Startup Diaries Ep.1: How BlooMoney Is Reinventing Payments for SA Freelancers 💸🇿🇦

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Welcome to the Startup Diaries – a brand new feature on The Social Impact Show with Sam Marshall on 919FM!

In this debut episode, we sit down with Thulani Masebenze , the co-founder of BlooMoney — a proudly South African fintech startup changing the game for freelancers, gig workers, and SMEs. From the grind of late payments to building a double-sided platform that empowers both businesses and freelancers, Thulani shares his founder journey, struggles, and vision for a more connected financial ecosystem.

In this episode:
What inspired BlueMoney
The power of local tech
Late payments and the freelancer struggle
How the EPF Tech Fund is supporting innovation

📅 Startup Diaries airs twice a month, Tuesdays at 9:35am. Catch inspiring founder stories that are shaping South Africa’s future.
#StartupDiaries #BlueMoney #FintechSA #SupportLocal #BeGoodDoGood #919FM
6 Aug English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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