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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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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Welcome to Tech Empowered a podcast brought to you by Tech4Dev, get started by listening to real stories of how technology is transforming lives across Africa and beyond. If you're looking for inspiration to start or reinvent your tech journey, this podcast is for you.
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What does it take to build a business in South Africa’s toughest conditions? Host Mashudu Modau sits down with the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs to uncover the failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that shaped their journeys. From building independent African media platforms to creating township-born sneaker care brands, and reimagining digital education for millions of learners—these are the untold stories of turning South Africa’s challenges into opportunity. Each episode is a mast ...
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The first podcast focused on PR and marketing communications for the quantum tech industry, by HKA Marcom, specializing in PR for startup, scaling and global quantum tech companies.
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FinTech is booming, revolutionizing financial services through innovation and accessibility. Each 30-minute episode delves into the transformative power of custom software development in the FinTech space, featuring industry leaders who share strategies, insights, and actionable advice.
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Riding Unicorns is the go-to podcast for anyone interested in venture capital and high-growth startups. Hosted by VCs James Pringle and Hector Mason, the show explores what it takes to build and back successful tech unicorns. Each episode features candid conversations with top founders, operators, and investors—unpacking the strategies, challenges, and insights behind scaling category-defining companies. From fundraising and product-market fit to hiring, growth, and beyond, no topic is off-l ...
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In this podcast, we dive into the vibrant world of startup growth in Africa. Join us as we hear firsthand from an inspiring founder who shares their unique business journey navigating challenges and pushing for success. Our expert guests provide actionable, revenue-focused advice tailored for underserved entrepreneurs, offering strategies to help you scale your startup efficiently amidst common obstacles. Tune in for insights that inspire and empower those looking to grow their businesses in ...
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TechTrends podcast is an African tech podcast that tracks and reports on technology trends - startups and business news from across Africa. The podcast is hosted by Kenyan tech journalist Nixon Kanali, who is also the founder and Tech Editor for TechTrends Send your voice recordings to [email protected] with suggestions for topics or guests for a chance to appear on the show. The TechTrends Podcast is produced by TechTrends Media Studios, with sound design by Portable Voices, r ...
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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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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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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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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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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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The Impact Masters Podcast explores the forces shaping Africa’s technology and innovation ecosystem while connecting them to global tech trends and best practices. Hosted by Michael Kimathi, we feature authentic conversations with founders, developers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who are building the future of Africa and influencing the global digital economy. Each episode dives deep into how technology is transforming the way we live, work, create, and govern: from engineering and di ...
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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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The Trajectory Africa is a “pop-up” podcast exploring the trajectory, or pathway, of venture capital and startup formation in Africa. With the unique African landscape—market characteristics, business environment, goals, and culture—as a starting point, The Trajectory Africa aims to identify a destination for African tech, as well as the sign posts that signal direction of travel. It’s modeled on the concept of a mixtape, in which each episode, or “track” will feature a conversation with a “ ...
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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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Welcome to The Issuer Academy: Paymentology’s Podcast to Innovate, Scale, and Provide Impact. Every week, we unlock the secrets behind transformative card programmes and next-generation payment experiences. Through in-depth conversations with industry leaders, real-world case studies, and technical deep-dives, we explore how advanced payment solutions can overcome traditional barriers and open new markets. Whether you're a startup founder, a retail banking executive, or a fintech enthusiast ...
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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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Christopher Vonheim is the host of the Vonheim Podcast. Vonheim speaks with inspiring people about business, ocean industries, investing and start-ups. Ed Conway, Adam Draper, Øystein Kalleklev, Pål Ringholm, Sofie Olsen, Mark Yusko, Hugo De Stoop, Vaishali Kathuria, Lars Tvede, Anthony Pompliano, Peter C. Warren, Børge Brende, Nejra Macic, Lars Barstad and Amy Novogratz are just some of the guests on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hosted by Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi, the SOMA MATER Podcast brings together the people shaping the future of food, water, and energy security across the Middle East and North Africa. From organic farmers to policymakers, sustainability leads to startup founders — this podcast goes beyond surface-level discussions to explore the real challenges and practical solutions facing the region’s most critical systems. Whether you’re in government, business, or simply curious about where the region ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We bring you fun and insightful topics about tech and its ecosystem in Nigeria. New episodes every month ✨
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Investing in Impact interviews impact investors, General Partners, and VC's from around the world on their individual journeys and to connect impact entrepreneurs with insight into funding, scalability, and insights to inspire more impact companies around the world.
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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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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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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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Welcome to the official SoundCloud account of Memeburn, Gearburn, Ventureburn, and Motorburn -- the Burn Media family.
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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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Inclusion is the invite. Diversity brings the vibe. Equity sets the rules. Accessibility opens the door. Sustainability keeps the party going. Welcome to The Add IDEAS Podcast, where we turn DEI, leadership, tech & growth into heart-to-heart, with a few mic drops and laughs. 🎙️ About the Host Bandile Mndebele, award-winning DEI strategist, cultural disruptor, and intersectional leadership expert, blends 10+ years of experience helping universities and Fortune 500s embed psychological safety ...
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Conversations with leading emerging markets movers and shakers on their personal journeys and insights into the countries in which they operate.
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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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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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Building the capital operating system for fast-growing tech companies with Paul Becker, Co-Founder & CEO of re:cap
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This week on Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by Paul Becker, Co-Founder & CEO of re:cap, a fintech platform helping digital businesses unlock capital and understand their financial position through intelligent forecasting, real-time data insights, and flexible financing. In this wide-ranging conversation, Paul walks us through re:cap’s journey from a…
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The Next Decade of FinTech: AI, Tokenization & Quantum Finance
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What if the next decade of finance isn’t about disruption, but inclusion? In this episode, Arjun sits down with Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO of GFTN and Advisor to the Monetary Authority of Singapore, to explore how technology, policy, and people are shaping the future of global finance. 🎙️ In this episode: → The three pillars that defined the first…
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Not Just Skills, But Confidence: How Tech4Dev Rewired My Thinking
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She turned her design hobby into a thriving tech career! What started as a simple interest in graphic design became a life-changing journey through the Women Techsters Bootcamp and Fellowship. In this episode, she shares how Tech4Dev helped her sharpen her skills, build confidence, and create real-life tech solutions that make an impact. From freel…
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Using Solar Drying Innovation to Tackle Food Insecurity in Sudan: The Solar Foods Story with Dr Alaa Salih Hamadto
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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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Making financial protection more accessible
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In this episode of One Vision, Theo is joined by Alex Matjanec, founder and CEO of Wysh, and Jim Perry, an advocate for financial inclusivity. The trio delve into how institutions can offer real value and build trust with customers by embedding financial protection into everyday banking. Jim and Alex also discuss the broader implications of financi…
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How Teljoy pioneered subscriptions, with CEO Jonathan Hurvitz – Stuff
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Are you paying to own something or to have access to it, Teljoy CEO Jonathan Hurvitz tells Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak. The South African company pioneered the subscription model decades before Netflix and Spotify made this business model mainstream. Read more on Stuff.
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Designing Growth: From Fashion to Jewelry
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In this episode of Smart Growth, Amoo Idayat Olaide, a talented fashion and jewelry designer, sits down with business expert Ugochukwu Umeboro to discuss what it takes to turn creativity into a sustainable brand. Amoo shares her journey of building a brand that blends fashion and jewelry, the lessons she’s learned about client retention, and the ch…
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What happened to Babylon Health after reaching $1bn+ revenue? And how Ali Parsa is continuing his mission to fix healthcare for all with AI startup Quadrivia.
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Ali first joined us in January 2022, when Babylon was still one of the most ambitious healthtech companies in the world. Today, he returns with a new mission, building Quadrivia and its clinical AI assistant, “Qu”, designed to automate millions of repetitive healthcare workflows and rebalance the global shortage of clinical labour. In this episode,…
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Money Made Personal: Adrianna Adams on Financial Planning for Millennials and Gen Z
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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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Mining Engineer on Using Data & Vision to Transform Africa | Impact Masters Podcast
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Let us know how we are doing A story of motion becomes a blueprint for momentum. From a childhood crisscrossing Botswana and Zimbabwe to rugby fields, rain-soaked pools, and a first blast on a copper pit, Dzikamai Gangaizo learned agility the hard way—and then used it to rewire a very traditional industry with data, discipline, and a continental vi…
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Why Everyone Is Betting Big on Saudi Arabia’s Fintech Surge
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In this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Birce Arslan, the VP of Fintech and Business Development for EEMEA at Mastercard, and Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology. Together, they explore Saudi Arabia’s emerging fintech ecosystem, the key factors driving its explosive growth, and how Vision 2030 is creating unprece…
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How AI and Stablecoins Are Rewriting Payments
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When money moves faster than ever, who really controls it? In this episode, Arjun sits down with Arik Shtilman, Founder and CEO of Rapyd, to explore how AI and stablecoins are rewriting the rules of global payments. From powering transactions across 100+ countries to building an AI-first infrastructure, Rapyd is proving that the next financial revo…
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Episode 37: Building Quantum Community Across Africa
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Farai Mazhandu, physicist, high school teacher, and dynamic social entrepreneur, first worked with quantum tech in 2019. To continue the energy and enthusiasm he experienced from a Qiskit coding class, he first led the Africa chapter of One Quantum and more recently founded the African Quantum Consortium (AQC). In this episode of The Quantum Spin, …
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They Built Nigeria’s Biggest Brands — But You Hardly Hear Their Names | UNSUNG Documentary
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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
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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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Exploring AI, Cybersecurity, and Future Tech
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In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Louis Columbus, a prominent columnist for VentureBeat, about his work at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. They discuss the rapid pace of AI development, the concept of shadow AI, and the importance of learning and intellectual growth. Additionally, they delve into the role of AI in writing and…
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Chioma's Journey from Human Anatomy to Product Designer
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Explore Chioma’s transformation from human anatomy student to accomplished product designer, made possible by Women Techsters’ in-depth training. This episode explores how in-depth learning and mentorship can empower women to make bold career transitions.
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On this episode Delta40's Sean Karanja delves into Africa's evolving climate tech ecosystem and how venture capital firms are becoming increasingly interested in planet positive startups. Please take a 2-minute survey to help us understand what topics interest you and what guest we should have next.
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In this episode of Smart Growth, we feature Lawal Sodiq, a creative fashion designer building a brand that blends craftsmanship, confidence, and modern style. Lawal shares how his journey in fashion began, the challenges of staying consistent in a competitive industry, and what it really takes to turn creativity into a business. With expert insight…
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The future of Social Commerce with Sam Jacobs, Co-Founder @ Go Places
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Sam Jacobs is the Co-Founder of Go Places, the operating system for social commerce. In just 18 months, Go Places has become a trusted partner to some of the world’s biggest brands including Samsung, Mars, The Body Shop, and Trip. Backed by deep experience from Amazon and Coca-Cola, Sam and his co-founder Jack are building the infrastructure layer …
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When AI Becomes the Banker: Inside Vietnam’s Cake Digital Bank
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What if AI ran your bank? 🤯 In this episode, Arjun sits down with Quang Nguyen, CEO of Cake Digital Bank, Vietnam’s AI-first bank that’s redefining what digital finance looks like. With only 300 employees serving 6 million customers, Cake has become one of Southeast Asia’s most efficient and innovative financial institutions — proving that the futu…
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Building Beauty with Purpose: How Mathebe Ngwenya Is Redefining South Africa’s Beauty Industry
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Few founders have reshaped South Africa’s beauty industry like Mathebe Ngwenya. What began as a digital platform connecting customers to beauty services has evolved into Beauty on TApp — a thriving online retailer and a growing network of four brick-and-mortar stores across the country. It’s a story of conviction, discipline, and belief in what’s p…
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Unlocking Affordable and Patient Capital for MSMEs in Africa with Dr Henry Clarke Kisembo
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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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Navigating transformation — Creating better banking experiences beyond transactions
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In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Wayne Miller, EVP, Chief Innovation Officer at ICBA, for an insightful conversation on the importance of community banks and evolution of fintech partnerships. Wayne shares his personal journey into the financial services industry and his passion for improving financial lives. The discussion touches on the …
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The SOMA MATER Podcast Episode 1 - Yazen Al Kodmani
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In this episode, we explore with Yazen Al Kodmani the GM at Emirates Bio Farm, the evolving landscape of agriculture in the UAE, focusing on hydroponics, vertical farming, and the critical role of technology in enhancing food security. The conversation delves into the dynamics between retailers and local farmers, the challenges posed by climate and…
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From Women Techsters to Using AI to Transform Healthcare
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After being rejected the first time she applied to university, Agnes Lynn Ahabwe found her path through the Women Techsters Fellowship, where she discovered her passion for data science and AI. That step led her to a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence at Carnegie Mellon University Africa. Today, she’s using AI to transform healthcare, proving that…
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Our Experiences with Samsung Devices ft Peter, Naomi and Nick
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In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we dive into real user experiences with Samsung devices. Peter from Techfolio and Naomi from Femmehub join host Nixon Kanali to share their honest thoughts on using Samsung smartphones, tablets, and wearables - from performance and camera quality to ecosystem integration and everyday usability. #GalaxyAI #…
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Ep.9: The Capital Hotel – AI, Hospitality & Digital Transformation with José Soares
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🎧 Welcome to Scrums.com's FinTech Arena!A podcast dedicated to FinTech leaders who want to stay ahead in the fast-evolving industry. In each episode, we uncover actionable insights and strategies from top innovators in finance, technology, and beyond. 🎙 Episode GuestJosé Soares - CTO at The Capital Hotels & ApartmentsRoles: Digital transformation l…
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Building Trust and Selling Dreams Through Properties
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In this inspiring episode of Smart Growth, we sit with Femi Pius, a passionate realtor in Lagos, dedicated to helping people find not just houses, but homes — and Danjuma Audu, a business expert who shares powerful insights on how to build trust and scale in the real estate industry. Together, they explore what it means to create genuine value in p…
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Fintech Built for Saudi, Connected to the World
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In this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Bassam Aleidy, CEO of Enjaz, Ibrahim Farag, Chief Product and Growth Officer at Enjaz, and Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology. Together, they dive into how Saudi Arabia is revolutionizing digital payments, with 79% of retail transactions now being cashless, and examine how…
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AI, Infra vs Apps & Spotting Red Herrings with Akash Bajwa, Principal @ Earlybird
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Akash Bajwa, Principal at Earlybird VC, one of Europe’s longest-standing early-stage funds. Akash shares his journey into venture and how he helped launch Earlybird’s London office, now a core hub for the firm. We dive into the state of AI investing, how to distinguish enduring companies from short-term hype, and what traits define the next wave of…
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The Future of Wealth: AI, Trust & the Great $80 Trillion Shift
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Episode 36: Turning Quantum Potential into Strategic Plans
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Raising ₦100 Billion to Fund Africa’s Digital Economy Through Verified Data and Local Infrastructure with Samuel Efosa-Austin
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Discover the future of digital banking, where technology meets humanity
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In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Sean Scott, SVP Partnership & Personalization at U.S. Bank, to discuss the evolution of digital banking, and the intersection of innovation and execution. The conversation dives into Sean's journey in leading digital transformation initiatives at the bank and being customer obsessed. Sean shares his insight…
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Favour’s Confidence Code: From Women Techsters to Startup Success
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In this episode of TechEmpowered, we spotlight Favour Joseph, a Women Techsters Bootcamp alumna whose journey from Mass Communication to founding Winnov8 redefines what it means to step into tech with courage. Through mentorship, community, and hands-on training, she gained the confidence to transition, design solutions, and ultimately build her ow…
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How Funmi is Equipping her Generation with Tech Skills
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In this episode of Smart Growth, we sit down with Funmi Gbokoyi, a Business Analyst and founder of Funmisols Tech Academy — a startup on a mission to equip career professionals and business owners with the skills they need to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. Funmi shares how she started her journey in tech, why she launched her academy, and t…
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Investing in Africa's Digital Future, Lexi Novitske, GP @ Norrsken22
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Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22, a $205m growth-stage fund backing transformative tech companies across Africa. Lexi has spent over a decade living and investing in Nigeria, backing breakout African startups like Paystack, Flutterwave, and Smile Identity. As one of the continent’s most respected VCs, she shares how her team is building…
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Latin America’s Fintech Giant: The Rise of PicPay with 60M Users
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Episode 150 of Couchonomics with Arjun is here — and it’s a milestone. For the very first time, we go to Latin America. My guest: Eduardo Chedid, CEO of PicPay — Brazil’s biggest super app and one of the fastest-scaling fintechs in the world. With 60M+ customers, $1B+ in revenues, profits up 7× YoY, and 4,500 employees, PicPay is rewriting the rule…
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The Business of Purpose: Lessons from Legends Barber’s Journey with Sheldon Tatchell
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What does it really take to turn a pair of clippers and a dream into one of Africa’s most loved grooming brands? In this episode, we sit down with Sheldon Tatchell, the founder of Legends Barber, to trace the journey from cutting hair on a stoep in Eldorado Park at just 14 years old, to building a business with 70+ stores, 620 employees, and a foot…
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#196 Morten Astrup - Nordic Stocks 2025, Ellos, Hunter Group, Tromsø, Svalbard, Verbier, Investing Principles, Arne Næss jr.
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Morten Astrup is one of the most active investors in the Nordic capital markets. He also runs Storm Capital Management, and Storm Bond Fund. We cover plenty of topics in this conversation, and we would love your feedback on investment cases and other topics we discuss. Please share the episode, and comment under the episode if you enjoy it! It help…
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Why Africa Holds the Key to Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Supply Chains with Lindokuhle Shongwe
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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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Unlocking Value with AI — A CFO's Guide to Innovation
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In this episode of One Vision, Theo hosts Priya Gore, General Manager and Head of Cloud and AI Platform Solutions for US Financial Services at Microsoft, where they explore the expanded role of CFOs and impact of AI. Gore dispels common myths about AI, emphasizing its democratization and responsible usage. She highlights the importance of organizat…
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TechTrends Media, a leading Kenyan-based tech media agency, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of TechTrends Pulse, a new thought leadership event focused on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in business. The half-day forum will take place on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. Themed “AI-Powered Business Trans…
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Breaking Into Tech in 8 Weeks: My Tech4Dev Journey
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What can 8 weeks do for your career? For Dara Adenipetun, it was the spark that launched his journey as a software engineer. With little coding knowledge and a background in Electrical Engineering, Dara joined Tech4Dev’s Digital Skills for the Workplace program. What he gained was more than technical training, it was the confidence and foundation t…
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How to Build a Smart Event Planning Business
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In this episode of Smart Growth, we feature Oluwafunmilayo James, the creative force behind Beccaphunmy Events — a dynamic event planning and production company with nearly a decade of experience bringing weddings, corporate functions, and social events to life. Since 2016, Beccaphunmy Events has grown into a trusted brand in Nigeria’s event indust…
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#195 Kristian Sørensen - Shipping, Investing, BW LPG, US Export, India, China, Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Career Advice
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00:00 - Geo-Politics And Investor Questions 06:12 - The LPG Market (US, Asia, Middle East) 15:45 - The Order Book In VLGCs 19:50 - Buying The Avance Fleet 25:15 - Andreas Sohmen-Pao and BW Group 29:05 - The Business Opportunity In India 35:25 - Pure Play Or Diversify? 42:00 - Europe VS US Investors 47:00 - Leadership And Culture 51:30 - Career Advi…
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Growth Equity, VCTs and Exits with Rupert West, Managing Director @ Puma Growth Partners
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Please note: The topics covered in this episode should not be taken as investment advice. This week on Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by Rupert West, the founder and Managing Director of Puma Growth Partners, a UK-based growth equity investor backing companies at Series A with cheque sizes of £4–10m. Puma invests across consumer brands, B2B SaaS, an…
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