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May 2022
18m 46s

Million by 30: Hertzy Kabeya

Bbc World Service
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Hertzy Kabeya – the first in our million by 30 series - tells us how he developed and launched what’s become an enormously successful education tech company.

Hertzy overcame huge setbacks as founder and CEO of Student Hub. The company almost went bust but Hertzy's drive and leadership ensured the business survived and went on to secure multi million dollar investment. Find out how he did it, what he thinks his business superpower is and what he learned on the way to hitting that million benchmark by his 30th birthday.

Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Helen Thomas

Image: Hertzy Kabeya, Credit: Hertzy Kabeya

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