CliffCentral.com — Prince Dube, founder of Energex, will be attending the largest technology conference in the world - Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal from 5-9 November 2017. The Standard Bank Incubator, in partnership with Liberty, opens up opportunities for entrepreneurs such as Prince to connect the technology community with all…

2 Nov 2017 24 min

Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Succeed in the Business World

CliffCentral.com — "Entrepreneurs who have persevered and worked very hard impact others who face challenges experienced by small business, such as limited capital, bureaucracy and difficulty in accessing markets." Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year Winner 2017 and founder of Sumting Fresh, Hezron Louwn, engages Hlubi Mboya Arnold on his…

2 Nov 2017 29 min

The Business of Going Against the Mainstream

CliffCentral.com — Hlubi Mboya Arnold connects with the Co-Founder of We Think Code, and Entrepreneurs Organisation Accelerator Programme graduate, Arlene Mulder. As women of influence, they unpack the barriers of leading a revolutionary tech institution dedicated to deliver SA's top human potential. They also discuss the critical role EO (Entrepreneurs…

26 Oct 2017 38 min

The First 10 Months As CEO – Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa

CliffCentral.com — Heading up a large, multi-national organisation is not easy – even tougher is a new CEO’s first 6 to 12 months leading a team and organisation that may even be resistant to change. Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa, to explore…

19 Oct 2017 28 min

Jarryd Chatz - 25yr Old CEO of BitCo

CliffCentral.com — Would you employ a 25-year-old to head up your organisation as CEO? You might think twice, but the BitCo board didn't. Listen to this insightful and telling #FutureCEOs conversation between Gareth Armstrong and Jarryd Chatz, the current CEO of telecommunications company, BitCo, where they explore the complexities, and…

12 Oct 2017 26 min

Sounds Nice But How Do We Implement It?

CliffCentral.com — Is Diversity just a new term we’re using for old tricks and approaches, or does it really offer something worth investing in? We look to Joké Coker, CEO Lead Coach of Constellation Coaching Group LLC, Liesl Bebb-McKay, Head of RMB’s innovation and disruptive technology division, The FOUNDeRY, and…

5 Oct 2017 23 min

Joké Coker – African Entrepreneur & Leader

CliffCentral.com — Winner of the Outstanding Achiever’s Award from the Women in Banking Finance and Investments Association, the Venture Capital Leadership Prize (UK), as well as the Woman of the Year Award from the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW – USA), means that Joké is someone worth listening to…

5 Oct 2017 23 min

A 3,5 Year Success – Founder & CEO Thumi Phake

CliffCentral.com — After winning a number of different awards, including the title of Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year® at the annual 2017 Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, Thumi Phake, Founder and CEO of Zenzele Fitness Group is finally feeling like he can take his business all the…

28 Sep 2017 28 min

Adam Craker – CEO of IQ Business

CliffCentral.com — How does a self-confessed ADHD, poor academic, with some real trials in the early part of his life rise above all of this to fill the role and office of CEO of one of the largest independent consulting businesses in Southern Africa? We explore this question and more…

14 Sep 2017 27 min

Does Your Business Need “Business Rescue”?

CliffCentral.com — Is your business in trouble? Are you worried about where it is going to be in six months? Then perhaps you need a “Business Rescue” plan. Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by Byron Chevalier, Business Rescue Practitioner at Mazars Recovery and Restructuring to talk through qualification for…

14 Sep 2017 24 min

Women & Tech: Why Are We So Underrepresented?

CliffCentral.com — On the final day of #WomensMonth 2017, Hlubi Mboya Arnold is joined in studio by a superstar guest line-up including Pan-African executives, international entrepreneurs, and the Dutch Ambassador to South Africa. Listen to this conversation if you’re a woman with ambition, vision, and a burning desire to rise.

31 Aug 2017 38 min

Social Entrepreneur - Shamila Ramjawan

CliffCentral.com — Business partner of Caster Semenya, Shamila Ramjawan joins Hlubi and Gareth in studio to talk about her journey from poor student to MBA graduate to owning a business now operating in 10+ countries.

17 Aug 2017 25 min

Frank Mullen – CEO of Zinia

CliffCentral.com — This is a pragmatic, direct, and insightful conversation with an hugely successful entrepreneur turned CEO. Listen as Hlubi and Gareth enjoy a super #FutureCEOs half hour in studio with Frank Mullen, CEO of Zinia.