Fail Forward Friday

Fail Forward Friday is a weekly Podcast show where the hosts Dr Roche Mamabolo and Malesela Molepo dissect and discuss the most epic business blunders from around the world. Each host brings a unique story to the table, providing context, analysis, and key takeaways for entrepreneurs and business professionals alike.

The show aims to destigmatize failure by showcasing real-world examples of missteps, mishaps, and outright disasters. Through engaging discussions and insightful commentary, Fail Friday transforms these blunders into valuable learning opportunities, helping viewers understand the factors that contribute to failure and how to avoid them.

With a mix of humour, expertise, and a healthy dose of schadenfreude, Fail Friday is the perfect way to learn from the mistakes of others and ensure that your own business ventures don't end up as the next cautionary tale.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Education
10 Episodes

Fail Forward #E8 | The Thin Line Between Genius and Madness | Malesela & Roche

In this explosive episode of Fail Forward Friday, hosts Roche and Malesela delve deep into the minds of two extraordinary figures: Vince McMahon and Masayoshi Son. Roche recaps the tumultuous journey of Vince McMahon, the visionary behind WWE. From humble beginnings to global domination, McMahon's career is a rollercoaster of…
25 Oct 1 hr 01 min

Fail Forward #E4 | How Dyson Lost BILLIONS Trying to Build a Car! | Malesela & Roche

In this episode of Fail Forward Fridays, Malesela and Roche dive into two compelling stories of innovation, disruption, and ultimate failure. First, Malesela unpacks the story of James Dyson, who revolutionized the vacuum industry with his bagless cyclone technology but faced a costly failure when attempting to enter the electric…
1 Oct 45 min

Fail Forward #E2 | How the Mighty Fall | Malesela & Roche

In the corridors of corporate history, few stories are as dramatic or cautionary as the stories of Nokia and Nic Leeson. These once-mighty entities, each a titan in their respective fields, were brought to their knees by a combination of hubris, greed, and an inability to adapt to the changing…
13 Sep 52 min