How Startup Club ZA is Building South Africa’s Largest Startup Community with Mathew Marsden (Startup Club ZA)

Startup Club ZA is changing the game for South African founders—fostering connections, unlocking opportunities, and accelerating growth in the local startup ecosystem. In this episode, we sit down with founder Mathew Marsden to talk about the journey of building SCZA, the lessons learned along the way, and the community’s impact on scaling startups.

We also dive into their latest milestone—launching South Africa’s first $1 million startup pitch event, The Big Pitch 2025. This is more than just a competition; it’s a defining moment for the country’s next generation of tech founders.