Scaling Lula: Velani Mboweni on Systems, Team Building & Founder Evolution
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What does it really take to scale a purpose-led startup in Africa?
In this episode of the ScaleUp Podcast, we sit down with Velani Mboweni, founder and CEO of Lula, to unpack the raw truths of building a mobility platform from scratch. From navigating rejection and burnout to building the right systems and team, Velani shares what it takes to stay focused and keep moving, even while laying track under a moving train.
🔍 In this episode:
– How Lula scaled by falling in love with the problem, not the solution
– Why team rhythms and operational systems are transformational
– When hiring the wrong person teaches the right lesson
– The unglamorous truth about founder evolution
– Why “loving your customer” isn’t enough
Whether you’re scaling your first venture or feeling the pressure of growth, this episode will leave you grounded, challenged, and better equipped for the road ahead.
🎙️ Hosted by Nicholas Thiede and Ingrid Kluckow
In this episode of the ScaleUp Podcast, we sit down with Velani Mboweni, founder and CEO of Lula, to unpack the raw truths of building a mobility platform from scratch. From navigating rejection and burnout to building the right systems and team, Velani shares what it takes to stay focused and keep moving, even while laying track under a moving train.
🔍 In this episode:
– How Lula scaled by falling in love with the problem, not the solution
– Why team rhythms and operational systems are transformational
– When hiring the wrong person teaches the right lesson
– The unglamorous truth about founder evolution
– Why “loving your customer” isn’t enough
Whether you’re scaling your first venture or feeling the pressure of growth, this episode will leave you grounded, challenged, and better equipped for the road ahead.
🎙️ Hosted by Nicholas Thiede and Ingrid Kluckow
