Best User Centred Design Podcasts (2025)

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Outer Orbit: Why User-Centred Design Matters in the Space Industry 12:51

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What does it mean to "design" in the context of space? In this bonus episode, we continue our conversation with service design expert Giulia Bencini. While most of us think of physical objects like chairs or rockets when we hear the word "design," Giulia explains how her work is about solving problems and creating better experiences for users of sp…

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Friday File: Local luxury design with Naledi Dlamini 10:35

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Stephen Grootes profiles Naledi Dlamini, an emerging designer redefining luxury design in South Africa. Under the mentorship of TSHEPO Jeans founder Tshepo Mohlala, she created a limited couture denim capsule unveiled at The Luxurious Marble Circus in October 2025, blending storytelling, craftsmanship, and high-fashion elegance. The Money Show is a…

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Market commentary with Grant Nader: 10 October 2025 2:38

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Grant Nader, Portfolio Manager at Benguela Global Fund Managers, joins host Stephen Grootes to analyse the day's market fluctuations and delve into the latest developments in business and finance. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business develo…

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The Money Show Explainer: This why your Rand is bulking up some strength 4:34

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Stephen Grootes speaks to André Cellier, Director and Currency Risk Strategist at Treasury One, about why the rand is showing surprising strength lately. After starting 2025 at around R18.82 to the US dollar, the rand has firmed to about R17.20–R17.25. That rally is being supported by a softer US dollar, rising gold prices hitting fresh records (wh…

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Prosus rolls out AI to revolutionise ecommerce 5:45

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI at Prosus, about the launch of Large Commerce Models (LCMs), agentic AI systems set to replace traditional search and recommendation engines, hyperpersonalising ecommerce at scale and reshaping the future of digital shopping across platforms like iFood, OLX, eMag, and Despegar. The Money Show…

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Why the knives are out for the PIC’s investment boss 6:01

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Carol Paton, Editor-at-Large at Fin24, about why tensions are rising inside the Public Investment Corporation, where internal divisions and clashes over investment strategy have put the asset manager’s investment head in the spotlight, raising fresh questions about governance at the custodian of more than R2.5 trillion in …

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20Sales: Scaling Snowflake from $0-$3BN in ARR | Snowflake vs Databricks: My Biggest Lessons | Why Customer Success is BS and What Replaces It with Chris Chris Degnan 1:02:22

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Chris Degnan is the former Chief Revenue Officer at Snowflake, where he was instrumental in scaling the company from less than $1M in ARR to over $3B in annual revenue. He joined as the first sales hires and built Snowflake’s go-to-market engine from scratch, growing the team from to more than 6,000 globally. Under his leadership, Snowflake became …

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Investment School: Between the AI Boom and the Gold Rush: Understanding bubbles and safe havens 20:23

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Vincent Anthonyrajah, CEO of Differential Capital, and David Shapiro, veteran stockbroker and chief global equity strategist at Sasfin, on “Between the AI Boom and the Gold Rush: Understanding Bubbles and Safe Havens.” As investors chase AI hype, others turn to gold and traditional safe havens, a reminder that knowing when…

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Small Business Focus: Why small businesses can’t afford to lose sight of their customers 7:08

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Liezel Jonkheid, Director and Founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab, about why many small businesses lose touch with their customers as they grow. Jonkheid explains how the daily grind of running a business often drowns out customer feedback - until warning signs like rising complaints, repeat sales, and stagnant growth s…

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Tech Thursday: NYC sues tech giants over youth mental health crisis 6:07

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about New York City's landmark lawsuit against tech giants like Meta, Google, Snap, and TikTok, accusing them of fueling a youth mental health crisis through addictive platform designs and harmful viral trends such as "subway surfing.” The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journal…

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What SA’s most expensive resort means for destination-scale tourism 4:23

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Annah Watkinson, Head of Global Finance: Coastal Regions at Absa CIB, about how the R2 billion Club Med Tinley development on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast marks a turning point for South Africa’s tourism industry. Developed by the Collins Residential Consortium in partnership with Club Med, this is the country’s most expens…

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Inside Dis-Chem’s next chapter: CEO Rui Morais on growth, innovation, and strategy 5:38

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Stephen Grootes interviews Rui Morais, CEO of Dis-Chem Pharmacies, following the company’s Strategic Business Update. Morais outlines how the retail pharmacy giant plans to drive sustainable growth through digital transformation, supply chain efficiency, and expansion into healthcare services. He also reflects on consumer trends, competitive pressu…

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Market commentary with Viv Governder : 9th October 2025 3:48

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Viv Govender, Portfolio Manager at Rand Swiss, joins host Stephen Grootes to analyse the day's market fluctuations and delve into the latest developments in business and finance. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment…

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PIC sets aside R1.35 billion to fund early-stage mining projects 6:49

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Heidi Sternberg, Sector Specialist: Mining at the Public Investment Corporation, about Africa’s largest asset manager’s decision to invest R1.35 billion in early-stage mining ventures. The move aims to boost South Africa’s mining sector by backing projects from post-scoping to bankable feasibility stage, through private eq…

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Salga pushes back against Eskom’s power plan 5:23

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Energy Expert at IMPOWER, Matthew Cruise, about the constitutional and governance concerns surrounding Eskom’s proposed Distribution Agency Agreement, which Salga warns could undermine municipal authority and accountability in electricity distribution. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio p…

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20VC: OpenAI's Multi $BN Deal with AMD | Polymarket, Vercel and Supabase Raise Mega Rounds | Does King Making Really Work in Venture Capital: Harvey vs Legora | Chamath is Back: The SPAC is Back 1:24:50

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AGENDA: 03:29 OpenAI and AMD's Major Partnership 07:35 Microsoft Have F***** Up the OpenAI Partnership 17:08 OpenAI's Developer Day Announcements 20:45 Why VC is the Most Forgiving Asset Class on Price and Valuation 29:10 What Does it Take to IPO in 2025: Why Snyk Will Not IPO 42:30 Four Strategies Companies Need to Take to Own Their Own Destiny 49…

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Shapeshifter: Noleen Samuels – Co-founder and owner of bioCURE 19:03

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Stephen Grootes profiles Noleen Samuels, co-founder and owner of bioCURE, a first-generation entrepreneur making her mark in the facilities and waste management industry. Through bioCURE, Samuels provides sustainable and innovative solutions that help businesses manage waste more efficiently and responsibly. With access to international brands boas…

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Consumer Ninja – “Sign here, regret later”: The hidden risks of blind contract signing 9:25

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja, Wendy Knowler, about the troubling trend of people signing contracts without reading them, and the role commission-driven salespeople and their employers play in exploiting that blind trust. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the lat…

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Business Unusual: Mental health awareness and the workplace 5:51

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Zanele Njapha, Board Chair of The UnLearning Children Foundation, as the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month under the theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.” Njapha sheds light on Africa’s silent mental health crisis, where millions struggle without access to care, and highlights her organisation’s work in…

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'Moral fraud and fake transformation affecting SA’s economy' 7:17

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Makone Maja, Strategic Engagements Manager at the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), about how moral fraud and fake transformation are undermining South Africa’s economy. Maja unpacks how manipulated procurement processes enable the looting of public funds, the appointment of unqualified officials weakens institutions, and…

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Peak social media - are users tuning out? 8:06

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dion Chang, CEO and Co-founder of Flux Trends, about how social media may have reached its breaking point as platforms drown in outrage and AI-generated content. Chang reflects on whether September 2025 marks the moment social media “jumped the shark", shifting from a space for connection to a noisy digital wasteland. With…

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Day One of the Joburg Mining Indaba 5:42

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Bernard Swanepoel, Chair of the Joburg Indaba and former mining executive, about key takeaways from Day One - from how global geopolitics are reshaping South Africa’s mining landscape and the renewed importance of PGMs and gold, to what’s on the agenda on Wednesday including coal’s evolving role, reviving diamond mining, u…

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SARS threatens to reveal Lucky Montana’s tax records over fraud allegations 5:35

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Charles de Wet, Executive at ENSafrica in the Tax practice, about the warning from SARS to disclose the tax records of former PRASA CEO Lucky Montana, unless he retracts fraud allegations made against the revenue service. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He e…

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Market commentary with Chris Steward: 8th October 2025 4:35

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Chris Steward, Portfolio Manager at Ninety-One and Stephen Grootes analyse top business and company stories of the day, as well as international and local markets. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities,…

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Personal Finance: How to invest during a bubble 19:42

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Ingram, financial advisor and co-founder of Galileo Capital, about how to invest during a bubble. With speculation that US tech shares are in an AI-driven bubble and with gold hitting record growth, Ingram shares strategies for navigating volatile markets. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear plan, noting …

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Africa business focus: LSE seeks more African listings 7:16

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Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi, the founding director of Tribe Africa advisory and author of Rumble in the Jungle Reloaded and Stephen Grootes look at top business news around the continent. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, invest…

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Green economy feature: Solar tax breaks spark billions in commercial solar investment in South Africa 5:20

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How illicit cigarettes are costing South Africa mindblowing billions 5:54

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Corné Van Walbeek, Professor at the UCT School of Economics and Director of REEP, about how the illicit cigarette trade is costing South Africa billions in lost tax revenue. Once a leader in tobacco control, the country has seen smoking rates rise again as more than half of all cigarettes sold today are illegal. The Money …

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The economics of switching off and catching some Zzzzz 4:08

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Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE): Why Ramaphosa’s 10-point plan misses the mark 4:57

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Mineral Council on the power and policy fixes needed to protect chrome industry 5:46

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Market commentary with Marco Efstathiou at ABSA CIB : 7th October 2025 3:37

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Outer Orbit: The Critical Role of Space-Based Methane Monitoring 7:30

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How I Make My Money: Salamina Mosese - actress, producer and entrepreneur 18:49

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Business Book Review -The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills 8:44

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Concourt ruling on equal parental leave: impact on businesses 7:20

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The rise and fall of Tilly Norwood: When AI meets influence 5:32

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Balwin faces legal test over Airbnb-style rentals in residential estates 6:32

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Markets commentary with Meryl Pick: 6 October 2025 4:56

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Glencore strikes 20-year renewable energy deal with Discovery Green 4:15

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The ruling party’s new-new economic recovery plan 7:48

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20VC: Cerebras CEO on Why Raise $1BN and Delay the IPO | NVIDIA Showing Signs They Are Worried About Growth | Concentration of Value in Mag7: Will the AI Train Come to a Halt | Can the US Supply the Energy ... 1:04:59

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Andrew Feldman is Co-Founder & CEO of Cerebras, building the world's fastest AI inference and training. Cerebras recently closed a $1.1BN Series G round at an $8.1 billion valuation, backed by top names including Fidelity, Atreides, Tiger Global, Valor Equity and 1789 Capital. Under his leadership, they’ve leapfrogged GPU limits in inference, opera…

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Episode 3: Button and Confab founder Kristina Halvorson breaks down content strategy and the emerging role of AI 32:12

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Kristina Halvorson, founder of Confab and Button and leader at Brain Traffic, joins us to talk content strategy and content operations. She tackles how to ask the right strategic questions, align teams, preparing for content for emerging AI tools and why curiosity (not complaints) advances our field. Button 2025, the content design conference takes…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: Claire’s Music Story & Travel Refund Fight 51:46

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Stephen Grootes spoke to Claire Johnston about her musical journey with Mango Groove, Wendy Knowler about travel booking refunds under the Consumer Protection Act, and Alison Collier about scaling businesses across continents, while Ray White explored global investment strategies with Andreas van der Horst and Chantal Marx. The Money Show is a podc…

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Friday File: Luxury Beauty Boutique – Popsicle Nail Bar 10:54

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ian Fuhr, founder of Popsicle Nail Bar and Sorbet, and CEO of The Hatch Institute, about the evolving beauty industry and the launch of Popsicle Nail Bar. Fuhr shares insights on how the brand aims to redefine nail care in South Africa, the trends shaping the beauty sector, and the strategies behind creating a memorable cu…

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Markets commentary with: Patrick Mathidi, 3rd October 2025 3:50

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Patrick Mathidi, head of Equities at Aluwani Capital Partners joins host Stephen Grootes to analyse the day's market fluctuations and delve into the latest developments in business and finance. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developme…

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The Money Show Explainer: Is extending working years the key to retirement adequacy? 4:23

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Blessing Utete, Managing Executive at Old Mutual Corporate Consultants, about how employers can shape financial security for their staff. Drawing on insights from the 2025 Old Mutual Corporate OnTrack data and the example of Valterra Platinum—winner of the Old Mutual SuperFund Employer Excellence Award, which improved reti…

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Ford to slash SA jobs amid low sales and tax issues 3:42

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Tucker, motor journalist, about Ford’s decision to retrench workers in South Africa. Tucker explains that the company cites UK tax rules and lower local sales as key reasons, noting that South African plants are operating below their 200,000-vehicle capacity. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journali…

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Govt eyes 3% levy to fast-track BEE status 6:41

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Khaya Sithole, Independent Political Analyst, about the government’s proposal to impose a 3% levy on private firms to fund BEE transformation. Sithole explains how the Transformation Fund could raise up to R40 billion a year and provide companies with automatic level-3 BEE status, while discussing the potential impact on b…

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20Growth: How to Use Influencers to Scale Growth Insanely Fast | How to Optimise User Onboaring for Growth | How the Best Growth Teams Create Organic Growth and Community | Why LTV/CAC Models are BS with ... 1:00:32

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Ketty Slonimsky is Chief Growth Officer at Palta, the platform behind apps like Flo (the #1 female health app with 77M+ MAU), Simple, and Zing AI, where she leads a centralized growth function across the portfolio. She was previously first VP Product & Growth at HeliosX (£900M+ ARR, bootstrapped D2C healthtech), has advised companies like SonderMin…