Podcast Topic: Investment

In this episode, Ashton Fourie and Andrew Jansen unpack the tension between risk and reward – and why what often looks like “luck” is, in fact, the intersection of preparation and opportunity. The conversation also dives into the practical side of risk management. Andrew outlines the importance of disciplined planning and the foundational elements that underpin resilient businesses – strong systems, clear processes, the right people, and a shared philosophy. These are the often unseen structures that make it possible to take bold decisions with confidence. At its core, this episode reframes risk as something that can be prepared for long before the moment of decision. It’s about building the integrity and clarity needed to recognise opportunity – and to step into it with wisdom.

Fellow venture capitalist Mr David Harlley joins host Jonathan Wilson in Episode 7 of the Big Change series. They argue that the current state of capitalism closely resembles the feudal system it rejected centuries ago, and that there is a need in both the global North and global South to re-imagine work and wealth distribution. In response to this systemic challenge they offer a different approach of deploying venture capital, in light of a generative, non-extractive view of capital and capital growth. (We apologise for the sound quality of this episode.)

In Episode 4 of the Big Change podcast series, Jonathan Wilson chats to Alison Klein, a seasoned professional in private equity and impact investing in emerging markets. They discuss the underlying assumptions that drive behaviours in investment and charity models in Africa, and explain why "Transforming Our Default Operating Systems" is an essential requirement for bringing about big change.

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