Episode 11 45453941 1784890519702 3a4e90c2b27be

7 Aug 2026 · 35 min · SME Podcast

How Data Helps Funders Gauge SME Visibility

With Prudence Gcabashe

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About this episode

South African SMEs have one common concern: attracting funding. Yet, the biggest problem they face isn’t that capital isn’t available; it’s being a business that funders want to fund. What businesses need is to be visible.

This episode looks at what it means when an SME is visible and why this matters to funders.

About our Guest

With over 15 years of experience in the South African banking industry, Gcabashe’s expertise spans product management, sales strategy, operations, and process innovation. She has facilitated masterclasses at industry summits, delivered over 150 hours of coaching to business owners and leaders, and received multiple FNB innovation awards. Gcabashe holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Business Management from UNISA and a SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager Certification. She also serves as treasurer for two non-profit organisations, a role she has held for five years.

Connect with Prudence Gcabashe on LinkedIn.

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