Best African Tech Conversations Podcasts (2024)

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America’s Most Consequential Elections: From FDR to Reagan 1:01:02

40m ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Michael Gerhardt, author of the new book FDR’s Mentors: Navigating the Path to Greatness, and Andrew Busch, author of Reagan's Victory: The Presidential Election of 1980 and the Rise of the Right, join Jeffrey Rosen to explore the pivotal elections of 1932 and 1980. They compare the transformative presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Re…

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Nwabisa Plaatjie: Empowerment and Sustainability in South African Theatre 1:17:32

1h ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Award-winning South African playwright/director Nwabisa Plaatjie shares gems from her artistic journey as a theatre maker from a long line of storytellers. From her groundbreaking work in Cape Town to her roots in rural South Africa, Nwabisa shares how she's reshaping cultural narratives, fostering community connections, and redefining self-care. N…

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The Future of Work Will Be Bootstrapped 8:24

10h ago8:24

8:24

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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The Legacy of Emmett Till: From Tragedy to Activism 59:45

2d ago59:45

59:45

Janai Nelson, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, joins Ronald Collins, author of Tragedy on Trial: The Story of the Infamous Emmett Till Murder Trial, to discuss the tragedy of Emmett Till’s murder, the shocking story of the trial that followed, and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Thomas Donnelly, chief content…

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Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms 47:21

3d ago47:21

47:21

Step into the world of playwright, director, and actor Psalmayene 24 as he shares insights into his unique creative process and the powerful themes that define his theatrical body of work. We explore his seminal hip-hop theatre piece Free Jujube Brown!, discuss his reimagining of an iconic historical interaction between Richard Wright and James Bal…

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

3d ago34:33

34:33

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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Justice Stephen Breyer on Reading the Constitution 1:05:01

9d ago1:05:01

1:05:01

On Thursday March 28 at the NCC, Jeffrey Rosen sat down with Justice Stephen Breyer to discuss his new book, Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism. Justice Breyer deconstructs the textualist philosophy of the current Supreme Court’s majority and makes the case for a better way to interpret the Constitution based on pragma…

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Charles Reigeluth: Transforming American Education 37:27

11d ago37:27

37:27

Imagine an education system with no grade levels -- or no grades at all! Imagine schools where students advance based on their mastery of the material, not just the passage of time. This is personalized, competency-based learning. This week’s guest is Charles Reigeluth, Ph.D., an award-winning, internationally renowned author, scholar, and social s…

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Building an effective company culture with Jem HR's Caroline van der Merwe 32:52

10d ago32:52

32:52

Join Caroline van der Merwe, co-founder of Jem HR, in a candid conversation with Uwem on the Grinders Table Podcast. Caroline shares insights on her journey as an entrepreneur, the importance of values in leadership, and the power of having difficult conversations. Discover how Caroline navigates the challenges of startup life, the significance of …

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Much Ado About the Media, Live from Lagos 1:03:50

16d ago1:03:50

1:03:50

In January 2024, we hosted a live show in Lagos with The Subtext's Osarumen Osamuyi on the relationship between the tech ecosystem and the media. It was a follow-up to a 2020 episode we published entitled Much Ado About the Media. A lot of founders still feel the media is acting in bad faith amidst more accountable media coverage. In this episode, …

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The Global Month Ahead: Indian election, final session of the European Parliament, IMF and World Bank spring meetings 43:49

16d ago43:49

43:49

Welcome back to The Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's podcast on the events and stories that will define the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick hears from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines. On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Sen…

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Lincoln’s Lessons: Then and Now 1:01:13

23d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Acclaimed Lincoln historians Sidney Blumenthal, author of the three-volume The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln, and Harold Holzer, author of the new book Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration, assess Lincoln’s life and legacy to unveil remarkable similarities between the 19th century and today. Jeffrey Rosen, p…

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Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education 58:18

22d ago58:18

58:18

Join host Thembi Duncan as she sits down for the very first episode of KeyBARD with Ayesis Clay, a distinguished educator, theatre practitioner, and nationally sought-after keynote speaker. Ayesis shares her insights on the creative process, working with incarcerated youth, the biggest challenges of the US education system, and her unique approach …

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Afrobeats, Basketball & Commerce 27:04

21d ago27:04

27:04

Live from the BIG Summit, a platform hosted by investor and 2x NBA All-Star Baron Davis, at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, a conversation with three operators connecting Africa to the world through culture and commerce. In this conversation, we're joined by Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of NBA Africa, Abdul Karim Abdullah, the Founder and CEO of AfroFuture …

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Democracy Checkup: Preparing for the 2024 Election 59:23

24d ago59:23

59:23

Richard Hasen, author of A Real Right to Vote, Sarah Isgur, senior editor of The Dispatch, and Lawrence Lessig, author of How to Steal a Presidential Election, provide a health check on the state of American democracy, and look ahead to potential areas of vulnerability in the run-up to the 2024 election. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the Nati…

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The African startup landscape, a conversation with Oo Nwoye (Part 2) 35:04

25d ago35:04

35:04

In the second part of my conversation with Oo Nwoye on The Grinders Table, we shift our focus to venture capital, innovation, and the global tech landscape. Oo shares his insights on how venture capital can effectively support startups, the importance of domain expertise in angel investing, and the risks of providing too much capital too early. We …

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The African startup landscape, a conversation with Oo Nwoye (Part 1) 37:23

1M ago37:23

37:23

This week, I had the honour of hosting Oo Nwoye at The Grinders Table. Oo stands out as a key figure in Africa's startup ecosystem, providing advisory services to startups and serving as an exceptional source of deal flow for investors interested in the continent. He shared so much that I split the conversation into two episodes. We dive deep into …

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What We Get Wrong About Jobs in Africa 11:14

1M ago11:14

11:14

The African continent has the highest levels of poverty, the lowest levels of formal employment, and its population is going to double in the next 30 years. African countries need to create more jobs. But what kinds of jobs? And how? What if I told you that the way governments and development organizations are trying to create jobs in Africa is all…

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Building an Integrated Life with Kanini Mutooni 23:42

1M ago23:42

23:42

Today, we're celebrating International Women's Day by revisiting one of our favourite episodes. Joining me is the remarkable Kanini Matooni, a voice that resonates with empowerment and inspiration. In this episode, we dive into Kanini's journey, her challenges, and the triumphs that define the essence of womanhood. So, whether you're a long-time li…

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Unlocking Gender-Smart Capital At Scale (2X Global's Jessica Espinoza) 37:54

1M ago37:54

37:54

Despite research showing that female founders outperform their male peers, startups with a solo female founder or an all-female founding team raised a mere 2% of all the funding in Africa last year. There is a huge gender funding gap. How do we close it? This episode is the last episode of a five-episode series on gender lens investing, co-hosted b…

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Scaling E-Commerce in Africa: Insights from Jumia's Ex CEO - Massimiliano Spalazzi 27:45

2M ago27:45

27:45

In this episode of the Grinders Table podcast, we're excited to feature Massimiliano Spalazzi, the former CEO of Jumia Nigeria and Group Executive VP Marketplace at Jumia. Join us as Massi shares his remarkable journey of being one of the first employees at Jumia and playing a pivotal role in the company's inception in Nigeria in 2012. Massi opens …

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Global Month Ahead: Iranian elections, Russia's presidential election, UK spring budget 37:25

2M ago37:25

37:25

On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by UK Country Director Alex Dawson, Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski and Practice Director Alexander Smotrov. Thomas covers the Iranian elections, including the role of the Assembly of Experts and the risk of public unrest. They also discuss the geopolitical context of the elections, particularly…

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The Mastercard Foundation is Investing $150 Million into 20 Gender Lens Funds 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

Despite research showing that female founders outperform their male peers, startups with a solo female founder or an all-female founding team raised a mere 2% of all the funding in Africa last year. There is a huge gender funding gap. How do we close it? This episode is the fourth of a five-episode series on gender lens investing, co-hosted by Eloh…

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The Pursuit of Happiness: A Book Launch and Conversation with Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg 1:05:01

2M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

On Presidents Day 2024, NCC President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen launched his new book at the NCC in conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic. They discuss The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America. This program was recorded live on February 19, 2024, and p…

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Investing in Women is an Economic Imperative (Tokunboh Ishmael, Andreata Muforo) 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

Despite research showing that female founders outperform their male peers, startups with a solo female founder or an all-female founding team raised a mere 2% of all the funding in Africa last year. There is a huge gender funding gap. How do we close it? This episode is the third of a five-episode series on gender lens investing, co-hosted by Eloho…

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Following Tubman’s Trail: Unveiling Stories of the African American Quest for Freedom 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

In celebration of Black History Month, explore the history of the African American fight for freedom during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods with historians Edda Fields-Black, author of Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War, and James Oakes, author of Freedom National: The Destruction of Sla…

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Redefining Tourism Through Technology with David Gonahasa 33:05

2M ago33:05

33:05

Join us on an inspiring journey as David Gonahasa, Founder of Tripessa, takes us from his early beginnings on the streets of Uganda to revolutionizing the tourism sector with RoundBob, and now Tripessa. His narrative is not just one of success, but of resilience, as he navigates the trials of pioneering internet ventures and leadership roles in a p…

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Decarbonizing Europe: Navigating the policies and politics of energy in the EU Green Deal 29:44

2M ago29:44

29:44

On this episode of the Global Counsel Podcast, Associate Director Anikó Zsebik is joined by Associate Katarzyna Nowacka and Associate Maude Bauman to discuss ongoing trends in EU energy, looking ahead to the next political cycle. They dive into recent shifts in EU energy policy, from focusing on energy security, to looking at decarbonization and co…

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This Angel Investor is Closing the Gender Funding Gap (Rising Tide Africa's Yemi Keri) 34:42

2M ago34:42

34:42

Despite research showing that female founders outperform their male peers, startups with a solo female founder or an all-female founding team raised a mere 2% of all the funding in Africa last year. There is a huge gender funding gap. How do we close it? This episode is the second of a five-episode series on gender lens investing, co-hosted by Eloh…

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Breaking Barriers and Building Networks: A Conversation with June Angelides MBE 36:53

2M ago36:53

36:53

In this episode of the Grinders Table podcast, I sit down with June Angelides MBE, a trailblazer and advocate for diversity in the startup ecosystem. June is the founding partner at Levare Ventures which backs early-stage startups across E-commerce, Fintech, Healthtech, Future of Work and B2B Saas across sub-saharan Africa. She has invested across …

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Why is only 2% of funding going to female founders? 57:37

2M ago57:37

57:37

Despite research showing that female founders outperform their male peers, startups with a solo female founder or an all-female founding team raised a mere 2% of all the funding in Africa last year. There is a huge gender funding gap. How do we close it? This episode is the first of a five-episode series on gender lens investing, co-hosted by Eloho…

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#021 Peter Allerstorfer: What will Amazon’s arrival mean for South African ecommerce? 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

Join us in this episode as we delve into the intricate world of entrepreneurship and ecommerce in Cape Town, a city that's both captivating and challenging for business ventures. Peter Allerstorfer, an Austrian turned Cape Town resident with over 15 years of experience in South Africa, offers invaluable insights into the dynamics of the local marke…

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Constitution Drafting Project: A Discussion of Five New Amendments 56:34

3M ago56:34

56:34

The Center for Constitutional Design at Arizona State University and the National Constitution Center present a discussion on the NCC’s landmark Constitution Drafting Project, featuring members of the drafting teams: Caroline Fredrickson of team progressive, Timothy Sandefur of team libertarian, and Ilan Wurman of team conservative. They will discu…

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The Intersection of Tech, Policy and Entrepreneurship with Oswald Osaretin Guobadia 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

I am delighted to have Oswald Osaritin Guobadia as our guest on the Grinders Table Podcast today. He is a prominent figure in the Nigerian Tech Ecosystem who played a key role in passing The Nigerian Startup Act. Oswald's story is a powerful narrative of transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of value. His insights on career change, the import…

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Global Month Ahead: US presidential election, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Presidential election in Indonesia. 32:41

3M ago32:41

32:41

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's podcast on the events and stories that will define the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick hears from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines. On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Eri…

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David Hume and the Ideas That Shaped America 59:21

3M ago59:21

59:21

Called “a degenerate son of science” by Thomas Jefferson and a “bungling lawgiver” by James Madison, Scottish philosopher David Hume was cited so often at the Constitutional Convention that delegates seemed to have committed his essays to memory. Join Angela Coventry, author of Hume: A Guide for the Perplexed; Dennis Rasmussen, author of The Infide…

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Mastering the art of building a business with Anil Atma (CEO, Kreem Inc) 27:33

3M ago27:33

27:33

For this episode, I had a wholesome conversation with Anil Atma, a savvy entrepreneur and advisor to various venture funds, startups and businesses in Nigeria, including a unicorn. We explore the fascinating world of tech and business, and what entrepreneurs need to focus on as they build. Whether you dream of launching your startup, scaling your e…

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In Conversation with Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (Coronation Capital, Access Bank) 47:40

3M ago47:40

47:40

Today's guest is Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Coronation Capital and former Group MD and CEO of Access Bank. Aigboje is one of the most successful and esteemed businesspeople on the continent. In 2002, he led the acquisition of Access Bank, which under his 11-year leadership grew into the largest bank in Nigeria and one of the largest in Afr…

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Turning lemons to lemonade with Seyi Abolaji (Founder, Wilson's Juice Co) 33:23

3M ago33:23

33:23

Join us on a captivating journey with Seyi Abolaji, who went from pursuing his football aspirations to becoming a leader in the Nigeria Food and Beverage industry with Wilsons Juice Co, aka, Wilson's Lemonade. In this episode, we dive deep into Seyi's pursuit of impact over comfort, his dedication to personal growth, and his dogged pursuit of impac…

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No food for an average man 10:06

3M ago10:06

10:06

We have probably all heard the very popular phrase “No food for a lazy man”, unfortunately the world requires more and average people are slowly falling into the same bracket. Hear my thoughts around it in this new podcast episode.

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Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Tech Term 58:10

3M ago58:10

58:10

Several cases before the Supreme Court raise important questions at the intersection of technology and law. Join legal experts Alex Abdo of the Knight First Amendment Institute, Clay Calvert of the American Enterprise Institute, and David Greene of the Electronic Frontier Foundation for a conversation exploring key tech cases, including whether Flo…

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