Personal and Employer Branding has become one of the most crucial aspects of the modern corporate world, but also one of the most oversaturated and difficult. It is crucial to obtain a diverse and proficient understanding of this and luckily,…
How do you break into Big Tech? Mr. Vinícius Fraga found out firsthand. Starting in IoT research at university in Brazil, he felt the pull toward creating something with “faster impact on people’s lives.” That drive led him from research…
You know those moments when someone’s story just grabs you, because it’s real and incredibly powerful? That’s Ms. Precious Gondwe. Her path, from humble beginnings to a Forbes-featured “Rising from Rags to Success” journey, is pure inspiration. But dig a…
Most people see entrepreneurship as an endless sprint to solve everything at once. Mr. Alan Knott-Craig knows it’s more like a steady climb, one step at a time, always keeping your eyes on the summit. I had the privilege of…
Everyone talks about “digital transformation” like it’s some of complex formula. But here’s the truth:If you’re not solving real problems, you’re just stacking tools on top of chaos. In a time where every second startup is “disrupting” something, clarity and…
In a world where financial advice often feels like a maze of jargon, Mr. Bryan Nicol stands out for his clear, practical approach that puts people first. He is the MD of Freedom Financial Planning, a firm that believes in…
In a field known for complexity, Prof. Jörg Kienitz makes it practical, personal, and even a bit poetic. Prof. Kienitz is a name you’ll find in both the boardroom and the classroom. He’s a Director at m|rig GmbH, a Quant…
In today’s fast-paced financial world, strong leadership and clear communication are crucial. In this episode of Calculated Conversations, I spoke with Ms. Vanessa Bukasa CA(SA), Vice President at Absa Group and a Chartered Accountant with nearly a decade of experience…
Dr. Elton Mark Pullen CA(SA), PhD, is redefining what it means to be an educator in modern finance. A Top 35 under 35 CA(SA) finalist, Senior Lecturer at the University of the Western Cape, and founder of Eli Accounting Training Solutions, he merges rigorous…
In a world where risk is inevitable, Dr. Arno Botha has dedicated his career to predicting and managing it with precision. In this edition of Calculated Conversations, I sat down with Dr. Arno Botha, a distinguished Actuarial Data Scientist and…
