Mashudu Modau
MASHSTARTUP
What does it take to build a business in South Africa’s toughest conditions? Host Mashudu Modau sits down with the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs to uncover the failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that shaped their journeys. From building independent African media platforms to creating township-born sneaker care brands, and reimagining digital education for millions of learners—these are the untold stories of turning South Africa’s challenges into opportunity. Each episode is a masterclass in resourcefulness, innovation, and building in South Africa’s uniquely complex landscape.
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Oct 14, 2025
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Episodes
Challenges & Growth Opportunities Within Digital Media in Africa - With Andrew Simelane 10.02.2020 1:13:52
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
The Art & Science of Merging Data with Magic 29.01.2020 36:14
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Failure Is NOT Final - with Zanele Abraham Matome 27.01.2020 45:36
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Sex, Drugs, God & Entrepreneurship - with Luyanda Jafta 21.01.2020 1:00:00
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
A New Beginning (Intro 2020) 21.01.2020 1:28
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
The Guide to Navigating Digital Content & Commerce in Africa - PANEL DISCUSSION: 05.12.2019 57:24
Experience two hours of unparalleled discovery, learning and networking with pioneering entrepreneurs and creatives across South Africa’s digital content & e-commerce industries at the inaugural CONNECT by Lutcha workshop on 22 November 2019, in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Developing connections & growing insights alike, CONNECT aims to be the premier destination for Africa’s future digital creato...
The State of Podcasting in Africa & the Future Digital Content 05.12.2019 40:52
Experience two hours of unparalleled discovery, learning and networking with pioneering entrepreneurs and creatives across South Africa’s digital content & e-commerce industries at the inaugural CONNECT by Lutcha workshop on 22 November 2019, in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Developing connections & growing insights alike, CONNECT aims to be the premier destination for Africa’s future digital creato...
THE STATE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA - With Wiza Jalakasi 16.08.2019 1:00:23
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
William Kamkwembe - The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind (Mashstartup Interview) 09.08.2019 36:00
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Solving Africa’s Energy Crisis - With Thabang Mabapa 08.08.2019 9:48
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Using Tech For Good - Mixo Ngoveni 07.08.2019 5:59
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
It Takes A Village To Build Entrepreneurs - With Sisanda Ntshinga 05.08.2019 10:39
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Durbans' Entrepreneurship Ecosystem - With Nkululeko Mthembu 05.08.2019 6:45
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Entrepreneurship Is A Way Of Life - Inga Gubeka 16.07.2019 31:13
As part of the Yoco #JustStart campaign we have partnered to bring you the incredible stories of entrepreneurs building interesting and incredible businesses. We hope to document a candid look at their starting journeys and learn more about what it takes to build and grow a great business. Learn more here: www.yoco.co.za/blog/juststart2/ It should be easy for small businesses to get paid. That’s w...
Love Tea Time & Iinclusion: Busi Mavunga 03.07.2019 28:33
As part of the Yoco #JustStart campaign we have partnered to bring you the incredible stories of entrepreneurs building interesting and incredible businesses. We hope to document a candid look at their starting journeys and learn more about what it takes to build and grow a great business. Learn more here: www.yoco.co.za/blog/juststart2/ It should be easy for small businesses to get paid. That’s w...
Coffee, Connections & Collaboration - with Kgabo Nkosi 26.06.2019 12:55
As part of the Yoco #JustStart campaign we have partnered to bring you the incredible stories of entrepreneurs building interesting and incredible businesses. We hope to document a candid look at their starting journeys and learn more about what it takes to build and grow a great business. Learn more here: https://www.yoco.co.za/blog/juststart2/ It should be easy for small businesses to get paid....
Life Through Design - with Joe Human 11.06.2019 40:32
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Raising Money, Building The Future of Fitness - with TUMI PHAKE 28.05.2019 14:42
TUMI PHAKE is an Award-winning entrepreneur, business speaker, mentor. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zenzele Fitness Group. A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Enable, Empower, Educate - with Mashudu Modau (Sound Awake, SAFM Interview) 15.05.2019 26:24
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Good To Great To Gone - With Sinesipho Maninjwa 08.05.2019 52:46
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
Purpose in Every Drop - with Murendeni Mafumo 05.05.2019 31:39
The Mashstartup Podcast is A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. This is a special series of our podcast featuring incredible social innovators Murendeni Mafumo & Thembiso Magajana. This is produced with the support of Redbull Amaphiko & the Tshimologong Precinct
How To Scale Impact - with Thembiso Magajana - 30.04.2019 33:50
The Mashstartup Podcast is A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. This is a special series of our podcast featuring incredible social innovators Murendeni Mafumo & Thembiso Magajana. This is produced with the support of Redbull Amaphiko & the Tshimologong Precinct
Wholistic Wellness, The Key To Unlocking Purpose - With Juanita Khumalo 13.03.2019 37:13
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
How To Build The Future With Design Thinking - With Asia Sultan 06.03.2019 35:34
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.
The Ecosystem Is BROKEN - With Selebogo Molefe 06.02.2019 33:41
Selebogo Molefe has been a maverick in the South African entrepreneur ecosystem development sector for more than 10 years. Through his work at The Hookup Dinner and The peoples Fund, he has worked to develop small businesses through entrepreneur trainings, networking events, providing access to market opportunities and crowd funding for startups.
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