Best Invest In African Startups Podcasts (2024)

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#79, Bode Abifarin- On Scaling Flutterwave, Startup Growth, and Expansion 39:34

4h ago39:34

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This season of Building the Future was made possible by Moniepoint My guest today is Bode Abifarin, one of the leading startup operators I know on the continent. I first met Bode in 2017 when she had just joined Flutterwave, where she served as Chief Operating Officer. I've been continually impressed by Bode’s unique ability to blend operational de…

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Thinking Differently: A Case for Venture Building in African VC 1:14:32

1h ago1:14:32

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On this special episode of The Trajectory Africa, we’re featuring “someone you should know”—David Ogundeko, Founder and Chief Vision Officer for Funema, a last-mile, impact-focused, alternative investment company. David has spent the last 7 years creating a model to engineer and invest in problem solving, impact creating, high growth SMEs. In the p…

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Building a Long-Term Payment Infrastructure in Africa That Removes Currency Friction and Accelerates Economic Growth with Elizabeth Rossiello 30:21

6h ago30:21

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Episode 127 with Elizabeth Rossiello, who is the CEO and founder of AZA Finance, an established provider of currency trading solutions that accelerate global access to frontier markets through innovative infrastructure. By leveraging cutting-edge technology in our flagship products, TransferZero and BFX, AZA is able to significantly lower the cost …

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An African Tech Exit - Selling Sendwave for $500 Million 9:47

3d ago9:47

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One of the African tech ecosystem's largest exits was the 2020 sale of Sendwave to WorldRemit for $500 million. Sid Sridhar was Sendwave's Head of Business at the time, and in this episode, Sid shares his M&A lessons for the African tech ecosystem. Sid is now the Head of Business at Wave, the mobile money company spun out of Sendwave that's competi…

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The Factory Founder Podcast EP16: Revolutionising personal wealth management through crypto-investments with Sean Andrew Sanders 45:00

2h ago45:00

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In this Factory Founder Podcast episode, Revix Founder & CEO & Founder Sean Andrew Sanders offers in-depth insights about live efforts to scale their crypto-investments platform in South Africa and how they are poised to take on other markets. What to look forward to in this episode: Sizing the crypto investing market in South Africa [2:15] Revix’s…

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#78, Mark Straub - On Digital Identity as a Fundamental Driver of Economic Growth 54:02

3h ago54:02

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This season of Building the Future was made possible by Moniepoint My guest today is Mark Straub, founder & CEO of Smile ID. Smile ID is building identity verification infrastructure for businesses in Africa. Mark and I were connected by a mutual friend, but I’ve always been fascinated by his transition from being a venture investor to becoming a s…

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Co-Intelligence: An AI Masterclass with Ethan Mollick 32:53

6h ago32:53

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Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on AI — a practical guide for experimenting and engaging with artificial intelligence. Ethan Mollick, Wharton School associate professor of innovation and entrepreneurship, AI visionary, and best-selling author walks us through the hype, fears, and potential of this transformative and complex technology. AI is…

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How the Africa Oxford Initiative is Supporting African Research and Innovation Ecosystems Through Equitable and Extensive Collaborations with Dr Anne Makena 57:16

2d ago57:16

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Episode 126 with Dr. Anne Makena, who is Co-Director of the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx), a cross-university platform for academic and research collaborations between the University of Oxford and African researchers and institutions. The Initiative aims to support the work of universities and research institutions across Africa and to facilitate…

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Balancing Passion and Business: Lara Dendy Young's Story with Conservio 33:26

9d ago33:26

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In this episode, I interview Lara Dendy Young, the co-founder of Conservio. Lara shares her background as a South African with a passion for nature conservation and wildlife. She discusses her experience in water polo and how it has shaped her work ethic and teamwork skills. Lara talks about the journey of founding Conservio with her business partn…

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E.92 Unveiling the power of African Botanicals with Nana Addison (Live Podcast) 51:00

13d ago51:00

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Who are the "forgotten" beauty customers and what is hair and scalp neutrality? Let's decode in today's episode. Founded by Nana Addison, Ancient Beauty is more than just another beauty brand. As the mainstream hair care brands overlook diverse hair textures and scalp conditions, Nana advocates for inclusivity and recognition of all beauty customer…

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Can eating farmed redfish help restore the Florida coastline? Megan Sorby; Pine Island Redfish 35:59

2d ago35:59

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Happy Planet Wednesday! Could eating farmed redfish be the answer to building coastal resilience in Florida? Founder Megan Sorby would like to think so. Megan and her husband co-founded Pine Island Redfish. True to its name, they grow growing the much-loved but highly protected redfish for the commercial market on Pine Island, a Florida Island with…

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#77, Anu Adedoyin-Adasolum - On differentiation in B2B ecommerce and complexities of the offline market 50:52

2d ago50:52

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My guest today is Anu Adedoyin-Adasolum, the co-founder and CEO of Sabi. Sabi is a B2B e-commerce startup that provides digital infrastructure to Africa's informal economy. In October 2023, they announced reaching $1B annual GMV. I've always been fascinated by Sabi, especially their ability to bring seemingly disjointed and complex pieces together …

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MENA Region Vibe Check + Lessons from Startup Tunisia 42:50

15d ago42:50

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🎙️ This month's episode takes us to Tunisia, speaking to Mariem Sellami, a founder and former program manager at Startup Tunisia to understand what it’s like running a venture in Tunisia. 🇹🇳 Like most nascent tech ecosystems, the government plays an important role in the Tunisian ecosystem, with legal frameworks like the Startup Act—passed in 2019—…

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Using the Best of Tech and Human Touch to Solve Human Capital Challenges for Businesses in Africa with Paul Breloff 46:13

5d ago46:13

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Episode 125 with Paul Breloff, Founder and CEO of Shortlist, which is building a better way to hire, combining the best of tech, data, and human touch to provide executive search and youth employment programming across Africa, India, and 20+ countries globally. Since its inception in 2016, Shortlist has collaborated with more than 900 companies and…

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Tackling Africa’s $330 Billion Credit Gap 20:29

8d ago20:29

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There is a $330 billion credit gap, according to the IFC. But why is it so hard to lend in African markets? We explore that question with Chijioke Dozie, Co-founder and CEO of Carbon, and Mark Straub, CEO of Smile Identity. This episode was recorded live from the FT Partners Fintech in Africa Summit in New York City. Download their FinTech in Afric…

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#76, Shola Akinlade - Building for the Long-term, Managing Talent and Growing as a Leader 1:06:22

9d ago1:06:22

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My guest today is Shola Akinlade. I met Shola in 2016, while he and his co-founder, Ezra, were at the YC accelerator program. It was the beginning of their Paystack journey, and even then, I was struck by his clarity of thought and radical focus on product development. Today, Paystack has scaled to seven markets and is responsible for over 40x the …

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How a Nigerian Entrepreneur Is Cracking the Multi-Billion-Dollar Coconut Industry with Ebun Feludu 34:07

23d ago34:07

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Episode 124 with Ebun Feludu, who is the Founder and CEO of Kokari Coconuts & Company, which is an integrated coconut processing company that serves the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical markets in Nigeria and across Africa. Since they began operations in 2016, they have processed over one million coconuts into a range of premium coconut oils, coc…

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Cross Border Payments and the Alchemy of Price and Volatility 59:03

15d ago59:03

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On this episode of The Trajectory Africa, we’re talking to Ola Oyetayo, Co-Founder and CEO of Verto, the first "all in one" cross-border payments platform for corporate treasuries in emerging markets. He’ll help us understand the mechanics of cross-border payments, why they're so expensive in Africa, how to improve price transparency and manage vol…

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African Small Businesses Have Many Challenges. Can These Platforms Help? 7:54

15d ago7:54

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In this episode, the third in our docuseries on jobtech platforms and the future of work, we dive deeper into the value chain, because the problems that small businesses have across the continent are multi-layered. In an environment of demand constraints and a lack of infrastructure, platforms need to solve multiple problems across the value chain.…

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Can seaweed bring relief to rural African farmers? Anga Mbeyiya, Co-Founder Ole Blue 26:45

16d ago26:45

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Happy Planet Wednesday! Pack your bags, we're headed to Kenya! This week we'll be speaking to Anga Mbeyiya, a South African seaweed entrepreneur whose company, Ole Blu, is transforming seaweed into biostimulants to help rural farmers adapt to climate change. While her company is still young, it's also already having a big impact both socially and e…

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#75, Tosin Eniolorunda - Scaling Fintech Products to the Mass Market 49:59

16d ago49:59

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My guest today is Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO and co-founder of Moniepoint. I met Tosin in Kigali at the Africa Tech Summit in 2020, just before the world went into lockdown. We spent hours discussing the offline distribution of fintech products after our introduction. Since then, I've had the opportunity to be an investor, C-level executive, and board …

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Africa's Economic Horizon: A Conversation with Acha Leke, Chairman, McKinsey Africa 30:33

17d ago30:33

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Meet Acha Leke, senior partner and chairman of McKinsey Africa and co-founder of the African Leadership Academy. Leke has been analyzing the economic prospects of the continent for decades, so he’s the perfect person to share insights on its future, from productivity and digital transformation to the impact of Africa’s youth boom and how to plan pr…

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The Operator's Edge: A conversation with Seni Sulyman (Founder, Talstack) 37:28

19d ago37:28

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In our latest podcast episode, we had an enriching conversation with Seni Sulyman. We explore Seni's journey from a hands-on operator who helps scale one of Africa's unicorns (Andela) to a visionary founder. He shares invaluable insights on problem-solving, crafting processes, and strategic execution - the backbone of any prosperous company.Seni em…

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Building and Investing in Africa’s Web3 Infrastructure to Tackle Real Life Problems with Vincent LI 39:06

19d ago39:06

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Episode 123 with Vincent Li, who is a product manager, seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and mentor. He has more than 15 years’ experience in tech product management and VC investment in China, Africa, and the Middle East. Vincent is also a founding partner of Adaverse, which is the Cardano Ecosystem Accelerator that aggregates entrepreneurs, strate…

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Why Are Cross-Border Payments So Hard? 33:18

22d ago33:18

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Benjamin Fernandes, the Founder and CEO of the remittance platform NALA, likes to say that payments are just 1% built in Africa. Why are cross-border payments so hard? In this episode, we're joined in conversation with Benjamin Fernandes and Dan Kleinbaum, a co-founder of Beyonic, which sold to Onafriq, and now the Founder of the FX platform GTXN. …

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Season 5 Intro 29:28

1M ago29:28

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It's been a while. I haven't held the podcast mic for a long time. I must admit, I'm a bit rusty. I’m overwhelmed by the advancements in the podcast space since my sabbatical. The African tech ecosystem has also grown in leaps and bounds, with its fair share of troughs too. And I'm still privileged to be an active participating observer in it. Seve…

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E.91 Learning to pursue things one loves and embracing personal freedom with Miriam Wohlfarth (Live Podcast) 43:11

1M ago43:11

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We had a privilege to sit down with Miriam Wohlfarth, one of the first female fintech founders in Germany and a pioneering figure in the fintech industry. From her humble beginnings in the travel industry to co-founding RatePAY and later Banxware, Miriam has played a pivotal role in shaping the digital payment landscape in Europe. With nearly two d…

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Positioning Africa as a Key Player in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain with Ola Fadiran 52:21

1M ago52:21

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Episode 122 with Ola Fadiran, who is Co-Founder and CEO at Chiplab, a company that emerged from a critical need—bridging the talent gap in the semiconductor industry and unlocking Africa’s youthful potential. Inspired by conversations with industry leaders seeking to diversify their workforce, including the inclusion of more women and diverse talen…

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Nigerian Neobank Roundtable: Moniepoint, Kuda, FairMoney 43:26

30d ago43:26

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In this episode, we're joined in a panel conversation with the CEOs of three of Nigeria's biggest digital banks: Moniepoint's Tosin Eniolorunda, Kuda's Babs Ogundeyi, and FairMoney's Laurin Hainy. This episode was recorded live from the FT Partners Fintech in Africa Summit in New York City. Download their FinTech in Africa research report, publishe…

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A Wordline Playbook for Africa: from Payments Infrastructure to Solutions 1:06:34

30d ago1:06:34

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On the previous episode of The Trajectory Africa, Wiza Jalakasi, Africa Market Development Director at EBANX suggested that infrastructure-building consumer payments businesses create value because of the sheer number of payment methods available, from mobile money to bank transfers and cards. With all these options, businesses taking consumer paym…

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Does the solution to coastal resilience lie offshore? Matt Campbell, President of NatrX 37:25

1M ago37:25

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Happy Planet Wednesday! If you live on the coast, this is a podcast you might want to pay special attention to. Matt Campbell, President of NatrX, is joining us today to talk about his nature-based solutions for building coastal resilience. Thinking you need to protect your community from rising sea levels? Rather than building a wall along the coa…

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Navigating Success with Oyin Solebo 37:09

1M ago37:09

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We had Oyin Selebo, MD of Techstars Lagos on the Grinders Table in the episode. Oyin shares insights on succeeding in the startup ecosystem as a founder and investor, offering her unique perspective from experiences in wealth management, strategy consulting, and startup mentorship.Join us as we discuss the traits of successful startup leaders, the …

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Not So Secret Sauce S2 EP11: New Financing Models to Better Support the African Startup Ecosystem 59:42

1M ago59:42

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🎙️ In this live podcast episode, recorded in front of an audience at the Founders Factory Africa offices in Johannesburg, an engaging panel discussion featuring our CEO, Bongani Sithole, alongside Meïssa Gueye, International Finance Corporation, Nicola Galombik, Executive Director, Yellowwoods Group, touch base on the African tech ecosystem, sharin…

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Trade, Tech, and Transformation: Creating a Lean and Trusted Ecosystem for Trade in Africa with Geoffrey de Mowbray 54:39

1M ago54:39

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Episode 121 with Geoffrey de Mowbray, who is creating a lean and trusted ecosystem for trade through his two business ventures. He is the Chief Executive Officer at Via.Trade, which enables trade by digitising several aspects of the supply chain and bringing customers and suppliers together, all supported by a financial solution and world-leading l…

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Repost: Clive Butkow's guide to navigating success in Business 18:23

2M ago18:23

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This episode is a repost from Season 1 of our podcast. Clive Butkow shared his extensive journey from his early entrepreneurial ventures to his impressive tenure at Accenture, and his eventual founding of Kaylon Venture Partners after a brief retirement. This episode was not just a deep dive into the mechanics of venture capital but also a mastercl…

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African Pre-seed Podcast S2 Ep14: Charting a Path for Meaningful Impact 31:08

1M ago31:08

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🌍 Creating impact in the African tech ecosystem takes many stakeholders, and while venture dollars might grab the biggest headlines, foundation and impact partners also play a crucial role. You might even argue—correctly—that these impact partners have influenced traditional VC players and shaped how they think about investing on the continent. 🚀 T…

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From Local Startup to Pan-African Success: The Beem Story 32:16

1M ago32:16

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Starting a business and growing it are challenging enough. But expanding globally, across the entire African continent with 54 very different countries, increases the difficulty exponentially. That’s what Taha Jiwaji, CEO and founder of Beem, is experiencing first hand. Hear what it takes to create a Pan-African business and gain strategic insights…

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From Zero to Millions: Pulse Sports Journey and the Rise of African Sports Media with James Torvaney 45:24

1M ago45:24

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Episode 120 with James Torvaney, the visionary Managing Director behind Pulse Sports, a thriving online sports news platform with a staggering 2 million monthly users. James's journey is one of amazing growth, having guided Pulse Sports from its inception to become the leader in the field in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. Pulse Sports is part of the r…

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Ep #11: Risk, Resilience, and Innovation in the African Venture Landscape with Daniel Novitzkas 48:34

2M ago48:34

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In today's episode, we sat down with Daniel Novitzkas, co-founder of Specno. Daniel shares insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of building startups in Africa. He reflects on the success of small teams compared to larger ones–emphasizing the importance of high-performance culture and adaptability, and the need to crack the code of …

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The Hard Thing about (Consumer) Payments in Africa 1:03:47

1M ago1:03:47

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On this episode of The Trajectory Africa, we’ll hear from Wiza Jalakasi, Director for Africa Market Development at EBanx, a payments processor headquartered in Brazil. He’ll shed some light on why building payment rails in Africa is deceptively hard work—from why some payment methods work better in some places than others to whether infrastructure-…

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Can deep drilling make nuclear power greener? Elizabeth Muller, Founder, Deep Isolation 39:08

2M ago39:08

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Happy Planet Wednesday! This week's guest, Elizabeth (Liz) Muller is Co-Founder of Deep Isolation. While living in France, was impressed by France's nuclear power program, which provides nearly 70% of the country's power, with zero carbon emissions. The problem was, and it still is, the waste. Today, over 490,000 metric tons of nuclear waste is loc…

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E.90 Recognizing crises as opportunities and living life on one's own terms with Kathrin Anselm (Live Podcast) 43:24

2M ago43:24

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Today we welcome you to a live edition of the show recorded from the eclectic Kreuzberg based showroom Objekte Unserer Tage with an audience of over 80 people! In this episode, we dive into the journey of a courageous woman who in the early stages of her career had to face self-doubt. From her beginnings in management consulting to her current role…

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Advancing Women’s Economic Power in Africa Through Financial Access and Digital Technologies with Rachel Toku-Appiah 46:20

2M ago46:20

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Episode 119 with Rachel Toku-Appiah, who is the Director of Program Advocacy and Communications for Africa at the Gates Foundation, and is at the forefront of advocating for gender equality across the African continent. Her extensive expertise and leadership within the foundation's advocacy efforts position her at the forefront of this critical mov…

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The Future of Work Will Be Bootstrapped 8:24

2M ago8:24

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In our first episode of this series on jobtech platforms and the future of work, we argued that the future of work is a tech-enabled portfolio of work. But what does a portfolio of work really look like? And what happens next? We know we need to create more formal jobs in Africa, and we need to boost the productivity of the informal sector. But how…

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Ep #10: From Vision to Reality: Redefining Investment Opportunities in Africa with Mitchan Adams 55:27

2M ago55:27

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In this episode, guest Mitchan Adams, an investor and venture builder who co-founded Ozow, shares his inspiring journey, his goal of transforming the startup ecosystem in South Africa through his venture builder model, and how his initial plan to leave the country led him to recognize the need for change within South Africa's business landscape. Li…

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Season 4 Trailer 2:05

2M ago2:05

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Welcome back to Grit & Growth from Stanford Graduate School of Business. In Season 4, you’ll hear tales of entrepreneurial trials and triumphs, obstacles and opportunities, and, of course, plenty of grit and growth. Plus, we share insights from Stanford faculty and global experts on how to avoid the pitfalls of growth and achieve success. We’ll tal…

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Investing in Africa's Future: Kola Aina's Path to Ventures Platform 34:33

2M ago34:33

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In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kola Aina, a Nigerian entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist, who shared his journey from starting a technology business to becoming a key player in the African investment landscape. Kola began his career in corporate finance before venturing into entrepreneurship with his company, Emerging Pl…

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Not So Secret Sauce S2 EP10: Driving Auto Retail Forward With Carbin Africa 44:09

2M ago44:09

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🎙️ CEO of Carbin Africa, Femi Oriowo, and Co-founder Fawaz Abdul go bar-for-bar with Andile Masuku (Head of Community, FFA) and Amara Muoneke (Venture Design Lead, FFA) in this podcast episode, uncovering how Carbin Africa is changing the game in the auto retail space throughout Africa and joining the Founders Factory Africa Gen F initiative workin…

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The Incredible Story of Happy Coffee's Impact on Nigeria's Coffee Culture and Value Chain with Princess Adeyinka Tekenah 36:54

2M ago36:54

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Episode 118 with Princess Adeyinka Tekenah, CEO of Happy Coffee, an indigenous Nigerian coffee brand and coffee solution company that has been actively dedicated to creating awareness about the Nigerian coffee value chain and improving the production and consumption of locally sourced Nigerian coffee since its establishment in 2015. Despite facing …

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Beyond Fintech? On building financial systems in Africa 59:33

2M ago59:33

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On this episode of The Trajectory Africa’s current series, "The Engine of African Venture: A Return to First Principles", we’re laying the foundation for a deeper exploration of fintech by stepping back to understand the system(s) that fintech creates and operates in. For that, we’re chatting with Samora Kariuki, Founder of the Frontier Fintech new…

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