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Africa-focused technology, digital and innovation ecosystem insight and commentary.
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Africa Tech Radio (ATR) is the first online radio in Africa with a 100% focus on Africa’s technology. Listen Live on www.africatechradio.com
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How can Fintech contribute to building a better world? In Season 4 of Fintech Files, we’re turning our focus to where financial technology meets social impact. This season, we explore financial inclusion, sustainable investing, and decarbonization with some of the brightest minds in the industry. As financial services touch every aspect of our lives, the opportunity to drive positive change is enormous. About Fintech Files: Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cuttin ...
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Terser Adamu, who is an Africa Business Strategist, International Trade Adviser, and Director at ETK Group, hosts the award-nominated Unlocking Africa Podcast. During each episode he shares his thoughts on how to unlock Africa’s economic potential in the 21st century. This is delivered through engaging and thought-provoking discussions with innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders who are unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Whether you're a business leader, ...
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Behind the biggest business stories of the week - taking you inside key events, the movements at the top and their effects at the bottom. An Arena Holdings production Keywords: BDSpotlight, industry, markets, South Africa, news and views, money, success, entrepreneur, corporation, podcast
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The Flip is an editorial-style podcast exploring contextually relevant insights from entrepreneurs and investors changing the status quo in Africa. The name The Flip comes from the opportunity to flip the script – question some of the pervasive narratives on entrepreneurship, challenge the ubiquity of Silicon Valley thought leadership, and champion the entrepreneurs building a future inspired by Africa. Produced and hosted by Johannesburg-based entrepreneur and American expat Justin Norman. ...
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Hear the first-hand accounts of innovation, failure, resilience and success in building South Africa’s most exciting startups, scaleups and venture capital funds.
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Discover the dynamic world of the African Tech Startup investment ecosystem with Push Venture Capital's captivating podcast series, "PushYourAdvantage." Immerse yourself in the expertise of Ben Singh, the podcast's host and co-founder of Push. Drawing from his extensive background in IT project delivery and Agile coaching, Ben offers insightful glimpses into the African startup ecosystem, seamlessly interwoven with enlightening interviews from key industry players. Delve into the podcast's r ...
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A podcast at the intersection of Business, Entrepreneurship, Tech & Popular Culture in Africa. We bring together people with views worth sharing & we banter. We take a lighthearted approach to somewhat serious matters of popular interest.
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This podcast tackles the biggest trends in African tech and interviews local startups disrupting their industries. The hosts are Connecting Africa Editor Paula Gilbert, Associate Editor Matshepo Sehloho and Venture for Africa Co-Founder & CEO Tobi Lafinhan who may come from different geographies and cultural backgrounds but who all have a love of tech and an interest in Africa's startup scene in common. Find the latest news at http://www.connectingafrica.com Connect on Twitter: Paula - @paul ...
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Built in Africa is a podcast that puts the spotlight on African startups, innovators and everything that makes them tick. Follow us on social media @BinAfripod Fan mail: [email protected] Ad placements: [email protected]
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Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected. Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fin ...
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TechAndButter (Tech&Butter) Just tech stuff in plain English. Our Goal is to "Make technology Applicable and Relatable"
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This is a platform for Start-Ups, to serve as enablement to entrepreneurs. We create a media hub for entrepreneurs to be heard, showcase their businesses and also share lessons they've acquired on their entrepreneur. The Show inspires, motivates, and informs on doing business
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This podcast explores relevant conversations around tech in Africa, from the perspectives of different stakeholders in the tech eco-system, with the goal is to reach people at various levels in tech; from the newbie trying to scale or pivot, to the tech experts. Each episode of the podcast has versatile and experienced personalities who share valuable insights for positive impact on everyone who listens.
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One Vision fintech fuse podcast, hosted by Theodora Lau, brings purposeful fintech innovation to spotlight. It is where impact meets innovation. One Vision is a convergence of minds that dream of a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world for future generations galvanized by innovation. The latest season, FinTech Fuse, brought to you by the powerhouse trio, Theodora Lau, Barb MacLean, and Stephanie Foster, continues the tradition of telling stories that matter. We speak to startup fo ...
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Here on the Startup&Angels Podcast, you will encounter various topics regarding entrepreneurship, fundraising, pitching, business development, growth hacking, investing, and technology; featuring interviews with industry experts in these areas. Startup&Angels connects founders, business angels, investors, corporates, mentors, and advisors through various events, workshops, and an online community. The community was founded in 2016 by French Australian entrepreneurs passionate about the start ...
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African Business Stories is the go-to podcast for insights into the women shaping Africa’s business landscape. Africa is one of the world’s most promising frontiers for growth and innovation—and women are at the heart of this transformation. Hosted by Akaego Okoye, this podcast spotlights female entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers, scaling businesses, and driving economic development across the continent. Through bold conversations, we explore funding, scaling strategies, digital transfo ...
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The Techpoint Africa Podcast brings you the most important stories of the week on startups, technology and innovation in Africa. Listen in every Thursday afternoon (WAT). You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or anywhere else you get your podcasts
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The Global Startup Movement podcast delivers independent emerging market focused technology, digital and innovation insights and analysis. We produce podcasts, live events, and bespoke market insight content with a deep understanding of the complex dynamics of the stakeholders within startup ecosystems around the world. The show is executive produced and presented by podcaster and entrepreneur, Andrew Berkowitz (www.thegsm.co).
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Why? Because no one wants to startup and fail... permanently. As a compliment to The AKADEMY’s Accelerator program, the goal of this podcast is to help inform the early-stage entrepreneurs journey so you can avoid unnecessary catastrophic mistakes. We'll give you the confidence to pursue life on your terms. Visit eventualentrepreneurAKADEMY.club to learn more! Founded in Atlanta, GA with global aspirations. We want to see you win!
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Welcome to our podcast where creative tech guys discuss various topics in entrepreneurship, life, tech (of course), and technology in Africa;
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Talking Success: Igniting the Global FinTech Revolution is a riveting podcast powered by titc.io (formally TalentintheCloud) with a laser focus on FinTech. Your host, Darren Franks, takes you on an exhilarating journey, engaging with titans of the industry – the visionaries who are CEOs, Founders, Investors, and Leaders shaping the FinTech landscape - with a special nod to FinTechs in Africa. Immerse yourself in the pulsating heart of the FinTech sector as we unravel its secrets, complexitie ...
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The next African story will be written by Africans, and there are people crafting the narrative now. Join Dotun as he hosts a series of conversation with people whose ideas and work is shaping the African future.
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MENAbytes Today highlights the stories from different tech startup ecosystems of Middle East & North Africa. For more details, log on to http://www.menabytes.com.
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Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of changemakers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives to a global audience. Topics include youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity initiatives, and sustainable food systems of the future. Dr. Murigande is a leader in the life sciences industry, a passionate champion for furthering the a ...
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Venturing through 90+ countries, we’ve discovered one commonality. From Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East to Eastern Europe, there are growing tech startup ecosystems transforming the world. Emerging market startups are generating market-creating innovations, leapfrogging Silicon Valley’s innovations, and solving local problems faster than governments. Join us to hear from startup ecosystem champions, entrepreneurs and investors in emerging markets. We discuss what makes these mar ...
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This is a special masterclass series where we sit down and dive deep with some of the most prominent venture capitalists in the Middle East and Africa region. This series aims to provide entrepreneurs with everything they need to know to start their fundraising journey. Beyond exploring each investor and what really makes them tick, we want to help entrepreneurs understand what it really means to take on VC funding, what investors are looking for in a ‘perfect pitch’, and how to build out ...
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In just 25 minutes, I deliver concise and thought-provoking conversations with top minds in technology, cybersecurity, business, culture and enterpreneurship. Whether you’re a technologist, executive, culture-enthusiast or someone passionate about growth, each episode explores trends, strategies and ideas that shape success. For those with limited time but unlimited ambition, 25Minutes offers actionable insights and fresh perspectives where they matter most. Your time is valuable. Your 25 mi ...
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Financial technology in Africa is changing at an accelerating rate, and with it, the very nature of business on the continent. As one of the largest payments companies in Africa, the Paystack team is constantly speaking to teams doing amazing work all over the continent. The Decode Fintech Podcast allows us to hit "record" and share what we're learning! We'll be speaking with a broad range of players from across the African fintech ecosystem, from startup founders, to bankers, to the folks w ...
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We bring you fun and insightful topics about tech and its ecosystem in Nigeria. New episodes every month ✨
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The Grinders Table Podcast is your opportunity to sit at the table with entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders who are shaking things up in their industry. Each other week Uwem will interview these amazing thought-leaders to uncover how they've done it and learn something new in the process. Join me on the regular to hear how they dared to defy the odds and live their own success story... or epic failure!
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Stuff is South Africa's premier consumer technology website, and the home of this tech news podcast, hosted by Toby Shapshak. Everything you want to know about everything you want.
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Founders Connect is on a mission to document the stories, journeys and ideologies of leading and emerging African entrepreneurs and operators. The podcast aims to create meaningful insights that can be shared and beneficial to other founders, entrepreneurs, knowledge seekers, consumers and the world in general - targeting a wide variety of audiences.
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Inside the C-Suite is a new podcast focused on showcasing Africa startup success stories. From Goodlife Pharmacy, the East African pharmacy and beauty supplies chain to Big Square, East Africa's fastest growing casual dining restaurant group, and Cellulant, an award-winning digital payments company, which recently raised an impressive $47.5M Series D funding from TPG Growth's Rise Fund! Join the founders and investors behind these success stories, and host, Winnie Odhiambo, Associate Directo ...
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Connecting Africa's fastest-growing businesses to the Diaspora. Through each episode, I am telling the stories of African founders worldwide and exploring themes that are important to us as Africans in the diaspora. You can sign up to The Diaspora Talks Newsletter where I am sharing weekly news bites on the latest in tech, startups and business in Africa - https://mailchi.mp/0a565d01c62b/diaspora-talks-newsletter-subscribers. You can also find me on Instagram and Twitter @annetteabena - let' ...
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Splice celebrates the transformation of media in Asia. This podcast features conversations with people across the global media ecosystem: media startup founders, tech, data and design folks, investors, journalists, media development funders and donors, product managers, and academics. Hosted and produced by Rishad Patel and Alan Soon.
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I admit it, I'm a curious person! Every week, I try to learn new things from technology, to business, religion and culture, talking to inspirational people with real-world experience in them. Their stories educate and inspire me, and I hope they do the same for you. And did I mention each episode is under 30 minutes? I'm Seyi Taylor. I've been a doctor, designer, startup founder and currently work in product. I've worked on projects for MTV, Facebook, Coca-Cola and the World Health Organisat ...
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Fintech has the power to build a more inclusive world. Fintech for the People is about the innovators who are developing fintech solutions that reach the people who’ve been left behind. In each episode, we’ll hear from innovators who are creating financial solutions that bring every person the financial tools they need to grow their business, support their family, and build their community. Together, we’ll learn how fintech looks different in spaces and places where basic financial services ...
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Welcome to the official SoundCloud account of Memeburn, Gearburn, Ventureburn, and Motorburn -- the Burn Media family.
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How do some of the most compelling stories shape the world today? From fearless leaders and groundbreaking innovators to everyday heroes and cultural disruptors, Adeyemi Taiwo Paul takes you on a journey to uncover the narratives that matter. Ever wonder how African startups are breaking barriers in global tech, how refugee camps are becoming breeding grounds for supermodels, or how young Africans are rewriting the rules in politics, sports, and entertainment? The Yonwuren Podcast digs deep ...
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On Thin Ice is the podcast that tackles the contradictions of the climate debate, bringing together influential guests and innovators to explore solutions that can help us build a more sustainable economy and lifestyle–right now.
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Highly inspirational and motivational conversations with high achievers and trailblazers exploring their mentality and attitude that has made them winners and successful. It's a global conversation with so much value. Listen to their stories and apply the principles to your life because Everyone is born a Winner, we just have to Decide.
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Welcome to The Add IDEAS Podcast, your go-to resource for cultivating inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, and sustainable spaces. From groove to war, belonging connects us to deeper and meaningful relationships and conversations worth having. Through engaging dialogues with thought leaders and changemakers, we explore practical solutions and share inspiring stories that drive meaningful change. Whether you're a professional seeking to enhance workplace culture or an individual passion ...
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Kenyan Startup building the best jobs platform in the world with AI
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Meet the Kenyan startup building the best jobs platform in the world with AI. RocketJobs’ CEO, Anthony Munyi, shares his mission to create the world’s premier AI‑powered jobs platform. From coding in his bedroom to leading a fast‑growing tech company solving real‑world recruitment challenges across Africa we dive into the innovative ways RocketJobs…
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The Future of Privacy, Security, & Regulation in a Digital World
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Are you prepared for the future of privacy, security and regulation? AI is reshaping digital identity, privacy, and compliance and in this episode, top industry experts, Niyi ADEGBOYE, Kingsley Owadara, and Odongo Brian Christopher discuss AI’s role in identity verification, data security, and compliance in an ever-changing regulatory landscape. Th…
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The Future of AI: Trust, Governance, and Human-Centered Solutions
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In the latest episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse, Fabio Ardossi, founder of the House of AI, joins Theo to discuss the realities of AI implementation and the challenges of governance, and the crucial role of human-centric approach to AI. The conversation also touches on enterprise readiness, AI literacy and the issue of trust. What do we need to …
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We're officially back - bigger, bolder, more diverse, and more global than ever. In Season 4, we’re asking the real questions: - What’s next for AI, digital assets, open banking, and embedded finance? - How are regulations and disruptive technologies reshaping financial services? - Are we really keeping pace with the transformation? Over 100 episod…
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Peach Payments and PayDunya unpack their business tie up
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Peach Payments of francophone fintech operator PayDunya is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya. Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth in a de…
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Africa’s Biodiversity Economy: Transforming Conservation Into Economic Growth and Sustainable Development with Edwin Tambara
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Episode 173 with Edwin Tambara, Director of Global Leadership at the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). Edwin shares AWF’s groundbreaking approach to the biodiversity economy, an innovative model that integrates conservation and economic development, driving both environmental preservation and community prosperity. AWF has played a pivotal role in …
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On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at MORE THAN ENOUGH LOVE, and we will be exploring this topic in three phases; MORE THAN ENOUGH LOVE TO GO ON, SCARCITY MENTALITY, and LIVING GENEROUSLY. Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. #couchpieceseries #livesinmotionngBy africatechradio.com
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On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at RESPONSIBILITY, and we will be exploring this topic in three phases; RESPONSIBILITY, DEPENDABILITY, and CHOICE & CONSIDERATION. Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. #couchpieceseries #livesinmotionngBy africatechradio.com
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Lisa Raleigh's take on fitness and wellness boom
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The business fitness and wellness in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Raleigh and Stafford Masie from the Lisa Raleigh Group (LR Group). Through the discussion, the team discusses history of the company; make up of the product line; and international ambitions Business Day Spotlight is …
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Programmable Money, Real-Time Payments & What Comes Next
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Re-architecting Finance with Blockchain - Not Just Hype, But Real-World Infrastructure We’re wrapping up this special Tokyo series of Couchonomics, filmed at the GFTN Forum — and what better way to close than with a bold conversation on the future of financial systems? In this final episode, I’m joined by Naveen Mallela, Co-Head of Kinexys & Managi…
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The reality of creating African solutions
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Finding solutions for daily challenges faced in African communities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by and Olabisi Emmanuel, founder of SussFlow Reusable and Jean Blaise Seka, from WiseCool. Through the discussion, the panel outlines the challenges of doing in their various countries; value of bu…
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Unpacking cold storage in Cameroon agriculture
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Bringing cold storage services to farmers in West Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Afopezi Moses from AgricFresh. Topics of discussion include: challenge of doing business in Cameroon; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Pr…
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How Japanese Capital is Changing the Game in Microfinance
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Redefining Microfinance — With Feet on the Ground & Fire in the Belly What if the future of financial inclusion wasn’t digital-first… but human-first? In this Tokyo edition of Couchonomics with Arjun, we had the chance to sit down with Taejun Shin, Founder & CEO of Gojo — a rapidly growing microfinance platform working across 13 countries and reach…
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On Amplifying Marginalized Voices for Social Change - from Labyrinth of the First Gen
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In today’s episode, we conclude our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast hosted by Weyu Shameka. Weyu engages with first-generation individuals around the globe on her podcast, sharing their transformative journeys of natural-born pioneers. In this bilingual English and Spanish interview, Weyu speaks wit…
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Expanding Financial Access: Building a Marketplace for Agrocommodity Trade and Export in Nigeria with Abiola Jimoh
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Episode 172 with Abiola Jimoh, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of XchangeBox, the company behind PayRep, a platform supporting payments, collections, and access to financial products for SMEs, farmers, and traders across Nigeria. XchangeBox focuses on improving access to financial services for underserved communities through its PayRep platform. By offering …
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Unraveling the vision for automation in finance
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In this episode of One Vision — The FinTech Fuse, we sit down with Sandeep Sood, CEO of Kunai, and Sumant Shringari, CEO and co-founder of Pontus Labs, to talk about the hot topic du jour: AI in banking operations. Discover the fascinating origin story of Pontus and their approach to enabling automation in corporate processes. Tune in to explore ho…
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Japan’s VC Market: Navigating a New Era of Investment
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Rewiring fintech infrastructure — operator-led, globally scaled Couchonomics with Arjun is once again beaming in from Japan. This time, we're joined by Logan Allin, Founder & Managing Partner at Fin Capital. Logan’s journey from SoFi Ventures to building Fin Capital is rooted in one big idea — fintech doesn’t need more flashy consumer apps, it need…
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Innovating Venture Building Support: David Ogundeko on Funema’s Vision for Backing African Ventures
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Episode overview:In this conversation, David Ogundeko shares the journey of Funema, an impact-focused alternative investment firm operating for nine years across Nigeria, South Africa, and the US. He discusses his approach to venture building for early-stage founders, why Africa needs a unique investment approach, and how his firm addresses the "ch…
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He Shut Down a Winning Business to Build WorkPay | Paul Kimani on Building & Scaling Across Africa
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What would you do if the most profitable part of your business was the hardest part to scale?In this exclusive Founders Connect episode, we sat down with Paul Kimani, the CEO and co-founder of Workpay, to dive into his unconventional entrepreneurial journey, the bold decisions that shaped Workpay, and the hard lessons learned along the way.From stu…
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Dis-Chem strategy to disrupt life insurance market
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Dis-Chem entry and investment in building an insurance unit is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Greg Smith, CEO of Dis-Chem Life. Topics of discussion include: the rationale for Dis-Chem entry into life insurance; the group’s financial services ambitions; making use of various distribution channel…
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WhatsApp is making notifications smarter, Messenger now lets you share bigger files but the wildest update? A Stanford study says AI chatbots might be getting too good at being romantic companions. Listen in to catch up on the latest updates from your favorite social media platforms.By africatechradio.com
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Inside SMBC’s Asia Innovation Center: The Future of Corporate Banking
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Rethinking Core Banking — From the Inside Out In this special GFTN Japan edition of Couchonomics with Arjun, we welcome Mayoran Rajendra, Managing Director and Head of the Asia Innovation Center at SMBC — one of Japan’s largest financial institutions. We discuss how his team is re-engineering the core of corporate banking using generative AI, autom…
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Navigating trading in 2025: Forex, AI and the psychology of smart investing
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Octa analyst MJ Givens Kgasi shares insights to help online traders position themselves and adapt their strategies for success in a volatile market.By TimesLIVE Podcasts
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Meta is on a mission to steal Tiktok Creators
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TikTok got an extension till June to sort out its U.S. troubles, but Meta isn’t waiting, they’re offering big cash and perks to pull creators over to Instagram and Facebook. Meanwhile, Grok is now on Telegram and even editing pictures with just your words. This and more is happening in the social media space, listen now to catch up!…
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Standard Bank’s take on digital banking investment
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Standard Bank’s investment in technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khomotso Molabe, group chief information officer (CIO) for Standard Bank’s retail operations. Topics of discussion include: the use of technology to improve customer experience; growth of AI; product development cycles; a…
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Why the NFL is Bringing American Football to Africa
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There are 1,696 active players in the NFL. Just 138 are African. But if it were up to Osi Umenyiora, 11-year veteran and 2-time Super Bowl Champion, there would be many more. Osi is the Founder of The Uprise, the NFL's lead in Africa, and he's pioneering American football on the African continent. At the NFL's camp in Lagos, Nigeria, young athletes…
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The Future of Financial Regulation: RegTech, AI & Innovation
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What happens when alternative finance moves faster than regulation? On this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Professor Bob Wardrop — Co-Founder of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and RegGenome — breaks down why global regulatory frameworks are struggling to keep up. We explore: Why many regulators are still stuck in a pre-2008 minds…
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Building Inclusive Technologies For A Better Future
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In our latest episode of One Vision podcast, Neil Milliken, VP - Global Head of Accessibility at Atos, shares why embracing disability inclusion is crucial for both the individual and society. Tune in to understand how technology is reshaping interactions and the potential risks of AI in decision-making and perpetuating societal exclusions. Ultimat…
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Building Africa's Biggest Crypto Wallet - The Untold Story
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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Tobi Asu-Johnson, the founder of Zap Africa, to discuss his vision for building Africa's biggest crypto wallet. With the rise of crypto adoption in Africa, Tobi shares his insights on the opportunities and challenges of creating a blockchain solution that caters to the unique needs of the African market…
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Climbing the Tech Ladder in Nigeria: Tunde Ajibawo's Advice for Software Engineers | How I S3 Ep1
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In this inspiring and deeply insightful conversation, we take you on a journey through the eyes of someone who’s been building in the Nigerian tech space for over a decade.Tunde Ajibawo is the current Head of Engineering at SystemSpecs Deelaa. With over a decade of experience in building software and leading teams, Tunde has contributed to the succ…
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AI and Solar: Why Financing Is the Missing Piece in Africa’s Clean Energy Puzzle with Dami Olawoye
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Episode #171 with Dami Olawoye, CEO of Rivy (formerly Payhippo) and leader in renewable energy financing across Africa. Dami Olawoye is at the forefront of making clean energy accessible across Africa through Rivy, an AI-powered lender focused on enabling homes and businesses to switch to solar power. With Rivy’s recent rebrand and a $4M pre-Series…
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Regulators, Reform & Bitcoin: Japan’s Crypto Future
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Japan is regulated, conservative — and still ahead of the curve in digital assets. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, recorded in Tokyo with the support of GFTN Forum Japan, we sit down with Genki Oda, Managing Executive Director at SBI Holdings and Chairman of the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA). Genki has pla…
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On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at STRENGTH, and we will be exploring this topic in three phases; THEY THAT ARE STRONG, STRENGTH & COURAGE, and STRENGTHENING OTHERS. Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. #couchpieceseries #livesinmotionngBy africatechradio.com
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Why Japan’s Startup Ecosystem Isn’t Scaling — Yet
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Why hasn’t Japan produced more global startup giants? In this special Japan series of Couchonomics with Arjun, recorded in Tokyo and in collaboration with GFTN Forum Japan, Arjun sits down with Jordan Fisher, Venture Partner at Antler and Co-founder of Zehitomo. From the hidden inefficiencies in Japan’s service economy to the deeper structural and …
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How Antler is helping Early Stage Starups Scale Faster
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In this video, we dive into Antler, a global early-stage investor that's backing the world's most ambitious founders and building the fastest-growing portfolio of venture-backed startups across the globe. This video is specifically for founders looking to scale or anyone just curious about how top VCs help startups grow from idea to impact, this vi…
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Experience versus theory in the tech job hunt
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The value of practical experience in technology learning is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy. Topics of discussion include: redAcademy’s business model; value of practical experience versus theory; expectations from employers; and effort to secure employment for le…
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WhatsApp says, You want to add music to your photos or videos? No problem!
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Meta's Threads is trying to help you move from X and WhatsApp is testing music sharing and a Spotify integration. Find out this and what else is happening on all your favourite social media platforms!By africatechradio.com
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The Future of Fintech | Fintech Files Season 4 Finale
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We’re wrapping up Season 4 of Fintech Files with a special episode reflecting on the past season, while also looking ahead to the future of fintech. Hosts Bianca, Nora and Annika dive into the trends they have seen shape the industry, from AI-driven transformation and the rise of digital banking to the growing focus on sustainability and financial …
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The Dark Side of AI: Africa’s AI Dilemma Balancing Innovation & Accountability (Part 3)
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Welcome to "Balancing Innovation & Accountability: Africa’s AI Dilemma." In this compelling episode, our diverse panel—from ethicists and legal experts to AI researchers—discusses the pressing need for a nuanced approach to AI regulation in Africa. The conversation covers global regulatory models from the US, EU, and China, and examines how these c…
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The Dark Side of AI: Unmasking Deepfakes & Fake Profiles (Part 2)
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Welcome to "AI Fraud Exposed: Unmasking Deepfakes & Fake Profiles." In this episode, our panel of legal experts, ethicists, and AI researchers unpacks the alarming rise of AI-powered fraud. We begin with a jaw-dropping case of a Nigerian scammer impersonating Brad Pitt to defraud a French victim, setting the stage for a broader discussion on the mi…
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The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself From AI-powered Fraud (Part 1)
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Social engineering, deepfakes, voice cloning and identity theft; the dark side of AI? This episode is the first in the series on "The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself from AI-powered Fraud". It explores the ethical implications of AI misuse, its impact on society — from online dating scams to child exploitation — and the urgent need for robust …
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On Building a Medical Device Startup for Underserved Populations - from Global Health Pursuit
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In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Global Health Pursuit podcast hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman. On her podcast, Hetal tackles tough questions from the vast field of global health with a beginner's mindset. In this interview, Hetal speaks with Sona Shah the co-f…
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Navigating Today’s Volatile Landscape: à la FinTech Supper Club
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What happens in fintech conferences … doesn’t need to stay within the conference halls. Curious to hear what we talk about at fintech dinners? Join Julie Muhn, Millicent Tracey, Pam Kaur, Tammy Bangs, and Theodora Lau on this week’s One Vision — FinTech Fuse for a dynamic discussion on the current state of FinTech. From the sudden halt of Klarna's …
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Kikelomo Fola-Ogunniya: CO-Founder, Cargoplug Logistics - From Car Trunks to Cargo Hubs: Building Proprietary Tech for Global Trade
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Kikelomo Fola-Ogunniya's entrepreneurial journey proves that sometimes the most successful businesses begin by solving your own problems. What started as a simple solution to cross-border shopping frustrations has evolved into Cargo Plug, a tech-enabled logistics company transforming how African businesses connect to global markets. When Kike and h…
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Government’s push to growth SA’s tech startup ecosystem
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Government’s push to growth SA’s tech startup ecosystem is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vusi Skosana, head technology stations and manager of GCIP at TIA, and Mogale Maleka from AB Farms. Topics of discussion include: government’s roles in growing SA’s tech ecosystem; structure of the GCIP-SA …
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From Dakar to Abidjan: Investing in Women Entrepreneurs in Francophone Africa with Stephanie Sarr Dioh
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Episode #170 with Stephanie Sarr Dioh, Tech and Finance Business Leader, Gender Lens Investor and Board Executive at Women’s Investment Club (WIC). Stephanie SARR is driving inclusive economic transformation in West Africa through her pioneering work with WIC Capital, the first investment fund in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire dedicated exclusively to s…
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The Builder's Mindset: Yassine Laghzioui on Entrepreneurship, Deep Tech, and Africa's Future
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Yassine Laghzioui, CEO of UM6P Ventures and Director of Entrepreneurship at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, joins The Grinders Table to discuss building Africa's innovation ecosystem through deep tech investment. When Yassine chose to return to Morocco while his peers stayed abroad, he embarked on a journey to transform how innovation happens i…
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TymeBank’s Cheslyn Jacobs slams fee-heavy banking model
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TymeBank Chief Commercial Officer Cheslyn Jacobs has criticised South African lenders for their continued reliance on banking fees, arguing that the model is unsustainable in the long term. Speaking with Business Day acting editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng, Jacobs positioned the app-only, Patrice Motsepe-backed bank as a challenger to the status quo. Bus…
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9 - Adelite Uwineza Kazungu & Eliel Mulumba: Cloud smart, not just cloud first and cybersecurity moves that matter, AWS, Azure, Google, Geneva, Switzerland
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In this episode of 25Minutes, we share a special recording from the Petit Déjeuner de PME & Startup event series hosted by the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland, designed to deliver actionable insights from global organizations to startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Together with Adelite, we explore the growing strategic relevance of cloud…
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What’s Next As Nigeria Recognizes Crypto and other trending stories this week in Tech
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Does Nigeria recognize crypto now? In this episode, we explore Nigeria's groundbreaking move to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as securities under the ISA 2024—paving the way for transparency, investor confidence, and a modernized financial market. We also break down the latest startup funding trends, where Q1 2025 saw a dip in monthl…
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