Greg Stewart

No Free Lunch With Greg Stewart

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There's no free lunch in business. Join Greg Stewart, Editor of Business Tech Africa, for honest, unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders across the African continent. This podcast isn’t about polished success stories or rehearsed pitches. It"s about the real wins, the hard losses, the pivots that worked, and the failures that taught valuable lessons. No Free Lunch gets into the meat of what it really takes to succeedin African business today. Topics span entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, business strategy, market disruption, funding, leadership, a...

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Nick Hudson - PANDA - AI Sceptic Talks Misallocation of capital 27.10.2025 21:52

In this episode of “No Free Lunch,” host Greg Stewart engages with Nick Hudson, co-founder and chairman of PANDA (Pandemic, Data, and Analytics), to discuss the skepticism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its perceived value. Nick shared some of his controversial perspectives on AI developments that cast a serious shadow over the current narratives around AI by tech companies, who cla...

Jonathan Thomson - R60 billion Tavern industry in South Africa 20.10.2025 13:31

In this episode of “No Free Lunch,” host Greg Stewart sits down with Jonathan Thomson, the Executive Head of Commercial at Kazang, a leading FinTech company in South Africa. The discussion delves into the informal economy, particularly the Tavern industry, which is a significant part of South Africa’s economy, estimated to be worth around a trillion rand. Jonathan shares insights into the challeng...

Thomas Brennan - Franc Investment App 15.10.2025 19:47

In the latest episode of No Free Lunch, I chatted with Fintech entrepreneur and founder of the investment app Frank, Thomas Brennan. Thomas shared his journey from an engineering background to becoming the CEO of Franc, an investment app aimed at democratising wealth-building in South Africa.

Amish Shunker - Payment Efficiencies in Africa 13.10.2025 17:07

In this episode of “No Free Lunch,” host Greg Stewart engages with Amish Shunker, Head of Trade for Africa at Standard Bank, to explore the evolving landscape of payments and trade in Africa. The discussion highlights Africa’s role as a hub for fintech innovation, driven by mobile-led economies and digital-savvy consumers. Amish shares insights from his extensive career in financial services, emph...

Simon Spreckley - Authentic Brand Building 07.10.2025 18:48

In this episode of “No Free Lunch,” host Greg Stewart engages with Simon Spreckley, a seasoned creative leader and founder of Futureborn, to explore the evolving landscape of advertising and the role of authenticity in brand communication. Simon shares insights from his extensive career, highlighting the transformative impact of digital advancements and AI on the industry. The conversation begins...

Enviro-tech - 1st Biodegradable Plastics in Africa 12.09.2025 13:31

In this episode of No Free Lunch, I chatted to Nick De Beer, founder of Fortis X. We discussed his company’s journey from producing containers and other plastic goods for the medical field to developing biodegradable plastic solutions. Initially involved in producing medical devices, De Beer noticed the significant plastic waste generated in the industry. This realisation, coupled with environmen...