Episode 2: Laurie Dippenaar, millionaire and businessman, on building trust and wealth

Laurie Dippenaar is a South African millionaire, businessman, investor, and banker with a wealth of knowledge who co-founded the FirstRand Financial Group, which includes subsidiaries WesBank, FNB, and RMB. He graduated from the University of Pretoria with a Master of Commerce degree, and was recently awarded an honorary doctorate. 

On this episode, he speaks to us about:

  • How he started out in banking. 
  • Creating a business environment based on trust.
  • How he’s encouraged other entrepreneurs. 
  • His views on wealth and progress. 
  • His long relationship with the University of Pretoria.


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