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MBS075 - LIVE SHOW - Cryptocurrencies, The Blockchain/Bitcoin & The Future of Money [Joburg] Aug 01, 2017

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Cryptocurrencies, The Blockchain/Bitcoin & The Future of Money. This subject is arguably one of the hottest subjects in the media right now and for good reason. It promises so much – the least of which is the decentralization of the monetary system and the potential financial inclusion of the poor.This event is the first live podcast driven media event of its kind and after I released the tickets it sold out the first-time in less than 12 hours. Then after releasing the next batch of tickets it sold in less than 4 hours and when I released the final set of tickets it sold out without me telling anyone – they demand for answers from the south African public was simply insatiable. So, you are about to hear what went down at my first “live” podcast event when I interviewed South Africa’s experts (if there is such a thing) on the current developments within the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Your guests are Simon Dingle from Phantom Design, a genius in his own right but also very outspoken and hilariously funny in the process of doing so. Farzam Ehsani, the blockchain lead for Rand Merchant Bank – one of South Africa’s largest banks and who wrote the definitive white paper on the impact of the blockchain and cryptocurrency on the worlds financial system and Lorien Gamaroff, the CEO of Bankymoon – who has been invited around the world to speak on digital currencies and distributed ledgers and their benefits for emerging economies. He has addressed the IMF, World Bank, FBI and Commonwealth Secretariat, the South African Reserve Bank, TEDx and a host of banking professionals and attorney generals throughout the world. On this episode, we exchange such a valuable set of opinions and thoughts and ideas in front of a live audience and we also include a live audience Q&A session.

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MBS075 - LIVE SHOW - Cryptocurrencies, The Blockchain/Bitcoin & The Future of Money [Joburg] Aug 01, 2017

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This subject is arguably one of the hottest subjects in the media right now and for good reason. It promises so much – the least of which is the decentralization of the monetary system and the potential financial inclusion of the poor.The Back StoryThis event is the first live podcast driven media event of its kind and after I released the tickets it sold out the first-time in less than 12 hours. Then after releasing the next batch of tickets it sold in less than 4 hours and when I released the final set of tickets it sold out without me telling anyone – they demand for answers from the south African public was simply insatiable. So, you are about to hear what went down at my first “live” podcast event when I interviewed South Africa’s experts (if there is such a thing) on the current developments within the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Your "Expert" PanelYour guests are Simon Dingle from Phantom Design, a genius in his own right but also very outspoken and hilariously funny in the process of doing so. Farzam Ehsani, the blockchain lead for Rand Merchant Bank – one of South Africa’s largest banks and who wrote the definitive white paper on the impact of the blockchain and cryptocurrency on the worlds financial system and Lorien Gamaroff, the CEO of Bankymoon – who has been invited around the world to speak on digital currencies and distributed ledgers and their benefits for emerging economies. He has addressed the IMF, World Bank, FBI and Commonwealth Secretariat, the South African Reserve Bank, TEDx and a host of banking professionals and attorney generals throughout the world. On this episode, we exchange such a valuable set of opinions and thoughts and ideas in front of a live audience and we also include a live audience Q&A session.

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MBS074 - Anish Shivdasani, Founder & CEO Giraffe Jul 30, 2017

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Mindsets. An entrepreneur’s mindset – essentially a set of working assumptions about your intelligence, talent or abilities is critically important to understand when it comes to decision making in business. You could call it decision making theory – or the reasoning behind doing something in your business or not. Often there is far more success to be found when you do decide to do something as opposed to deciding not to do something. So, let me give you some context. In this episode, I chat Anish Shivasani the founder and CEO of Giraffe about their journey disrupting the recruitment industry. Now many of you will know that they won the global Seedstars program – not just south Africa which eventually lead them to finding investment with the US based investment fund Omidyar – which was formed by the entrepreneur Pierre Omidyar, who founded the eBay auction site which is today worth an estimated US$9 billion. But here’s the funny thing. They almost didn’t enter the Seedstars completion at all – but their mindset of believing that they could win it made all the difference. In this episode, we also cover the mindset of international vc’s vs south African vc’s, when to quit or persevere as an entrepreneur and much more.

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MBS073 - Mike Sharman, CEO Retroviral Communications Jul 02, 2017

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Storytelling. It’s one of the biggest buzzwords in business—storytelling—and it’s how savvy companies are satisfying the public’s never-ending hunger for content. With compelling characters, relatable plots and, most important, authenticity, innovative story tellers are connecting with consumers, colleagues and investors on an emotional level – something which will always distinguish your business from that of a competitors. I chat to Mike Sharman about how entrepreneurs can craft a great story for the businesses and its products and services.

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MBS072 - Tom Asacker, Innovator, Best Selling Author & Provocateur Jun 29, 2017

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Tom Asacker is the author of five critically acclaimed books: The Business of Belief, Opportunity Screams, A Little Less Conversation and A Clear Eye for Branding, groundbreaking books that describe new practices and ideas for success in times of uncertainty and change, and Sandbox Wisdom, a heartwarming story about a CEO’s search for meaning and success in the world of business. In this episode, we discuss how entrepreneurs can build great businesses but at the same time stay true themselves and ultimately, their happiness.

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MBS070 - Gil Oved (Co-CEO The Creative Council) & Romeo Kumalo (CEO Washrika Holdings) Jun 26, 2017

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Can entrepreneurs save South Africa's economy? That was the question I had to have answered when I interviewed Gil Oved, the co-CEO of the Creative Council and Romeo Kumalo, the former CEO of Vodacom and the current CEO of Washrika Holdings. In this episode we uncover how entrepreneurs can save South Africa's economy and a whole lot more. Power episode.

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MBS069 - Mark Sham, CEO Suits & Sneakers Jun 23, 2017

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Mark Sham comes back onto the Matt Brown Show for the second time to discuss the subject of change and how entrepreneurs can work with change both within yourself and within your business. Change is not an easy thing to deal with as an entrepreneur so in this episode we discuss and share insights and learnings from our own experiences in business about dealing with change in our own lives. This is a power episode!

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MBS068 - EXCLUSIVE: Unicorns, Gazelles and Leapfrogs Jun 15, 2017

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Elevation’s report ‘Unicorns, Gazelles & Leapfrogs: Fast-tracking the South African startup ecosystem' is being released today. It covers 6 months of research and 30 executive interviews by Jason Levin and proposes some options for catapulting South Africa's ecosystem forward. In this episode, I'm doing a "live" podcast from the event so the format of the show will be a little different than usual. This is such an important subject to cover, so I'm proud to be the first to bring it to you.

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MBS067 - Howard Sackstein, CEO Saicom Jun 11, 2017

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For a long time Matt has said that anyone can be an entrepreneur... but it's not for everyone. Today, Howard Sackstein is the CEO of Saicom but in his previous life he was a high powered lawyer working for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) during South Africa's 1994 elections. In this episode, Matt explores what he learnt during his time working for the IEC, and how that experience ignited the possibilities of entrepreneurship for him. This is a first hand account of how to become an entrepreneur and how to become fulfilled in the process.

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MBS066 - Gilan Gork, The Mentalist Jun 09, 2017

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As an entrepreneur, being able to influence people in order to get what you want has it's merits. But how do you go about working out what someone is thinking in a boardroom for example? Matt Brown speaks to Gilan Gork, who is South Africa's leading Mentalist, and a master at reading and influencing people using non-verbal and psychological principles. In this episode of the Matt Brown Show, we explore how entrepreneurs can influence people to get what they want in business. He also pulls a picture out of Matt's mind live on the show!

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