Meet Yorim Beukes. Growing up in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town, Yorim cherished creating memories with friends and family. In his current role, Yorim acts as a critical link between lenders and businesses seeking funding, building strong relationships with customers along the way. What stands out most to Yorim about FundingBay is its self-managed environment, free from micromanagement, and its supportive, family-like team culture. Yorim’s advice for aspiring professionals is to be a sponge—absorb as much as possible about financial products and stay open to learning. Confidence and humility are key, and your effort will directly shape your results. To his younger self, Yorim would say, “Keep trying. Work hard, stay determined, and success will follow—even when friends aren’t always there.