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.