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Silicon Springbok

💥 Welcome to Silicon Springbok, where we uncover the remarkable stories of South African entrepreneurs who are conquering the world with their resilience, ingenuity, and relentless work ethic. Hosted by Dom Pitot, each episode delves into the inspiring journeys of lesser-known companies and their founders, revealing how they navigated local challenges and global adversity to achieve extraordinary success. Join us as we celebrate the triumphs of these unsung heroes and gain invaluable insights for our own entrepreneurial endeavors. Subscribe now and embark on a journey of inspiration and innovation with Silicon Springbok! 🇿🇦

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Last Episode Date: 30 May 2024

Total Episodes: 6

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Developing Luxury Products on a Shoo String: How Gill Taylor grew one of South Africa's most loved brands
30 May 2024
Developing Luxury Products on a Shoo String: How Gill Taylor grew one of South Africa's most loved brands

Whilst struggling against severe personal health and heartache, and navigating family crises, Gill Taylor helped grow Shoo Shoos, one of South Africa's top kids brands. And she has gone on to build Petite French, a luxury brand for dog owners who want the best for their little treasures. She has taken these brands overseas and reached the heights and lows of a true entrepreneur, demonstrating the courage and tenacity that inspires.#EntrepreneurJourney #InspiringWomen #BusinessSuccess #GlobalBrands #WomenInBusiness #SuccessStory #EntrepreneurLife #ResilientWomen #BusinessGrowth

41 min
🎙️ From Zero to Hero to Zero to Hero: The Remarkable Journey of Bevan Ducasse
20 May 2024
🎙️ From Zero to Hero to Zero to Hero: The Remarkable Journey of Bevan Ducasse

In this episode we delve into the extraordinary story of Bevan Ducasse, a South African entrepreneur whose journey from rags to riches, and back, is as inspiring as it is enlightening. Bevan's humble beginnings turned into a meteoric rise after securing a huge funding round; but as they say, the higher you climb, the harder you fall. Join us as Bevan recounts the pivotal moment when his thriving business faced the brink of collapse. In a courageous act of resilience, he navigated through adversity, making the toughest choices imaginable. This is a rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, with profound lessons learned along the way! 🌟#EntrepreneurialJourney #ResilienceInBusiness #FromZeroToHero #BusinessSurvival #SouthAfricanSuccess #CEOInsights

31 min
🎙️Navigating global and personal crises: DealX's Story of Survival to Success📈
2 May 2024
🎙️Navigating global and personal crises: DealX's Story of Survival to Success📈

🌍Join host Dom Pitot as he chats to Llewellyn Watson, co-founder of a pioneering company at the crossroads of finance and technology. An "overenight success" that involved 20 years of pivots from services to product, through catastrophes of the 2008 financial crisis and many more, Llewellyn shares his journey on topics like mental health, building a global business from South Africa and other inspiring lessons for other entrepreneurs to learn from! 🚀 #Entrepreneurship #FinanceTech #StartupJourney #BusinessGrowth #MentalHealthMatters #GlobalMarkets #StrategicInvestment #SouthAfricaBusiness #PodcastInterview #SiliconSpringbok #InspiringStories

33 min
Adapting to Adversity: ExpandaBrand's Rise to Global Leadership
18 April 2024
Adapting to Adversity: ExpandaBrand's Rise to Global Leadership

✈️ Curious about how a South African company became a global leader? 🌍 Join Don Bailey as he unveils the secrets behind ExpandaBrand's international success through confronting challenges and navigating tough times - including market crashes and global pandemics. This is a story of real South African resilience and adaptability! 💪🇿🇦 #Expandabrand #SouthAfricanBusiness #GlobalLeadership #ResilienceInAdversity #GlobalLeadership #SouthAfricanResilience #BusinessAdaptability #GlobalSuccessStory #Entrepreneurship #SouthAfricanBrands #SouthAfrica #SiliconSpringbok

26 min
Innovating Their Way to Success: the Story of Battlefield Partners
5 April 2024
Innovating Their Way to Success: the Story of Battlefield Partners

💥 Dive into the incredible entrepreneurial journey of South African Paul Slade from Battlefield Partners in the latest Silicon Springbok podcast episode. 💡 Explore how challenges fuel innovation as Paul and Dom delve into his unconventional path from building rowing boats to creating life-saving prosthetics - via a CRM startup! A masterclass in perseverance and a must-listen for motivation! 👊🇿🇦 #BattlefieldPartners #Innovation #Motivation #EntrepreneurJourney #BusinessSuccess #StartupLessons #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #SouthAfricanBusiness #SouthAfricanBrands #SouthAfrica #SiliconSpringbok

33 min
Rolux: A Story of Resilience and Success in Entrepreneurship
28 March 2024
Rolux: A Story of Resilience and Success in Entrepreneurship

🌟 Witness the inspiring journey of South African brand Rolux: from near-collapse to unprecedented success! Stuart Williams chats to Dom Pitot, and shares invaluable lessons in seizing opportunities, market understanding, and risk-taking amidst adversity. Explore resilience and entrepreneurial insights with Silicon Springbok. 💪 🇿🇦 #Rolux #BusinessResilience #EntrepreneurJourney #SmartRiskTaking #MarketUnderstanding #BusinessSuccess #StartupLessons #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #SouthAfricanBusiness #SouthAfricanBrands #SouthAfrica #SiliconSpringbok

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