#019 Exporting African innovation to solve global challenges — Duke Malan

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Duke Malan — Africa Works Ventures | Partner

In this episode I talk to Duke Malan about his broad ranging experience in the South African corporate world, his decision to move to Hong Kong, and the lessons he's learned along the way. We cover his worldview around innovation and social impact, the power and importance of mentorship, his vision for ed tech, finding a way to reignite the SA tourism sector, and how to take South African (and African) innovations global.

30 Jun 2020 English South Africa Management · Personal Journals Mike Stopforth

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