From $500 Startup To Global Investment Fund: How Newton Ndege Is Bridging Continents Through Global Business

26/11/2025 50 min Temporada 2 Episodio 5
From $500 Startup To Global Investment Fund: How Newton Ndege Is Bridging Continents Through Global Business

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What does it take to build a global business from scratch, connecting continents, cultures, and industries? In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV partner Kieron Clement-Smith is in conversation with Newton Ndege, Managing Director and intellectual proprietor of GNG Global Investments, about his extraordinary journey from aspiring footballer in Kenya to global entrepreneur based in Perth, Australia.Newton shares how his early dreams of professional sport led him into law, how he built a thriving healthcare group from a $500 loan, and how his bold thinking created Project Kazi - a transformative initiative linking Kenya’s young workforce with Australia’s skilled labour demand. Together, they explore migration policies, youth employment, international tax advantages, and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to create meaningful change.Newton also discusses the science behind industries, the role of cognitive engagement in tourism, and why being bold, trusting advice, and staying present are his three golden rules for young entrepreneurs.You will hear: How Newton transitioned from sport to law to international entrepreneurshipWhy Project Kazi is revolutionising youth labour mobility between Kenya and AustraliaThe importance of structuring your business correctly across multiple jurisdictionsHow trusting expert advice can save young founders from tax and legal pitfallsWhy presence and confidence are more valuable than output for entrepreneursThe tax advantages for new arrivals and non-UK domiciles in the UKThe intersection of entrepreneurship, politics, and social change in Africa and beyondKey Moments: 0:00 – Welcome to Not Just a Number03:39 – Discovering law and migration through personal experience06:10 – Founding GNG Global Investments and building from $50010:24 – Entering the healthcare sector and learning the system13:57 – Bridging Kenya and Australia: Economic and cultural ties15:52 – The birth of Project Kazi and solving youth unemployment19:53 – Training, migration, and sustainable labour frameworks24:32 – Cognitive engagement and reimagining African tourism27:21 – Structuring for global growth and seeking expert advice31:54 – Why Newton plans to relocate to the UK35:18 – Finding identity and confidence as a young entrepreneur41:21 – Balancing entrepreneurship with political aspirations46:08 – Living out of a suitcase: The global entrepreneur’s life48:35 – Newton’s three tips for young entrepreneursPrefer to watch? Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the full episode. Not Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and industry pioneers who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families.Produced by SRLV - one of London’s leading boutique advisory firms - the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industries, including music, entertainment, technology, consumer brands, and private wealth.Each episode’s candid conversation focuses on personal stories, business strategies, top tips and trends - from scaling up companies and international relocations to creative rights and real-world business growth.Whether they are clients or professional contacts, all our guests are friends of our business and so much more than “just a number”. People and relationships always come first at SRLV.[Disclaimer]This Podcast is published for the information of clients and contacts. By accessing this Podcast, you acknowledge that SRLV LLP...

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