Adventure racing in the C-Suite with Jordaan Jacobs

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Jordaan Jacobs, CEO of Esron Projects and MD of the PG Group, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about navigating the unknown, solving the right problems and his journey as a corporate adventurer.

Jordaan emphasizes the significance of the people element in both adventure racing and business, and how it shapes the direction and success of a venture. He shares insights on his approach to consulting work, the value of mentors and how he views networking as part of personal and professional growth. He also share the origin story of The Scale Up Conference which focuses on helping entrepreneurs make informed decisions about building businesses for current value versus generational wealth.

Connect with Jordaan Jacobs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordaan-jacobs/

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9 Sep 2024 English South Africa Business · Careers

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