ScaleUp Company SA

ScaleUp Podcast South Africa

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Welcome to the ScaleUp Podcast SA—where we dive into the real stories of South Africa’s entrepreneurs. From breakthrough moments to brutal setbacks, we uncover the grit, hustle, and strategy behind successful businesses. Each episode, we sit down with South Africa’s top founders, CEOs, and industry leaders to unpack their biggest challenges, smartest moves, and lessons learned. Joining us is Nicholas Thiede, a business growth expert with 15+ years of experience helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems using the Scaling Up methodology. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup founde...

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Scaling Lula: Velani Mboweni on Systems, Team Building & Founder Evolution 07.08.2025 24:43

What does it really take to scale a purpose-led startup in Africa? In this episode of the ScaleUp Podcast, we sit down with Velani Mboweni, founder and CEO of Lula, to unpack the raw truths of building a mobility platform from scratch. From navigating rejection and burnout to building the right systems and team, Velani shares what it takes to stay focused and keep moving, even while laying track u...

Culture vs. Chaos: How to Scale Without Losing What Matters 23.06.2025 18:57

In this powerful episode of ScaleUp Podcast, Scaling Expert Nicholas Thiede sits down with award-winning entrepreneur and culture strategist Kim Whitaker to unpack why company culture is not a 'nice-to-have' — it's a scaling superpower. Discover why culture isn’t fluff, it’s the operating system behind high-performing teams. Learn how codifying your values can eliminate micromanagement, boost alig...

Are You In for Trouble? Scaling Up Without Breaking Down 07.03.2025 19:57

Scaling a Business While Facing the Founder’s Dilemma In this episode, we sit down with Ian Thomson, the co-founder of TooMuchWifi, to explore how he and his team scaled their business. We discuss the toughest lessons, biggest wins, and the mindset shifts that drive business success. Nicholas Thiede shares his insights on navigating the Founder’s Dilemma and the key processes entrepreneurs can imp...