Best Andrew Berkowitz Podcasts (2024)

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A Conversation with Dr. Jim Siegler: The Subspecialty of Vascular Neurology 43:00

15d ago43:00

43:00

Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by the podcast legend himself, Dr. Jim Siegler to discuss vascular neurology. The field of vascular neurology has had incredible advancements within the past few decades through thrombolytics/mechanical thrombectomy and has seen increased public awareness and accessibility t…

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A Conversation with Dr. Zach London and Dr. Ali Christy: Neurology Through Games 55:58

1M ago55:58

55:58

Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today we are joined by the legendary duo Dr. Zach London and Dr. Ali Christy to talk more about game-based learning in the field of neurology including their games Endowed Chairs and Neurdle. Listen along to learn more about the origins of the London-Christy duo, the process of game development, and the futu…

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A Conversation with Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav: The Subspecialty of Interventional Neurology and S:VIN 1:07:04

2M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by neuro-interventionalist and Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology Editor in Chief, Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav to discuss interventional neurology. Throughout the hour we discussed the different paths to and collaborations within interventional neurology, celebrated the l…

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A Conversation with Dr. Michael Stanley: The Subspecialty of Behavioral Neurology and Neuro-humanities. 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are discussing the subspecialty of behavioral/cognitive neurology and the growing movement of neuro-humanities. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Michael Stanley. Listen along to hear more about Dr. Stanley's incredible journey into the subspecialty of neuropsychiatry and his imp…

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A Conversation with Dr. Aaron Berkowitz: Neurology on a Global Scale 1:04:46

3M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Happy New Year, Neurophiliacs! We are thrilled to start 2024 interviewing the one and only, Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. Throughout the hour we covered Aaron's incredible journey into neurology, his work abroad and the process behind creating "One By One By One: Making A Small Difference Amid A Billion Problems," and the supply-demand mismatch of global ne…

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A Conversation with Dr. Michael Bowley and Dr. Christopher Doughty: The Subspecialty of Neuromuscular Medicine 1:05:02

5M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we are discussing all things neuromuscular medicine with Mass General Brigham's Program Director and Assistant Program Director, Dr. Mike Bowley and Dr. Chris Doughty! Listen along to hear about the common conditions seen and managed by neuromuscular specialists, the perks and challenges of the field, and…

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A Conversation with Dr. Joshua Budhu: The Subspecialty of Neuro-Oncology 1:03:33

5M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

The Neurophilia Podcast is back after a mid Season 2 hiatus! We are joined by the phenomenally brilliant and unbelievably kind, Dr. Joshua Budhu to discuss his journey to medicine, the subspecialty of neuro-oncology, and the intersection between health equity and cancer care. Listen to the full episode to figure out Dr. Budhu's favorite New York pi…

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A Conversation with Dr. Suma Shah and Dr. Alissa Willis: The Subspecialty of Neuroimmunology and MS 51:39

7M ago51:39

51:39

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with two experts in the field of neuroimmunology, Drs. Suma Shah and Alissa Willis, and discuss their journeys into medicine as well as the unique privileges and challenges of a neuroimmunologist. Also, we highlighted the gender gaps in academic neurology and shared ways to promote women in le…

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Digital Transformation Pulse Check: Undersea Cable, Remote Power Supply & Terrestrial Fibre Optic 37:59

7M ago37:59

37:59

In this special edition of the African Tech Roundup podcast, taped at the fringes of the inaugural Africa Digital Transformation Strategy Summit (convened by NOVACOM Summits), Refiloe Mpakanyane investigates the state of digital transformation in Africa through conversation with four seasoned corporate C-suite executives spearheading corporate inno…

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A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Spector: The Subspecialty of Sleep Medicine and Importance of DEI in Neurology 55:28

7M ago55:28

55:28

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Duke's sleep medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Spector to discuss his journey into medicine, the nuts and bolts of being a sleep medicine doctor, and how to maximize quality sleep as a healthcare professional. Also, we covered the importance topic of DEI in neurology, including current barriers…

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A Conversation With Dr. Casey Albin: The Subspecialty of Neurocritical Care 54:00

7M ago54:00

54:00

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast we sat down with Neuro-Twitter star, Dr. Casey Albin to discuss her "drunken stagger" to neurology, the nuts and bolts of neurocritical care training, and the unique challenges of being a neurointensivist. We also spent some time talking about digital scholarship and the future of online Neurology communit…

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A Conversation With Dr. Jeremy Moeller: The Subspecialty of Epilepsy 50:52

8M ago50:52

50:52

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Jeremy Moeller to discuss his medical journey, the subspecialty of epilepsy, the academia of medical education. We also review common neurological conditions managed by an epileptologist along with shedding light on upcoming advances in the field of epilepsy. Dr. Jeremy Moeller is in …

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A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Coon: The Subspecialty of Movement Disorders and Autonomic Neurology 47:07

8M ago47:07

47:07

In the season two opener, we are joined by the brilliant Dr. Elizabeth Coon, MD to discuss her journey into neurology and program leadership, the subspecialty of movement disorders and its natural intersection with autonomic neurology, and different ways to prevent burnout in medical training. Dr. Elizabeth Coon, MD graduated medical school from th…

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Season One Recap 40:42

10M ago40:42

40:42

Hosts Dr. Nupur Goel and Dr. Blake Buletko discuss the first season of Neurophilia, answer some questions regarding the podcast, and share future plans for the platform. Support the show

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Neurology and Ethics: Recognizing Values in Patient Care and Learning to Address Neuroethical Dilemmas 55:33

10M ago55:33

55:33

In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Paul Ford, Ph.D., and Professor Lauren Sankary, JD to discuss the relationship between neurology and clinical ethics. We talk about the emerging and rapidly changing field of neuroethics, share common ethical dilemmas in neurology, and discuss ways to recognize and uphold patie…

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Neurology and Palliative Medicine: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence, Vulnerability, and Finding Joy in Medicine 55:28

10M ago55:28

55:28

In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discussed the relationship between Neurology and Palliative Medicine, the need for empathy and vulnerability in patient conversations, the emerging field of Neuropalliative Medicine, how to celebrate the small victories in medicine, and even Dua Lipa! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kathle…

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Neurology and Medicine: Specialization and Patient Advocacy in Medicine. 54:13

1y ago54:13

54:13

“Neurology is closer to internal medicine than any other specialty. Justifiably, neurologists are reverting back to their role as internists of the nervous system”-Jose Biller. In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the relationship between neurology and medicine, how to improve communication between primary and secondary care, spec…

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Neurology and Neurosurgery: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Neuroscience. 42:23

1y ago42:23

42:23

In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the dynamic relationship of "Neurology and Neurosurgery;" including the proximal and respectful collaboration between these two fields of medicine, and areas of interdisciplinary training available at the resident level. Additionally, some time is spent discussing imposter syndrome in me…

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Neurology and Psychiatry: Mind vs Brain. 39:10

1y ago39:10

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The term Neuropsychiatry refers to the "field of scientific medicine that concerns itself with the complex relationship between human behavior and brain function, and endeavors to understand abnormal behavior and behavioral disorders on the basis of an interaction of neurobiological and psychological–social factors." In this episode of the Neurophi…

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Neurology and Dermatology: Importance of Observation and the Art of Medicine. 43:22

1y ago43:22

43:22

“The complementary—and some would say—diametrically opposite—clinical methods of the dermatologist and the neurologist can in these circumstances reduce an otherwise dauntingly large differential into a more tractable, smaller list.” In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the fascinating relationship between Neurology and Dermatolog…

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Neurology and Cardiology: A Talk Between the Mind and Heart. 38:05

1y ago38:05

38:05

Do you think and act with your mind or heart? How about both? Neurocardiology refers to the intersection between the fields of neurology and cardiology. The mind and heart are deeply interconnected in terms of anatomy, physiology, and various pathologic states. This episode features a vascular neurologist and an interventional cardiologist who will…

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Let's Talk About Neurophobia 40:44

1+ y ago40:44

40:44

Neurophobia, or the "fear of clinical neurology amongst medical students and resident doctors," is a widely known and accepted phenomenon within the medical community. This podcast will provide an overview of the history and prevalence of the term, followed by an engaging discussion, between three Neurologists, about tackling the growing issue of N…

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ATRUC S2 EP4: Can AI be trusted? with Jania Okwechime & Wessel Oosthuizen 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

54:38

In this African Tech Conversations episode, guest host Kate Bryne chats with avid AI proponents Jania Okwechime (Partner at Deloitte - West Africa Data Analytics Leader) and Wessel Oosthuizen (AI Lead - Deloitte Analytics). Listen in for deep insights about the pros and pitfalls of AI and to grasp the profound potential impact AI might have on the …

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UNAJUA S13 EP3: Is the "play-to-earn" trend over-hyped? feat. Kate Byrne 10:42

1+ y ago10:42

10:42

In this UNAJUA episode, Kate Byrne parses through majorly-hyped trends like "play-to-earn" to pinpoint the true potential of the extraordinary new level of connectivity and engagement enabled by applied Web3 technologies.This podcast is the third and final instalment of the three-part UNAJUA Series focused on distilling a handful of global Web3 buz…

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UNAJUA S13 EP2: How is the world taking to the crypto meltdown? feat. Kate Byrne 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

18:04

In this UNAJUA episode, Kate Byrne gauges the ongoing fallout of the current global meltdown in crypto markets and speaks on the current international tenor in crypto adoption.This is the second instalment of a three-part UNAJUA Series focused on distilling a handful of global Web3 buzz trends like crypto, NFTs, the metaverse and even AI— reflectin…

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UNAJUA S13 EP1: Are NFTs over? feat. Kate Byrne 15:28

1+ y ago15:28

15:28

This is the first episode of a UNAJUA Series focused on distilling a handful of global Web3 buzz trends like crypto, NFTs, the metaverse and even AI— reflecting how they are unfolding within an African context. Offering minimum viable insight in this series is the inimitable Kate Byrne.Kate has served as a C-Suite executive leader at blue chip bran…

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UNAJUA S12 EP3: What is 'Delegated Proof of Stake'? feat. Jordan Muthemba 9:22

1+ y ago9:22

9:22

This is the final episode of the three-part UNAJUA Series focused on what sets blockchains apart. Seasoned Kenyan blockchain developer and Web3 enthusiast Jordan Muthemba is on strike for this series.In this podcast, Jordan Muthemba explains how blockchain (network) users vote and elect delegates to validate the next block using a concept called De…

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UNAJUA S12 EP2: What are 'Proof of Work' and 'Proof of Stake'? feat. Jordan Muthemba 9:44

1+ y ago9:44

9:44

This is Part 2 of a three-part UNAJUA Series focused on what sets blockchains apart from each other. Seasoned Kenyan blockchain developer and Web3 enthusiast Jordan Muthemba shares insights on this series.Jordan is a full-stack developer with over five years of experience in Kenya's buzzy IT scene. He is currently serving as a smart contract develo…

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UNAJUA S12 EP1: Are all blockchains the same? feat. Jordan Muthemba 12:48

2y ago12:48

12:48

This is Part 1 of a three-part UNAJUA Series focused on what distinguishes different types of blockchains from each other. Seasoned Kenyan blockchain developer and Web 3 venture builder Jordan Muthemba shares insights on this series.Jordan is a full-stack developer with over five years experience in Kenya's buzzy IT scene. He is currently serving a…

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Gqom: The Babusi Nyoni Story 30:52

2y ago30:52

30:52

This special piece of podcast storytelling offers a compelling glimpse into the heart and mind of one of Africa's most gifted multi-hyphenate technological innovators, Babusi Nyoni. Babusi is a Zimbabwean creative technologist, social entrepreneur and gqom producer with an extraordinary personal story. He is a self-taught tech pro whose project cre…

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ATRUC S2 EP3: Journey Into The Cryptoverse With Hope Ditlhakanyane & Nzwisisa Chidembo 41:30

2y ago41:30

41:30

Standing in for Musa Kalenga on this African Tech Conversations instalment is Andile Masuku, whose day job is serving as Head of Community at Founders Factory Africa (FFA). Andile extends a recent lunch break exchange he had with his FFA colleagues Hope Ditlhakanyane (Head of Venture Sourcing) and Nzwisisa Chidembo (Head of Engineering) at the offi…

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UNAJUA S11 EP3: How do you vet the investment worthiness of blockchain startups? 11:48

2y ago11:48

11:48

This is the final episode of a three-part UNAJUA Series focused on the Blockchain Africa investment opportunity, featuring venture capitalist Hope Ditlhakanyane and venture builder Nzwisisa Chidembo. In their respective roles at hybrid investor, venture builder and accelerator company, Founders Factory Africa (FFA), Hope and Nzwi have recently coll…

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UNAJUA S11 EP2: Crypto as a personal investment opportunity? ft. Hope Ditlhakanyane & Nzwi Chidembo 10:30

2y ago10:30

10:30

This is the second episode of a three-part UNAJUA Series focused on the Blockchain Africa investment opportunity, featuring the passionate South African venture capitalist Hope Ditlhakanyane and seasoned Zimbabwean venture builder Nzwisisa Chidembo.In their respective roles at hybrid investor, venture builder and accelerator company, Founders Facto…

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UNAJUA S11 EP1: Is African VC into blockchain tech? ft. Hope Ditlhakanyane & Nzwisisa Chidembo 15:15

2y ago15:15

15:15

This is the first episode of a three-part UNAJUA Series dealing with investing in African blockchain tech. And we're stoked because it's the first to feature two voices.The first voice you'll hear is that of Hope Ditlhakanyane. Hope is a venture capital pro helping African tech founders land the resources and support they need to build and scale th…

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BONUS: Can PAXFUL deliver on being Africa's 'Uber for money'? feat. Ray Youssef 56:16

2y ago56:16

56:16

This throwback bonus episode features a chat with Ray Youssef taped in 2019. Ray is Co-founder and CEO of Paxful, a US-headquartered peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace he dubbed at the time the "Uber for money" with a mission to “make the poor rich”. (A rambunctious ambition, to be sure.)That year, Ray was one of the speakers at the Blockchain Africa…

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ATRUC S2 EP2: Convening 'Blockchain Africa' proponents with Sonya Kuhnel 44:42

2y ago44:42

44:42

This African Tech Conversations episode features Sonya Kuhnel. In 2014, Sonya co-founded Bitcoin Events, a company that hosts some of South Africa's leading cryptocurrency and blockchain events - not least, the annual Blockchain Africa Conference. Sonya is also the Co-founder at Xago, a startup offering an XRP cryptocurrency exchange, gateway and p…

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UNAJUA S10 EP3: Should you set up a DAO? feat. Justin Irabor 5:38

2y ago5:38

5:38

Thinking about starting or joining a DAO? In the last of a three-part share focusing on how DAOs work, Nigerian creator, scientist and knowledge worker Justin Irabor offers a handy take about whether or not you should.OP-ED: How African Digital Currency Innovation Found Roots in a Village by Michael Kimani for Kenyan Wallstreet (kenyanwallstreet.co…

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BONUS: Binance is bullish on the 'Blockchain Africa' opportunity feat. Emmanuel Babalola 25:25

2y ago25:25

25:25

Self-taught software developer and serial digital product creator Emmanuel Babalola is Director for Africa at the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance. Emmanuel is also the interim CEO of a social payments app for cash and crypto called Bundle. In this conversation with Musa Kalenga, Emmanuel shares a little bit about his personal Web3 journey …

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UNAJUA S10 EP2: How do you set up a DAO? feat. Justin Irabor 4:37

2y ago4:37

4:37

This is the second of a three-part share explaining how DAOs work. In this episode, Nigerian creator, scientist and knowledge worker Justin Irabor offers pointers on setting up a DAO.OP-ED: How African Digital Currency Innovation Found Roots in a Village by Michael Kimani for Kenyan Wallstreet (kenyanwallstreet.com/sarafu-communi…al-currencies/)EDI…

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UNAJUA S10 EP1: Why DAO? feat. Justin Irabor 5:30

2y ago5:30

5:30

This is the first episode of a three-part UNAJUA series that explains how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) work.Nigerian creator, scientist, and knowledge worker Justin Irabor presents the series. ‌‌On this podcast, Justin tackles the question, Why DAO? by offering reasons why anyone intent on building valuable things on the Web would …

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ATRUC S2 EP1: You Had Me At Blockchain with Michael Kimani 52:26

2y ago52:26

52:26

In this instalment of African Tech Conversations, Michael Kimani talks Musa Kalenga through his somewhat unlikely personal blockchain journey—a story that begins with a laptop, $600 and repurposed writing skills and leads to the birth of the Blockchain Association of Kenya.Michael is a Kenyan blockchain enthusiast, data wrangler and entrepreneur ba…

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African Creative Business, Today S1 EP2: Ayanfe Olarinde - Visual Artist 31:31

2y ago31:31

31:31

This is the second episode of the African Creative Business, Today (ACBT) capsule mini-series, which explores in-trench personal and professional realities at the intersection of creativity, business, and technological change.In this podcast, Nigerian visual artist Ayanfe Olarinde talks about how her art journey emanated from personal scribbles gra…

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UNAJUA S9 EP3: Noteworthy African Web3 Plays feat. Michael Kimani 13:08

2y ago13:08

13:08

This is the third and final instalment of our three-part Web3-themed UNAJUA series featuring Kenyan blockchain enthusiast, data wrangler and entrepreneur Michael Kimani.On this podcast, Michael will draw on his live industry experience to offer examples of Web3 plays in Africa worth keeping an eye on, and he'll hint at trends in the space that he's…

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UNAJUA S9 EP2: What Is A DAO? feat. Michael Kimani 13:46

2+ y ago13:46

13:46

On this UNAJUA podcast, Michael Kimani briefly introduces Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (commonly known as DAOs). He also shares a bit of the emerging trend of building internet businesses designed to share the commercial upside with users, explaining how internet entrepreneurs interested in building Web3 solutions would do well to lean in…

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UNAJUA S9 EP1: What Is Web3? feat. Michael Kimani 12:17

2+ y ago12:17

12:17

In this opening episode of an UNAJUA Series focused on demystifying the ‘Web3’ trend and unpacking how it is unfolding within an African context, Michael Kimani offers ‘minimum viable responses’ to pertinent crowdsourced questions.Michael is a Kenyan blockchain enthusiast, data wrangler and entrepreneur based in Nairobi. Michael has advised numerou…

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UNAJUA S8 EP3- Can Streaming Help David Take On Superstar- Feat. Yaw Asamani 12:06

2+ y ago12:06

12:06

Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listenIn the third and final episode of this music industry-themed UNAJUA series featuring Yaw Asamani, Yaw takes sets out the pros and pitfalls of music streaming and outlines the potential for smaller artists to enter the orbit of some of the world's biggest musical acts. Yaw reckons that the music industry i…

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UNAJUA S8E2-Are Homegrown Music Platforms Key To Profitability For African Artists-ft. Yaw Asamani 6:05

2+ y ago6:05

6:05

Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listenThe second instalment of this music tech-themed UNAJUA series featuring Yaw Asamani addresses how global streaming platforms aren't necessarily geared towards enabling African artists to cultivate sustainable livelihoods. Yaw also explains how artists might make leverage audience analytics to build and ex…

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UNAJUA S8 EP1: Artists Using Tech To Stand Out In A Crowded Global Field ft. Yaw Asamani 14:12

2+ y ago14:12

14:12

In this music tech-themed UNAJUA series, Yaw Asamani taps his live industry experience to explore how African artists are using a plethora of social and technological platforms to find their voices, build audiences and monetise their art. Listen in to learn how the streaming era has ushered in lucrative opportunities for African artists to develop …

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BONUS: Scaling What Works And Ditching What Doesnt With MiWay Blink feat. Christiaan Steyn 31:40

2+ y ago31:40

31:40

Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listenChristiaan Steyn is the head of a new South African insuretech startup called MiWay Blink. In the second episode of this two-part conversation, Christiaan lets us in on developing an insuretech startup during a pandemic and building on the success of its incumbent parent company. MiWay Blink was launched …

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UNAJUA S3EP4-Does Society Need Centralised Financial Institutions To Mediate Value-Ft.Ronit Ghose 9:17

2+ y ago9:17

9:17

Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listenIn the fourth and final instalment of this blockchain-themed UNAJUA series with Citi Group's Ronit Ghose, Ronit explores the philosophical basis for backing the centralisation or decentralisation of global finance. He also tackles the notion of tokenisation and how societal consensus regarding the value o…

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