Best Invest In African Startups Podcasts (2025)

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How CashBlack & Afrofiliate Are Turning Everyday Spending Into Black Wealth - Matthew Addai CEO 16:01

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Episode Summary What if every online purchase at a Black-owned business put cash back in your pocket – and doubled donations to charity? Matthew Addai, co-founder of Cash Black and Afrofiliate, reveals how three brothers turned a 2020 lockdown idea into the UK’s first cashback platform + affiliate network exclusively for Black-owned brands. Discove…

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How Radio and Storytelling Are Empowering African Youth and Driving Change with Melissa Mbugua 36:54

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Episode 202 with Melissa Mbugua, East Africa Partnerships Lead at Radio Workshop. Melissa Mbugua leads partnerships across East Africa at Radio Workshop, an award winning organisation that trains young people across the continent to create powerful radio programmes and podcasts. Through storytelling, Radio Workshop equips youth with the skills, too…

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How Sandra Adu Built a Global Community of 570+ Black Women Designers | Black Girls In Design 14:41

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Episode Summary From feeling like an outsider in fashion to founding Black Girls in Design London (now 570+ members across UK & Ghana), Sandra Adu reveals how lockdown workshops turned into flagship programmes with Canva, BrainStation and Akaya Foundation. Discover the raw truth about self-funding, getting rejected 3× for grants, and the mentorship…

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Disrupting Traditional Payments: Abdulaziz Al Jouf on the Future of Fintech in the Middle East 19:35

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What does it take to create payment infrastructure from the ground up in one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech regions? Recorded at Money 20/20 in Riyadh, PayTabs CEO and Founder, Abdulaziz Al Jouf, reflects on how the company helped establish one of the Middle East’s earliest fintechs. We explore the challenges of launching in a cash-reliant …

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I Went to Bolivia Where Businesses Survive on Stablecoins 11:30

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Bolivia is facing a severe economic crisis. The country is literally running out of dollars. Their foreign reserves have collapsed from $15 billion a decade ago to just $50 million today. In June 2024, Bolivia legalized cryptocurrencies, and digital asset transaction volume exploded - growing over 500 percent in the past year. To participate in the…

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Fighting Misinformation and Advancing Health Literacy and Journalism in Africa with Dr Mercy Korir 42:12

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Episode 201 with Dr Mercy Korir, CEO and Editor in Chief of Willow Health Media. Dr Mercy Korir is a medical doctor, award winning journalist, and business executive who is redefining health journalism in Africa. As CEO and Editor in Chief of Willow Health Media, she leads the first dedicated Health and Science Newsroom in Kenya and the region, wit…

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Different types of investment vehicles are suitable for different people 2:11

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A clip from the final episode of season 7 of The Sound of Accra Podcast featuring Mike G Donkor.

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Why 81% of Black Founders Can’t Raise Capital (and How to Fix It) – Cecil Adjalo, COO Foundervine 22:43

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Episode Summary 81% of Black & ethnic-minority founders find raising startup capital difficult — vs 56% of white founders. Cecil Adjalo (COO, Foundervine) reveals the hidden structural barriers, the power of community economics, and why Black founders who reach the same milestone have already proven 10× resilience. Discover the free programmes, cor…

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How Traverze Travel Became Zimbabwe’s Leading Travel Management Company and Expanded Across Africa with Zodwa Mkandla 37:58

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Episode 200 with Zodwa Mkandla, Founder and Managing Director of Traverze Travel, one of Zimbabwe’s most successful travel management companies and a leading player in Africa’s tourism and aviation industries. Since 2003, Traverze Travel has redefined corporate and leisure travel in Zimbabwe through exceptional service, innovative travel solutions …

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The Future of Money Movement: Crypto Security and Payments with Michael Shaulov 25:24

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Money moves digitally across invisible networks every day — but what actually carries it from one place to another? Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov joins us to unpack the evolution of digital payment rails; the networks and infrastructure that move money in our digital world. We explore how cybersecurity, blockchain, and new forms of currency are re…

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Omer Zabit — From Careem to Shorooq Ventures | Founder Mindsets, AI & the Journey from Operator to Investor I | The Perfect Pitch Podcast Ep13 1:04:48

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From Startup Scaling at Careem to Venture Capital at Shorooq — Omer Zabit shares his insights and lessons on this episode of The Perfect Pitch Podcast by Lucidity Insights. Host and Founder of Lucidity Insights, Erika Welch sits down with Omer to unpack these lessons from being part of building one of the Middle East’s biggest unicorns and now back…

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Why Neuro-Inclusion Is the Key to Profitability | Dr Louise Morpeth, CEO of Brain in Hand 12:53

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Episode Summary 90% of business leaders say they’re committed to inclusion — yet only half know how to support neuro-divergent staff. Dr Louise Morpeth reveals shocking research: 43% of neuro-divergent employees are ready to quit, but with the right adjustments businesses can unlock a 45% productivity boost, 24% higher retention, and £21,000 per pe…

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Building a Fintech for Africa’s Street Vendors, Informal Traders and Low Income Workers with Kosta Scholiadis 36:48

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Episode 199 with Kosta Scholiadis, Founder and CEO of Street Wallet, a South African fintech company empowering informal traders and street vendors to access the digital economy. Kosta brings a wealth of entrepreneurial insight and purpose driven innovation to this conversation about financial inclusion and the digital transformation of Africa’s in…

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How Climate-Resilient Greenhouses and Digital Tools Are Transforming African Farming with Anaporka Adazabra 47:58

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Episode 198 with Anaporka Adazabra, Founder and CEO of Farmio Limited, an agritech company redefining agriculture through smart, accessible technology that empowers farmers to build profitable and climate resilient agribusinesses across Africa. Anaporka is a Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Awardee and a driving force behind the transformation of…

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Redefining Wealth Management in Asia-Pacific: How Syfe Is Building Trust and Access with Dhruv Arora 30:11

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How can wealth management become more intuitive, transparent, and accessible? Dhruv Arora, Founder & CEO at Syfe, a leading wealth management platform based in Singapore, shares how Syfe is redefining investing for the mass-affluent segment in Asia-Pacific. Drawing on his background in traditional finance, Dhruv reflects on building trust in emergi…

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Inside Argentina's $300 Billion Parallel Economy 16:10

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Argentina's decades-long economic crises and hyperinflation has a major impact on how Argentine's participate in the economy. The recent story that's been told about Argentina is that people are adopting stablecoins to protect against inflation and currency devaluation. But that's only part of the story... The real story involves long-standing dist…

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How a Nigerian Entrepreneur is Putting Nigerian Honey on the Global Map with Omar Lababidi 49:45

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Episode 197 with Omar Lababidi, CEO of Wafroex and Founder of Goldswarm, a premium West African honey brand that is redefining sustainable luxury while empowering thousands of smallholder farmers across Nigeria. With over twenty years of experience investing in, leading and scaling companies, Omar combines deep business expertise with a passion for…

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Why Property Concerns Are Delaying Major Milestones with Craig Carson - Barratt London 16:08

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Episode Summary Host Clayton M. Coke interviews Craig Carson, Managing Director of Barratt London, on how London’s housing crunch is stalling Gen Z life goals and what developers are doing to help. From 40% delaying marriage/kids to deposit matches and new-build perks, discover Barratt’s “Step on the Ladder” campaign and practical paths to ownershi…

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Using Solar Drying Innovation to Tackle Food Insecurity in Sudan: The Solar Foods Story with Dr Alaa Salih Hamadto 31:22

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Episode 196 with Dr Alaa Salih Hamadto, Founder and CEO of Solar Foods, a pioneering Sudanese enterprise transforming food preservation, agriculture, and sustainability across Africa and the Middle East. Dr Hamadto is an award-winning scientist and social entrepreneur whose company merges traditional solar drying techniques with modern IoT and clea…

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Why Savings Confusion Leaves Millions Short-Changing Themselves with Sarah Pennells 20:44

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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Cashflow Show, hosted by Clayton M. Coke, Consumer finance and savings expert Sarah Pennells joins to discuss the findings of Royal London’s recent research on savings and ISAs. The episode dives into why millions of UK Entrepreneurs are missing out on financial opportunities due to confusion, risk…

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Money Made Personal: Adrianna Adams on Financial Planning for Millennials and Gen Z 24:18

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How can financial planning evolve from numbers on a spreadsheet to a tool for shaping life goals? Adrianna Adams, Head of Financial Planning at Domain Money, joins Fintech Files to explore how technology and new fee models are transforming the way millennials and Gen Z engage with their financial futures. Drawing on her journey into the field, Adri…

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They Built Nigeria’s Biggest Brands — But You Hardly Hear Their Names | UNSUNG Documentary 1:24:34

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In Nigeria’s thriving tech ecosystem, we often celebrate founders and engineers - the builders, the innovators, the faces on the covers. But behind every viral campaign, every trusted brand, and every startup that broke through the noise, there’s a different kind of builder: the marketer.Unsung is a raw and reflective documentary exploring how mark…

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How Africa Can Unlock $500 Billion in Economic Value Through Smarter Infrastructure Investment with Thomas Kingombe 46:53

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Episode 195 with Thomas Kingombe, Managing Director and Partner at BCG South Africa and co-author of Bridging Africa’s Infrastructure Execution Gap Africa is on the verge of an infrastructure transformation that could redefine its economic future. With more than 130 cross-border projects across energy, transport, digital and water sectors, the cont…

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£75 Billion Opportunity: Professor Monder Ram OBE on Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship 26:51

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Episode Summary : Could the UK economy gain a £75 billion boost by empowering ethnic minority businesses? In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke interviews Professor Monder Ram OBE, Director of CREME at Aston University, about the Time to Change report. Professor Ram reveals how ethnic minority entrepreneurs, twice as entreprene…

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Unlocking Affordable and Patient Capital for MSMEs in Africa with Dr Henry Clarke Kisembo 55:29

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Episode 194 with Dr Henry Clarke Kisembo, Group Global Lead and Executive Chairman of Development Associates Link International (DALI), an organisation driving inclusive finance, digital transformation, and sustainable business development across Africa and beyond. Dr Kisembo is a respected financial economist, development finance specialist, and d…

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South African Wealth on the Move: Yash Naidoo of Nedbank on UK Investment Trends 12:41

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Raising ₦100 Billion to Fund Africa’s Digital Economy Through Verified Data and Local Infrastructure with Samuel Efosa-Austin 53:30

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Episode 193 with Samuel Efosa-Austin, founder of ECO Africa, Tech for Good Africa, and the ECO Fund. Samuel is leading a bold mission to raise ₦100 billion in local currency to finance Africa’s data infrastructure, proving that the continent can build and fund its own digital future. Samuel shares how verified data, technology, and local capital ca…

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The Resilient Entrepreneur: From Crisis to Enlightenment with Dr. Rachel Doern 26:46

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Episode Summary: Entrepreneurs face crises that test their limits but can they build resilience to thrive? In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke interviews Dr Rachel Doern, author of The Resilient Entrepreneur and Associate Professor at Goldsmiths, University of London. Drawing on her research from the 2011 London riots and COV…

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Why Africa Holds the Key to Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Supply Chains with Lindokuhle Shongwe 46:23

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Episode 192 with Lindokuhle Shongwe, Project Leader at BCG and co-author of Africa Unleashed: Harnessing Africa’s Critical Mineral Opportunity. Africa sits at the centre of the global energy transition. With vast reserves of cobalt, lithium, copper, platinum group metals and rare earths, the continent holds the minerals powering electric vehicles, …

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London’s Global Investment Edge: Jace Tyrrell on Attracting £100B in Capital 16:13

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Episode Summary: London is the world’s most traded real estate city, but its investment dominance isn’t guaranteed! In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke interviews Jace Tyrrell, CEO of Opportunity London, about attracting £100 billion in real estate, energy, and infrastructure investment. They discuss rising construction costs…

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How Bamboo Is Helping Africans Build Wealth Through Investment | The Evolution of Bamboo 1:08:02

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Wealth is not just about how much you earn. True wealth is about what you own. For decades, ownership in Africa has been blocked by policies, gatekeepers, and limited access to global markets. That’s the gap Bamboo set out to close. Founded in 2019 by Richmond Bassey and Yanmo Omorogbe, Bamboo is more than a startup. It is infrastructure designed t…

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The Roads We Never Build: Rethinking Access to Infrastructure Finance in Africa with Joseph Kihara 39:44

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Episode 191 with Joseph Kihara, Africa Practice Lead at Africa International Advisors and author of The Roads We Never Build: Rethinking Access to Infrastructure Finance in Africa. Joseph Kihara is reshaping the way we think about Africa’s infrastructure challenge. Rather than focusing on a shortage of capital, he reframes the issue around access —…

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How is Fintech reshaping the future of money? 1:52

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In Season 5 of Fintech Files, our three hosts are traveling across the global fintech landscape, uncovering the most exciting stories from the world’s leading innovation hubs. From embedded payments to crypto, from financial inclusion to the future of millennial finance, they’re diving into the breakthroughs, bold ideas, and unexpected questions de…

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What If You Could Send Money Across Borders as Fast as a Text? 11:55

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This year, $160 billion in remittance payments will be sent from the US to Latin America. $65 billion will be sent from the US to Mexico, the world's largest remittance corridor. Yet, the majority of payments will be sent via brick-and-mortar stores like Western Union or Moneygram. The future of payments is already here, yet most people are queuing…

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UK Workers Miss Nearly Two Weeks a Year: Tackling Soaring Absence Rates with Rachel Suff - CIPD 17:30

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Episode Summary UK employees are missing nearly two full working weeks a year due to sickness—9.4 days on average, the highest in over a decade! In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke speaks with Rachel Suff, Senior Wellbeing Advisor at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), about their latest survey reveal…

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AI in African Healthcare: Using AI to give Africans control of their health and Faster Health Diagnosis with Darlington Akogo 1:03:23

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Episode 190 with Darlington Akogo, Founder and CEO of minoHealth AI Labs, a pioneering company using artificial intelligence to transform healthcare access and quality across Africa. Darlington Akogo represents a new generation of African innovators translating global ambitions for sustainable development into tangible local solutions. In this epis…

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How Workspace Global Plan to serve 100K Startups across Africa beyond Ghana 2:13

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📌OFFERS TRY WORKSPACE GLOBAL FOR FREE FOR 7 DAYS: https://bit.ly/3Frl14A FREE 15 MINUTE CALL WITH ADRIAN: https://bit.ly/3ZuVZrP SIGN UP TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: https://thesoundofaccra.com/newsletter Workspace Global has an ambitious goal: to empower 100,000 startups and hire 25,000 creatives by 2030, using the power of AI, Africa’s creative talent…

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Driving Sustainable Growth in Africa through Infrastructure Investment in Hospitals and Schools with Rashad Sinokrot 35:59

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Episode 189 with Rashad Sinokrot, CEO of Alliad, a global integrated services leader delivering over 300 million dollars’ worth of impact-driven infrastructure projects across Africa and other emerging markets. Rashad shares how Alliad has transformed from a catering firm into a global partner for governments, companies, and aid organisations, whil…

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Hybrid Working: A Threat to Young Workers’ Careers and Mental Health? | Natasha Devon MBE 17:34

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Is hybrid working stunting the growth of your youngest employees? Nearly half of 18–24-year-olds say it’s hurting their workplace relationships and mental health! In this episode of The Cashflow Show Podcast, host Clayton M. Coke interviews Natasha Devon, MBE, writer, broadcaster, and mental health activist, to explore new research from the Institu…

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How Nithio is Driving Africa’s Energy Transition Through Blended Finance and AI Powered Risk Analytics with Roeland Menger 49:34

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Episode 188 with Roeland Menger, CEO of Nithio, a climate fintech platform that invests in clean energy companies and helps others allocate capital to climate solutions that build resilience. Roeland brings deep experience from his work at Google, the World Bank, and Power Africa to this conversation about bridging Africa’s clean energy financing g…

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Bringing Resources from the West to Ghana’s Next Generation: Bridging Two Worlds 7:13

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The Startup Helping African SMEs Access Business Loans | Salad Africa’s Story with Chikodi Ukaiwe 1:06:25

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In this episode of Founders Connect, Peace Itimi sits with Chikodi Ukaiwe, the Founder and CEO of Salad Africa, to uncover his incredible journey through banking, tech, entrepreneurship, and eventually building one of Africa’s most impactful fintech startups. Salad Africa is transforming how small businesses and employees access credit in a contine…

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Building Africa’s UFC: How a Nigerian Entrepreneur Is Taking African Combat Sports From the Village to the World with Maxwell Kalu 48:52

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Episode 187 with Maxwell Kalu, Founder and CEO of African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), the leading promoter of indigenous African combat sports. Maxwell Kalu brings a unique blend of cultural stewardship, business strategy, and visionary storytelling to this conversation about taking Africa’s ancient fighting traditions to the global stag…

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Why 40% of Adults Struggle with Confidence in Learning New Skills – Insights from Prof. Steve Peters 12:01

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Are you or your team struggling to embrace new skills at work? You’re not alone—40% of adults face a confidence dip when learning, with career optimism peaking at just 25! In this episode of The Cashflow Show Podcast, host Clayton M. Coke sits down with Professor Steve Peters, consultant psychiatrist and author of The Chimp Paradox, to unpack new r…

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Connecting Farmers to Consumers: How PricePally Is Making Fresh Food More Affordable and Accessible in Africa with Luther Lawoyin 41:23

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Episode 186 with Luther Lawoyin, Founder and CEO of PricePally, a pioneering e-commerce platform transforming how consumers access fresh food across African cities. Luther Lawoyin brings a powerful blend of entrepreneurial vision, technological innovation, and deep market insight to this conversation on the future of food distribution in Africa. In…

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Will AI replace Financial Advisors in the 2020s? -With Mike Donkor 3:03

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