Edward Mogano is a vibrant and talented young South African, that we’ve recently discovered, who seems to have his head firmly entrenched in helping prepare the youth of today for the solutions of tomorrow, as he blogs about creating awareness around the current paradigm-shift trends taking place throughout the world right now.
About my Life Mission | I am a determined lifelong student and steward of wealth. A scientist first and an investor second. A scientist in the sense of the word that I observe nature to come up with ideas, instead of thinking of my own ideas. Nature is the best teacher. My mission in life is to create what people want, (people want what they do not have) which is wealth and then be able to scale it to different parts of the world.
What does success mean to you? Has your definition of it changed over the years and if so, why? | Success to me means doing what I said will do. My definition of success has changed over the years due to my experiences and growth as an individual.
What drives you? | Doing excellent work.
What is your LIFE-MISSION in one sentence? |
Creating wealth and scaling it to different parts of the world.
What do you think is often the difference between people who are good at what they do and people who are great at what they do? | People who are great at what they do are determined and persistent in what they put their focus on.
What are the most important lessons you have learnt so far, in your career or life journey? | The most important lesson I have learnt so far in life has to be having integrity as a person.
How do you ensure you are always feeling energised and performing at your peak? | By doing work that I love.
What is the best advice you have ever received? | The regret minimization by Jeff Bezos, which is imagining yourself at the age of 80 and looking back on your life and minimizing the number of regrets you would make.
What’s one deeply honest thing that most people don’t know about you? | I am humble even when there’s no need for me to be humble.
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Fred is deeply passionate about Africa and believes that the missing ingredient on the continent is good leadership. In line with this, he has founded two organizations that aim to catalyze a new generation of ethical, entrepreneurial African leaders: African Leadership Academy and the African Leadership Network. In recognition of his work in developing Africa’s […]
Braam Hanekom is the founder and chairman of People Against Suffering, Suppression, Oppression and Poverty (PASSOP), which works for refugee rights. He was named one of Mail & Guardian‘s 200 Young South Africans. Braam has also been published in the University of Pennsylvania Law School Journal and was awarded the 2008 Inyathelo award for youth […]
Dr. Adisa A. Alkebulan is an Associate Professor in Africana Studies at San Diego State University. He is also the Director of Study Abroad Programs in the Department of Africana Studies. He takes teams of students and community members to locations all over the world to learn about their histories and cultures as well as […]
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Prof Jonathan Jansen is the Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State. He is also the Honorary Professor of Education at the University of the Witwatersrand and Visiting Fellow at the National Research Foundation. Jansen also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director for Advtech Limited and is the Chairman at the School […]
Shaun Harris is most well-known for his recent role as MD for Futurelife, which he helped become the fastest growing cereal brand in SA as well as market leader in its own new segment, increasing it’s revenue tenfold and in the process leading the brand to win numerous national and international awards along the way. […]
Chris Dancy has been engaging information systems for over 25 years, wearing as many hats as there are heads in the IT industry. He currently is employed as Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President at Healthways, Inc. As a Data Exhaust Cartographer, Chris utilizes 300-700 sensors, devices, applications, and services to track, analyze, and […]
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