Funding, Culture & Scaling: The Phungela CEO Playbook | Nkululeko Mhlaba |

Описание: 50 people. 5 years. Millions in funding. This is how Nkululeko Mhlaba built Phungela.

In this episode of Impact Economix, we sit down with Nkululeko Mhlaba, Founder and CEO of Phungela, for an in-depth conversation about what it REALLY takes to build a business that scales — without losing your soul in the process.

Nkululeko doesn't hold back. He shares the raw truth about bootstrapping, the discipline required to become "fundable," and why he bets on people over technology every single time.

From securing a game-changing investment from Old Mutual's Masisizane Fund to building a culture committee led by his own team — this episode is a masterclass in intentional entrepreneurship.

Whether you're chasing funding, building a team, or trying to figure out how to scale without burning out — Nkululeko's story will challenge and inspire you.
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🎯 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:

💰 FUNDING & FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE
→ Building a healthy risk profile that attracts investors
→ Capital management and strategic resource allocation
→ The bookkeeping habits that made him "fundable"
→ Managing business accounts with clarity and precision
→ How he secured funding from Old Mutual's Masisizane Fund
→ Using the cash injection to kickstart scaling
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💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
1. What's harder — getting funding or building culture?
2. Do you agree that attitude matters more than skills?
3. What's ONE thing you're taking away from Nkululeko's story?

Drop your answers in the comments — we read and reply to every single one 👇