Part 4 - Cultures, Problems & Solutions

Alex is with Admire and Tau Sigauke, an accomplished finance professional who has managed to change his life from humble beginnings in rural Zimbabwe to work for a leading investment management firm in the UK. In this engaging episode, the trio explores key topics on economic emancipation for Africa, through stories, experiences, and proven strategies for economic growth and success. Alex gives tips on how you can become self-confident in any venture you are involved in and how to accomplish anything you set your mind to. It is inspiration that leads to results. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/bizwm   KEY TAKEAWAYS The right support framework is vital. Where there is no venture capital you can’t create the businesses of the future. Africa needs to leapfrog forward with the right ecosystem. Universities need to be future focused. Those who are leading in universities are not preparing students or helping them to make the connections they need for the future. We have a duty to create environments, change people’s mindset and prepare for the future to be relevant. Otherwise, companies will come to make use of our resources then leave and we will remain irrelevant. The world we grew up in has changed enormously since the digital revolution We cannot create the business of the future with the financial systems currently in place. Investors look for entrepreneurs to collaborate with who have ‘grit’ and determination. Resilience and ‘grit’ are part of the African DNA   BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s old school, vanilla banking’ ‘If they are an entrepreneur they will be working with a vision to solve a problem’ ‘In Africa the finance model is an empty void that cannot support entrepreneurs and success’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series   ABOUT THE GUEST Admire Mudangwe Born and raised in rural Zimbabwe, Admire studied and began his early career in Zimbabwe before migrating to the United Kingdom. He is a venture builder, product strategy and investment professional with experience in investment banking and digital consulting. Admire has an indelible reputation for executing innovation and transformative client-focused business strategies that unlock and accelerate growth in Europe, Middle East and African markets. He excels at the intersection of thought leadership, strategy execution, innovation and venture investment. With a passion for helping, companies and start-ups exploit opportunities that digital innovation presents Admire strives to create innovative & collaborative environments that drive client impact, innovation excellence at scale and growth hacking.  Admire is a holder of MBA in Strategy and Innovation from Warwick Business School.   ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ