Built with Intent

In this episode, we explore how Stephan Bredell built Plato Coffee from a single container concept into one of Africa’s fastest-growing lifestyle coffee brands. From an idea born as a side hustle to a brand rooted in culture and intention, we dive into the story behind Plato and how it was built from the ground up.

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Knott-Craig, the founder of Fibertime, and his mission to close the digital divide by bringing fast, ultra-affordable fiber to South African townships through an innovative pay-as-you-go model. We explore the strategy behind this bold vision, the lessons learned from his most public failures, and his ambition to one day list on the JSE.

In our first episode, we explore how Henning Klopper built Zuney Wagyu Burger Bar on Kloof Street. From a passion for premium Wagyu beef to becoming one of Cape Town’s best burger joints, we dive into the story behind the brand and how it was built from the ground up.