Latest Concepts Podcast Episodes
Ep.043 - REVISTED | On second thought, is our purpose and work about more than just Africa?
Reframed by Mustard - November 08, 2023 04:30 - 53 minutesOur mission and messaging at Mustard has always been centred on Africa. Since our founding we have been striving to create brands that stem from the continent, with the intent of changing its perceptions. But is this action bigger than the strong views and beliefs we hold about narratives? W...
Ep.042 - Do we need to embrace failure in the African startup space?
Reframed by Mustard - November 01, 2023 04:30 - 1 hourStatistically and practically speaking, entrepreneurship is all about failure. The vast majority of startups fail in a relatively short space of time, and even those that last only do so by successfully moving from one failure to the next. If this is true, why do we tend to hold startup fail...
Ep.041 - How to actually start with why, feel the fear, and do it anyway!
Reframed by Mustard - October 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourEven as we have expressed an increasing desire for “authentic” as opposed to authoritative brands in the 21st century, our generally accepted model for building businesses has remained stuck in the past. Most of us are still asking exactly what authenticity means in this context, and how a found...
Ep.040 - Can we find objective beauty in maths, shapes and logo design?
Reframed by Mustard - October 18, 2023 04:30 - 1 hourThe old saying goes that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, but is this entirely true? When it comes to the area of design, can the word “objective” ever be used appropriately? In the realm of logo design, is there a standard to which all should aim to reach? And, are there principles and a...
Se3ep10: A Reflection Episode
Travelling Concepts on Air - October 16, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutesJoin hosts Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh on the finale episode of Travelling Concepts on Air. In this special episode, Tessa and Brianne reflect on the past three seasons, discuss insights and experiences, and contemplate the podcast's journey. Learn more about the podcast on our w...
Se3ep9: LABOUR
Travelling Concepts on Air - October 16, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh discuss the concept of LABOUR together with Prof. Dr. Rutger Claassen (Political Philosophy and Economic Ethics) and Dr. Martijn Smit (Economic Geography). Learn more about the podcast on our website. There, you can find a list of liter...
Ep.039 - REVISITED! Brands in Nigeria, brands in Africa, does the reality match the rhetoric?
Reframed by Mustard - October 11, 2023 09:44 - 55 minutesThis week we revisit one of our most downloaded episodes, to re-assess the relevance of its takes on brands, in light of our recent conversations about African VC. In this episode we spoke to Nigerian designer and brand influencer Mr. Funsho, to discuss his philosophy of branding, and how its v...
Ep.038 - African VC and the justified and unjustified optimism surrounding it
Reframed by Mustard - October 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourThe African VC space - like almost all others around the world - will see a general decline in 2023, due to monetary policy changes. But did the industry have solid fundamentals to begin with prior to the effects of these changes? Does the overwhelming presence of multilateral organisations and ...
Ep.037 - How is creativity being leveraged to connect sports and brands with cultural moments?
Reframed by Mustard - September 27, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutesCrystal Palace F.C. recently became the first club in the British Premier League’s history to appoint an official creative director, in the form of Mailroom talent agency’s founder Kenny Annan-Jonathan. The move appears to be a relatively novel trend, with US sporting teams such as the New York ...
Ep.036 - Becoming an influencer: how has social media changed the game?
Reframed by Mustard - September 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourThe Beatles, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson were perhaps the most recognisable faces in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s respectively amongst young people. However, in today’s influencer era one could argue that Kim Kardashian is on top, or at least thereabout. In this episode we speak with Orlando B...
Ep.035 - Why is Africa still not globally competitive, and could it use attention economics to grow faster?
Reframed by Mustard - September 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour"_Africa is a resource-rich continent, specialising in fuel, mineral and agricultural exports… [It] exports proportionally more primary products than most other regions… However, African countries currently do not have a competitive advantage in any sectors [high up the value chain]._” This ...
Ep.034 - MUSTARD journey update - venture launches, raising and 'Barbie budgets'!
Reframed by Mustard - August 09, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutesAndrew and Ndubuisi use this episode to expose the goings on behind the scenes at MUSTARD. They take stock, reflect on the team’s growth to date, and outline some of the plans for venture launches and initiatives for the tail end of the year. Where are we on the journey to build the first globa...
Ep.033 - Dev agency "investor" models: the beef between founders and engineers
Reframed by Mustard - August 02, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutesAs the cost of engineers has risen and stable apps have become more important to early startup success, surely the growth of dev agencies allowing founders to pay for product builds with equity instead of cash has been good news? Not so according to Prateek Sanjay, who has referred to dev agenci...
Ep.032 - Can celebrity appeal and money beat narratives in our attention economies?
Reframed by Mustard - July 26, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutesIn today’s attention-focused commercial landscape does a celebrity co-founder or investor guarantee success? Would Mo Salah and an Egyptian startup equal global success? If so, why did Beyonce - one of the biggest female artists of all time - and Ivy Park fail? When the money and audience attent...
Ep.031 - The hero’s journey: how founders and Africa can use it to their advantage
Reframed by Mustard - July 19, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutesWe have all experienced and been made aware of the hero’s journey story arc, whether or not we have actually yet come across its name. Its story outline is present in the films we’ve watched, the books we’ve read, and it is likely behind any tale we’ve heard, whether true or false, especially if...
Vedran Habel: Igniting Europe's First Culinary Contest for the Disabled
21st Century Entrepreneurship - July 13, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 438 ratingsJoin us in this remarkable episode where we dive into a conversation with Vedran Habel, founder of the pioneering NGO - UNUO. Embark on a journey of inclusion, empowerment, and innovative approaches to disability. Vedran narrates the story of UNUO's inception 15 years ago, its commitment to prov...
Ep.030 - How we think narratives can play a key role in capital raising
Reframed by Mustard - July 12, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutesDespite what some might eloquently pronounce in a TED talk, when it comes to the nitty-gritty of raising capital, is there any place for something as ‘airy-fairy’ as narratives? Speak to enough founders who have been involved in the exercise, and you will likely find that most refer to capital ...
Ep.029 - Do we struggle to picture Africa in a global setting, and does this hold Africa back?
Reframed by Mustard - July 05, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutesWhat comes to our minds when someone mentions “Africa”? Assuming most have moved past thoughts of Band Aid, have these been replaced with those that are more commercial in nature? Are there any inspiring brands from Africa that come to mind, and - if so - are we more likely to consider them so t...
Frank Licea: Navigating The Evolving Workplace
21st Century Entrepreneurship - June 30, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 438 ratingsIn this eye-opening episode of 21st Century Entrepreneurship, our guest is Frank Licea, co-founder of a fast-growing tech startup. Frank shares his experiences in building a business in the competitive tech market without a household brand. From costly marketing attempts to a pivot towards focus...
Se3ep8: BORDER
Travelling Concepts on Air - June 30, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutesIn this episode, Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh discuss the concept of BORDER together with Dr. Ilse van Liempt (Urban Geography) and Dr. Özge Bilgili (interdisciplinary social science) Learn more about the podcast on our website. There, you can find a list of literature and other re...
Ep.028 - What are ‘authentic’ brands, and how are Africans relating with them?
Reframed by Mustard - June 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourThe term ‘authentic brand’ has become a cliche over the last two decade or so, to the point that some imply that most brands that were built beforehand were and are lacking in it. But does anyone every really start a company with the aim of being inauthentic? Can the story of a venture ever feel...
Cole Shepard: A New Wave in Coffee Farming
21st Century Entrepreneurship - June 26, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 438 ratingsIn this episode, we welcome Cole Shepard, partner at Legacy Group and founder of Green Coffee Company. His enterprises both aim to bridge the gap between finance and industry, while driving meaningful change. Cole's work in the coffee industry showcases his commitment to sustainability and envi...
Meditation - Relax and Float Downstream
Six String Buddha - June 25, 2023 05:43 ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIt’s not a stretch to say The Beatles were pioneers on many levels, from music to pop culture and their experiences with meditation and eastern wisdom undoubtedly influenced several of their songs. Of all of them, the song that planted a spiritual seed in me was “Tomorrow Never Knows” as the lyr...
Mark Myers: Maximizing Profit by Mastering Your Tax Liability
21st Century Entrepreneurship - June 23, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 438 ratingsIn this compelling episode, we explore the wisdom of Mark Myers, a renowned business strategist and tax efficiency expert who reveals transformative strategies to elevate your business growth and profitability. Mark illuminates how small to medium business owners often overlook the potential of ...
Yoav Vilner: Pioneering Product-Led Growth and Revolutionizing B2B Sales with Walnut
21st Century Entrepreneurship - June 21, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 438 ratingsIn this illuminating episode, we dive deep with Yoav Vilner, the innovator behind Walnut, a leading no-code platform that's reshaping the face of B2B sales. Yoav shares his entrepreneurial journey, which saw him create a category in tech and secure a staggering $60 million in his first deal. Wit...
Ep.027 - Apple's Vision Pro: how products can reveal a brand's real philosophy
Reframed by Mustard - June 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourAt Apple’s most recent WWDC event the Vision Pro - their new augmented and virtual reality headset - was finally revealed, which many commentators believe will bring about mass consumer adoption in its space. The Vision Pro is not the first AR or VR product. Most recently Facebook changed its ...
Jill Kushner Bishop: Revolutionizing Translation with AI & Multilingual Expertise
21st Century Entrepreneurship - June 19, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 438 ratingsJoin us in this riveting episode as Jill Kushner Bishop, founder and CEO of Multilingual Connections, takes us on a journey of her entrepreneurial adventure. Discover how she shifted from running four different businesses to specializing in translation services, all while raising a child and mai...
Ep. 026 - On second thought, is our purpose and work about more than just Africa?
Reframed by Mustard - June 14, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutesFor as long as we can remember our mission and messaging at Mustard has been centred on Africa. We have been striving to create brands that stem from the continent, with the intent of changing its perceptions. But how does this mission relate to our strong and persistent thoughts on narratives? ...
Jared Goetz: From eCommerce Millionaire to Champion of Inner Empires - A Shift Towards Mindful Entrepreneurship
21st Century Entrepreneurship - June 13, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 438 ratingsIn this podcast episode, Jared Goetz, a successful entrepreneur and eCommerce millionaire before his 30s, discusses his transformative journey from a laser-focused eCommerce tycoon to a proponent of self-awareness and inner growth. Famous for founding Zendrop, a platform connecting suppliers wit...
Stefan Debois: Empowering Professional Services to Digitize Their Core Advisory Processes with Pointerpro
21st Century Entrepreneurship - June 08, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 438 ratingsIn an engaging interview, Debois delved into the motivations behind Pointerpro, how it assists professional service providers, his entrepreneurial experience, and the company's commitment to social responsibility. Key Takeaways: Networking and Collaboration in Content Marketing: Debois emphasi...
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