We’re extremely excited to finally release our latest episode of Big Fish Stories, featuring none other than Bruce Whitfield. Bruce is one of South Africa’s most well-known business experts, and we don’t believe anyone in SA has had more interactions with business owners, game changers and CEOs than him. As host of The Money Show, Bruce is often on the other side of the interview mic. So, we took this opportunity to dive into a rare topic: the business and story behind Bruce himself. What followed was an honest and interesting conversation about his life and journey to where he is today, his ..read more

In this brand-new episode of "Big Fish Stories", we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal well-being with James White, founder of Roark Gyms and Best10! Lend us your ears as we deep dive into the art of balancing the relentless pursuit of business success with the equally important aspects of mental and physical health. This episode goes beyond the usual advice of just reducing work hours. Instead, we focus on strategically harmonising a healthy lifestyle with ambitious entrepreneurial goals. It's an essential listen for overworked entrepreneurs who are trying to balance t ..read more

In this brand-new episode of "Big Fish Stories", we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal well-being with James White, founder of Roark Gyms and Best10! Lend us your ears as we deep dive into the art of balancing the relentless pursuit of business success with the equally important aspects of mental and physical health. This episode goes beyond the usual advice of just reducing work hours. Instead, we focus on strategically harmonising a healthy lifestyle with ambitious entrepreneurial goals. It's an essential listen for overworked entrepreneurs who are trying to balance t ..read more

In this episode of Big Fish Stories, we delve into the dynamic world of South African entrepreneurship with Andile Khumalo, a towering figure in the nation's business landscape. Join us as we go beyond the ordinary and dive deep into the intricate nuances of South Africa's business environment. This in-depth conversation explores a diverse range of topics - from the exploration of regulations to the intriguing future of politics. We probe the pressing question: Does South Africa still hold opportunities for budding entrepreneurs? Andile certainly thinks so. Beyond merely dissecting the busin ..read more

In this episode of Big Fish Stories, we step into the world of startup culture and investment mastery with Louis Buys and Alexandra Matthews - the visionary founders of The Delta, a leading venture builder across Europe and Africa. Join us as we go beyond surface-level conversations and dive deep into the fascinating world of startup development and investment. Together, we explore the intricate facets of investor strategies, drawing wisdom from Louis and Alexandra's incredible triumphs and enlightening setbacks. This episode also provides invaluable insights into the future of South African e ..read more

In this episode of Big Fish Stories, Eitan got to chat to Jevron Epstein, the CEO and founder of Generation Schools, an innovative new school group in South Africa. Eitan and Jevron explore the current state of education in South Africa and discuss the future of education worldwide. They delve into the role of technology and innovation in education, and how it's adapting to their natural learning process and transforming the way children learn. Jevron is a remarkable entrepreneur who has created a unique and extraordinary educational model. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interes ..read more

Leana de Beer is the CEO of the Feenix Group - a non-profit and a social enterprise focusing on education finance in South Africa. As a response to #feesmustfall, Leana and her team founded a non-profit to address the lack of funding for education in South Africa. Over the last 6 years, Feenix has raised over R170 million for tertiary education students in South Africa. If that wasn't impact enough, they also launched WaFunda, an EduTech platform training and supporting young South Africans.  Eitan and Leana sat down to discuss Leana's journey, the state of education in South Africa and t ..read more

Ari Kruger and Julia Anastasopoulos, are the creators of the unbelievably funny Tali Babes series and Suzelle DIY! Eitan managed to get them behind the mic for a chat about their journey creating world-class content, growing themselves as filmmakers and what it’s actually like to put together an international quality TV series in South Africa! It’s 2 of our country’s greatest comedic minds, a deep dive into their story, things they’ve learnt along the way, and what they’ve got in store for us next Take a listen! legalese.co.za ..read more

Stuart McConnachie is the race director of Ultra Trail Cape Town (UTCT), one of the most prestigious trail running events in the country! Since its inaugural event in 2014 UTCT has grown to become a major international race, with 35% of participants coming from 55 countries and boasting one of the world's best international athlete fields. He joined Eitan in the lead up to this year’s event, to take us through the story of exactly how he managed to build a global community around his brand and take UTCT from a capetonian event to the world stage. Take a listen. legalese.co.za ..read more

Mitchan Adams is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Ozow, one of South Africa’s biggest fintechs, before exiting to start Aions. In this episode, Mitchan sat down with Eitan to chat about his journey from township, to experiencing his tech startup rapidly scale into a multi-million dollar company, and the big question he was faced with next - do we have a responsibility to invest back into the local tech ecosystem? Big Fish Stories is available wherever you get your podcasts. Take a listen. legalese.co.za ..read more