Ndabenhle Ngulube (Pineapple): The Journey of Revolutionising South African Insurance

Ndabenhle Ngulube (Pineapple): The Journey of Revolutionising South African Insurance

Author: STARTUP CLUB ZA® October 18, 2023 Duration: 1:08:27
In this episode, Mathew sits down with Ndabenhle “Nda” Ngulube, co-founder of Pineapple, the South African insuretech fast becoming a household-name through its pioneering product and highly memorable nationwide billboards campaign. Pineapple has attracted millions of dollars in early-stage venture and grant capital from notable investors, on it’s mission to become the country’s leading full-suite, digital insurance pioneer. In this episode, we talk about: Nda’s global upbringing Dis...

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