When I visited Cape Town a while ago, Kevin Johnson from UCT told me I have to visit a small company called GetSmarter and their CEO Sam Paddock. Kevin, as always, was right. This not so small company impressed me with their culture, passion and drive to educate people.

Sam Paddock is the Founder and CEO of GetSmarter. His LinkedIn profile states: "I'm an education entrepreneur, businessman, family man, Cape Town enthusiastic and learning geek. In 2008 I co-founded GetSmarter - a company that offers certified online short courses from the world's leading Universities. The company now employs 350+ people who are on a mission to improve lives through better education."

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro & How GetSmarter got started

01:04 - Growing the business

06:00 - Company means “a group of people”

07:07 - Building a great culture

11:06 - Values at GetSmarter

13:30 - Dealing with meetings

16:32 - Managing work & life with twins!

19:38 - Daily routines for effectiveness

23:30 - Quick-fire questions

25:23 - Advice to your 22-year-old self