Learn from South Africa's entrepreneurs, solution builders and opportunity creators. In each episode, we dive into the process—unpacking practical lessons and candid journeys of Africa’s next generation of builders as they navigate the realities of starting and growing what they believe in. From tough challenges to game-changing breakthroughs, we uncover what it truly takes to build impactful businesses that shape South Africa and beyond. Join a community of builders and find resources, ment ...
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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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Hall T Martin interviews angel and venture capital investors on how they invest and talks with CEOs who discuss their sector and what to look for. Hall T Martin also leads the Startup Funding Espresso series in which you can learn about startup funding and investing in the time it takes to have an espresso. https://investorconnect.org/
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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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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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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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We focus on the tech ecosystem by creating and disseminating knowledge. We tell authentic stories, acknowledging and preserving history, embracing civilization, and encouraging technology and innovation. In all this, we point out the impact and the actionable points. At Impact Masters we are disrupting the status quo: Body, Mind, and Spirit. Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmasters Michael Kimathi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/ Twitter: htt ...
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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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Welcome to “15 M Mastery,” the ultimate show for iGaming professionals, hosted by industry veteran Dmitry Belianin. With over 17 years of experience, Dmitry brings unparalleled insights and wisdom from top industry experts in just 15 minutes. Each episode delivers actionable strategies from all iGaming verticals to improve your personal and business performance. As the founder of Belianin, Dmitry also shares his expertise in nurturing high-potential iGaming startups. Subscribe to “15 M Maste ...
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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 insurance industry gets better through sharing innovation. On the Leadership in Insurance Podcast we speak to insurance thought leaders that are changing the game. The LIIP is a podcast helping Insurance professionals, Investors and supporters learn what it takes to achieve and succeed in the global insurance industry. We specifically look at what it takes to build a modern insurance business and how great teams are built, we share their stories to educate and inspire change to help buil ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Keith Bevans, partner and global head of consultant recruiting at Bain & Company, dives deeper into the stories of some extraordinary Bain people, from their perspectives. You can read their business bios online, but those barely scratch the surface of who they are and the important work they are doing. If you would like to comment or give feedback on this series, please email our inbox at [email protected].
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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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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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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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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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Investor Connect 842: Navigating the Funding Winter with Tien Wong of Opus8
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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin sits down with Tien Wong, CEO and Chairman of Opus8, a private investment advisory firm focused on life sciences, health tech, and marketing tech. Tian shares his extensive experience in leading and funding high-growth technology ventures and discusses the evolution of the Connect Preneur networking …
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Scaling iGaming Platforms for Massive Sports Events with Michael Jack
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How do you prepare iGaming platforms for the traffic spikes of major sports events without sacrificing stability or innovation? In this episode of 15M Mastery, Michael Jack, CTO of Sportingtech, breaks down the strategies that keep systems reliable under pressure while scaling globally. Michael explains why careful planning, performance testing, an…
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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Perform Investor Diligence
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How To Perform Investor Diligence Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup founders raising funding should ask as many questions of the investor as the investor asks the founder. Here are some key points in the founders' diligence on a prospective investor: Before e…
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Startup Funding Espresso – The Cost of a Fundraise
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The Cost of a Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising will take time and money to complete. For the early stage, it’s primarily the time spent. Later-stage fundraising will cost money as well. Here are some key costs to consider when planning a fundra…
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The TechTrends Podcast | Inside Bolt's Safety Push
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Ride-hailing safety is one of the most talked-about issues in Africa today — but the conversation often overlooks drivers. In this episode, we sit down with Hazel May, Safety Program Manager at Bolt, to unpack how the platform is tackling safety for both passengers and drivers. #Bolt #RideHailing #Safety #Kenya #AfricaTech #NixonKanali #The TechTre…
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How to Scale iGaming in LATAM and Africa: Lessons from Tom Ustunel
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Expanding into new iGaming markets is never straightforward. Regulations shift overnight, cultural differences change how deals are done, and product preferences vary by region. In this episode of 15M Mastery, Tom Ustunel, CEO of Sportingtech, shares practical strategies for scaling successfully in LATAM, Africa and beyond. Tom explains why adaptab…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Trigger Words To Show a Value Proposition
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Trigger Words To Show a Value Proposition Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors look for the startup's value proposition to make an investment decision. In pitching, investors use these trigger words to show a value proposition: High growth. Note the growth rat…
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How Word-of-Mouth Built South Africa's First Black-Owned Unicorn Bank
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In this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Rohit Subramanian, Chief Strategy Officer at TymeBank, and Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology. Together, they explore how TymeBank became South Africa's first black-owned digital bank to achieve unicorn status. What You’ll Learn: How TymeBank's hybrid phygital model with r…
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The Startup Helping African SMEs Access Business Loans | Salad Africa’s Story with Chikodi Ukaiwe
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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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Startup Funding Espresso – Taking VC Funding Means Taking the VC’s Business Model
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Taking VC Funding Means Taking the VC’s Business Model Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In taking venture funding, the startup is also taking the VC's business model. The VC must provide the Limited Partners a venture-level return. It’s a high-risk, high-reward ende…
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From Digital Insurance to Global Reinsurance – PolicyBazaar’s Next Chapter : An Interview with Tarun Mathur, Co-founder & Chief Business Officer of Policybazaar.com
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This week on The Leadership In Insurance Podcast, I sat down with Tarun Mathur, Co-founder & Chief Business Officer of Policybazaar.com, to explore their journey from pioneering digital insurance in India to building out an ambitious global reinsurance strategy. Founded in 2008, PolicyBazaar has grown into India’s largest insurance broker, managing…
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Africa’s Fintech Boom: From Mobile Money to Purpose-Driven Lending
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💡 Africa’s fintech story is no longer a local experiment — it’s a global test case for the future of inclusion, innovation, and capital flows. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we’re joined by Yustus Aribariho, Co-Founder of Furaha Financial (part of SC Ventures by Standard Chartered). Yustus is now on a mission to unlock education financ…
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Navigating trust, governance, and the human element in the age of AI
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In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Tony Fish, author of 'Decision Making in Uncertain Times', for a deep dive into the complexities of corporate governance in the age of data and AI. Tony shares his unique perspective on corporate governance, the importance of asking the right questions, and the role of human elements like trust and empathy …
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Startup Funding Espresso – Show How Your Startup Is Scalable
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Show How Your Startup Is Scalable Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Many startup fundraising pitches focus on the product. It’s important for the investor to know what the product is and its basic functionality. The investor is also interested in how the business wil…
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#55 IMPACT MASTER: FINDING YOUR TECH PATH | JAPHETH OBALA
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Let us know how we are doing What does it take to go from coding on a phone during ferry rides to building developer tools at Microsoft? In this captivating conversation, Japheth Obala reveals his remarkable journey from Likoni, Mombasa to becoming the first engineer at Microsoft's Africa Development Center. Japheth's story begins with a natural ta…
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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
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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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Customer Success vs Customer Support: Why Retention Beats Tickets
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In this episode of 15M Mastery, we sit down with Dmitry Koldysheu, Head of Customer Success at Blask, to unpack the real difference between customer success and customer support—and why understanding this shift is crucial for SaaS, iGaming, and B2B companies aiming to grow sustainably. Customer success has moved from being a buzzword to a core busi…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Elements of a Seed Pitch Deck
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Key Elements of a Seed Pitch Deck Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The goal of the pitch is to bring the investor up to speed on the deal in a short amount of time. Here are some key elements to consider when crafting your seed pitch deck: The core information an in…
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Investor Connect 841: From Scientist to Venture Capitalist: A Journey of Innovation with Alicia Castillo
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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin speaks with Alicia Castillo Holly, the founder and general partner of Wealthing VC Club. Alicia shares her intriguing journey from being a scientist concerned about the limited impact of her lab research to becoming an entrepreneur and eventually a venture capitalist. She discusses the inspiration be…
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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Make a Persuasive Pitch
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How To Make a Persuasive Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The goal of the pitch is to persuade investors to support your startup. Here are some key techniques to make a more persuasive pitch: Identify what the audience seeks to do and play to that reward. Inve…
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Scaling Sportsbook Tech Without Breaking Performance with Dmytro Matiukha
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Scaling a sportsbook platform is not about hiring more people. It’s about building resilient infrastructure, optimising microservices, and making disciplined choices that drive retention, margin, and scalability. In this episode of 15M Mastery, Dmytro Matiukha, CEO of Betinvest Ltd., reveals how to scale technology and teams without sacrificing per…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Personalizing Investor Email Outreach
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Personalizing Investor Email Outreach Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Email outreach is a key component of fundraising. It’s an efficient way to reach out to investors to notify them of your fundraiser as well as provide updates on your progress. In reaching out to…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Sharing Your Pitchdeck
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Sharing Your Pitchdeck Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The pitch deck is the initial document investors want to see. It’s important to have your pitch deck ready to go when engaging investors. In sharing your pitch deck, consider the following: You don’t have to se…
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The New Rails of Money: Stablecoins, CBDCs & Tokenisation
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Stablecoins are no longer on the sidelines — they’re stepping into the core of global finance. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we're joined by Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global Policy at Circle, for his second appearance on the show. Speaking from Washington, DC, Dante brings a timely perspective on how digital fin…
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Wings, Culture, Community: The Rise of The Wing Republic with Tlhompho Mokoena
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Some brands are born to be more than just businesses—they become cultural icons. The Wing Republic, founded by Tlhompho Mokoena, has spent over a decade proving exactly that. What started in 2014 as a single pop-up stand has grown into one of Gauteng’s most recognized food brands. From the early hustle at festivals and food markets to a brick-and-m…
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#194 Alexander Saverys - CMB. TECH, John Fredriksen Deals, Golden Ocean, Africa, Green Fuels, Investing, Career Advice
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00:00 - Intro (Trump, Tariffs, Geo-Politics) 02:08 - Shipping Deals With John Fredriksen (Frontline / Golden Ocean) 11:02 - CMB.TECH Investment Case 18:20 - Investing In The Production Of Green Fuels 21:30 - Africa Is The Future For Maritime! 26:45 - Exmar And The Future Of LPG And LNG 28:29 - The Saverys History, And Family Lessons 32:20 - Delphis…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Signs an Investor Is Not Interested in Your Pitch
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Signs an Investor Is Not Interested in Your Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In pitching for funding, look for signs of interest from the investor. Here’s a list of signs indicating the investor is not interested: The investor doesn’t ask probing questions but…
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Digitizing Small Business Insurance, Foxquilt’s Dual Distribution Strategy : An Interview Josh Reznick, Chief Distribution Officer at Foxquilt
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Distribution, Digitized: How Foxquilt is Reshaping Small Business Insurance In this week’s podcast, I sat down with Josh Reznick, Foxquilt's Chief Distribution Officer, to unpack how the insurtech is redefining distribution in commercial insurance. Foxquilt is a digital MGA focused on serving underserved small business markets across North America.…
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Connecting Farmers to Consumers: How PricePally Is Making Fresh Food More Affordable and Accessible in Africa with Luther Lawoyin
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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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Funding Rounds: $1B+ for Clean Energy, Autism Care, and Public Safety Tech
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Hey friends, Welcome back to Funding Rounds, where we break down the week’s most impactful startup and venture funding annou…
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Igniting the Next Generation of Space Explorers
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In this episode of the Deciding to Win podcast, host Reggie interviews Gitika Gorthi, the founder and CEO of Ignited Thinkers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading aerospace education. Gitika shares her inspiring journey from a curious child fascinated by space to a passionate advocate for STEM education. She discusses the pivotal role o…
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From Support to Success: How Customer Success Drives Retention and Advocacy
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Customer support solves problems. Customer success prevents them. In this episode, discover how shifting from reactive fixes to proactive engagement can transform clients into long-term advocates. In this episode of 15M Mastery, Dmitry Koldysheu, Head of Customer Success at Blask, explains why customer success is a growth-critical function in today…
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Investor Connect 840: Investing in Deep Tech and Human Capital with Vishal Arora
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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin chats with Vishal Arora, a tech executive and managing partner at VDO capital. Vishal explains how VDO invests in early-stage deep tech startups with a unique approach that leverages a network of over 70 channel partners including incubators, accelerators, and universities to source deals. He high…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Common Mistakes in Fundraising
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Common Mistakes in Fundraising Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Successful fundraising comes from preparation, focus, and experience. Here are some common mistakes founders make in fundraising: Not having a business plan. This should include what product or service …
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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Elements of a Successful Fundraise
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Key Elements of a Successful Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising takes time, effort, and attention. The startup founder faces many demands from the business, including hiring employees, building products, and signing customers. Here are the key el…
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Inside the Business of Sportsbook Content: Building for Profit, Engagement, and Scale with Dmytro Matiukha
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Sportsbook content is not decoration — it’s the engine that drives engagement, retention, and revenue. In this episode of 15M Mastery, Dmytro Matiukha, CEO of Betinvest Ltd., reveals the hard truths behind building and operating a world-class sportsbook content operation. He breaks down why content without embedded analytics, monetisation logic, fa…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Duties of the CFO
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Key Duties of the CFO Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The CFO plays a key role in the early stages of the startup. Here are the key duties of the CFO: The CFO develops and maintains the financial model for the business. This often comes out in the form of a financi…
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Go Global, Think Local: Why Winning in Payments Is a Regional Game
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The payments industry loves to talk about scale. However, what is often overlooked is the real engine behind global success: regional fluency. In this special edition of The Issuer Academy, host Merusha Naidu brings together Paymentology’s regional leaders and Chief Revenue Officer Anna Porra for a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to sc…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Feedback From VCs
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Feedback From VCs Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors hear many pitches and often give feedback to the startup. Some investors avoid giving feedback for the following reasons: Argumentative-- the founder argues their way out of the feedback. Instead of accept…
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Fraud-as-a-Service, Stablecoins & the Future of Financial Crime
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Fraud just had its AI upgrade. It’s faster than your payments and industrialised at a global scale. Welcome to the Scamdemic — a global wave of scams and financial crime growing faster than almost any asset class. We’re joined by Simon Taylor, Head of Strategy at Sardine and Co-Founder of 11:FS. Together, we unpack how fraud has evolved, why it’s s…
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Building Access, Community, and the Future of South African Tech with Ntsako Mgiba (Darkies in Tech)
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What does it take to build real power for Black founders in South Africa’s tech ecosystem — and create a future where professionals of colour have equitable access to knowledge, networks, and funding? In this episode, I sit down with Ntsako Mgiba, founder of Darkies in Tech — the country’s largest vetted community of Black founders, investors, and …
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Startup Funding Espresso – Negotiating Valuation With an Investor
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Negotiating Valuation With an Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The valuation is a negotiation, not a formula. Startup founders negotiating valuation should consider the following points: Know the current market rate for valuations for your stage and type of…
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Using Smart Technology to Make Electricity Cheaper, Cleaner and More Reliable for African Homes with Kailas Nair and Jon Kornik
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Episode 185 with Kailas Nair, Chief Growth Officer and Co-founder, and Jon Kornik, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Plentify, an award winning clean tech AI company transforming home energy management in Africa and beyond. Kailas Nair and Jon Kornik bring a wealth of experience from global leaders such as McKinsey, Google, Tesla, and Vital…
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Can AI be a force for good in social care? In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Nima Roohi Sefidmazgi, CEO and Co-Founder of Blooming Health. Nima shares his journey from being an immigrant and data scientist to founding a company aimed at providing comprehensive social care through technology, particularly focusing on the elderly and underser…
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AI for Personal Branding: Proven Process for Authentic Visibility
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Learn how to build an authentic personal brand with the power of AI. In this episode of 15M Mastery, Daria Kushnir—CEO of Megafair Games and personal brand advisor—shares a practical framework for using AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to create human, compelling, and consistent content that cuts through the noise. Daria breaks down how she str…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Founder Experience and Traction
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Founder Experience and Traction Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, there are two key drivers to how much a startup can ask for funding. The first is traction. The greater the traction, the more the startup can ask in a fundraise. Traction includes …
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Investor Connect 839: Navigating Volatility - A Conversation with Stephen Diggle of Vulpes Investment Management
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In this episode of Investor Connect, Paul Martin sits down with Stephen Diggle, founder of Vulpes Investment Management. From his country house in Umbria, Italy, Stephen recounts his journey from running one of Asia's largest hedge funds during the 2008 financial crisis to managing a family office-backed investment firm. He explains why they decide…
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Ep.8: Fidelman & Co. – Scaling Startups & Smart Fundraising with Jeffrey Fidelman
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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 30-minute episode, we uncover actionable insights and strategies from top innovators in the world of finance and technology. 🎙 Episode Guest Jeffrey Fidelman — Founder & Managing Director at Fidelman & Co.Rol…
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