We're joined by Aisha Owolabi , a seasoned content marketer at Photoroom and founder of the Smarketers Hub, a community for Africa's brightest marketing minds to connect and grow.Aisha discusses the importance of balancing efficiency with creativity in marketing, how content marketing is changing, and the significance of user research preceding any content strategy. She introduces her book, Inside the Marketer's Room, which compiles insights from marketing leaders worldwide. Here’s what ...
Feb 13, 2025•56 min•Ep. 37
In our last episode for the year, we're reflecting on all our favorite moments from 2024 and sharing what we're most grateful for. Additionally, we're answering your most burning tech and non-tech questions in this one. Enjoy! Follow us: X (Twitter): https://x.com/insidethetechos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidethetechos/ You can subscribe to our newsletter at https://insidethetechosystem.ck.page Show Notes & Resources (00:00) - Introduction and Year-End Reflections (02:12) - Gra...
Dec 20, 2024•27 min
In this episode, we talk to Ifelade Ayodele, co-founder and CEO of Blaaiz, a cross-border payment and remittance company. We discuss Ife's journey from studying physics to working in finance and eventually founding Blaaiz. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in the African FinTech landscape, the impact of his experiences at Stanbic Bank, and the vision behind Blaaiz. Ife shares insights on the audacity of Nigerian entrepreneurs and the future outlook for African founders i...
Dec 04, 2024•45 min•Ep. 36
In this episode, we sit down with Zillah Waminaje, a health technology expert, to discuss her journey in the health tech sector, the integration of technology with healthcare, and the innovations transforming health product access in Africa. Zillah shares insights on the challenges and opportunities within the health tech landscape, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and regulatory frameworks in driving impactful solutions. You can reach Zillah and Salient Advisory at: https://www.linked...
Nov 13, 2024•53 min•Ep. 35
In this episode of Inside the Techosystem, we are joined by Kristin H. Wilson. Kristin is the Chief Strategy Officer at Spurt and Managing Partner at Innovate Africa Fund. Kristen shares her unique journey from aspiring doctor to venture capital expert, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices in entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights the significant role of the African diaspora in funding startups and the need for effective problem-solving in the entrepreneurial landscape. Yo...
Oct 29, 2024•58 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, we interview Douglas Kendyson, the founder and CEO of Selar, the largest creator platform in Africa. Douglas shares his journey in tech, from software engineering to becoming a full-time entrepreneur with Selar. We also discuss the African creator economy, the future of work, and the role of AI in content creation. Follow InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram : @insidethetechos Send any questions or feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com You can subscribe ...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Dada, the founder of one of Africa's leading tech publications. We get an insider's view into the Nigerian tech landscape. We also discuss what it takes to be a tech journalist and what the tech market in Nigeria will look like in the future. You can reach out to Benjamin on X (formerly Twitter) at @dadaBen_ . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram : @insidethetechos Send any questions or feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail....
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, we discuss finance, investments, and product scaling with Adebayo Adegbenro , a product equity investor. He takes us on a journey into venture capital funding and its role in a product's growth. Ade's experiences in this industry help us better understand debt, investment banking, cryptocurrencies, and infrastructure private equity. You can reach out to Ade on LinkedIn . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram : @insidethetechos Send any questions or feedback you...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 31
Have you ever met any Indie hackers? In this episode, we discuss this unconventional tech career path with our guest, Kelvin Omereshone. He gives a glimpse into his life following this path and defines what it truly means to solve problems as developers. You can reach out to Kelvin on Twitter @Dominus_Kelvin . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram : @insidethetechos. Send any questions or feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com You can subscribe to our newsletter at...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, we're joined by Gabriel Inyamah, a seasoned product designer. We discuss his career trajectory and the range of industries he has worked in. We also discuss balancing business goals and users' needs when building products. Most importantly, Gabriel points out the risks involved when companies make assumptions about users' needs instead of carrying out research. You can reach out to Gabriel on Twitter @seektheinyamah . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram : @in...
May 01, 2024•36 min•Ep. 29
It's fantastic to be back! Chuka and Emmanuel return with a sprint episode as they navigate the universal struggle of scheduling and making time for new hobbies. They also reflect on their time away and banter about the difference between Lagos's heat and Amsterdam’s cold. We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us how you handle scheduling and making time for the things you love by tweeting at us or leaving a comment on our various social media platforms. Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter &am...
Apr 17, 2024•26 min
In this episode, Ibukun Itimi , an Observability Engineering Lead at Wise joins the show! We discuss Ibukun's unusual journey into tech, how she transitioned into DevOps and Observability Engineering by figuring things out and what her relationship with her colleagues at work is like. We also delve into her preferred style for people management, what working at Paystack was like and talk about her tech community "Come Tech with Us” You can reach out to the Ibukun on Instagram @come_tech_with_us ...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 28
In this brand new episode, we're joined by the multi-talented Nissi Ogulu who has co-founded two startups: one in animation production and the other in the electric vehicle industry. We discuss Nissi's background, growing up with a strong curiosity, which will lead her to study abroad and work for one of the largest companies in the automotive industry. We also delve into her process for generating great ideas, highlight some of her most interesting projects to date, and explore what motivates h...
Oct 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 27
Hey ITT fam! 🤩 The past three years of Inside the Techosystem have been quite eventful, to say the least. The materializing of a dream from recurring conversations to taking a chance on something that has bloomed into this growing podcast that we love and are very excited about has been very fulfilling. We are extremely proud of it, and your constant support and engagement make it an even more exciting journey to be on. When we started the podcast in July 2020, it was our goal to make it as fun...
Aug 10, 2023•24 min
In this episode, Chuka & Emmanuel are joined by Odun Osineye - the founder and CEO of Hiyalo Technologies ( hiyalo.com ). Odun takes us through his entrepreneurial journey from a very young age to dropping out of law school to starting a prop-tech helping people with rent. There’s a lot to learn from his story and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! You can reach out to Odun, on Twitter @odunosineye . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram : @insidethetechos Se...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 26
In this episode of Inside the Techosystem, we have a conversation with Helen Ugoeze Okereke, a web developer who wanted some answers to her intriguing hardware programming questions and that led her to start learning and building very interesting projects and also documenting her journey building these projects. Helen shares her tech journey, explains her motivation for building projects publicly, discusses the challenges she encountered while navigating the IoT space, and offers her thoughts on...
Jul 07, 2023•54 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, we sit down with Dillion Megida , a technical content creator and developer advocate who has made a name for himself in the tech industry. Dillion talks about his journey into tech, his approach to creating content, and the challenges he has faced along the way. We discuss the importance of clear and concise technical writing, starting as a beginner, and the benefits of staying consistent. Dillion also shares his thoughts on AI and tells us the secret to creating high-quality te...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, we sit down with startup founder and entrepreneur, Ebovi Wali to discuss the exciting worlds of startups and valuations. We dive into the key elements of startup validation, including funding rounds, market potential and exits. Ebovi shares his insights and perspectives from his years of experience advising and investing in startups and provides practical tips and advice on how first-time founders can position themselves for success. You can reach out to Ebovi on Twitter @ebovi_...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 23
In this new episode, we invite Cybersecurity professional and co-founder of Fezzant, Aliyu Yisa to help explain the need for Cybersecurity awareness and why companies today need to take care of security-related issues in the early stages of development. You can reach out to Aliyu, on Twitter @_aligorithm . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insidethetechos. Send any questions and feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our newsletter ...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Chuka and Emmanuel sit down with Busayo Amowe, a technical writer and developer relations engineer in the Web3 space to discuss all things Web3. Busayo explains what Web 3 is, why it's so popular right now, and what the future of Web 3 looks like. You can reach out to the Busayo, on Twitter @AmoweO . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insidethetechos. Send any questions and feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our ...
Sep 28, 2022•57 min•Ep. 21
Robotics Process Automation is probably not a term you hear about a lot in the techosystem and probably for good reason too. On this episode, Olaoluwa Daramola, a technology consultant at a Big 4 company focusing on RPA, joins the hosts to discuss RPA and what it's like to succeed in the field. He also answers the question as to why RPA isn't so popular in the techosystem. You can reach out to the Olaoluwa, on Twitter, @__Laolu . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insid...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Chuka and Emmanuel have a conversation with Chidi Williams, a software engineer at a UK-based company, and talk about life and work. Chidi goes in-depth about how he got into building software despite studying Electrical Engineering at the University and his approach to learning new things. You can reach out to the Chidi, on Twitter, @ChidiWilliams__ . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insidethetechos. Send any questions and feedback you have to insid...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Chuka and Emmanuel sit down with Tochukwu Nkemdilim, who is a familiar guest on the show. Tochukwu first appeared on an episode 2 years ago where we discussed being intentional with career growth ( listen to it here ). In this episode we take a look at context switching from different perspectives, and talk about Rust, a programming language Tochukwu is passionate about. Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insidethetechos. Send any questions and feedback...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Chuka and Emmanuel have a discussion about work/life balance in the Nigerian techosystem. They take a different approach in defining what work/life balance means to them and discuss the different ways they try to balance work and life. Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insidethetechos. Send any questions and feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our newsletter here: tinyletter.com/insidethetechos Show Notes &...
Apr 27, 2022•53 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Luke Ndatigh, an operations specialist at Adyen discusses his experiences coming from a highly technical background, and moving to a less technical role. He also talks about various non-technical roles in tech, how to position yourself to get into some of these roles and the big question "Should everyone get into tech?” You can reach out to Luke, our guest, on Twitter, @lukendatigh Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insidethetechos. Send any questions a...
Apr 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 16
In this brand new episode, Chuka and Emmanuel explore the interesting conversation of working a 9-5 job versus freelancing. They discuss the differences between the two as well as their various experiences doing both. Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insidethetechos. Send any questions and feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our newsletter here: tinyletter.com/insidethetechos Show Notes & Resources (03:14) - Cowrywise duo ...
Mar 30, 2022•57 min•Ep. 15
20 episodes after and the boys are back! About two months ago, we took a break and now we're back. In this episode, we talk about what we've been up to and what you should be expecting from the show. Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insidethetechos. Send any questions and feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our newsletter here: tinyletter.com/insidethetechos Show Notes & Resources (02:35) - Most podcasts don’t get to 21 ep...
Jul 28, 2021•19 min
We've been made to believe that most successful products in the techosystem were built by companies that had great engineering leadership and that is why in today's episode we invited Olaoluwa Faniyi to chat about Engineering management and leadership . In this episode, our guest shares some of the valuable lessons learned from managing engineering teams as well as some widely unspoken discussions that need to be heard more in the techosystem. You can reach out to Olaoluwa, our guest, on Twitter...
May 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 14
Have you ever heard of the saying 'Embrace the boredom'? If you haven't, then you're in luck. In this sprint episode, Emmanuel and Chuka talk about being bored in tech and how sometimes boredom can be a good thing for your career, and how to move past that phase into greater things. We also discuss the dangers of being in that state of boredom for too long and what companies and employers can do to help. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we did recording it. Follow #InsidetheTechosy...
May 05, 2021•26 min
Have you ever wondered how deep AI (Artificial Intelligence) goes, what AI even means, if robots will take over the world, or if AI can become conscious? Well, truth is, we actually wonder too, that's why we had Nnamdi Ibeanusi, a software engineer at HubSpot, on this episode to help us with our thoughts. You can reach out to Nnamdi, our guest, on Twitter, @Ibeanusi_ . Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram @insidethetechos. Send any questions and feedback you have to insid...
Apr 21, 2021•49 min•Ep. 13
