Build the People

Culture, Discipline & Risk-Taking: Inside Old School’s Growth with Daneel Steinmann

JOBJACK Season 1 Episode 3

How do you build a people-first company without losing sight of performance and purpose?

In this episode, Christiaan van den Berg sits down with Daneel Steinmann, Founder and CEO of Old School, to explore what it takes to lead with conviction, take bold risks, and develop high-output teams.

From bootstrapping a fan-led jersey brand into a licensed partner of the Springboks and Orlando Pirates, Daneel shares the mindset and leadership principles that have helped him build culture, trust, and momentum.

For South African CEOs, founders, and people leaders, you'll walk away with key insights on:

  1. Balancing intensity and empathy as a young leader
  2. Hiring with your gut, and getting it right
  3. Creating a culture of radical ownership and purpose
  4. Practicing leadership that builds trust and loyalty


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Build the People is proudly brought to you by JOBJACK, a smart hiring platform that eliminates manual recruitment tasks, helping businesses find, filter, and hire the best entry-level talent, fast.

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