Vincent Mosebe shares how a devastating shack fire in 2020 became the spark behind Mosebe Enterprise — a mission-driven startup creating affordable, sustainable power solutions for underserved communities. He opens up about overcoming limiting beliefs, building products through real community listening, and why leadership means developing people before technology. Vincent also reveals his ambitious vision for the Mosebe Academy.
It's an honest, deeply inspiring conversation about purpose, resilience, and building innovation where it's needed most.

Chapters

(00:00) Vincent’s Early Life in Vrygrond
(01:38) The 2020 Shack Fire That Sparked a Mission
(03:26) Founding Mosebe Enterprise & Early Self-Doubt
(05:49) Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Finding Purpose
(06:57) Building Tsepho V1–V3: Innovating Through Community Feedback
(10:51) Real-World Impact in Off-Grid Communities
(12:31) Why Mosebe Uses E-Waste & the Sustainability Vision
(15:43) The Challenge of Scaling a Township-Based Enterprise
(17:58) Leadership Lessons: Purpose Over Ego
(19:24) Hiring Youth & Providing Opportunities
(20:27) Vincent’s Background & Self-Taught Engineering Journey
(22:27) Project Helix: AI, Drones & Life-Saving Innovation
(25:04) Advice for Young Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs
(26:25) Redefining Success Through Impact
(28:05) Vincent’s Bold Vision for Africa’s Innovators
(29:25) Rapid-Fire: Build Fast or Build Right?
(31:41) Closing Reflections & Gratitude

Check them out: https://www.mosebeenterprise.co.za/

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

Under Construction is the real, unfiltered story of building a business while it's actually being built. 🚧
No fake 'overnight success' stories here, just raw progress, messy middle moments, and the behind-the-scenes grind of turning an idea into something real. Each episode dives into what's working, what's breaking, and what's being rebuilt (again). Think of it as a front-row seat to the entrepreneurial process: honest, scrappy, and always a little under construction.

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.

In this Born to Build episode, Buhle Lindwa shares how her journalism roots shaped her storytelling-first approach to digital marketing, the leap of faith that launched Lindwa Communications, and the lessons learned in the messy first year of business. She opens up about working alongside her sister, helping clients grow with purpose, launching LC Academy, and how faith sustains her through burnout.

It’s a grounded, inspiring conversation about visibility, courage, and building businesses that uplift others.

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome & Buhle’s Journalism Roots
(01:58) The Spark Behind Lindwa Communications
(03:48) The Leap of Faith & Early Risks
(06:04) Hard Lessons from Year One
(07:33) Building a Business With Her Sister
(11:22) Client Wins & Meaningful Metrics
(17:21) Why LC Academy Exists
(24:33) Digital Transformation in Africa
(31:15) Burnout, Faith & Sustaining Healthy Leadership
(34:41) Advice to Founders & Final Reflections

Check them out: https://www.lindwacommunications.com

About Born to Build:

Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.