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The Future Somebody Podcast

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A podcast for founders, creatives, and future-shapers building bold things in tech, startups, and creative business. Hosted by Litha Maqungo, it blends solo insights and deep-dive conversations with the people redefining how we work, create, and lead. Expect smart takes, honest lessons, and strategy you can actually use.

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episode Ep 3: The Founders Who Win Are the Founders Who Start artwork

Ep 3: The Founders Who Win Are the Founders Who Start

Back and refreshed, Litha sits down to unpack everything that went down at StartUp Club South Africa's recent #StartUpWeek. This episode is your cheat sheet to the room, covering the ideas, frameworks, and conversations that sparked a renewed fire in her, and could do the same for you. The week opened with a standout keynote from Katlego Maphai, co-founder of YOCO, before diving into the practical with Thato Ntseare, Head of Venture at Esquared, who walked founders through what fundraising really looks like in this climate. GTMx broke down a go-to-market approach that is far simpler than most founders expect, and JemX closed things out with a guide to using AI that every founder in the room needed to hear (it's not as hard as you think). A central tenet from the entire week: the founders who win are the founders who start. If you missed the week or want the highlights distilled, this is where to begin. Useful Links StartUp Club ZA [https://startupclubza.com/] Ventures54 [https://www.ventures54.com/] GTMx [https://www.gtmx.club/] AI Toolkit for Founders [https://jemx.jemhr.com/ai-sessions/sa-startup-week] Esquared [https://www.esquared.org.za/] Follow, like, and subscribe to stay in the loop: Instagram: @lithamaqungo [https://www.instagram.com/lithamaqungo/] and @futuresomebodyco [https://www.instagram.com/futuresomebodyco/]TikTok: @lithamaqungo [https://www.tiktok.com/@lithamaqungo]LinkedIn: Litha Maqungo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/litha-maqungo-072098123/] and Future Somebody [https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-somebody/?viewAsMember=true]

21 Apr 2026 - 27 min
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Ep 2 - SOLO: Day 1 Everyday

What do Amazon, Emma Grede, and Spotify have in common? They all mastered the art of knowing their customer, selling without shouting, and testing their way to the top. In this episode, Litha breaks down how sales isn't just a department, it's the engine behind every thriving brand (personal and business). From Emma Grede’s community-led empire to Spotify’s data-driven intuition and Amazon’s Day 1 mindset, this conversation is a must-listen for founders, creatives, and anyone who wants to move ideas forward. Follow: Instagram: @lithamaqungo [https://www.instagram.com/lithamaqungo/?hl=en] & @futuresomebodyco [https://www.instagram.com/futuresomebodyco/] TikTok: @lithamaqungo [https://www.tiktok.com/@lithamaqungo] LinkedIn: Litha Maqungo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/litha-maqungo-072098123/] & Future Somebody [https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-somebody/?originalSubdomain=za] Email hello@futuresomebodyco to be featured on the next episode!

7 May 2025 - 17 min
episode Ep 1 - SOLO: The Smoothie Blitz artwork

Ep 1 - SOLO: The Smoothie Blitz

What do smoothies, Silicon Valley, and African ambition have in common? In this episode Litha blends together a story of rapid growth, opportunity spotting, and unapologetic momentum. We break down the journey of The Bomb Co, explore how StartEngine is letting founders raise capital from their community (instead of the old boys club), and introduce the idea of Blitzscaling, a strategy coined by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh. Whether you’re bootstrapping a beauty brand in Joburg or building fintech in Nairobi, this episode is your invitation to think bigger, act faster, “blitz" your way to success. Featured: The Bomb Co – https://www.thebombco.com [https://www.thebombco.com] StartEngine – https://www.startengine.com [https://www.startengine.com] Blitzscaling by Reid Hoffman & Chris Yeh - https://www.blitzscaling.com [https://www.blitzscaling.com] Follow: Instagram: @lithamaqungo [https://www.instagram.com/lithamaqungo/] & @futuresomebodyco [https://www.instagram.com/futuresomebodyco/] TikTok: @lithamaqungo [https://www.tiktok.com/@lithamaqungo] LinkedIn: Litha Maqungo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/litha-maqungo-072098123/]& Future Somebody [https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-somebody/?viewAsMember=true] Email hello@futuresomebodyco to be featured on the next episode!

23 Apr 2025 - 27 min
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