Radio Pulpit 'Pitch your Business' Competition

'Pitch your Business' Competition

If you have ever dreamed of starting your own business, or wish to take your business to the next level, this is for you!
I AM Youth, Radio Pulpit and the North-West University’s Faculty of Economic and Management Science and its bhive Enterprise Development Centre are joining forces to host a ‘Pitch Your Business!’ Competition.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Marketing
83 Episodes
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The Pitch Your Business Top 20 2026 - Simakaleng Ndou.

Lukho Mkwedi welcomes Simakaleng Ndou to the studio, one of the PYB Top 20 Competition finalists, to discuss her business — a laundry service tailored for busy professionals. In this engaging conversation, Simakaleng shares her entrepreneurial journey, the gap she identified in the market, and how her service is designed…
24 Jul 9 min

The Pitch Your Business Competition Top 20 2026 - Mathai Simon Mofephe.

Sibongile Mofokeng welcomes Top 20 finalist Mathai Simon Mofephe to share the inspiring story behind his innovative Water Flush Recycling Toilet. Mathai reflects on his practical journey through the Pitch Your Business competition, detailing how he turned a creative eco-friendly idea into a compelling business pitch. Get a first-hand look…
24 Jul 11 min

The Pitch Your Business Competition Top 20 2026- Tshedza Tshikovhi.

Sibongile Mofokeng welcomes Tshedza Tshikovhi to the studio, a rising software development and data science talent based at the Innovation Hub in Pretoria. In this conversation, Tshedza shares the journey behind Catch Cram, a student-focused budgeting app designed to help learners manage their finances, understand trading and investing, and connect…
24 Jul 13 min

Jorrie Jordaan van Electrical and Solar

Terwl die Pitch Your Business (PYB)-kompetisie sy volgende fase betree op pad na die eindronde, gesels ons met van die Top 20-deelnemers om meer te hoor oor hul entrepreneursreis, die lesse wat hulle geleer het en hoe die kompetisie gehelp het om hul sake-ondernemings te ontwikkel. Ian (Jorrie) Jordaan van…
22 Jul 12 min

Industry Study.

Sibongile Mofokeng sits down with Coach Itumeleng to unpack Industry Study — learning your field, trends, and systems so you can show up as a prepared, informed, and impactful Christian in the marketplace, not just called but equipped. #SibongileMofokeng #CoachItumeleng #IndustryStudy #MarketplaceMinistry #CalledAndEquipped #WorkAsWorship
14 Jul 13 min

The Germination of a Business Idea (Pitch Your Business).

Discover how to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality as we explore the vital first stage of the Pitch Your Business Competition: the germination of a business idea. Our expert business coach shares practical strategies to identify, nurture, and validate your raw concepts so they can grow into a thriving…
10 Jul 12 min

Begin Jou Visie Buite Jou Gemaksone

Afrika se arbeidsmark beweeg vinnig in die rigting van selfstandigheid en innovasie. Hierdie kompetisie omskep rou idees in markgereed ondernemings deur kundige mentorskap. Om ’n duidelike voorlegging (pitch) te bemeester is die sleutel om jou besigheid se volle potensiaal te ontsluit. #Entrepreneurskap #SuidAfrika #Besigheidsgroei
8 May 19 min

Launch Your Vision Beyond Your Comfort

Africa's job market is rapidly shifting toward self-reliance and innovation. This competition transforms raw ideas into market-ready ventures through expert mentorship. Mastering a clear pitch is the ultimate key to unlocking your business's potential. #Entrepreneurship #SouthAfrica #BusinessGrowth
8 May 19 min

Penelope Pukwane - first runner up with Curvea

Janine van Niekerk is speaking to Penelope Pukwane who was runner up in the Pitch Your Business competition with her business idea, Curvea, elegant and trendy swimwear for the fuller figure.
11 Nov 2025 8 min

The Pitch Your Business Competition Top 20 Participant 2025: Clayton Seleke.

Lukho Mkwedi Phuthi welcomes Clayton Seleke to the studio as a Top 30 participant in the 2025 "Pitch Your Business" competition. Clayton has established a child tech company that designs innovative tracking devices aimed at ensuring children's safety. These devices can be discreetly placed inside children’s school bags and include…
13 Aug 2025 17 min

The Pitch Your Business Top 20 Participants 2025 - Reyon Shikwambana.

Reyon Shikwambana is the co-founder of Petty Work, an online platform that connects people seeking professional assistance for household needs such as plumbing, electrical work, and more. Reyon has studied the business model canvas framework, which outlines nine essential components of a business. Among these, the revenue streams segment has…
12 Aug 2025 12 min

Pitch Your Business Competition Top 20 Participant 2025 - Thandeka Moganwa.

Sibongile Mofokeng welcomes in studio, Thandeka Mogangwa as Pitch your Business Top 20 Participant 2025. She is the founder of So Materials, a design studio with the goal of transforming interior design in South Africa and beyond. Thandeka didn't know about Business Model Canvas before entering the competition and this…
11 Aug 2025 15 min

The Pitch Your Business Top 20 Participants 2025 - Phumelele Muthali.

Lukho Mkwedi Phuthi welcomes Phumelele Muthali from Viva Con Agua to discuss the "Pitch Your Business Top 20 Participants 2025" initiative. During the conversation, Phumelele unpacks the Nina Manzi Initiative, which features the "Nina Manzi" shower bus—a mobile sanitation facility designed to provide hot showers and toilets to homeless and…
11 Aug 2025 11 min

Pitch Your Business Competition Top 20 Participants 2025 - Penelope Pukwane.

Penelope Pukwane has advanced to the Top 20 of the 2025 Pitch Your Business Competition. She is the founder of Cuveyor, a company celebrated for its innovative business approach and entrepreneurial spirit. Cuvey addresses the unique challenge faced by women with curvaceous bodies who struggle to find suitable clothing, especially…
5 Aug 2025 9 min

The Pitch Your Business Competition Top 30 Participant 2025: Clayton Seleke.

Lukho Mkwedi Phuthi welcomes Clayton Seleke to the studio as a Top 30 participant in the 2025 "Pitch Your Business" competition. Clayton has established a child tech company that designs innovative tracking devices aimed at ensuring children's safety. These devices can be discreetly placed inside children’s school bags and include…
1 Aug 2025 9 min
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