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The Allan Gray Podcast26. Are global investors dependent on great expectations?Global investors have been on a rollercoaster ride in the wake of President Trump’s announcement of an array of reciprocal tariffs which rocked global stock markets, initially sending US shares tumbling and then rebounding as investors hung onto news headlines as a key determinant of prices. But prices shouldn’t be confused with value, and the extreme volatility serves as a stark reminder to investors that paying a premium for optimism is dangerous and hefty price tags should be interrogated. In a wide-ranging conversation, Institutional Clients manager Horacia Naidoo-McCarthy and Rob Perrone, a senior investment specialist at our offshore part...2025-06-0651 min
The School Of A Wise And Wealthy EntrepreneurEntrepreneurship 101: Let's Take It Back To The Basics with Andile DubeGood Day School Of A Wise And Wealthy Entrepreneur!
This week, we're unpacking the basics of building a firm foundation for your business with Social Entrepreneur, Coach and Advocate for Youth Entrepreneurship Andile Dube. With experience working with the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, The University of Cape Town, Bridges for Music and as a Mandela Washington Fellow, Andile Dube is just the man to unpack this very conversation with us.
By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding on what you need to build a firm foundation for your business and take n...2025-04-251h 06The School Of A Wise And Wealthy EntrepreneurEntrepreneurship 101: Let's Take It Back To The Basics with Andile DubeGood Day School Of A Wise And Wealthy Entrepreneur!
This week, we're unpacking the basics of building a firm foundation for your business with Social Entrepreneur, Coach and Advocate for Youth Entrepreneurship Andile Dube. With experience working with the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, The University of Cape Town, Bridges for Music and as a Mandela Washington Fellow, Andile Dube is just the man to unpack this very conversation with us.
By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding on what you need to build a firm foundation for your business and take n...2025-04-251h 06
Allan Gray PodcastBuilding multi-asset portfolios in an uncertain worldPeriods of heightened uncertainty are inevitable when you are investing over the long term. And when it is not clear when or how things might change, multi-asset portfolio construction becomes an increasingly complex task. For some time, our offshore partner, Orbis, has warned that the environment appears to be changing, noting stickier global inflation, a shifting geopolitical landscape and higher risk-free rates. With key national elections across the globe, the transition to green energy and the rise of artificial intelligence increasing the noise, long-term investors must consider a host of additional variables as they pursue meaningful returns. In conversation w...2025-02-2754 minAllan Gray PodcastTrends shaping the future of investment managementThe commonly accepted wisdom is that if we want a glimpse into the future of South Africa’s financial services sector, we should take a look at the United Kingdom’s financial landscape and delay the experience by a few years. In this conversation, Dan Brocklebank, UK head of our offshore partner, Orbis, joins portfolio manager Jithen Pillay to explain how key themes, such as tighter regulation, artificial intelligence and increasing geopolitical tension, are shaping the future of asset management and financial advice. They explore how a handful of trends are challenging the status quo and presenting opportunities for those will...2025-02-2750 min
Financial Services News WrapMon, 3rd Feb 2025In this episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, we discuss Orbis Investments' strategic growth plans in Australia with the addition of industry veteran, Werner "Vern" du Preez, previously with Allan Gray Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, aiming to control high-risk superannuation practices, collaborate with Treasurer Jim Chalmers for standard improvements. Alerting a 'War on Scams', Minister Stephen Jones emphasizes on monitoring financial frauds and enhancing investor protection. We note an increasing difficulty in standalone house ownership in Melbourne, and the need to rethink alternative housing solutions. Lastly, a Council of Australian Life Insurers survey reveals potential...2025-02-0200 min
Financial Services News WrapFri, 31st Jan 2025On this episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses Orbis Investments' strategic growth plans with the hiring of Werner du Preez. Werner, formerly of Allan Gray Australia, will leverage his 17 years of experience to enhance Orbis' retail strategy and product line. In regulatory news, ASIC boosts its scrutiny against rogue superannuation practices, teaming with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister Stephen Jones to create safer investment conditions. Melbourne's housing scene shows house prices significantly outpacing unit costs, creating a critical need for alternative housing options. Lastly, the rising cost of life insurance, compounded by inflation and increased...2025-01-3000 minThe Allan Gray Podcast23. Beyond the US: Separating the signals from the noiseThe US has dominated global news flow in the wake of the presidential election, and market-moving headlines continue to present the temptation to act on impulse. As investors who focus on the fundamentals, the “great election year” has challenged Allan Gray and our offshore partner, Orbis, to continue to filter the signals from the noise to identify compelling long-term opportunities. In this episode, portfolio manager Tim Acker is joined by Orbis portfolio manager Ben Preston. They touch on the impact of the US election on the markets, delve into how Orbis is exploring potential in the Korean market and biopharmaceuticals, and...2024-11-1950 min
GET UP & GO BREAKFAST - INTERVIEW SPECIALSLitha Mkatini - All Gray Orbis Foundation SCHOLARSHIP - 6 Aug 2024The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, opened their annual applications for the High School Scholarship Programme to all current and eligible Grade 6 learners across South Africa.
The High School Scholarship is designed to nurture young entrepreneurial development and aims to produce confident scholars with entrepreneurial thinking, unlocked potential, leadership qualities, a desire to create value and solve our countries most pressing social and economic challenges.
Litha Mkatini, their Scholarship selection Officer shares all the details on how it works, what it all includes, and who can apply.2024-08-0611 minThe Allan Gray Podcast19. Building multi-asset portfolios in an uncertain worldPeriods of heightened uncertainty are inevitable when you are investing over the long term. And when it is not clear when or how things might change, multi-asset portfolio construction becomes an increasingly complex task. For some time, our offshore partner, Orbis, has warned that the environment appears to be changing, noting stickier global inflation, a shifting geopolitical landscape and higher risk-free rates. With key national elections across the globe, the transition to green energy and the rise of artificial intelligence increasing the noise, long-term investors must consider a host of additional variables as they pursue meaningful returns.
In...2024-06-2654 minThe Allan Gray Podcast19. Building multi-asset portfolios in an uncertain worldPeriods of heightened uncertainty are inevitable when you are investing over the long term. And when it is not clear when or how things might change, multi-asset portfolio construction becomes an increasingly complex task. For some time, our offshore partner, Orbis, has warned that the environment appears to be changing, noting stickier global inflation, a shifting geopolitical landscape and higher risk-free rates. With key national elections across the globe, the transition to green energy and the rise of artificial intelligence increasing the noise, long-term investors must consider a host of additional variables as they pursue meaningful returns.
In...2024-06-2654 min
TSIBA Purpose-Lived Conversation with Gia WhiteheadPURPOSE-LIVED, Munouwarrah Abdurahman in conversation with Gia Whitehead, TSIBA Co-Founder and CEOMunouwarrah is a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration degree student at TSIBA Business School, an Allan Gray Orbis Fellow, co-founder of student society 'TSIBA Earth', the 2023 Chairperson of the TSIBA Student Representative Council (SRC), and a United Nations PRME Global Student Regional Leader in Africa. Underlying such remarkable accomplishments is a natural inclination to leadership and exceptionality as a human, as evidenced by her volunteer involvement with various NGOs such as Islamic Relief, Muslim Hands, CPUT MSA, Timeless Care 4 Seniors, and Gaffoor Charity. Munouwarrah's Muno's vision of the future is an indomitable fervor for reshaping the status quo, made p...2024-05-2230 minThe Allan Gray Podcast17. Trends shaping the future of investment managementThe commonly accepted wisdom is that if we want a glimpse into the future of South Africa’s financial services sector, we should take a look at the United Kingdom’s financial landscape and delay the experience by a few years. In this conversation, Dan Brocklebank, UK head of our offshore partner, Orbis, joins portfolio manager Jithen Pillay to explain how key themes, such as tighter regulation, artificial intelligence and increasing geopolitical tension, are shaping the future of asset management and financial advice. They explore how a handful of trends are challenging the status quo and presenting opportunities for those will...2024-04-0541 minThe Allan Gray Podcast17. Trends shaping the future of investment managementThe commonly accepted wisdom is that if we want a glimpse into the future of South Africa’s financial services sector, we should take a look at the United Kingdom’s financial landscape and delay the experience by a few years. In this conversation, Dan Brocklebank, UK head of our offshore partner, Orbis, joins portfolio manager Jithen Pillay to explain how key themes, such as tighter regulation, artificial intelligence and increasing geopolitical tension, are shaping the future of asset management and financial advice. They explore how a handful of trends are challenging the status quo and presenting opportunities for those will...2024-04-0541 min
Financial Secrets RevealedFSR Season 3 - LJ CollyerWelcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets Head of Adviser Distribution of Allan Gray Australia, South African born LJ Collyer. LJ has a strong background in financial services and holds an MBA focused on Private Equity, Securities analysis, and international financial market from the University of Cape Town. We discuss the philosophy of Allan Gray to take a contrarian approach, apply it consistently and invest for the long term. We break down exactly what contrarian investing is and how patience, discipline and paying attention can work...2024-02-0633 min
Womanity - Women in UnityCommissioner for the Commission for Gender Equality – Advocate Thando GumedeThis week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Advocate Thando Gumede, a Commissioner for the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), which is one of six Chapter 9 institutions tasked with guarding South Africa's Democracy. We discuss the role of the CGE, which is mandated to promote, respect, protect, develop and attain gender equality, as well as making recommendations affecting the status of women.
Several international instruments promote and uphold the rights of women, which have been ratified in South Africa. These include, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Beijing Declaration...2023-12-1540 minThe Allan Gray Podcast15. Holding steady when global markets are in fluxThe Investment teams at Allan Gray and Orbis have both been talking about the huge disparities in global valuations for some time. There are pockets of the market that are incredibly cheap, but many of the most popular regions and sectors are eye-wateringly expensive. For a moment last year, it seemed as though these disparities were beginning to narrow amid rising inflation and subsequent interest rate hikes. But in 2023, things snapped back. Bond yields have risen sharply, while the areas that tend to be most vulnerable to rising rates, such as technology, have counter-intuitively also continued to rise.
...2023-12-1251 minThe Allan Gray Podcast15. Holding steady when global markets are in fluxThe Investment teams at Allan Gray and Orbis have both been talking about the huge disparities in global valuations for some time. There are pockets of the market that are incredibly cheap, but many of the most popular regions and sectors are eye-wateringly expensive. For a moment last year, it seemed as though these disparities were beginning to narrow amid rising inflation and subsequent interest rate hikes. But in 2023, things snapped back. Bond yields have risen sharply, while the areas that tend to be most vulnerable to rising rates, such as technology, have counter-intuitively also continued to rise.
...2023-12-1251 minAllan Gray PodcastHow to think about investing in an energy-short and volatile worldFrom the global technology stock sell-off and rising inflation, to the war in Ukraine exacerbating a global energy crisis, investors are tasked with navigating an increasingly complex and volatile environment. In the first episode of the Allan Gray podcast, Tamryn Lamb hosts a conversation with Allan Gray’s chief investment officer, Duncan Artus, and Alec Cutler, portfolio manager at our offshore partner, Orbis. Delving into many of the critical issues shaping the environment, they explain how they are thinking about these global events and positioning the portfolios for a range of potential outcomes.2023-12-121h 01Allan Gray PodcastDo old investment truths still hold in the current global environment?In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, hosted by Allan Gray portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, Dan Brocklebank, head of Orbis UK, reflects on the most valuable investment truths he has learnt as he celebrates two decades at the firm. Dan joined our offshore partner during the dotcom boom and has seen our shared investment philosophy play out through multiple cycles. During the conversation, he explains how Orbis thinks about investing in an environment shaped by rising geopolitical tension, a growing global energy crisis and rampant inflation. Dan also shares some insight into where Orbis is finding compelling opportunities...2023-12-1241 minAllan Gray PodcastFrom Johannesburg to Japan: How to resist the magnetism of the magnificent sevenIn conversation with Tamryn Lamb, Allan Gray portfolio manager Tim Acker and Graeme Forster, portfolio manager at our offshore partner, Orbis, explain why we share the belief that good, undervalued businesses with fewer hurdles to overcome remain the best bet for long-term investors.2023-12-121h 04Allan Gray PodcastAre we entering a global stockpicker’s paradise?In conversation with Allan Gray's portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, Matthew Spencer from our offshore partner, Orbis, explains why the investment team believes that the stock market boom over the last few years is making way for a global stockpicker’s paradise. As the deflation of the “Everything Bubble” continues, long-term investors who remain focused on understanding the fundamentals of the companies they invest in are well placed to be rewarded in years to come. In an effort to make sense of the current environment, Rory and Matthew delve into the major global market shifts that are shaping the opportunity set and un...2023-12-1240 min
Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#22 Jan Parmentier - Managing risk and taking the leapJan is the founder of Supernova Brands, an import and distribution company bringing products and brands to the South African market. We have an interesting discussion about how the company started and what he's learned along the way. In the episode, we discuss: • What Supernova Brands does • How the company started• Evaluating risk • Being a mentor• Filtering through the noise of automation • The importance of decompressing And so much more...Supernova Brands: WebsiteLinkedInJan: LinkedInAllan Gray Orbis Founda...2023-10-2348 minThe Allan Gray Podcast13. From Johannesburg to Japan: How to resist the magnetism of the magnificent sevenBuoyed by the ongoing excitement around artificial intelligence, the so-called “magnificent seven” (Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, MSFT, Nvidia and Tesla) have been able to count themselves among this year’s biggest winners. And it is easy to understand why: They are great businesses at the forefront of the latest tech developments, and they are expected to deliver exceptional growth. That said, history reminds us that it is exceptionally hard to exceed high expectations over the long term – particularly when they are already baked into a company’s share price.
In conversation with Tamryn Lamb, Allan Gray portfolio manager Tim Acker...2023-09-281h 04The Allan Gray Podcast13. From Johannesburg to Japan: How to resist the magnetism of the magnificent sevenBuoyed by the ongoing excitement around artificial intelligence, the so-called “magnificent seven” (Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, MSFT, Nvidia and Tesla) have been able to count themselves among this year’s biggest winners. And it is easy to understand why: They are great businesses at the forefront of the latest tech developments, and they are expected to deliver exceptional growth. That said, history reminds us that it is exceptionally hard to exceed high expectations over the long term – particularly when they are already baked into a company’s share price.
In conversation with Tamryn Lamb, Allan Gray portfolio manager Tim Acker...2023-09-281h 04
Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment IndustryAdam Karr – Extreme Alignment at OrbisToday's sponsored insight is with Adam Karr, the President and Portfolio Manager at Orbis, a $35 billion global equity manager founded in 1989 by legendary Fidelity alum Allan Gray. Orbis blends unique business practices with a long-term intrinsic value investment model designed to invest differently. Our conversation dives into Orbis’ business practices intended to create alignment, including a fee structure with rebates and a permanent ownership model. We then go through the investment approach that features thirty-five analyst shadow portfolios to bring data and independent thinking to portfolio construction. Orbis’ model has rich lessons for managers and allocators alik...2023-09-1458 min
HelderbergFm 93.6Litha Mkatini - Allan Gray Orbis Foundation On #HFMBreakfastAnele was joined on #HFMBreakfast by Litha Mkatini, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship Selections Officer to chat about The Allen Gray Orbis Foundation. They are on the search for current grade 6 learners to enroll for their bursary/scholarship programme. 📻 93.6fm | 💻 helderbergfm.co.za | 📱 WhatsApp 021 100 69362023-08-1008 minThe Allan Gray Podcast10. Are we entering a global stockpicker’s paradise?In conversation with portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, Matthew Spencer from our offshore partner, Orbis, explains why the investment team believes that the stock market boom over the last few years is making way for a global stockpicker’s paradise. As the deflation of the “Everything Bubble” continues, long-term investors who remain focused on understanding the fundamentals of the companies they invest in are well placed to be rewarded in years to come. In an effort to make sense of the current environment, Rory and Matthew delve into the major global market shifts that are shaping the opportunity set and unpack some o...2023-06-0240 minThe Allan Gray Podcast10. Are we entering a global stockpicker’s paradise?In conversation with portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, Matthew Spencer from our offshore partner, Orbis, explains why the investment team believes that the stock market boom over the last few years is making way for a global stockpicker’s paradise. As the deflation of the “Everything Bubble” continues, long-term investors who remain focused on understanding the fundamentals of the companies they invest in are well placed to be rewarded in years to come. In an effort to make sense of the current environment, Rory and Matthew delve into the major global market shifts that are shaping the opportunity set and unpack some o...2023-06-0240 min
We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast NetworkInsights From A Reclusive Investment Firm w/ Graeme ForsterTrey chats with Dr. Graeme Forster. Together they discuss the success of legendary investors such as Jim Simons & Orbis' founder Allan Gray, Graeme's shift from mathematics to value investing, and much more!Graeme is the Director and Portfolio Manager of Orbis, which currently manages around $30B. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:30 - Graeme’s journey from mathematics to value investing, & exploring legendary investors like Jim Simons.26:14 - How Orbis’ founder and billionaire Allan Gray’s investing flexibility led to his success.36:35 - How Gra...2023-03-101h 00
JGF AmplifiedHumans of JGF: Julian HewittMeet Julian Hewitt, CEO at JGF. Julian is passionate about the transformative power of entrepreneurship and education. With a commerce degree from Stellenbosch behind his name, Julian has applied this knowledge in founding several social enterprises. He previously headed up Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s Fellowship Programme and currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the Royal Bafokeng Nation’s flagship school, Lebone II College. Listen and enjoy!
Connect with us:
Website: http://www.jgfellowship.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakesgerwelfellowship
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakes_gerwel_fellowship
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JGF AmplifiedHumans of JGF: Amy Underwood and Siwaphiwe SibekoMeet Amy Underwood and Siwaphiwe Sibeko, Senior Programme Officers at JGF. Amy loves working with people to maximize their potential. Her career has been centred around education and development. She completed a Master in Education at the University of Cape Town and during this time spent six months in Finland on an international programme studying their education model. She was a high school teacher for eight years, became a Programme Officer at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, and then transitioned into her role at JGF.
Learn more: https://www.jgfellowship.org/our-staff/#54a85e9751f088853
Siwaphiwe “Si...2022-12-2244 min
JGF AmplifiedHumans of JGF: Johanna Letlhogela and Rebecca PillayIn this episode of our series, we meet Johanna Letlhogela and Rebecca Pillay. Johanna is JGF's Events & Logistics Specialist and Rebecca is JGF's Beneficiary Allowance Officer - both are our all-round Project Managers. Johanna is passionate about entrepreneurial education and youth development. Her career has been rather interesting: starting off in Finance and she went on to study Project Management and Management Advanced Programme (WITS Business School). As an Events & Logistics Specialist - she ensures all our programmatic and organisational events are planned and executed with the utmost precision.
Learn more: https://www.jgfellowship.org/our-staff/#7da1...2022-12-2140 min
Coach Club AfricaEp 11: What's Next for Coaching in Africa?As the landscape of coaching in Africa continues to be shaped, we'll talking about what's next. In this episode, I am joined by Dr Mongenzi C. Makhalima, who will share his helicopter-view of the coaching space in Africa. You will get a unique perspective on the latest developments in the industry, Dr. Mongezi will share his vision on what's next for coaching in Africa, anchored in a deep understanding of how the industry has evolved over time. The episode’s highlight is centred on three key questions:1) How can we make coaching more acce...2022-12-1444 minThe Allan Gray Podcast04. Do old investment truths still hold in the current global environment?In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, hosted by Allan Gray portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, Dan Brocklebank, head of Orbis UK, reflects on the most valuable investment truths he has learnt as he celebrates two decades at the firm. Dan joined our offshore partner during the dotcom boom and has seen our shared investment philosophy play out through multiple cycles. During the conversation, he explains how Orbis thinks about investing in an environment shaped by rising geopolitical tension, a growing global energy crisis and rampant inflation. Dan also shares some insight into where Orbis is finding compelling opportunities...2022-09-3041 minThe Allan Gray PodcastDo old investment truths still hold in the current global environment?In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, hosted by Allan Gray portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, Dan Brocklebank, head of Orbis UK, reflects on the most valuable investment truths he has learnt as he celebrates two decades at the firm. Dan joined our offshore partner during the dotcom boom and has seen our shared investment philosophy play out through multiple cycles. During the conversation, he explains how Orbis thinks about investing in an environment shaped by rising geopolitical tension, a growing global energy crisis and rampant inflation. Dan also shares some insight into where Orbis is finding compelling opportunities...2022-09-3041 minThe Allan Gray Podcast04. Do old investment truths still hold in the current global environment?In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, hosted by Allan Gray portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, Dan Brocklebank, head of Orbis UK, reflects on the most valuable investment truths he has learnt as he celebrates two decades at the firm. Dan joined our offshore partner during the dotcom boom and has seen our shared investment philosophy play out through multiple cycles. During the conversation, he explains how Orbis thinks about investing in an environment shaped by rising geopolitical tension, a growing global energy crisis and rampant inflation. Dan also shares some insight into where Orbis is finding compelling opportunities...2022-09-3041 minThe Allan Gray Podcast01. How to think about investing in an energy-short and volatile worldFrom the global technology stock sell-off and rising inflation, to the war in Ukraine exacerbating a global energy crisis, investors are tasked with navigating an increasingly complex and volatile environment. In the first episode of the Allan Gray podcast, Tamryn Lamb hosts a conversation with Allan Gray’s chief investment officer, Duncan Artus, and Alec Cutler, portfolio manager at our offshore partner, Orbis. Delving into many of the critical issues shaping the environment, they explain how they are thinking about these global events and positioning the portfolios for a range of potential outcomes. What has gone wrong with Naspers? · Food pri...2022-06-081h 01The Allan Gray PodcastHow to think about investing in an energy-short and volatile worldFrom the global technology stock sell-off and rising inflation, to the war in Ukraine exacerbating a global energy crisis, investors are tasked with navigating an increasingly complex and volatile environment. In the first episode of the Allan Gray podcast, Tamryn Lamb hosts a conversation with Allan Gray’s chief investment officer, Duncan Artus, and Alec Cutler, portfolio manager at our offshore partner, Orbis. Delving into many of the critical issues shaping the environment, they explain how they are thinking about these global events and positioning the portfolios for a range of potential outcomes. What has gone wrong with Naspers? · Food pri...2022-06-081h 01The Allan Gray Podcast01. How to think about investing in an energy-short and volatile worldFrom the global technology stock sell-off and rising inflation, to the war in Ukraine exacerbating a global energy crisis, investors are tasked with navigating an increasingly complex and volatile environment. In the first episode of the Allan Gray podcast, Tamryn Lamb hosts a conversation with Allan Gray’s chief investment officer, Duncan Artus, and Alec Cutler, portfolio manager at our offshore partner, Orbis. Delving into many of the critical issues shaping the environment, they explain how they are thinking about these global events and positioning the portfolios for a range of potential outcomes. What has gone wrong with Naspers? · Food pri...2022-06-081h 01
Courage To Leap & LeadCB LIVE! Courage to Leap and Lead with Dr. Mongezi,, Episode 89Mongezi is an organization development specialist, organizational learning expert, Author, TEDx Speaker & Executive Coach with 30 years of working with organizations and leadership in corporations and NGOs. He has recently been named as one of the Top 50 Leadership coaches in the world.
He is currently the Chairperson of the Africa Board for Coaching, Consulting, and Coaching Psychology (ABCCCP), and also sits as a non-executive director on several boards in the NGO, film, and music sectors. Mongezi serves as a faculty member in the Faculty of Commerce, Law, and management of the University of the Witwatersrand as well as...2022-04-061h 03
SpudcasterWomen's Month FeatureShireen MotaraShireen Motara is a Certified Coach and Founder CEO of Tara Transform.She is deeply passionate about the potential of Women and Africa, addressing inequality, and committed to social change that values and recognises women’s rights and contributions.Her conviction is that women should be able to claim their space anywhere. As an experienced strategist and consultant, Shireen supports clients to design, implement and review strategies that advance social justice and address inequality - nationally, regionally and globally. Her clients include UN agencies, funders and philanthropic agencies; corporates and...2021-08-3125 min
The Yellow MicThe Yellow Mic - Benice Ruiters - a mission to inspire and help address the major challenge of unemployment19.08.2021 - On #TheYellowMic 19 August, we spoke to Benice Ruiters Managing Director of DBD SOLUTIONS (PTY) Ltd, @dbdsolutionsza about POPIA and how it affects consumers going forward.
Benice is on a mission to inspire and help address the major challenge of unemployment in South Africa by empowering entrepreneurs and SMME’s. Her company offers flexible HR and Business Solutions, which focuses on exploring funding and grant opportunities from both the public and private sectors.An alumnus of False Bay College’s Centre for Entrepreneurship’s Rapid Incubator Program and Top Tech Tools for Women in Business by the Cape Innovation & Techno...2021-08-1932 minThe Yellow MicThe Yellow Mic - Benice Ruiters - a mission to inspire and help address the major challenge of unemployment19.08.2021 - On #TheYellowMic 19 August, we spoke to Benice Ruiters Managing Director of DBD SOLUTIONS (PTY) Ltd, @dbdsolutionsza about POPIA and how it affects consumers going forward.
Benice is on a mission to inspire and help address the major challenge of unemployment in South Africa by empowering entrepreneurs and SMME’s. Her company offers flexible HR and Business Solutions, which focuses on exploring funding and grant opportunities from both the public and private sectors.An alumnus of False Bay College’s Centre for Entrepreneurship’s Rapid Incubator Program and Top Tech Tools for Women in Business by the Cape Innovation & Technology Initia...2021-08-1932 min
Allan Gray Orbis FoundationBonus Episode: Entrafluence SeriesGray Matter Conversations BONUS episode!
In this episode, hear from Fellow Melvyn Lubega, founder of GO1, an organization that serves as the Expedia for corporate training by allowing organizations to easily search, view, and book courses both online and in-person from GO1's marketplace of over 350000 learning items. GO1 has recently attained Unicorn status, which celebrates a startup company that has a valuation of over $1 billion. Hear about how Melvyn's entrepreneurial journey began and how his moral compass led him to solve a pressing problem of access to effective training within the entrepreneurial realm, and how it d...2021-07-0909 min
Allan Gray Orbis FoundationEpisode 4: Entrafluence SeriesGray Matter and chill with Timothy Maurice Webster in the fourth episode of our Entrafluence Series where we hear from Okendo Lewis Gayle, the founder of the Harambeans entrepreneur alliance, an alliance dedicated to supporting the visionaries and innovators of Africa. Hear about the beginnings and experiences that shaped Okendo and how one moment inspired him to continue to pursue a better world. 2021-06-3010 min
Allan Gray Orbis FoundationEpisode 5: Entrafluence SeriesListen to the fifth episode in our Entrafluence series, with Timothy Maurice Webster where we hear from Harambean Fellow Velani Mbweni, CEO and co-founder of Lula, a disruptive tech company focusing on transforming the way people commute by leveraging the shared economy with mobile technology. In this episode, Velani highlights the moment that shaped not only him but his decision to become an entrepreneur and identifies how he could solve a growing socio-economic problem with a practical solution. 2021-06-3016 min
Allan Gray Orbis FoundationEpisode 3: Entrafluence SeriesGray Matter and chill with Timothy Maurice Webster in the third episode of our Entrafluence series where we chat to Thandeka Xaba, Fellow and co-founder of Digital Africa Ventures, which serves and represents the underrepresented by bridging the funding and support gap for early-stage tech entrepreneurs. Thandeka is also the Founder of Glam Mobile Grooming Services. Hear about what shaped and molded her into who she is and when the entrepreneur side of her was born. Listen to how a simple personal problem sparked a chain of entrepreneurial action for Thandeka.
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Allan Gray Orbis FoundationEpisode 2: Entrafluence SeriesCatch this second episode of Gray Matter conversations podcast in the Entrafluence series with Timothy Maurice Webster and Marie-Noelle, a researcher at the Brenthurst Foundation which offers new ideas and innovation for strengthening Africa’s economic performance. This episode speaks to Marie’s academic experience and how she applied it along with entrepreneurial tools to have an impact within the policy-making space in order to regulate society better. Gray Matter and chill with us.2021-06-1712 min
Allan Gray Orbis FoundationEpisode 1: Entrafluence SeriesListen to the first of our Gray Matter Podcasts in the Entrafluence series which aims to highlight how entrepreneurship can be used as a platform to add value to society, featuring one of our very own Fellows, Lethabo Motsoaledi, the CTO and co-founder of Voyc, which is an AI and machine learning service that helps clients achieve expert insights infinitely fast, with Timothy Maurice Webster. This is Lethabo’s personal journey of what shaped her into the entrepreneur she is today and how the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation acted as a vehicle for her to reach and achieve her purp...2021-06-1414 min
Allan Gray Orbis FoundationGray Matter Conversations, Episode 3This podcast delves into the view shift of entrepreneurship and how it has transitioned from an individualistic means to make money, to a means of adding value to the lives of others. Yogavelli Nambiar, CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, also advocates for entrepreneurial learning and stresses that it should be considered a fundamental human right, as young people of the future will need to have an entrepreneurial mindset in order to survive and thrive. 2021-03-2531 minAllan Gray Orbis FoundationEpisode 2: Gray Matter ConversationsThe Foundation surveyed over 1200 entrepreneurs across the country in 2020 and identified 14 different competencies that drive successful entrepreneurs - we use these competencies to identify entrepreneurial potential in our ecosystem.
Fellows Melvyn Lubega and Dineo Lioma share how these competencies have manifested in their lives in the past year, especially that of Resilience in the fight against COVID-19.
Catch the Gray Matter Conversation with CEO, Yogavelli Nambiar.2021-02-2336 minAllan Gray Orbis FoundationEpisode 1: COVID-19 and the entrepreneurial responseWe feel that the current period and national lockdown in South Africa affords us the space and time to hold healthy engagements about the plight and possibilities of South African entrepreneurs amid one of the most significant global crises in modern history.2021-02-2315 min
Building it for SuccessFounder & CEO of Shava Group: Simbarashe MabashaSimbarashe Mabasha is the Founder and CEO of Shava Group, an Agriculture commodity trading business. Simbarashe pursued a number of initiatives, from minerals trading to establishing a media company. He shares his journey about how failing never stopped him as an entrepreneur and we also get to know about his key learnings over the years.
Simbarashe owned and managed an online based Fast Moving Consumable Goods (FMCG) and Minerals Trading company. He continued his entrepreneurial path to the Media industry culminating in the formation of Afrikan Dust Media Group (ADMG). ADMG was a vertically integrated Media...2021-02-0653 min
Neo Potwana On:ALLAN GRAY ORBIS FOUNDATION: Apply for your Grade 6 LearnerMy guest is a Scholarship Selection officer Litha Mkatini from the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
The Foundation offers quality education from one of South Africa’s top achieving partner high schools to students who are in financial need, have a curious entrepreneurial mindset, and have the potential to excel academically.
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MASHSTARTUPHIGH IMPACT with Dr Nontobeko Mabizela (Allan Gray Orbis Foundation)This weeks' episode is with Dr Nontobeko Mabizela, Head of Impact Assurance at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation - Passionate about young people making an impact in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. View the full report on Women Entrepreneurship here: https://founderssauce.com/2020/09/14/2509/
A podcast for Africa's opportunity seekers, problem solvers, future shapers, world builders and entrepreneurs hosted by Mashudu Modau. The MASHSTARTSUP Podcast is a platform to encourage, empower and educate young people in Africa on entrepreneurship & business.2020-09-1527 min
African DialogueDr. Futhi MthobaShe is a chartered accountant by profession with an extensive career in business and community engagement in South Africa. She is the Chairman for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation in her previous career she was a former chair and partner of the board of Deloitte Southern Africa; she was the first African black woman to be appointed as a partner and went on to become the chairman of Deloitte Southern Africa. If you still do not know who I am talking about – I am going to be speaking to Dr Futhi Mthoba. She is the past president and first woman president of...2020-08-2825 min
African DialogueDr. Futhi MthobaShe is a chartered accountant by profession with an extensive career in business and community engagement in South Africa. She is the Chairman for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation in her previous career she was a former chair and partner of the board of Deloitte Southern Africa; she was the first African black woman to be appointed as a partner and went on to become the chairman of Deloitte Southern Africa. If you still do not know who I am talking about – I am going to be speaking to Dr Futhi Mthoba. She is the past president and first woman president of...2020-08-2825 min
Impact.coEp.18: Foyin OgunrombiOn Episode 18, I am thrilled to be joined by Foyin Ogunrombi. She is a freelance fashion, lifestyle and beauty writer, makeup artist and content creator at FoyinOg.com. She holds a BBusSci Marketing Management Degree from the University of Cape Town, and she is an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellow. Foyin has extensive experience in various posts and positions. She has interned at Seventeen Magazine SA, Superbalist and Urban Decay Cosmetics. She has worked as a Social Printer at NIFTY250 Printing, as a Freelance Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan SA and as a Fashion & Beauty Writer at Superbalist...2020-08-161h 19
Solid Gold Podcasts - Demos, Samples, Trailers and OthersOperational Systems in Business — Adam Rabinowitz, Carmel Peinke and Nicci NiselowAn Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Podcast
Join Adam Rabinowitz as he talks to entrepreneurs Carmel Peinke (eRoute2market) and Nicci Niselow (YogettaKids) about Operational Systems in Business as part of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's Online Learning Community series of podcasts.
Connect with Carmel http://eroute2market.co.za/ / Connect with Adam https://imagin8.co.za Visit our website for more information solidgoldstudios.co.za When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcas2020-07-3152 minSolid Gold Podcasts - Demos, Samples, Trailers and OthersOperational Systems in Business — Adam Rabinowitz, Carmel Peinke and Nicci NiselowAn Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Podcast
Join Adam Rabinowitz as he talks to entrepreneurs Carmel Peinke (eRoute2market) and Nicci Niselow (YogettaKids) about Operational Systems in Business as part of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's Online Learning Community series of podcasts.
Connect with Carmel http://eroute2market.co.za/ / Connect with Adam https://imagin8.co.za Visit our website for more information solidgoldstudios.co.za When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcas Solid Gold Podcasts and Audiobooks Website2020-07-3152 min
Sisters In ConversationS1E16 - Seadimo Tlale, Justice Innovator and LLM candidate at UCLAPS: please be patient with the sound - technology let us down and re-recording would have tampered with the organic nature of the interview.****Seadimo Tlale is a 26 year old justice innovator who hails from Thabang township in the Free State. She has merged her background in law and media to advocate for social justice with a focus on intersectionality.Her story starts with chess. At the age of 3 her mother taught her how to play chess and at age 11 Seadimo started to play chess professionally. In 2008 she and her sister were the first Black girls to represent South Africa...2020-06-151h 00
Shapers Podcast#4: Anthony Farr - Social Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & CEO: Allan & Gill Gray FoundationRiël Malan sits down with Anthony Farr the CEO of the Allan & Gill Gray Foundation to discuss the most interesting social entrepreneurial venture in Africa today. Alan Gray built the largest fund manager on the African continent over the scope of 45 years since 1973 - with a very a long term, value investment approach that has made them the benchmark to beat as a fund manager He then quietly donated the controlling stake in the 2 businesses that he built to two foundations, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and Allan & Gill Gray Foundation. With this step, t...2019-02-151h 37
Startup Corner#ECAfrica100 in conversation with Yogavelli Nambiar - Allan Gray Orbis FoundationOn this episode, Vanessa Perumal chats Yogavelli Nambiar, she is the CEO of Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. As the CEO, Yogavelli joins the Foundation with extensive experience, having previously founded and headed up the Enterprise Development Academy at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the business school of the University of Pretoria as its Director, where she led the entrepreneurship efforts of the school within the center. Prior to that she was Country Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative and led the design and delivery of this successful international women’s entrepreneurship programme in South Africa.<br /><...2019-02-1326 min
Startup Corner#ECAfrica100 in conversation with Yogavelli Nambiar - Allan Gray Orbis FoundationOn this episode, Vanessa Perumal chats Yogavelli Nambiar, she is the CEO of Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. As the CEO, Yogavelli joins the Foundation with extensive experience, having previously founded and headed up the Enterprise Development Academy at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the business school of the University of Pretoria as its Director, where she led the entrepreneurship efforts of the school within the center. Prior to that she was Country Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative and led the design and delivery of this successful international women’s entrepreneurship programme in South Africa.--- 2019-02-1320 min
Entrepreneur Connect Africa#ECAfrica100 in conversation with Yogavelli NambiarOn this episode, Vanessa Perumal chats Yogavelli Nambiar, she is the CEO of Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. As the CEO, Yogavelli joins the Foundation with extensive experience, having previously founded and headed up the Enterprise Development Academy at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the business school of the University of Pretoria as its Director, where she led the entrepreneurship efforts of the school within the center. Prior to that she was Country Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative and led the design and delivery of this successful international women’s entrepreneurship programme in South Africa.<br /><...2019-02-1322 min
Entrepreneur Connect Africa#ECAfrica100 in conversation with Yogavelli NambiarOn this episode, Vanessa Perumal chats Yogavelli Nambiar, she is the CEO of Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. As the CEO, Yogavelli joins the Foundation with extensive experience, having previously founded and headed up the Enterprise Development Academy at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the business school of the University of Pretoria as its Director, where she led the entrepreneurship efforts of the school within the center. Prior to that she was Country Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative and led the design and delivery of this successful international women’s entrepreneurship programme in South Africa.--- 2019-02-1316 min
YPO 10 Minute Tips From the TopEpisode 69: Anthony Farr (Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy), Cape Town, South AfricaIn this episode, YPO member Anthony Farr, Founder and CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, shares how he finds hidden talent in young adults and helps them develop to their fullest potential.2018-04-2810 min
Future CEOsAnthony Farr - CEO, Allan Gray Orbis FoundationIn this insightful interview, Anthony Farr, the CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, allows us an inside look into the way he tackles leading this organisation, and he shares many of the lessons he has learned as he continues his CEO leadership journey. He is a really good man, doing some really good things. www.cliffcentral.com2017-05-1144 min
#FutureCEOsAnthony Farr - CEO, Allan Gray Orbis FoundationIntelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — In this insightful interview, Anthony Farr, the CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, allows us an inside look into the way he tackles leading this organisation, and he shares many of the lessons he has learned as he continues his CEO leadership journey. He is a really good man, doing some really good things.2017-05-1100 min
In TuneSabelwa Matikinca, 21 year old Rationum Law student at NMMUSabelwa Matikinca, 21 year old Rationum Law student at NMMU and an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation FellowWhat would South Africa look like if its youth took a leaf from the book of Sabelwa Matikinca? They would be a force to be reckoned with. They would be relentless. They would be dissatisfied with mediocrity and strive for excellence. They would be unafraid of momentary suffering and unafraid of failing.These are all qualities that characterise the young Sabelwa Matikinca. At the age of 21 she already exhibits the makings of what she dreamed of becoming as an 11-year-old – th...2016-07-3006 min
Resources | Allan Gray Orbis FoundationMia Bunn on the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s success profile methodologyMia Bunn is an expert in psychometric evaluation and has worked intensively with the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation on their assessment processes. She joined Deloitte Consulting in 2008 after spending five years in London with the Granada Learning Group. Mia…2015-11-3000 min
#MeetTheCEO™Anthony Farr - CEO, Allan Gray Orbis FoundationIntelligent Africa™ — In this insightful interview, Anthony Farr, the CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, allows us an inside look into the way he tackles leading this organisation, and he shares many of the lessons he has learned as he continues his CEO leadership journey.
He is a really good man, doing some really good things.2014-11-2000 min