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They Made Bitcoin Work Where Banks Failed - Inside Bitcoin Ekasi with Hermann Vivier
In this episode I sat down with Hermann Vivier, founder of Bitcoin Ekasi. We discuss the limitations of government handouts in alleviating poverty, and Hermann emphasises the importance of capital accumulation for true empowerment. He highlights how Bitcoin can serve as a tool for financial independence due to its accessibility and ease of use, allowing individuals to store value and save for the future without the barriers posed by traditional banking systems.
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Bitcoin Ekasi on X: https://x.com/bitcoinekasi?s=21&t=5HLLDw6EWWz5o8_IYRhdvA (https://x.com/bitcoinekasi?s=21&t=5HLLDw6EWWz5o8_IYRhdvA)
The Bitcoin Bowl Documentary: https://x.com/bitcoinekasi/status/1826286564068164035?s=46&t=5HLLDw6EWWz5o8_IYRhdvA (https://x.com/bitcoinekasi/status/1826286564068164035?s=46&t=5HLLDw6EWWz5o8_IYRhdvA)
10 Sept 2025
Africa’s Venture Capital Ecosystem Explained - with Max
Max Cuvellier, writer of Africa: The Big Deal, joined me to talk about the venture capital ecosystem in Africa. We talked about the next big sectors in venture capital, why it can be important to group African countries together when looking at data, and the importance of the energy, logistics, and fintech categories for investment in Africa.
Links:
Africa: The Big Deal — (1) Africa: The Big Deal | Max | Substack (https://thebigdeal.substack.com/)
Max on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcuvellier?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcuvellier?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)
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4 Aug 2025
Creating an Opportunity For the Youth of Durban, South Africa, to Succeed
In this episode, Minenhle tells us about his exciting adventure while forming NT Media Group, and how he measures success as the Chairman of the Durban Chamber of Commerce Youth In Business Forum. We also talk about The Big Shoutout — an initiative to help grow youth-led small businesses in Durban, what makes a great entrepreneur, and more!
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Minenhle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minenhle-nzama-329378229?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app (https://www.linkedin.com/in/minenhle-nzama-329378229?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)
NT Media Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nt-media-group/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/nt-media-group/)
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24 Jul 2025
She Started Redesigning Education at 14!
Alex Lutz felt that a lot of potential was being lost when high school learners weren’t able to access quality additional learning material and resources, so she built an online platform to revolutionise learning.
In this episode we talk about her platform, Milani Education, the challenges of studying while building a business, how we could improve education in South Africa, AI in learning and more!
Alex Lutz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-lutz-962554227?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-lutz-962554227?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)
Milani Education:
Website — https://milanieducation.com/ (https://milanieducation.com/)
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/milani-education/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/milani-education/)
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/milani_education?igsh=MXE1anJjenFoOTUyaQ== (https://www.instagram.com/milani_education?igsh=MXE1anJjenFoOTUyaQ==)
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9 Jun 2025
The Investment Firm That We Should All Be Talking About
Warren Wheatley discusses Altvest Capital's mission to democratize investment opportunities, his Springbok Rugby bid, China's innovations, and bringing Bitcoin to South African institutions in an interview with host, Wesley Diphoko.
2 Jun 2025
Why South African Investors Should Rethink How They Back Startups
Self-Taught MBA Podcast discusses how South African investors should rethink venture capital funding models, like interval funds and SPACs, to attract capital and update the liquidity profile of venture capital investing.
19 May 2025
Powering South Africa’s Future: A Bold Plan to Shrink Eskom and End Loadshedding
Mansa Nzinga discusses a bold plan for South Africa's energy future, advocating for residential solar initiatives and net metering to reduce Eskom's dominance and foster energy security.
14 May 2025
Guest Post: Short Primer on Venture Capital in South Africa
Ross Jenvey, former Partner at Kingson Capital, shares insights on South Africa's venture capital industry, addressing its potential, frustrations, growth factors, and misconceptions in an interview with Mansa, offering a primer on navigating this emerging market.
12 May 2025
What Does It Mean To Run A Company On A Bitcoin Standard?
MANSA MUSA, Self-Taught MBA Podcast host, explores the concept of running a company on a Bitcoin standard, discussing its implications for financial operations and potential benefits like faster global transactions and wealth preservation.
7 May 2025
Why Did Warren Buffett Retire?
Mansa discusses Warren Buffett's retirement from Berkshire Hathaway, exploring the potential reasons behind his decision, including the passing of his close friend and the company's massive cash holdings.
6 May 2025
This Company Has the Makings of a South African National Champion
The episode explores how Renergen, South Africa's sole onshore producer of liquefied natural gas and liquid helium, could become a national champion by addressing energy shortages and fostering industrial capabilities.
29 Apr 2025
Here’s How AI Is Disrupting Private Equity & Venture Capital
Mansa Musa, Self-Taught MBA Podcast host, explores how AI agents are disrupting private equity and venture capital by transforming internal operations and influencing investment decisions.
23 Apr 2025
How One Man Grew Yale's Endowment From $1 Billion to $30 Billion
Mansa describes how David Swensen grew Yale's endowment by shifting to alternative investments like private equity, which requires long-term thinking, diversification, and careful manager selection to maximize returns.
21 Apr 2025
Will This Company Be One of The Biggest Winners From the U.S. Tariffs?
The Self-Taught MBA Podcast discusses how MP Materials may benefit from U.S. tariffs due to its role in rare earth mineral production, which is critical for technology growth and supply chain resilience.
18 Apr 2025
Are These The Three Best South African Stocks to Buy Right Now?
The host explores three South African stocks—The Foschini Group, Prosus, and Southern Sun—identified by Perplexity as potentially resilient investments with significant future upside.
14 Apr 2025
Were Tariffs Just a Tactic For The Mar-a-Lago Accords?
Self-Taught MBA Podcast analyzes President Trump's tariff tactics as a negotiation strategy to reshape the global trading order through what they call the Mar-a-Lago Accords.
7 Apr 2025
Making Sense of Trump's Liberation Day - (Don't Let The Media Lie To You)
The host of Self-Taught MBA discusses President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, analyzing their potential impact on the U.S. trade deficit, manufacturing, and global trade relations, and addresses misconceptions about tariffs leading to inflation.
4 Apr 2025
NVIDIA Is Round-Tripping Revenue Through CoreWeave - Strategy or Smoke?
Mansa discusses NVIDIA's relationship with CoreWeave, exploring whether their revenue cycle constitutes a strategic ecosystem play or a potentially deceptive round-tripping scheme to inflate growth.
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