A(z) Invest In African Startups csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2024)

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Ep 240 From Startup to Exit with Brian Will Serial Entrepreneur -Investor 36:10

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From Startup to Exit: Brian Will's Lessons on Building and Scaling Successful Businesses Guest: Brian Will, Serial Entrepreneur, Two-Time Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, Business and Sales Management Consultant Bio: Brian Will has built a remarkable career creating successful companies across diverse industries. His experience in startups …

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The Transformative Power of AI in Africa with ChatGPT 35:36

11h ago35:36

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Prepare to be amazed by the transformative potential of AI technology in Africa as we welcome a unique guest, ChatGPT, in this exciting episode of the Push Ventures podcast. You’ll discover how AI is rapidly advancing and integrating into education, healthcare, agriculture, and financial services, offering revolutionary changes such as personalised…

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Paul Kent (Adumo): Transforming South Africa's Payments Landscape. 1:28:43

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In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Paul Kent, Founder and CEO of adumo, the multi-channel payments platform that's helping businesses get paid, boost their customer engagement and keep employees motivated. The last two decades have seen a radical transformation in South Africa’s payments landscape, evolving from predominantly cash-hea…

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Masterclass on Stanford’s Most Popular Leadership Course 31:56

4d ago31:56

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Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on leadership with Collins Dobbs, a Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer in leadership and a seasoned executive coach. According to Dobbs, becoming a truly phenomenal leader requires a deeper understanding of both yourself and your team, enabling you to navigate tough conversations, develop real conne…

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Investing in Our Own: Why Angel Investing Is the Key to Africans Funding Africa With Sola Osinoiki 1:07:17

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Episode 141 with Sola Osinoiki, who is an author, advisory board member, speaker, founder, growth strategist, and most importantly, angel investor in African startups. Sola Osinoiki is a business executive with over 25 years of working experience in the tech industry. Sola has spent numerous years working on global HR systems implementation and con…

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Ep 239 Scaling an Investment Ecosystem for African Tech Startups with Marsha Wulff 33:46

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Guest: Marsha Wulff, Impact investing pioneer with 40 years of experience building corporations, managing investments, and establishing a venture capital firm focused on Africa. Key Discussion Points: Marsha's Journey: Marsha will share her career path, including her role in building multi-billion dollar corporations and establishing a successful v…

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Finding Fintech's Future: Towards a Thesis on Investing in Africa 1:32:39

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The Trajectory Africa’s first principles series was inspired by a desire to understand the drivers and assumptions underlying investable opportunities in key sectors hypothesized to be the engine of African VC, starting with fintech. Across 11 episodes, we explored the opportunities for, and limits of, ubiquitous digitalization and the role of fint…

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Seeds of Change: How Access to High-Quality Seeds Can Revolutionise Potato Farming in Africa With Charles Miller 48:03

12d ago48:03

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Episode 140 with Charles Miller, who is Director of Strategic Alliances and Development at Solynta. Charles also serves as a board member of the African Seed Trade Association and on the American Seed Trade Associations International Committee. In addition, Charles is a member of the International Seed Federations Value Chain Expert Group. Solynta …

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Harnessing AI for African Innovation with Bramuel Mwalo 38:55

12d ago38:55

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What if Africa could leapfrog more developed economies by embracing AI? In this episode, we sit down with Bramuel Mwalo, a visionary tech entrepreneur, to discuss the transformative power of artificial intelligence on the continent. Discover Bramuel’s favourite AI tools, including ChatGPT, and how they're revolutionising his work in research, produ…

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Fostering Entrepreneurship: A Conversation on Ecosystems in Africa- Intermission 27:17

15d ago27:17

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa? Today, we reconnect with our old friend Tesh to uncover the secrets behind MarketForce's impressive journey. Tesh shares his insights on the critical need for patient capital and supportive ecosystems for founders, drawing fascinating parallels to the earl…

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Ep 238 It Pays to Play with Kristi Herold 39:26

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Bio: Kristi Herold is the founder and CEO of JAM, a multi-million-dollar global business that has connected millions of people through play since its inception as one of the largest adult recreational sports leagues in the world. The JAM team has produced and delivered over 4,000 playful corporate events, in over 30 countries since the summer of 20…

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Leveraging Cloud Technologies to Accelerate AI Innovation and Economic Development in Africa with Andrew Mori 52:33

19d ago52:33

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Episode 139 with Andrew Mori, the CEO and co-founder of Deimos, Africa’s leading cloud technology and professional services company based in South Africa. Deimos was born from the desire to place Software Engineering best practices and first principles at the heart of decision making and strategic direction at technology startups and enterprises, t…

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Bootstrapped to Breakthrough: Interview with Tesh Mbaabu, Co-Founder of MarketForce & Chpter 57:31

20d ago57:31

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Ever wondered how to turn a bootstrapped idea into a continent-wide success story? Join us as we chat with Mutethia Mbaabu, also known as Tesh, the dynamic co-founder of MarketForce that now heads Chpter.ai. Tesh walks us through his humble beginnings, sharing how his entrepreneurial spark was ignited by his mother's law firm and how he self-taught…

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From Instinct to Insight: Crafting an Intentional Sales Strategy 30:57

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Every entrepreneur understands the critical importance of sales to business success. But often, in the early stages of growth, teams tend to focus on marketing without having a strategic plan or process for how to turn leads into sales. Yann Le Beux, co-founder of a research and design firm in Senegal, and Zia Yusuf, a senior advisor at Boston Cons…

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From Local Grain to Global Brand: Launching and Scaling a Successful Ethiopian Superfood Business with Yonas Ademassu Alemu 58:28

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Episode 138 with Yonas Ademassu Alemu, an investment banker turned entrepreneur who founded Lovegrass Ethiopia. As the Managing Director of this innovative health food company, Yonas has been instrumental in bringing the rich heritage of Ethiopian grains to the global stage. Lovegrass Ethiopia specialises in creating a diverse range of products, in…

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How Moniepoint Powers Millions of Businesses Across Nigeria 6:38

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There are millions of Moniepoint point-of-sale terminals in use across Nigeria. These point-of-sale devices power Nigeria’s offline economy, and while there are many competitors in this space, Moniepoint appears to beating them all. How did they do it? How did Moniepoint grow so quickly? And why has it become the preferred choice for agents and mer…

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A Party With a Purpose: Rethinking Economics and Impact for Music Festivals in Africa with Walter Wanyanya 56:21

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Episode 137 is with Walter Wanyanya, a Zimbabwean creative and tech entrepreneur. He's the founder of Apple gadget retail company TechTools Technology as well as the founder of Ngoma Nehosho, a music promotion and marketing company. In the music industry, he is commonly known for his work as the manager of the late popular musician, Oliver Mtukudzi…

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Building the "Boring" Stuff: Infrastructure for Money Movement & Trade 1:14:39

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In Episode 1 of this series, Abraham Augustine, Research Partner of trendsAf and Comms and Programs Lead at Norrsken warned against “long arm, no mouth” syndrome and the risks of digitalizing one part of a system (distributed solar energy, for example) without considering where the barriers and effects might materialize (think missing payment rails…

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Ep 237 The Future of Retirement Savings: Innovation and Risk Management with Dario Fusato and Tony Derossi 38:44

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Guest Speakers: Dario Fusato: CEO of Savvly Tony Derossi: Co-founder of Savvly About the Guests: Dario Fusato is the CEO of Savvly, a platform revolutionizing personal pensions and long-term financial security with market-driven solutions. He has extensive experience in building fintech solutions aimed at removing financial uncertainty. Tony Deross…

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Locally Led Development: The Importance of Local Leadership in International Development With Gretchen Villegas 54:54

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Episode 136 is with Gretchen Villegas, a global development executive with a passion for transformation—disrupting poverty and empowering vulnerable populations. Gretchen began her career as a Peace Corps volunteer, where she experienced firsthand the challenges of living in poverty without access to basic resources or education. This experience in…

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Ep 236 Marketing and Critical Thinking for Business Success With John Lenker and Kevin deLaplante 49:15

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Guests: John Lenker, Marketing Strategist & Communications Artist at LENKER Kevin deLaplante, Philosopher & Marketing Specialist at LENKER Episode Summary: Join us for a fascinating conversation with John Lenker and Kevin deLaplante, two experts from LENKER, as they delve into the world of marketing, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship. John, a…

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Thomas Brennan & Sebastian Patel (Franc): Simplifying Investing For South Africans. 1:27:19

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In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Thomas Brennan and Sebastian Patel, Co-Founders of Franc, the simple and easy-to-use mobile app that let’s South Africans invest in leading cash and equity funds in just a few minutes - with no minimums, no paperwork and no fine print. Despite having a robust financial services market, South Africa's…

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Masterclass: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers in Business Culture 29:49

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Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on cross-cultural dynamics with Michele Gelfand, Stanford Graduate School of Business professor in organizational behavior. Gain new insights and strategies for understanding your company’s culture – from tight to loose – and how you can use that knowledge to build cultural intelligence in your organization, n…

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The Future of African Brands: How High-Quality Branding Enables African Businesses to Compete on the Global Stage with Sydney Scott Sam 48:21

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Sydney Scott Sam, a celebrated leader in Africa’s marketing and entrepreneurship landscape, notably recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30. Over the past decade, he has been at the forefront of a mission to assist African entrepreneurs in establishing robust brands through his tech platform, Workspace Global. Workspace Global has revolutionized access …

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Captain MAX: Democratizing Access to Electric Vehicles 1:23:42

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Back in Episode 7 of Trajectory Africa’s first series, Barbara Iyayi, CEO & Founding Partner of Unicorn Growth Capital made a strong statement about the ubiquity of financial services, arguing that every company should be a fintech company. Because as long as financial inclusion is a huge problem, every company should be able to offer financial ser…

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Ep 235 Venture Capital in Africa; Key Trends and Opportunities with Mark Kleyner 58:41

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Show notes Mark Kleyner Mark is the co-founder of Dream VC, an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder and early-stage investor in Emerging Markets. Mark has worked within VCs in the UK, US, Europe and Africa and actively advises, coaches and mentors several very early stage West & East African startups - who have gone on to raise upwards of $10m in Ventur…

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Shaping the African Diaspora’s Story: Using New Media-Tech to Discover and Champion Young African Voices All Over the World with Claude Grunitzky 45:13

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Episode 134 is with Claude Grunitzky, a Togolese-American journalist, editor, and entrepreneur, renowned for his work in media and investment. As the founder of TRACE TV, Claude has built a career on elevating diverse voices, particularly women and people of colour. He's also committed to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs in his home c…

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Journeys In African Ventures Podcast EP6: "African Startups Outlast U.S. Counterparts" 1:02:35

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Fascinating insights from a Ugandan-born, U.S.-based angel investor.In this episode, filmed a few months back, Renew Capital’s Matthew Davis, sat down to chat with Ivan Lubogo who’s an angel investor and Senior VP at a U.S. med-tech company. Ivan shares fascinating insights with startups from an angel investor perspective and much more!…

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Thato Schermer (Zoie Health): Making Female Healthcare Accessible. 1:06:26

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In today's episode, we're excited to sit down with Thato Schermer, Co-Founder and CEO of Zoie Health, Africa's first holistic digital women's health & wellness platform, dedicated to making female healthcare more convenient, affordable and caring. Shocked at how costly and difficult it was to see a gynaecologist, get a prescription, then fill it at…

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Save Now, Buy Later: A Culturally-relevant Approach to Consumption? 57:04

2M ago57:04

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In the previous episode of The Trajectory Africa, we explored the art and science of community lending to microbusinesses. In this episode, we turn from business lending to consumer savings, but as an antidote to a consumer lending model called buy now, pay later, or BNPL. BNPL emerged as a global trend in the wake of COVID-19 and the tough macroec…

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The Future of Small Business: AI & Real-Time Solutions with Sidharth Saxena (CEO, Docyt) - Episode 234 45:32

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The Future of Small Business: AI & Real-Time Solutions Guest: Sidharth Saxena, CEO and Founder of DocytShow Notes Introduction: Welcome Note: The host introduces Sidharth Saxena, highlighting his role as the CEO and founder of Docyt, an innovative all-in-one financial management solution for small businesses. Episode Overview: Brief overview of the…

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Boosting Government Revenue Without Raising Taxes. How African Governments Can Finance New Projects Through Governance Technology With Prakash Sabunani 49:30

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Episode 133 is with Prakash Sabunani, Senior Vice President & Partner at N-Soft, a company that uses its advanced solutions to generate extra Government revenues without raising taxes. In ten years of working with emerging states, N-Soft has built substantial expertise in creating innovative technological solutions providing essential support to na…

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How Africa's Fastest Growing Company is Helping Retailers Grow 6:53

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Small retailers in Nigeria power the economy. But they’re going through some tough times. Devaluation, food inflation, and overall poor economic conditions have made it especially hard for these small businesses to operate. To better understand how retail works, and how these small businesses can grow, we hit the streets of Lagos with Deepankar Rus…

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Banking on Social Intelligence: A Community Model for Microbusiness Lending 1:02:38

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In the previous episode of the Trajectory Africa, we heard from Kiiru Muhoya and Judith Bogonko at Fingo about the importance of cultivating Africa’s youth as the next generation of retail consumers of financial services. In this episode, we’ll hear how Femi Iromini, Co-Founder and CEO of Moni, and his team, have created a community lending model f…

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Ep 233 Innovation Ahead of the Market with Oleg Golynker 42:03

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In the fast-paced world of tech entrepreneurship, experience is invaluable. Oleg Golynker, a seasoned tech entrepreneur, manager, and investor since the mid-90s, shares his insights garnered from a journey marked by both epic failures and mind-blowing successes. About Oleg Golynker With a track record spanning decades, Oleg's journey in the tech in…

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Navigating the AI Revolution: Practical Insights for Entrepreneurs 26:14

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Is AI part of your business strategy? Well, if it’s not, it probably should be. Ethan Mollick, Wharton School professor of innovation and entrepreneurship, and Arun Jagannathan, two-time entrepreneur, enthusiastically agree on that. In this episode you’ll gain strategic insights and practical tools from an AI visionary and hear how one intrepid ent…

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Boosting Revenue and Solving Payment Failures in Africa: Payment Orchestration Explained with Nader Abdelrazik 56:04

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Episode 132 is with Nader Abdelrazik, Co-Founder and CEO of MoneyHash, a company that addresses all payment needs, helping businesses build, optimise, and scale their payment infrastructure at any stage of growth. MoneyHash recently raised $4.5 million to combat payment failures across the MEA region, despite a significant funding slowdown. They ac…

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Alex Forsyth-Thompson (Float): Helping Consumers Buy Now and Pay Waaay Later, Responsibly. 1:00:02

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In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Alex Forsyth-Thompson, Founder and CEO of Float, Africa's first card-linked instalment platform that's disrupting traditional BNPL and encouraging responsible spending, by letting shoppers split big-ticket payments over time using existing credit. Despite reaching an executive position at a leading f…

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Resilience, Creativity and Building Tech for Real Sectors: The Story of a Serial Entrepreneur Building in Africa with Onyeka Akumah 1:19:20

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Episode 131 is with Onyeka Akumah who is a serial entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility solutions startup, with more than 5 million customer journeys completed across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Uganda. As a seasoned executive with a background in agriculture, real estate, mobility, and e-commerce, On…

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Journeys In African Ventures Ep5: "From Winning $1M To Building A Successful Business In Africa" 57:33

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On this episode filmed a few months back, Matthew Davis is joined by two entrepreneurs Sonia Kabra and Wycliffe Omondi co-founders of BuuPass who connected during their college years in the U.S. Learn about their secrets to success and the challenges they faced when setting up their business in Africa.…

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Idan Jaan (Fundrr): Bridging South Africa's SME Funding Gap 1:28:51

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In this episode, we’re excited to sit down with Idan Jaan, Co-Founder and former CEO of Fundrr, the fintech platform using smart scoring to provide quick and easy business funding to SMEs around South Africa. In September 2017 - having experienced the funding struggle firsthand - co-founders and best friends, Idan Jaan and Jarred Noche, had the ide…

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Banking Africa's Ambitious: Anatomy of a Partner-Powered Neobank 1:19:50

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According to research by global consultancy Simon-Kucher in 2022, fewer than 5% of neobanks were profitable. A recent update suggests that most are still loss-makers, although a path to profitability is emerging. Also in 2022, Tech Cabal’s reporting on Kuda Bank’s NPLs (non-performing loans) sparked a discussion about what levels make sense for com…

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Ep 232 How AI is Disrupting Sales and Marketing with Raj Prasad 35:42

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Episode Title: How AI is Disrupting Sales and Marketing with Raj Prasad Episode Description: In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, our host dives deep into the world of AI in marketing with expert Raj Prasad. With over 25 years of marketing experience, including roles as a CEO and Fractional CMO, Raj has developed a deep understanding of b…

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Fashion With a Purpose: How a Ghanaian Entrepreneur Is Thriving in a Male Dominated Shoemaking Industry with Edna Frimpong 45:59

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Episode 130 with Edna Frimpong who is an award-winning entrepreneur who is making remarkable strides in the shoemaking business. Affectionately called the "shoemaker girl," Edna is breaking barriers and inspiring others to pursue their passions, regardless of societal norms. Edna's journey as an entrepreneur began while she was a student at Adonten…

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From high performance sports to retail success, our chat with Amber Penney (Co-founder, Faro) 36:21

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Amber Penny, co-founder of Faro, a sustainable fashion brand, joined the podcast to share her journey and insights. She discussed her background in high-performance sports, the challenges of managing a startup, and the importance of building a strong team culture. Amber highlighted the value of vulnerability in leadership and the impact of creating…

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Expanding Globally: A Masterclass with Steve Ciesinski 31:56

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Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on going global – a guide for expanding your business beyond borders. Steve Ciesinski, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer in entrepreneurship, walks you through the pitfalls and possibilities of making the move from local venture to global enterprise. It goes without saying that having an outstandin…

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Trust, Metrics, and Impact: A Blueprint for Success in Africa’s 2024 Startup Economy With Efayomi Carr 40:38

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Episode 129 with Efayomi Carr, who is Principal at Flourish Ventures, leads Africa investments for Flourish Ventures, and has worked with founders in the startup ecosystem for the last five years. As of November this year, fundraising declined to nearly pre-Covid levels, with startup founders raising only $3.2 billion in a difficult macroeconomic c…

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Journeys In African Ventures Podcast EP4: "How much do you know about Egypt’s startup ecosystem?" 1:04:42

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Check out our latest episode with Climate Resilience Fund founder Hossam Allam and Lucas Robinson from Renew Capital. Hossam shared insights on building Cairo Angels, ecosystem growth and his achievements in film and sustainability.Matthew Davis által

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EP 231 Disrupting the Supply Chain with J.P. Keating 47:47

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Episode Summary: In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with J.P. Keating, a prominent figure in the supply chain and mobility sectors. J.P. shares his extensive career history and provides deep insights into the rapidly evolving world of supply chain technology, mobility startups, and the complexities of navigating these industries. Fro…

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B2B Payments: Unseating Cash through Value Chain Integration 1:04:47

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This episode of The Trajectory Africa features Yele Oyekola, Co-founder and CEO of Duplo, a company on a mission to streamline financial operations for African businesses. We’re diving deep into the world of digitizing financial operations, from payables and expense management to reconciliation and reporting. Africa’s $1.5T B2B payments market repr…

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