#04: The story of Matsidiso – A brand built on community, kindness and sustainability
Jared Kruger
26 Jun 2019
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In one of our most exciting Entrepreneur on the Grow podcast episodes yet, Jared interviews Jinae Heyns, co-founder of Matsidiso. We chat about her journey as an entrepreneur, and how, despite some big obstacles, she built a successful and sustainable business that supports local skills development, encourages community, oh, and makes the most beautiful shoes! This episode is packed with tangible lessons and inspiration from a real South African startup story.
Find Matsidiso at https://za.matsidiso.com/, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram!
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