Born to Build

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How POPCO Went From Market Stalls to Major Retailers - Didi Deane, POPCO

August 20, 2026

In this Born to Build episode, Didi Deane shares how a trip through South America sparked the idea for POPCO, and how she and her husband Tim turned that inspiration into a fast-growing South African frozen treat brand. She takes us from experimenting with recipes at their dining room table and selling at local markets, to navigating Covid, bootstrapping the business, building their own frozen distribution network, and expanding into major retailers.It’s a practical conversation about buildin...

Why Authenticity Always Wins - Richard Bolland, Studio Bo

June 25, 2026

In this episode of Born to Build, Richard Bolland shares the journey of building Studio Bo from a freelance operation into one of South Africa's leading animation and game development studios. He reflects on discovering his passion for animation at just 13 years old, navigating the leap into entrepreneurship, building a values-driven creative culture, and why kindness—not relentless growth—has become Studio Bo's greatest competitive advantage.Richard also offers refreshingly honest in...

Most Startups Build Apps. He Built a Toilet - Jonny Harris, Arumloo

June 04, 2026

n this Born to Build episode, Jonny Harris shares his journey from civil engineering in the UK to building innovative sanitation solutions in Africa. He unpacks the founding of Isidima, the lessons learned from launching a consultancy with a purpose, and the five-year journey of developing Arumloo — an ultra-low flush toilet inspired by the Arum Lily.Jonny also explains how nature-based engineering, water-sensitive cities, and decentralized infrastructure could reshape the future of water and...

CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

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What is the email for Born to Build?

The publicly listed email for Born to Build: born.to.build@outlook.com.

How many listeners does Born to Build have?

Podseeker estimates Born to Build reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Born to Build?

Born to Build typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: SME founders, co-founders, or pioneers with hands-on experience building products/companies (often engineering/hard-tech, creative production, or purpose-driven innovation). Common among recent guests: Founded or co-founded an operating SME; Built and launched a product (often after significant prototyping); Secured IP/protection efforts (e.g., patents). Recent guests include Richard Bolland, Jonny Harris, and Weyers Marais.

How hard is it to get booked on Born to Build?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Born to Build cover?

Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Startups, Sustainability, Product, and Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.