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Welcome to the Local Logic podcast
Listen to host Bronwyn Williams, futurist and trend analyst, as she explores the business challenges faced by tech leaders in Local Logic - where South African tech leaders get the insights that matter.
Local Logic cuts through the noise with episodes featuring Dr Bongani Andy Mabaso, Group Chief Technology Officer at Altron and AI visionary, industry pioneers, emerging tech deep-dives, and actionable strategies you can implement today.
New episodes drop every two weeks!
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Episode 1
Future proofing your institution: AI driven innovation
Marketing strategist and former Nedbank Head of Digital Marketing Musa Kalenga joins Dr Mabaso to explore how financial services leaders can turn AI into a competitive advantage. This episode dives into innovation laboratories, emerging tech strategies, and creating new revenue streams while maintaining security and control in highly regulated environments.
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Episode 2 - COMING SOON
Leading through technology change
Business transformation expert Sharon Pearce joins Dr Mabaso to explore the human side of AI adoption in financial services. With 28 years of global experience, Sharon shares proven strategies for building champion-driven Data and AI cultures and overcoming the talent challenges that derail digital transformation.
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Bronwyn Williams
Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst
Bronwyn Williams
Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst
Futurist and economist Bronwyn Williams is a polymath who challenges assumptions about the present and future. With over a decade in strategic management and trend research, she specializes in fintech trends, alternative economic models, and sustainable futures design for global public and private sector clients.
Dr. Bongani Andy Mabaso
Altron Group Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Bongani Andy Mabaso
Altron Group Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Bongani Andy Mabaso leads Altron's Group-wide technology function, focusing on AI, data analytics, and platform ecosystem expansion. A qualified engineer with a PhD from the University of Pretoria, Andy previously served as CEO of the State Information Technology Agency and CIO at Standard Bank, bringing over a decade of experience from roles spanning software design to executive research management.
Sharon Pearce
Chief Solutionist - FreshVision Consulting
Sharon Pearce
Chief Solutionist - FreshVision Consulting
Sharon Pearce is a business transformation specialist with 28 years of experience helping global companies future-proof and transform across oil and gas, retail, financial services, Big Pharma, and marketing sectors. She holds an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science and is a member of the Future Talent Council, focusing on transforming the future of work.
Musa Kalenga
Visionary Technologist, Marketer and Entrepreneur
Musa Kalenga
Visionary Technologist, Marketer and Entrepreneur
Musa is an author, marketer, brand communication specialist, writer and entrepreneur. He is a lauded speaker, author of Ladders and Trampolines and a strategist who was recognised as one of the Top 200 young South Africans by the Mail & Guardian in 2012. He is the former Head of Digital Marketing for Nedbank and former Client Partner for Facebook Africa.
Dr. Vivienne Ming
Visionary Neuroscientist, AI innovator, and Champion of Human Potential
Dr Vivienne Ming
Visionary Neuroscientist, AI innovator, and Champion of Human Potential
Dr. Vivienne Ming is a renowned theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and thought leader dedicated to unlocking human potential through science and technology. As an expert in machine learning and cognitive neuroscience, she tackles global challenges ranging from education reform to mental health, always prioritizing the intersection of ethics and innovation.
Lee Naik
CEO: TransUnion Africa
Lee Naik
CEO: TransUnion Africa
As the CEO of TransUnion Africa, Lee Naik leads a diverse and dynamic team of information and digital experts who deliver innovative solutions to the African market. With over 20 years of experience in digital transformation, Lee is recognized as one of the continent's leading authorities on how technology can be used to solve problems that matter. He is also a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology and a sought-after keynote speaker on topics such as leadership, innovation, and the future of work.
Rich Mulholland
Entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker
Rich Mulholland
Entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker
Unlike many speakers, Rich hits audiences with fresh, actionable insights straight from the trenches of his company. His obsession? To arm leaders across various industries such as banking, real estate, social networking, consulting, sports, and beyond, with the relentless drive to stay fiercely relevant.
Steven Sidley
Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School
Steven Sidley
Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School
Steven Sidley is Professor of Practice at Johannesburg Business School and Head of the Blockchain and Cryptoverse Research Group at the University of Johannesburg. An award-winning author of six books including "Beyond Bitcoin," he's co-founded several tech companies, served as Group CTO at Anglo American and Altron, and currently partners at Bridge Capital while leading cutting-edge blockchain research.