EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 43 MIN
Overcoming the Tech Horizon: The Radical Birth of Mobile Financial Transactions with Hannes van Rensburg
from Risky Business with Bryan Hattingh · host Bryan Hattingh
In this episode of the podcast, host Bryan Hattingh is joined by tech pioneer Hannes van Rensburg for an insightful look back at the creation of Fundamo—the world’s first mobile payment platform. Hannes shares the incredible journey of being challenged by his CEO at Sanlam to leave his comfortable corporate life and invent the future of digital finance. From hacking payment logic onto 8k SIM cards to dominating the Pakistani market and engineering a massive acquisition by Visa Inc., the conversation explores what it takes to build a business when you are miles ahead of the curve. Beyond the tech, Hannes and Bryan reflect on the true meaning of success, the importance of corporate ethics, and the responsibility of giving back to the next generation of entrepreneurs.Recommended music with this podcast:Keith Urban - Guitar ManJoe Bonamassa - I Fall ApartFind more at https://riskybusiness6.wordpress.com/ or https://www.cycan.co.za/
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In this episode of the podcast, host Bryan Hattingh is joined by tech pioneer Hannes van Rensburg for an insightful look back at the creation of Fundamo—the world’s first mobile payment platform. Hannes shares the incredible journey of being challenged by his CEO at Sanlam to leave his comfortable corporate life and invent the future of digital finance. From hacking payment logic onto 8k SIM cards to dominating the Pakistani market and engineering a massive acquisition by Visa Inc., the conve...
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