Mashudu Modau
@Mashstartup • 67,390 subscribers
Just Keep Building. Startup Guide South Africa @FoundersSauce
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It’s scary to see the reality South African small businesses are facing right now 💔
Mashudu Modau632,350 views • 3 years ago
New opportunity 🚨 Microsoft South Africa is committing R1.3 billion to help black-owned SMMEs move from building to real scale. Through the Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP), selected businesses get: ✅ Hands-on business support, not just funding ✅ Access to AI, cloud, and digital tools ✅ Skills development and technical training ✅ Pathways to new markets and supplier networks This is for founders who: • Have a proven product or service • Are generating revenue (R1M – R50M) • Are ready to scale beyond where they are today Apply here: Deadline: 30 March 2026 #YourNextIsNow #MissionNext
Mashudu Modau34,850 views • 2 months ago
A lesson on taking risks from Mathebe Ngwenya, founder and CEO Shop Beauty on TApp
Mashudu Modau63,971 views • 7 months ago
![[New Podcast] Building Healthcare for Africa’s Future with Zanele Matome Zanele Abraham Now available on Spotify. Zanele Matome, the visionary founder of Welo Health Welo - a platform revolutionizing healthcare access across South Africa and the SADC region. From growing up in communities with limited healthcare, to building a nationwide gig-economy model connecting nurses, doctors, and patients, Zanele shares her remarkable journey of purpose, innovation, and resilience. We dive into her early lessons as a mining contractor, her bold pivot into healthtech, and the mindset shifts that helped her transform personal experiences into a scalable solution recognized by global institutions like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Zanele also unpacks the key differences between building a startup in South Africa versus Silicon Valley, the real challenges founders face on the continent, and what it takes to create impactful ventures that blend human touch and technology. #Entrepreneurship #SouthAfricanEntrepreneurs](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1917113585198678495/amplify_video_thumb/1917107577667629056/img/4Wz9tYeZZ1FsGl--.jpg)
[New Podcast] Building Healthcare for Africa’s Future with Zanele Matome Zanele Abraham Now available on Spotify. Zanele Matome, the visionary founder of Welo Health Welo - a platform revolutionizing healthcare access across South Africa and the SADC region. From growing up in communities with limited healthcare, to building a nationwide gig-economy model connecting nurses, doctors, and patients, Zanele shares her remarkable journey of purpose, innovation, and resilience. We dive into her early lessons as a mining contractor, her bold pivot into healthtech, and the mindset shifts that helped her transform personal experiences into a scalable solution recognized by global institutions like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Zanele also unpacks the key differences between building a startup in South Africa versus Silicon Valley, the real challenges founders face on the continent, and what it takes to create impactful ventures that blend human touch and technology. #Entrepreneurship #SouthAfricanEntrepreneurs
Mashudu Modau41,257 views • 1 year ago
What happens after you raise R126 million for your startup? 🌱 Here’s my full conversation with Karidas Tshintsholo, co-founder of Khula!, about what it takes to build a game-changing agritech startup in South Africa. We unpacked: - The journey from idea to raising R126M - How KHULA! is transforming access for SA farmers - The biggest challenges and lessons learned - What’s next for the future of the business This is a must-listen for builders, share it with someone who needs to start or keep growing 💪🏿
Mashudu Modau26,792 views • 1 year ago
I saw this on the other app - “Entrepreneurship will not save black youth” 👇🏿
Mashudu Modau51,354 views • 3 years ago
![[New Podcast] Building Electric Mobility for South Africa with Fezile Dhlamini Lusibalukhulu 🖍 Now available on Spotify: Green Scooter is South Africa’s first electric tricycle startup — a locally assembled, commuter-first EV built for real SA roads. But this isn’t just a business story. In this episode, Fezile opens up about the emotional cost of building without funding, the losses he’s faced along the way, and the resilience it took to keep going when everything said stop. #SouthAfricanStartups #Entrepreneurship #Podcast](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1928148553630691752/amplify_video_thumb/1928146467438395392/img/pcDxp6gGS-e0h1Jc.jpg)
[New Podcast] Building Electric Mobility for South Africa with Fezile Dhlamini Lusibalukhulu 🖍 Now available on Spotify: Green Scooter is South Africa’s first electric tricycle startup — a locally assembled, commuter-first EV built for real SA roads. But this isn’t just a business story. In this episode, Fezile opens up about the emotional cost of building without funding, the losses he’s faced along the way, and the resilience it took to keep going when everything said stop. #SouthAfricanStartups #Entrepreneurship #Podcast
Mashudu Modau23,696 views • 1 year ago
![[New Podcast] Filtering the Future: What It Takes to Build A Business for Impact with Murendeni Mafumo Now available on Spotify Murendeni Mafumo is the founder of Kusini Water, a pioneering South African social enterprise using macadamia nut shells and nanotechnology to purify water and deliver clean, safe drinking water to underserved communities. In this episode, we explore Murendeni’s journey from government water engineer to full-time entrepreneur building one of the most innovative impact-driven ventures on the continent. We talk about: •How he developed his first working prototype •The role of grant funding and early pitch wins •Why real social entrepreneurship means solving human problems, not just business problems •And the importance of protecting your purpose, energy, and mental well-being while building This conversation is packed with insight for anyone building with impact — especially in tough environments. #SocialEntrepreneurship #Innovation #SouthAfricanStartups #Impact #Mashstartup #CleanWater #FoundersZA](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1929809048217485664/amplify_video_thumb/1929797540574076928/img/ey9NM677ctM1T6Hy.jpg)
[New Podcast] Filtering the Future: What It Takes to Build A Business for Impact with Murendeni Mafumo Now available on Spotify Murendeni Mafumo is the founder of Kusini Water, a pioneering South African social enterprise using macadamia nut shells and nanotechnology to purify water and deliver clean, safe drinking water to underserved communities. In this episode, we explore Murendeni’s journey from government water engineer to full-time entrepreneur building one of the most innovative impact-driven ventures on the continent. We talk about: •How he developed his first working prototype •The role of grant funding and early pitch wins •Why real social entrepreneurship means solving human problems, not just business problems •And the importance of protecting your purpose, energy, and mental well-being while building This conversation is packed with insight for anyone building with impact — especially in tough environments. #SocialEntrepreneurship #Innovation #SouthAfricanStartups #Impact #Mashstartup #CleanWater #FoundersZA
Mashudu Modau22,339 views • 1 year ago
![[New Podcast] From Start to Scale: The Wumdrop Journey with Simon Hartley Now available on Spotify: WumDrop started as a hustle delivering nappies — and became a last-mile logistics powerhouse, acquired by Massmart. Trusted by major brands like Zando, Builders Warehouse, and Standard Bank, WumDrop reimagined delivery on the customer’s terms. In this episode, Simon breaks down the real journey of building a startup that lasts — from protecting the customer experience to building scalable tech and life after acquisition. #SouthAfricanStartups #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Mashstartup](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1922166953113760095/amplify_video_thumb/1922164088622170112/img/a4-4NdH2kRbzfAim.jpg)
[New Podcast] From Start to Scale: The Wumdrop Journey with Simon Hartley Now available on Spotify: WumDrop started as a hustle delivering nappies — and became a last-mile logistics powerhouse, acquired by Massmart. Trusted by major brands like Zando, Builders Warehouse, and Standard Bank, WumDrop reimagined delivery on the customer’s terms. In this episode, Simon breaks down the real journey of building a startup that lasts — from protecting the customer experience to building scalable tech and life after acquisition. #SouthAfricanStartups #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Mashstartup
Mashudu Modau16,302 views • 1 year ago
![[New Podcast] Changing Education for South Africa’s Future with Kagisho Masae Kagisho Masae Now available on Spotify Matriclive_ZA the app that recently won FNB App of the Year 2024, has helped over 600,000 high school learners across South Africa better prepare for their matric exams through interactive video lessons, gamified learning, mock exams, and AI tutoring. In this episode, we sit down with Kagisho Masae, CEO and co-founder of Matric Live, to talk about how a platform that started as a way to keep his co-founder Lesego Finger learning and engaged became one of the most impactful EdTech tools in the country. Kagisho shares the journey from finance professional to purpose-driven entrepreneur, the tough calls they’ve made to prioritize accessibility and impact, and how they’re now expanding support for teachers and classrooms too. #Entrepreneurship #EdTech #SouthAfricanStartups #EducationForAll #MatricLive](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1924751711396114715/amplify_video_thumb/1924747162157543424/img/BZkIWcjbqiNd0qCX.jpg)
[New Podcast] Changing Education for South Africa’s Future with Kagisho Masae Kagisho Masae Now available on Spotify Matriclive_ZA the app that recently won FNB App of the Year 2024, has helped over 600,000 high school learners across South Africa better prepare for their matric exams through interactive video lessons, gamified learning, mock exams, and AI tutoring. In this episode, we sit down with Kagisho Masae, CEO and co-founder of Matric Live, to talk about how a platform that started as a way to keep his co-founder Lesego Finger learning and engaged became one of the most impactful EdTech tools in the country. Kagisho shares the journey from finance professional to purpose-driven entrepreneur, the tough calls they’ve made to prioritize accessibility and impact, and how they’re now expanding support for teachers and classrooms too. #Entrepreneurship #EdTech #SouthAfricanStartups #EducationForAll #MatricLive
Mashudu Modau15,677 views • 1 year ago
![How does a single chair in Eldorado Park become 70+ stores, an 800+ strong team, and over a decade of impact in communities? [New Podcast] The Business of Purpose: Lessons from Legends Barber’s Journey with Sheldon Tatchell, Founder & CEO of Legends Barber 🎧](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1973284427162948005/amplify_video_thumb/1973283994931269632/img/R3UVwLmCcCvCNrZQ.jpg)
How does a single chair in Eldorado Park become 70+ stores, an 800+ strong team, and over a decade of impact in communities? [New Podcast] The Business of Purpose: Lessons from Legends Barber’s Journey with Sheldon Tatchell, Founder & CEO of Legends Barber 🎧
Mashudu Modau10,619 views • 8 months ago
![[New Podcast] Reimagining Maternal Healthcare in South Africa with Tsitsi Marote Tsitsi Marote Now available on Spotify Guardian Health Guardian Health is changing the way healthcare works in South Africa—connecting clinics, community health workers, and patients through a powerful data-driven platform. This isn’t just a healthtech story—it’s a blueprint for building purpose-driven solutions that tackle real problems and create lasting impact. Watch now 🎧](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1927267532894814426/amplify_video_thumb/1927265739079073792/img/Y4iaI2ES3pEMLhgQ.jpg)
[New Podcast] Reimagining Maternal Healthcare in South Africa with Tsitsi Marote Tsitsi Marote Now available on Spotify Guardian Health Guardian Health is changing the way healthcare works in South Africa—connecting clinics, community health workers, and patients through a powerful data-driven platform. This isn’t just a healthtech story—it’s a blueprint for building purpose-driven solutions that tackle real problems and create lasting impact. Watch now 🎧
Mashudu Modau12,089 views • 1 year ago
![[New Podcast] Reimagining Stokvels and Unlocking R50 Billion in Community Wealth with Tshepo Moloi Tshepo Moloi Now available on Spotify: Tshepo Moloi is the visionary founder of StokFella StokFellaSA — a groundbreaking platform transforming how stokvels save, invest, and build wealth across South Africa. R50 billion flows through stokvels in South Africa each year — but most of it sits idle in basic savings accounts. Tshepo saw this as a missed opportunity. With StokFella, he’s helping stokvels unlock their full potential through digital tools that streamline administration, improve transparency, and open access to high-impact investments — from property to startups. In this episode, Tshepo shares the origin story behind StokFella, inspired by his family’s stokvel experience and a deep belief in the power of community-led finance. From mining engineer to fintech innovator, he walks us through his journey of building a platform that modernizes trusted systems while preserving their cultural roots. #SouthAfricanEntrepreneurs #AfricanStartups](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1919628691765657859/amplify_video_thumb/1919623794164994048/img/GYsRj7J43PMXqjxD.jpg)
[New Podcast] Reimagining Stokvels and Unlocking R50 Billion in Community Wealth with Tshepo Moloi Tshepo Moloi Now available on Spotify: Tshepo Moloi is the visionary founder of StokFella StokFellaSA — a groundbreaking platform transforming how stokvels save, invest, and build wealth across South Africa. R50 billion flows through stokvels in South Africa each year — but most of it sits idle in basic savings accounts. Tshepo saw this as a missed opportunity. With StokFella, he’s helping stokvels unlock their full potential through digital tools that streamline administration, improve transparency, and open access to high-impact investments — from property to startups. In this episode, Tshepo shares the origin story behind StokFella, inspired by his family’s stokvel experience and a deep belief in the power of community-led finance. From mining engineer to fintech innovator, he walks us through his journey of building a platform that modernizes trusted systems while preserving their cultural roots. #SouthAfricanEntrepreneurs #AfricanStartups
Mashudu Modau12,186 views • 1 year ago
![[NEW PODCAST] It's All About Transparency - with Naked co-founder Alex Thomson 🎧 Listen Now on Apple Podcast OR Spotify](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1630062110062329856/ext_tw_video_thumb/1630061888724713472/pu/img/yEKRHBTG99yZdTM3.jpg)
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