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Irfan Pardesi - CEO, ACM Gold

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From Starbucks waiter to CEO of a company that is now valued at over four billion rand ($400 million), Irfan Pardesi has found success through a formula of simplification and focus that we unpack in this week's Rising Star Wednesdays episode.

Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned business leader, you will find great value listening to this discussion.
11 Nov 2014 English South Africa Technology · Business

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