In this episode of BrandSpot, I’m joined by Kingsley Jackson, CEO of Gastec, to discuss how innovation in gas technology is shaping energy solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.

We explore Gastec’s recent recognition as “Most Innovative Gas Technology Solution Provider – Sub-Saharan Africa 2025” by Global Brand Magazine, the breakthrough technologies behind that achievement, and how the company balances cutting-edge innovation with safety, reliability, and sustainability in complex markets.

Tune in as we discuss:
* What the Global Brand Magazine award means for Gastec and its team
* The key innovations and technologies driving Gastec’s success
* How Gastec navigates infrastructure, regulatory, and local market challenges across Sub-Saharan Africa
* The importance of talent development and building local technical capacity
* How partnerships and collaborations fuel innovation at scale
* Gastec’s vision for the next five years and the future of gas technology

A must-listen for energy professionals, infrastructure leaders, innovators, and anyone interested in the future of sustainable energy solutions in emerging markets.

In this episode of BrandSpot, I sit down with Abeer El-Leithy, CEO and co-founder of Momken For Her, to explore how purpose-driven entrepreneurship can unlock opportunity for women at every stage of their careers.

We talk about Abeer’s journey from pharmacy and biochemistry into marketing and social enterprise, and how those early experiences shaped her mission to help women return to work, reskill, or start entirely new career paths — regardless of age or background.

Tune in as we discuss:
* The career pivot that led Abeer from science into entrepreneurship
* The moment she realised there was a critical gap in support for women re-entering the workforce
* The challenges of building a purpose-led platform — and how Momken For Her overcame them
* Real stories of women who rebuilt confidence and careers through the Momken community
* Why partnerships are key to scaling impact and creating sustainable change
* A powerful message for women who feel it may be “too late” to start again

A must-listen for women navigating career transitions, founders building impact-driven businesses, and anyone passionate about inclusive growth and meaningful work.

In this episode of BrandSpot, I chat with Dan Goldberg, Co-founder & CEO of Bridgement, about how smart finance and data-driven tech are reshaping the future for South African SMEs.
We dive into the challenges small businesses face, practical uses of data science, and how Dan’s engineering and banking background influences the way he builds solutions that help small and medium sized businesses grow.

Tune in as we discuss:
* The biggest financing barriers South African SMEs face
* How Bridgement uses data science to support smarter, faster lending
* Real examples of SMEs transformed through accessible funding
* Where the next big opportunities lie for small businesses in SA

A must-listen for founders, fintech fans, and anyone curious about the next era of business lending.