
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
64 episodes
Acalytica - Unlocking African Entrepreneurship Online
"Acalytica: Unlocking African Entrepreneurship Online" outlines a digital platform designed to empower African entrepreneurs. It highlights the significant challenges faced by talented individuals in Africa, specifically their lack ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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8:18

SME Funding Solutions for South African Businesses
Running a business in South Africa isn’t for the faint of heart. One month you’re booming, the next you’re juggling invoices and praying Eskom behaves. But when opportunity knocks, cashflow gaps shouldn’t stop you from answering....
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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36:28

Lovable Africa - Powering the Digital Renaissance
Join the Lovable Africa community! Tell us how you're using Lovable.dev to build, launch, and grow your digital projects across the continent.Sources:
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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10:13

Outwitting South African Business Scams
Outwitting South African Business Scams, offers crucial information for entrepreneurs and SMEs in South Africa. It details ten prevalent business scams, ranging from invoice redirection fraud to crypto Ponzi schemes, specifically ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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12:39

Build, Brand & Bank - Monetize Your Online Presence
Discussion around Acalytica's "Build, Brand & Bank" live event on the 29th of August 2025, a hands-on workshop in Johannesburg aimed at helping South African freelancers, content creators, and small business owners monetise their online ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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9:18

One-Page Startup: Digital Empires with Just a Phone
In the heart of Soweto, Nomsa sells hand-poured soy candles. In a small Eastern Cape village, Sipho tutors high school maths. In downtown Jo’burg, Zanele runs a sustainable fashion label. These founders aren’t just hustling — they’re building b...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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11:03

Digital Public Infrastructure: Powering a Just Energy Transition
The Just Energy Transition (JET) is not only about moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy—it is about building a more inclusive and equitable society. To truly deliver on its promise, we need a robust digital backbone that enables coordin...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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10:46

Hottest African AI Startups 2025
Acalytica is showcasing some of the most exciting startups on the continent using AI to unlock value.These 32 startups are solving real African problems using frontier technology — and you decide which ones lead the charge.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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7:59

Minimum Viable Digital Presence for Entrepreneurs
A Minimum Viable Digital Presence (MVDP) primarily solves the core problem of lack of online visibility and credibility for entrepreneurs, which often stems from misconceptions about the complexity and cost of establishing a digital foot...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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9:55

Acalytica Supporting Smart Hustlers of Cosmo City
Join the Smart Hustlers of Cosmo City programme by Acalytica. Get a free digital page to promote your hustle, connect with customers, and grow in the smart city economy.https://acalytic...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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10:59

The Causal Chain of Rwanda’s Irembo Digital Platform
Rwanda’s Irembo platform stands as a model for how digital public infrastructure (DPI) can transform service delivery, foster trust in government, and enable data-driven governance. By mapping its causal str...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:17

Acalytica Is Now Completely Free — Unlock All Features at No Cost
In a bold move to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and organizations across Africa and beyond, Acalytica has officially dropped its SaaS business model. Starting today, every single feature on the platform is 100% free. No subscriptions. No lim...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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10:17

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
