Things I Wish I Knew is a candid account of building and growing businesses, told through the author’s own experiences on the entrepreneurial journey.
Drawing on real decisions, real consequences and real outcomes, the book shares lessons earned through success, failure and everything in between.
Rather than offering formulas or theory, it explores what actually happens in the world of entrepreneurship - from funding negotiations and leadership choices to governance, cash flow pressure and the personal cost of entrepreneurship. Short stories and case studies bring these lessons to life, revealing how early decisions compound over time.
This book is written for those who want to start businesses, as well as those already building them, and are looking for a perspective grounded in experience. It is a deliberate act of sharing and offering hard-won insight so others can approach entrepreneurship with greater clarity, resilience and intention.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andile Khumalo is a seasoned entrepreneur and chartered accountant with over two decades of experience in business and finance. He is the CEO of KhumaloCo, a family investment office with an active portfolio spanning technology, media and marketing, real estate and corporate services. Andile serves as a non-executive director on the boards of JSE-listed Grindrod Limited and Sabvest Capital Limited, as well as Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited. He is also the founder of I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR, a specialist enterprise and supplier development company committed to building the capacity of small and medium businesses across South Africa. Through this platform, Andile channels his deep personal commitment to entrepreneurship development into practical, tailor-made solutions that create lasting impact.
'Things I Wish I Knew: What No One Teaches You About Starting and Growing a Business' is published by Penguin Random House South Africa