
Acalytica Lounge
The Acalytica Lounge podcast provides insights into entrepreneurship, technology, and business growth strategies. It features expert interviews, success stories, and actionable tips to empower entrepreneurs and businesses. https://acalytica.com
Episodes
52 episodes
From Web 2.0 to Generative AI - The Leap from Personalised Curation to Personalised Creation
Web 2.0 let us choose what we liked. Generative AI helps us make what we like.We’ve gone from consumers and curators to creators and composers — often in seconds.And just like fire, the printing press, or the internet its...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:02

Edzai Zvobwo on Capricorn FM - The Rise of AI Boyfriends in China – Are Virtual Lovers the Future?
🎙️ Host: DJ Complexion | Guest: Edzai Zvobwo📻 Show: Capricorn Drive | Station: Capricorn FM📅 Date: March 4, 2025Description:Are AI boyfriends changing the way we think about relations...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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7:55

A Causality Model for Product Market Fit
PMF is not luck. It is the natural result of getting the right things right, in the right order.If you try to scale before nailing your value proposition, you fail. If you ignore feedback, you miss the mark. If you build for the wrong pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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4:06

CHIETA's Micro-Credentialing and Workforce Digital Transformation Initiative
CHIETA’s proposed digital badging initiative is a transformative step toward modernising skills recognition in South Africa. By embracing micro-credentialing, the workforce can become more adaptable, competitive, and future-ready.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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4:09

House of Boity Goes Digital: How a Bio Links Page is Elevating Their Brand
The decision to leverage Acalytica’s bio links page is more than just a digital upgrade—it’s a game changer for House of Boity. By creating an effortless, user-friendly, and engaging online experience, the brand is setting itself up for long-te...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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2:34

The Role of the South African Government as a Producer in the Startup Ecosystem
The South African government plays a vital role as a producer in the startup ecosystem by providing funding, infrastructure, skills development, market access, and regulatory support. While notable progress has been made, addressing...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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4:09

Entrepreneurship is A Solution to South Africa’s Higher Education Crisis
South Africa’s higher education crisis is a complex issue, but entrepreneurship offers a transformative solution. By fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among young people, expanding access to resources, and shifting societal attitudes, the co...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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4:11

Rethinking Africa’s Digital Strategy as The Next Frontier for Entrepreneurs
Africa’s entrepreneurs stand at the threshold of unprecedented opportunities. The Digital Transformation Strategy’s foundational pillars remain relevant, but they need to evolve. The rise of generative AI, blockchain, and other technologies dem...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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4:11

Building Your Online Portfolio: A Personal Branding Guide
Stand out in a competitive digital landscape by creating an online portfolio that showcases your skills, achievements, and unique value. This episode provides a step-by-step guide to defining your personal brand, selecting the right pla...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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3:39

Web Design and Digital Marketing: A Winning Combination
Learn how web design and digital marketing work together to create a powerful online presence that attracts and converts visitors. This episode highlights the key elements of great web design, such as mobile responsiveness, fast load ti...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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4:09

Selling Products Online: Tips for Building a Winning Strategy
Unlock the potential of e-commerce by creating a seamless and successful online sales strategy. This episode covers everything from defining your niche and building a captivating online store to crafting compelling product descriptions ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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3:22

AI Text-to-Voice: Accessibility and Engagement Made Easy
Turn your written content into spoken words with AI text-to-voice technology, making your material more engaging and accessible. This episode explores the benefits of AI text-to-voice, including improving accessibility for diverse audie...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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3:32

Enhancing Brand Identity with Custom Domains
Elevate your online presence with a custom domain that boosts credibility, strengthens brand identity, and improves search visibility. This episode explores the importance of having a professional, memorable domain and provides actionab...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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3:01

Unlocking Growth: The Freemium Model for Online Success
Discover how the freemium model can drive growth by offering real value upfront and building long-term customer loyalty. This episode breaks down the fundamentals of the freemium strategy, highlighting why it works and how it can be a g...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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3:24

Mastering Link Tracking and Analytics for Smarter Marketing
Transform your marketing campaigns with the power of link tracking and analytics. This episode explains how tracking links can reveal valuable insights into audience behavior, campaign performance, and conversion rates. Learn th...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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3:17

A Beginner's Guide to AI-Powered Content Creation
Revolutionize your workflow with AI-powered tools that create high-quality content in minutes. This episode introduces the basics of AI text, visuals, and voice creation, showcasing how it saves time, lowers costs, and boosts creativity...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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3:18

The Secret Power of QR Codes in Marketing
Unlock the potential of QR codes to bridge the gap between offline and online engagement. This episode dives into how QR codes can drive traffic, enhance user interaction, and track campaign performance. Discover creative ways t...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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3:22

Maximizing Your Online Presence with One-Page Websites
Discover the simplicity and power of one-page websites to create a compelling online presence. In this episode, we explore how these streamlined sites can grab attention, simplify navigation, and encourage action, making them perfect fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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3:10

Defending the Soul: How Artists Can Thrive in the Age of AI-Generated Music
In the age of hyper-personalisation, where everyone becomes a composer with a few clicks, artists are grappling with a profound question: How do we preserve the soul of music in a world where algorithms can create it? The rise of gener...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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4:07

Building Momentum to Overcome Entrepreneurial Setbacks
Resilience is the fuel that keeps entrepreneurs moving forward, even in the face of adversity. By leveraging resilience to build momentum, entrepreneurs can turn obstacles into growth opportunities. This article explores the mindset, strategies...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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4:15

Harnessing Boldness for Entrepreneurial Success
You might have heard someone say, "Entrepreneurs need to be a little crazy." They're not wrong. Let me explain why. Imagine you're standing at the edge of a cliff, and someone tells you there's treasure on the other side. Most people look down,...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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3:25

Fueling Persistence in Entrepreneurs
Imagine you’re digging for gold, and after days of effort, you still haven’t struck anything. Most people would pack up and leave. But an optimist keeps digging, convinced the treasure is just one strike away. That’s optimism bias—and it’s one ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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3:04

Turning Perceived Power into Real Influence
Imagine sitting in front of a slot machine and believing that pulling the lever just right will increase your chances of winning. Sounds irrational? Perhaps. But this belief—the illusion of control—is surprisingly common. Entrepreneurs often sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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3:13

Turning Self-Congratulation into Strategic Growth
Picture this: Your startup just landed its first major client. You pat yourself on the back, crediting your sharp instincts and brilliant strategy. But what if the deal happened because the client’s previous vendor went out of business? That’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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3:00

Leveraging Selective Focus for Smarter Decisions
Imagine you’re pitching your startup idea, and the investor nods in agreement. You instantly feel validated. But what about the frown you missed from the other partner in the room? That’s confirmation bias—favouring information that supports wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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2:56
