Episode #30 with York Zucchi who is a serial entrepreneur and Founder of The StartUp Tribe , an initiative to support Municipalities, Governments and Corporates in helping people to start and grow their businesses. As of Feb 2022 they are active in 27 countries assisting over 312 cities & municipalities. In a career spanning 28 years across over 11 countries, York has created projects & businesses that have impacted people's lives in over 83 countries. Starting businesses across various ...
Aug 08, 2022•50 min•Ep. 30
Episode #29 with Lanre Aina who is Co-founder and CEO of ATHLST , a digital sports news and content studio. AHLST works closely with African athletes to transform their personal stories into immersive and impactful content that resonate with sports fans worldwide. In an era where there’s a convergence of entertainment, sports, and culture, the African athlete is 62-65% less likely than his/her American or European counterpart to have their stories told by way of op-ed, documentary or film. ATHLS...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 29
Episode #28 with Viola Llewellyn who is president and co-founder of Ovamba Solutions , which is an award winning African “TradeTech” company that creates culturally attuned technologies for Banks and Central Banks so that they can serve emerging market SMEs with innovative Sharia compliant trade finance products. Ovamba's "BankPartner Innovations" combine ERP & CRM with, eCommerce, logistics services, and proprietary algorithms and short term capital to drive financial inclusion and promote ...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 28
Episode #27 with Charles Sekwalor who is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, and investor who focuses on developing startups and private equity transactions that drive change and positively influence people's lives. Dedicated to projects that span the African continent. Charles is the CEO and Founder of Movemeback , a members community connecting talented professionals, entrepreneurs, students and influencers with exciting job and entrepreneurial opportunities in Africa. Movemeback aspires to drive ...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 27
Episode #26 with Jacqueline Shaw who is an African fashion sourcing consultant, Director at Africa Fashion Guide which is an information based platform with the focus to promote the African fashion and textile industry and create an awareness campaign that promotes the full supply chain of the African fashion and textile industry with an ethical perspective to the greater global textile industry. It is a one stop shop for fashion professionals, students, retailers, magazines, bloggers and all th...
Jul 11, 2022•44 min•Ep. 26
Episode #25 with Dr. Uchenna Uzo who is the current Faculty Director at Lagos Business School , and teaches marketing management, personal selling, sales, and channel management courses. His research and consulting projects span several industries focusing mainly on indigenous sales and marketing strategies, retailing and consumer behaviour trends in Africa. He currently serves on the board of a retail marketing firm and is the author of several business case studies, blogs via Afritail , and bo...
Jul 04, 2022•42 min•Ep. 25
Episode #24 with Pretty Kubyane who is Co-Founder of Coronet Blockchain , a company that provides blockchain vetted products to African markets throughout the Beauty, Fashion, and Food supply chains. Leveraging blockchain for social good. They also provide advisory insights to organisations and governments embarking on their own blockchain initiatives. Pretty's decade-long expertise in management consulting led to her co-founding of Coronet Blockchain, an innovative technological solution aimed ...
Jun 27, 2022•50 min•Ep. 24
Episode #23 with GG Alcock . GG has been at times a shebeen owner, anti-apartheid activist, community worker and African adventurer, and more recently the founder of Minanawe Marketing, a leading marketing agency in the mass market. Having realised from an early age that there is no glamour in poverty GG uses his unique skills and experience to highlight and grow informal low income mass markets in Africa. GG’s latest book KasiNomic Revolution explores the revolution taking place in the great ma...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 23
Episode #22 with Nicolas Goldstein who is Co-founder of Talenteum , which is an impactful and Pan-African web platform designed to help companies recruit and employ teams working remotely or locally in Africa. Talenteum provides an easy way to find remote talent in Africa. You can gain access to the largest pool of African talent in only a few clicks. The platform handles local employment compliance, recruiting, payroll, and human resource management. What We Discuss With Nicolas Goldstein Afric...
Jun 13, 2022•41 min•Ep. 22
Episode #21 with Satoshi Shinada who is a Partner at Verod Kepple Africa Ventures which is an early stage VC fund that backs exceptional founders in and from Africa who are addressing deep gaps between the status quo and the ideal. Prior to founding Kepple, Satoshi worked at Sojitz Corporation as an Investment Manager, where he was in charge of infrastructure and energy projects. From 2010 to 2014, he was the Director of Sojitz Corporation Nigeria in Lagos, Nigeria. What We Discuss With Satoshi ...
Jun 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 21
Episode #20 with Dr. Faith Nwaobia who is President & Founder of YouthUp Global which is a fast-growing social enterprise focused on the extrapolation and utilization of human capital deeply embedded in the world youth population toward the creation of competitive businesses connected under a universal umbrella. He also co-founded Telemigrants, a platform that connects people in emerging markets with jobs in developed countries. What We Discuss With Dr. Faith Nwaobia What are the prospects f...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
Episode #19 with Brian Aoaeh who is a Cofounder and General Partner of REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology. He co-founded The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation , and is an Adjunct Professor of Supply Chain & Operations Management in the Department Technology Management & Innovation at the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University. What We Discuss With Brian Aoaeh What is the importance of optimising ...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 19
Episode #18 with Feyi Olubodun who is the Founder and Managing Partner of Open Squares Africa , a marketing strategy consulting firm with the mission to “interpret Africa for businesses with an Africa focus, thereby helping them navigate businesses successfully there.” He currently consults for multi-nationals and indigenous businesses on how to win in the African marketplace, with assignments across multiple regions on the continent. Feyi is one of the leading authorities on understanding the A...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 18
Episode #17 with Louis Yaw Afful who is Executive Director at AfCFTA Policy Network Group , which is a burgeoning international NGO focused on highlighting free trade and upholding the implementation of AfCFTA and Intra-Africa trade with its pillars of trade partnerships, economies of scale, linkages, food security, accelerated economic activity and infrastructural development. Louis is an international trade practitioner and serves on several international boards such as the GLOBAL Chamber of C...
May 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 17
Episode #16 with Daniel Bloch who is CEO at SESO Global , which is a Digital Lands Transactions platform that facilitates secure, trusted and risk-free Blockchain Land Transactions between, Property Owners, Land Service Agencies and Financial Institutions in Africa. What We Discuss With Daniel Bloch How can blockchain technology be effectively used in Africa's real estate market? What obstacles do buyers face in the African property market? Why is Africa’s current mortgage value chain so systema...
May 03, 2022•59 min•Ep. 16
Episode #15 with Dario Giuliani who is Founder and Director at Briter Bridges , which is is a think tank and data-driven research company focused on the role of innovation and technology, as well as private sector development across underserved markets. What We Discuss With Dario Giuliani When gathering data in Africa, what actions should you be looking to drive? How important is partnership when it comes to growing a business in Africa? What are some of the social goods that can be achieved thr...
Apr 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 15
Episode #14 with Rob Withagen who is Co-Founder and CEO at Asoko Insight , which is Africa’s leading corporate data and engagement platform, providing global investors, multinationals and development institutions the most effective route to discover, shortlist and engage their target universe of African companies. What We Discuss With Rob Withagen Why has it been so difficult to collect data in Africa in the past? What role does increased data availability play in Africa's current startup fundin...
Apr 19, 2022•51 min•Ep. 14
Episode #13 with Gbite Oduneye who is Founder and General Partner at ODBA , an early-stage venture capital firm that believes that real founders who have started, run, and scaled businesses are the best people to invest in them. What We Discuss With Gbite Oduneye Why is it critical that African founders become funders? What value do venture capitalists add to the startups they fund? What is the most effective way to find investable statups in Africa? Will African startup funding continue to rise...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 13
Episode #12 with Mac Mabidilala who is Head Of Research at Trade Intelligence , a leading provider of retail business research, insight and capability building solutions in and across Africa. What We Discuss With Mac Mabidilala What are some of the nuances unique to African retail? What is the significance of informal retail in Africa? How should we integrate offline and online retail channels in Africa? Which retailers are succeeding in Africa, and what have they done differently to achieve suc...
Apr 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 12
Episode #11 with Ifeoma Uddoh who is the Founder of Shecluded , a fintech company that provides growth loans, business support, Asset building tools, and financial education for African women.. What We Discuss With Ifeoma Uddoh How does Shecluded assist African women in pursuing economic opportunities? How are fintechs in Africa successfully tapping into the female economy? What are some of the obstacles, social and cultural nuances that African women face? What role does technology play in prom...
Mar 28, 2022•36 min•Ep. 11
Episode #10 with Victoria Madedor who is a Co-Founder of Agroverified , and Head of Business Development (Agribusiness & FMCG) at the Bank of Industry Nigeria. What We Discuss With Victoria Madedor How can technology be used to help Africa's agriculture industry overcome obstacles? Are commodity platforms giving Africa's agriculture structure and stability? What type of investors are investing in African agriculture? How can AfCFTA help shape the future of Agriculture in Nigeria and Africa? ...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 10
Episode #9 with Inez Willeboordse who is the Managing Partner of JobnetAfrica . What We Discuss With Inez Willeboordse What significant changes have occurred in African recruitment over the last decade? How has the pandemic affected the recruitment process for companies in Africa? What are some of the nuances in the recruitment process that you only encounter in Africa? How can African companies, both foreign and domestic, attract top talent? And much more... Full show notes and resources can be...
Mar 14, 2022•37 min•Ep. 9
Episode #8 with Michelle Chivunga who is the Founder and CEO of Global Policy House . What We Discuss With Michello Chivunga What are the positive and negative impacts that policy is having on the African digital economy? Are African governments embracing future technology? Is the use of digital currencies the solution to Africa's payment issues? What is being done to ensure that people are not being left behind by rapid digital developments? And much more... Full show notes and resources can be...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 8
Episode #7 with Shalom Bako who is the Managing Director of AFRIVANA . What We Discuss With Shalom Bako How do you identify the best opportunities in African agriculture for you? What steps should you take when moving back to Africa? How big are Africa's agricultural opportunities? What can you do to better educate yourself and increase your chances of success in African agriculture? And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes Did you miss my pre...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 7
Episode #6 with Shadrack Kubyane who is the Co-Founder of Coronet Blockchain and is also referred to as Africa's Blockchain Baron. What We Discuss With Shadrack Kubyane Is blockchain late to Africa, or has it arrived just in time? What benefits does blockchain provide from an Africa perspective? How can blockchain be utilised to improve intra-African trade? Why and in what circumstances would you integrate blockchain technology into the operations of a small business in Africa? And much more... ...
Feb 21, 2022•54 min•Ep. 6
Episode #5 with Bolaji Sofoluwe who is the Managing Director and Founder of ETK Group What We Discuss With Bolaji Sofoluwe How have people's perceptions of doing business in Africa changed over the last decade? What are the most common obstacles that international businesses face when doing business in Africa? Has the pandemic altered the way African markets are entered and expanded? How can African countries increase the attractiveness of investment opportunities? And much more... Full show not...
Feb 14, 2022•40 min•Ep. 5
Episode #4 with Jon Howell who is the CEO and Founder of AviaDev . What We Discuss With Jon Howell How has the covid pandemic impacted the African aviation industry? Opportunities and challenges faced by private aviation companies in Africa. What impact will AfCFTA and other African Trade Arrangements have on the African aviation industry? Will we see improvements in Africa's aviation infrastructure, consistency in fees and increased interconnectivity? And much more... Full show notes and resour...
Feb 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 4
Episode #3 with Tony Tiyou who is the Founder, CEO and Editor in Chief of Renewables in Africa . What We Discuss With Tony Tiyou: How to enter the renewables industry in Africa What are the current or most common renewable energy sources in Africa? Can Africa make the transition from energy generated through fossil fuels to energy generated through renewable sources without impacting its economic growth? Do regulatory regimes in Africa make it easy or difficult to invest in renewables in Africa?...
Jan 31, 2022•58 min•Ep. 3
Episode #2 with Adebayo Adeleke who a US Army veteran, President & CEO of Adebayo Adeleke LLC , and Founder of Supply Chain Africa What We Discuss With Adebayo Adeleke: How culture influences and defines supply chain management practices in Africa The type of solutions that are needed to overcome supply chain challenges in Africa What needs to be done to make Africa’s supply chain infrastructure a lot more efficient, effective and economical Do African countries have a specific supply chain ...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 2
Episode #1 with Shalom Lloyd who is the Founder & Managing Director of Naturally Tribal Skincare , and Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of eMQT . What We Discuss With Shalom Lloyd: When doing business in Africa, how important is it to understand the culture? How do you decide which country to start doing business in? What strategies can you implement to ensure that you’re not here today and gone tomorrow? How and why you should integrate yourself into your value chain, and embed yours...
Jan 17, 2022•46 min•Ep. 1
