Best Uwem Uwemakpan Podcasts (2024)

1
Balancing Passion and Business: Lara Dendy Young's Story with Conservio 33:26

14d ago33:26

33:26

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…

1
The Operator's Edge: A conversation with Seni Sulyman (Founder, Talstack) 37:28

1M ago37:28

37:28

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…

1
Navigating Success with Oyin Solebo 37:09

1M ago37:09

37:09

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 …

1
Repost: Clive Butkow's guide to navigating success in Business 18:23

2M ago18:23

18:23

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…

1
Investing in Africa's Future: Kola Aina's Path to Ventures Platform 34:33

2M 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…

1
Building an effective company culture with Jem HR's Caroline van der Merwe 32:52

2M 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 …

1
The African startup landscape, a conversation with Oo Nwoye (Part 2) 35:04

3M 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 …

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

3M 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 …

1
Building an Integrated Life with Kanini Mutooni 23:42

3M 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…

1
Scaling E-Commerce in Africa: Insights from Jumia's Ex CEO - Massimiliano Spalazzi 27:45

4M 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 …

1
Redefining Tourism Through Technology with David Gonahasa 33:05

4M 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…

1
Breaking Barriers and Building Networks: A Conversation with June Angelides MBE 36:53

4M 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 …

1
The Intersection of Tech, Policy and Entrepreneurship with Oswald Osaretin Guobadia 28:00

4M 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…

1
Mastering the art of building a business with Anil Atma (CEO, Kreem Inc) 27:33

5M 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…

1
Turning lemons to lemonade with Seyi Abolaji (Founder, Wilson's Juice Co) 33:23

5M 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…

1
A Journey of Resilience: Joe Kinvi's Path to Pan-African Impact 33:15

5M ago33:15

33:15

On the first episode of this season, we dive into Joe Kinvi's inspiring story, a visionary whose roots in Togo have branched out to make a Pan-African impact in the business world. We trace Joe's remarkable journey from an accounting and finance student in Dublin to building one of Africa's top investment syndicates - Hoaq. His story is a mastercla…

1
Unconventional Routes with Ikpeme Neto (Founder, Wella Health) 36:42

11M ago36:42

36:42

Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the journey of Ikpeme Neto, the founder and CEO of Wella Health. This episode provides an in-depth look at one of those transforming healthcare in Africa through the lens of a visionary who traded in his scrubs for the world of startups. Hear about the challenges and triumphs of building a successful…

1
Increasing the Odds with Cindy Ai and Mark Kleyner of DreamVC 37:04

11M ago37:04

37:04

In this enlightening episode, we have an in-depth discussion with Mark Kleyner and Cindy Ai, co-founders of Dream VC, as they reveal the realities of the venture capital world. They share their journey from being entrepreneurs to becoming venture capitalists and how their shared passion has been a catalyst for their success. Mark and Cindy delve in…

1
The Balance of Passion and Practicality with Eugene Nwoke (Country Manager, Roche) 31:08

12M ago31:08

31:08

In this insightful episode, we delve into the intriguing world of healthcare and the rich career of Eugene Nwoke across FMCG, Pharma, and Biotech. Eugene shares his journey and commitment to addressing the stark inequity in healthcare. He also talks about the balance of passion and practicality in making decisions. Listen and share with a friend. K…

1
Leading with influence: Babajide Duroshola (M-Kopa) 35:37

12M ago35:37

35:37

In this episode, we dive deep into the life and experiences of Babajide Duroshola, a seasoned operator who helps African companies scale. Babajide offers invaluable insights into leadership and team building, learned from his time with reputable firms like Andela, SafeBoda and M-Kopa. He discusses the importance of shared understanding, learning fr…

1
Bonus: Building in a Crisis 27:58

12M ago27:58

27:58

On this week's episode of The Grinders Table, I share insights from my conversations with guests on the podcast to provide you with inspiration and guidance as you navigate the world as it unfolds. If what you’ve heard today is beneficial to your journey, please hit the share button on your podcast platform and share it with a friend. Remember, tou…

1
Digitising the Hospitality Industry with Havar Bauck, CEO of HotelOnline 36:57

1y ago36:57

36:57

We dive into the fascinating world of hospitality with Havar Bauck, founder and co-CEO of Hotel Online, as he shares his incredible journey from a one-year international exchange program in Kenya to building a successful business in the hospitality industry. Hotel Online is the leading revenue partner for hotels in emerging markets like Africa. Fou…

1
Launching in a pandemic with Mayowa Alli (Co-founder, Traction Apps) 34:42

1y ago34:42

34:42

In this inspiring episode, Mayowa Ali, co-founder of Traction Apps, shares his journey from studying engineering to launching a digital operating system for SMEs in Africa amidst a global pandemic. Mayowa's passion for technology and entrepreneurship led him and his co-founder to address the underserved SME market and pick so many invaluable lesson…

1
Creating Change with Angie Madara (Founding Partner, Athena FundX) 33:03

1y ago33:03

33:03

In this inspiring episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Angie Madara, a passionate advocate for women in tech entrepreneurship. Angie is a Founding Partner at AthenaFundX, a fund that invests in providing women entrepreneurs with the support, resources, and visibility they need to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Angie sh…

1
Bonus Episode: Navigating Uncertainty with Yusufa Sey 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

I thought to share a conversation I recorded in 2016 with Yusufa Sey, founder of Northern Industries. In this BONUS episode, our guest shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey from Gambia, the United States, London, and finally Denmark, where he co-founded Athene, a personal genetics company that unlocks the secrets of sports and diet genes. H…

1
Navigating Growth, Risk, and Empathy in Financial Services: Insights from Branch's Dayo Ademola 30:38

1y ago30:38

30:38

In this insightful episode, we speak with Dayo Odutale-Ademola, Managing Director for Nigeria at Branch International Financial Services, about her professional journey driven by the desire to create an impact through her work. Dayo shares her experiences, emphasizing the importance of growth, risk management, and building a sustainable business fo…

1
From Passion to Profession: Diji Aderogba's Inspiring Journey 34:06

1y ago34:06

34:06

In this episode I sat down with fast-rising Filmmaker and Creative Director, Diji Aderogba, where he shared his creative journey, experiences working with big brands and achieving success despite the odds. Diji talks about his love for cultural storytelling, his background as an actor, handling criticism and the lessons he's learned from various pr…

1
Navigating Academia to Entrepreneurship with Hafsah Jumare, CEO of CoAmana 28:07

1y ago28:07

28:07

I had the pleasure of talking with Hafsa Jomari, CEO of CoAmana, an Agtech startup operating in Nigeria and Kenya. We discussed her inspiring journey from academia to entrepreneurship and how her obsession with solving the issue of market access for smallholder farmers led her to create CoAmana.In this episode, Hafsa shares invaluable advice she re…

1
Connecting the dots with Desigan Chinniah aka Dees 35:33

1+ y ago35:33

35:33

We spent time with Desigan Chinniah aka Dees or Cyberdees, a successful technology entrepreneur and investor in under-represented minority founders. In this episode, we explore his journey through the dotcom era (his time at Mozilla and deprecating Flash), taking risks, building diverse teams, the rise of AI, and much more. This episode is full of …

1
Unlocking potential with Ashley Immanuel (Co-founder, Semicolon) 36:24

1+ y ago36:24

36:24

This week we had a chat with the amazing Ashley Immanuel, the Co-founder and COO of Semicolon. Semicolon's goal is to turn Africa's vibrant youth population into an army of technologists, software developers, enterprise architects and project managers. Ashley shares her journey with us, how she followed her passion and experiences, as well as one o…

1
The road less travelled with Oyinkansola Fawehinmi (Foza) 37:48

1+ y ago37:48

37:48

This week I had a chat with Oyinkansola Fawehinmi, a 'fast rising' entertainment business leader and lawyer from Nigeria, also known as FozaDoza. She has years of experience in entertainment and media law, a path not many female lawyers tend to tow in Nigeria. She has brokered deals worth over $10,000,000 working with top talents across various nat…

1
Taking ownership with Caleb Maru, GP at Proximity Ventures 28:01

1+ y ago28:01

28:01

I am excited to start 2023 buzzing with Caleb Maru, Managing Partner at Proximity ventures, on the Grinders Table. Caleb also writes an amazing newsletter that tracks the African tech ecosystem called Tech Safari. Caleb shares why he invests in startups, his approach to managing teams and insights on his journey so far. --- Send in a voice message:…

1
Nurturing Tech Talent with Snehar Shah, CEO of Moringa School 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

27:27

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Snehar Shah, the CEO of Moringa school. Snehar is passionate about spearheading the development of Africa's young people through learning tech skills and this is evidenced in his leadership at Moringa school. Snehar has over 25 years of diverse experience in building and running businesses in multiple …

1
Navigating Career with Mouna Akefli 23:59

1+ y ago23:59

23:59

This week we had Mouna Akefli, Marketing Manager CU West Africa & Morocco at Ericsson. Muna discusses her journey of finding purpose in life and her deep-rooted love for Africa. She talks about purpose-led marketing and impacting initiatives through her work, and why young professionals should focus on growing their talents, taking risks, and exper…

1
Championing Inclusivity with Solape Akinpelu, CEO of Hervest 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

24:40

Last weekend we spent time on the Grinders Table with Solape Akinpelu, CEO of Hervest. Hervest is pioneering inclusive finance for the African woman! Solape took time to share her experience and wisdom about fundraising, why businesses and the world are not as inclusive to women, what holds them back, and how the behaviour of finance needs to be pa…

1
Scaling impact with Will Senyo, CEO, Impact Hub Accra 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

34:51

This week's featured conversation is with a 'true son of the soil' and Co-founder of Impact Hub Accra - Will Senyo. Will shares tips for founders, his thoughts on the over-fixation on Fintech, revitalising dying industries, his recent fund targeting the creative space in Accra, Ghana and future plans. One of our hottest episodes yet!--- Send in a v…

1
Transformation using digital skills with Martin Ndlovu 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

32:08

Martin is a technologist and PanAfricanist who believes in technology's ability to put Africa on the map as the most significant workforce in the world. He has been working on delivering programs and aggregating relevant programs to empower Africans with 21st-century skills and bringing remote workers from around the world to Africa to realise the …

1
Tackling emergency healthcare challenges with Folake Owodunni, Founder of Emergency Response Africa 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

34:10

Folake Owodunni is the Co-founder and CEO of Emergency Response Africa (ERA), a health-tech company dedicated to saving lives one emergency at a time. Folake shares her inspiration for building the company, lessons she learned along the way and tips for aspiring founders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grin…

1
Building in uncertainty with Damilare Ogunleye 36:07

2y ago36:07

36:07

I had the pleasure of speaking with Damilare Ogunleye, the co-founder at FoodLama. FoodLama is a personalized genie that helps you find the best food for you, based on your preferences and your lifestyle choices. Damilare shared how being an entrepreneur requires work-life balance, communication, and discipline. He talked about building distributio…

1
Enduring tough times with Thrive Agric's Uka Eje 30:45

2y ago30:45

30:45

This week I caught up with the founder of Nigeria Agritech, ThriveAgric, while playing football. ThriveAgric provides access to finance, technology-based advice, extension services, and global and local markets to smallholder farmers in Africa. They noticed that smaller farmers faced a lot of problems, and they wanted to provide them with solutions…

1
Taking Risks with Yvonne Bajela (Local Globe) 19:04

2y ago19:04

19:04

Yvonne Bajela spent time with us on the Grinders Table sharing her experience building a career, following her intuition, taking risks and pivoting throughout her career. Yvonne invests in startups across the UK & Africa. She is a founding member at Impact X a UK-based venture capital fund founded to invest in companies led by underrepresented entr…

1
Building Teams with Sam Sturm (Founders Factory Africa) 41:30

2y ago41:30

41:30

This week's episode features a conversation with Sam Sturm, Chief Venture Architect at Founders Factory Africa (FFA). FFA is the go-to innovation partner for startups, investors, governments, and corporates — throughout Africa and beyond. Sam shares insights on the value of relationships, his journey into the venture space, his thoughts on the Vent…

1
Zouheir Lakhdissi, The Accidental Entrepreneur 34:44

2y ago34:44

34:44

This week I had the opportunity of having a chat with Zouheir Lakhdissi, a Moroccan entrepreneur and founder with more than 22 years of experience in the digital industry and more than 15 years in C-Level positions. Zouheir shares his journey, how he has built his career and why he thinks AI is the future of human existence. --- Send in a voice mes…

1
Conversations with Kristin Wilson 33:03

2y ago33:03

33:03

It's officially season 2 of The Grinders Table and to kick off this 'summer' episode is Kristin Wilson. Kristin designs solutions at the confluence of business, culture, and politics in emerging markets. Kriston talks about veering from her medical career to her foray into Princeton, Oxford and Stanford. We deep dive into what success means and her…

1
Conversations with Joseph Agunbiade 34:27

2y ago34:27

34:27

I spoke with Joseph Agunbiade, Co-founder of BudgIT and founder of Univelcity. Joseph explains his love for physics and how it has influenced his life. He also shared key insights on how he has built a successful career (even if he doesn't regard himself as successful). Finally, Joseph capped our conversation with some amazing book recommendations …

1
Conversations with Prasanth Kumar 32:42

2y ago32:42

32:42

On the Grinders Table was Prasanth Kumar. Prasanth has held leadership roles in India, Dubai, Morocco to Ghana with a career spanning over 20 years. He shares his lessons learned, failures and key insights from his journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grinders-table/message…

1
Conversations with Kanini Mutooni 23:26

2y ago23:26

23:26

Today we had Kanini Mutooni on the Grinders Table and I was awed. Kanini has held leadership and board level positions in East Africa, Europe and the US. She shares with us her 'behind the scene' story as well as lessons she learned along the way. Grab a cup of coffee, tea or whatever you like, plug in your headphones and join the conversation. ---…

1
Conversations with Olawale Adegoke 29:39

2y ago29:39

29:39

Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Olawale Adegoke, a serial entrepreneur, who runs two interesting businesses - an outdoor advertising agency and a fantasy sports platform. Olawale shares his journey from construction to real estate and now advertising and sports. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grin…

1
Conversations with Bola Lawal 29:49

2y ago29:49

29:49

This week we had Bola Lawal on the Grinders Table. Bola Lawal, an impact Entrepreneur focused on emerging markets, founded ScholarX (LearnAm), an Education Finance platform that helps students access funding to get an education. Bola shares insights and learnings from his journey in 'startuping'. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…

1
Finding Clarity with Tomilola Majekodunmi (Bankly) 29:33

2y ago29:33

29:33

This week I had the pleasure of having Tomilola Majekodunmi, CEO of Bankly, on the Grinders Table. Bankly, a Nigerian fintech startup digitizing cash for the unbanked, recently announced a $2 million seed round. Tomi shared insights on her journey and lessons she learned along the way. Who would you like to have on the Grinders Table? --- Send in a…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Uwem Uwemakpan Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide