Going global, building scale

A reason to innovate

Discovery SA CEO, Hylton Kallner shares that a secret of Discovery’s success has always been to liberate the best in people. By building a company culture that is focused on innovation, differentiates Discovery as a business not only in South Africa, but in the world. Now in 24 territories around the globe, Discovery has become synonymous with award-winning innovative ideas. Kallner says the key is to allow people to be creative and expressive so that they are able to think in an innovative way. Discovery Business Insurance [https://www.discovery.co.za/portal/employer-zone/business-insurance]

The business of learning

e-learning fundi and GetSmarter co-founder talks to us about why entrepreneurs need to invest in lifelong learning and how different ways of learning are beneficial to both start-ups but also young people who have different world views. Discovery Business Insurance [https://www.discovery.co.za/portal/employer-zone/business-insurance]

From zero to hero

Lere Mgayiya started his national airport shoe-shine business after selling his fridge and television. His grit despite many setbacks is an inspiration to all entrepreneurs who need motivation to keep going. Discovery Business Insurance [https://www.discovery.co.za/portal/employer-zone/business-insurance]

MVP baby!

Niket Desai, who at 23, sold his company to Google and now oversees a $120bn fund in Silicon Valley, explains the definition of an MVP (minimum viable product) and the tenets of a lean startup. Discovery Business Insurance [https://www.discovery.co.za/portal/employer-zone/business-insurance]

Going global, building scale

Nic Latouf, Nick Dreyer & Ross Sondagh, co-founders of Veldskoen, a brand that has gone from zero to viral hero in just two years. These iconic South African shoes are now being worn by Prince Harry and Ashton Kutcher, and has received funding from famed US billionaire investor Mark Cuban. In this episode, they reveals how to ensure your product positioning is investor-friendly. Discovery Business Insurance [https://www.discovery.co.za/portal/employer-zone/business-insurance]