Beyond Wealth

Vaughn Tan, author and Assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at University College London’s School of Management, joined Max Richardson for a conversation about the ‘Uncertainty Mindset‘, how we should distinguish uncertainty from risk and the opportunity that the pandemic has presented us with to build resilience through productive discomfort. Drawing on years of unprecedented access to the best and most influential culinary R&D teams in the world, including Heston Blumenthal and his team at The Fat Duck Experimental Kitchen, some of the conversation is set in the context of the restaurant industry and sourdough bread-making which we suspect some of our listeners will have turned to during lockdown. Can baking a loaf of bread can help to improve our overall resilience and understanding of risk versus uncertainty? Vaughn is a PhD from Harvard, he spent time as an infantry signals logistician in the Singapore Army, worked at Google and then briefly as a furniture maker before joining UCL.

In this latest video and podcast, sports presenter and former rugby union player David Flatman catches up with Investec ambassador Owen Farrell. They discuss life in lockdown, including how to practice kicking in your garden, what the return of rugby could look like and how it will feel playing without crowds. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Banks to use existing anti-money laundering architecture to clamp down on illegal wildlife trade, which up until now has been largely ignored as a financial crime. Valued at around $23-billion US, illegal wildlife trade is the fourth most profitable criminal trafficking enterprise worldwide. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

So what? The ‘why’ we must all answer Balance is an important destination that we are all trying to reach. But, how do we get there? Is there a correct route? Our 13 game-changing young professionals are ready to be your ‘Balance GPS’. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The how-to behind it all Some people work too hard, some work too little. Very few have found that happy balance between the two. How can our young professionals help you on your work-life balance journey? What tips and tricks do you need to attain balance? Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

It’s a jungle gym, not a ladder A Google search of ‘How to find balance in your life’ brings up over 332 million results. Listen to what our young professionals reveal when asked the same question. Is balance a journey or a finite goal? Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Work-life balance seems to be a complex concept. Either you are doing too much, too little or just enough in life. But how do you find that elusive equilibrium? From artists, doctors, fashion gurus, serial-entrepreneurs and engineers, our young professionals have the answer. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Talking on a panel at the recent Virgin Atlantic Business is an Adventure event, Faith Popcorn, Thando Hopa, Marc Kahn and Tashmia Ismail-Saville discussed how diversity and inclusion has a direct impact on the bottom line. Read the full transcript · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

With new-generation immunotherapy drugs costing up to R1 million per patient in South Africa, the eye-watering cost of cancer treatment is blocking access to life-saving drugs. In this Investec Life podcast we discuss the financial, psychological and medical aspects of a cancer diagnosis. Read the full transcript · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

In part two of Investec Life's three-part podcast series we tell the story of a 23-year-old non-smoker who was diagnosed with lung cancer, and ask the experts about the medical, psychological and financial aspects of a diagnosis. Get the full transcript here · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The first in a three-part women's health podcast series by Investec Life features experts including renowned Professors Carol Benn and Georgia Demetriou; clinical psychologist Grant Statham and Sinenhlanhla Nzama, Investec Life head product actuary, to talk about the medical, psychological and financial aspects of a diagnosis. Read more · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

At the age of 12, Investec Joint CEO Fani Titi was about to drop out of school to become a farm labourer, until fate stepped in. He talks to Bruce Whitfield on 702's The Money Show about his remarkable journey. Read more · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Only 2% of bank chiefs worldwide are women, according to an IMF 2017 report. Meet Ruth Leas, the South African who’s been designated as the new chief executive officer of Investec Bank plc. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Investec’s Head of Digital Content, Tim Spira discusses this and so much more with world-renowned author and media theorist, Douglas Rushkoff. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Meet the women who are helping organisations improve their social impact by connecting them with social enterprises. Supply Change is one of the six social enterprises that joined Investec's social enterprise incubator, Beyond Business, in 2018. Please note: This podcast is for information purposes only and doesn't constitute a personal recommendation or investment advice. The views expressed here don’t necessarily reflect those of Investec. Hear from other Beyond Business entrepreneurs · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

South Africa is a water-stressed country and if research is to be believed at its present consumption by 2035 water demand is expected to exceed supply by 10%. In a podcast with Investec Focus Radio, Andre Wepener, Investec’s Head of Power and Infrastructure Finance, talks about the potential solutions. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

High-performance sports coach Daniel Lavipour explains why he wants to bring elite-level strength and conditioning to state schools. Performance Ready is one of the six social enterprises that joined Investec's social enterprise incubator, Beyond Business, in 2018. Please note: This podcast is for information purposes only and doesn't constitute a personal recommendation or investment advice. The views expressed here don’t necessarily reflect those of Investec. Hear from other Beyond Business entrepreneurs · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The future is always a bit daunting if you don’t know what is around the corner. How do you prepare for a career that has possibly not yet been created? What does the future look like for young professionals? Our 10 extraordinary stars help you navigate tomorrow. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Some lessons in life, in a career, in entrepreneurship are hard won and never forgotten. How can they help you with your own career and life? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Listen to how these brave, successful and inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs made it to the top. One thing is for sure – the journey is never conventional. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

You have seen them on social media and on professional sites like LinkedIn. That’s only half the story. What is it really like to be a rule breaker, a game changer, and young professional living your side-hustle? Will the real Undefinable please stand up? Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn