Entrepreneurs Talk Africa: Uncovering the Stories of Africa's Rising Business Stars
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -"Entrepreneurs Talk Africa" is a captivating podcast dedicated to exploring the dynamic landscape of African entrepreneurship. The show offers listeners an opportunity to learn from the experiences, challenges, and successes of African entrepreneurs and start-up founders, as well as gain valuable insights and practical tips for their own ventures.Hosted by Gerald Ami, Jason Delorie and Marc Israel, seasoned entrepreneurs and business experts with a passion for African innovation, the podcast features weekly in-depth interviews with a diverse range of entrepreneurs and start-up founders from various sectors across the continent and African founders across the world. With each episode, "Entrepreneurs Talk Africa" aims to uncover the unique stories of these trailblazers, celebrate their achievements, and provide a platform for knowledge-sharing and inspiration.
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VC4A Venture Showcase Mini Series - Kenza Lahlou
November 14, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBVC4A Venture Showcase Mini-Series - Episode 4: The Investor Perspective Want insider tips on raising investment in Africa? Tune into this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa as we speak with Kenza Lahlou, founder and managing partner at Outlierz Ventures. Kenza shares her unique perspective as an investor in African startups. She provides valuable insights into what investors are looking for and how programs like the VC4A Venture Showcase can help entrepreneurs get investor-ready. ## K...
VC4A Venture Showcase Mini Series - Bram Van der Bosh & Lillian Musoke
October 31, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBEmata: Building Fintech Solutions for African Farmers - Entrepreneurs Talk Africa **Summary**: In this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, host Jason Delorie interviews Bram van den Bosch and Lillian Nassanga Musoke, founders of Ugandan fintech startup Emata. They discuss Emata's journey building digital financial services for smallholder farmers in Africa, from its early days gathering data to predict creditworthiness all the way to launching partnerships with banks and agricultural comp...
VC4A Venture Showcase Mini Series - Daisy Isiaho
October 18, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, host Jason Delorie interviews Daisy Isiaho, co-founder and CPO of Zuri Health, a healthtech startup in Kenya. Daisy shares her experiences participating in the 2022 VC4A Venture Showcase Women's Founder Edition program. Key topics covered: Daisy's background and mission with Zuri Health The importance of accelerator programs for African startups Key benefits Daisy gained from VC4A and other accelerators: mentorship, peer learning, funding access Unique aspects of the VC...
VC4A Venture Showcase Series - Abu Cassim
October 04, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, host Jason Delorie interviews Abu Cassim, Lead for the Acceleration Team at VC4A, about their Venture Showcase program. Brief The VC4A Venture Showcase provides acceleration support including mentorship, training, and investor connections to growth-stage startups in Africa and Latin America. With deep investor involvement throughout the program, 65% of participating startups raise funding within a year. Top Moments - [1:20] Key differences ...
Special Episode - Buntu Majaja - South African Innovation Summit
September 07, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, host Gerald Ami interviews Buntu Majaja, CEO of the South African Innovation Summit, one of the largest startup events in Africa. They discuss the innovation landscape across the continent, promising industries and solutions from African entrepreneurs addressing local needs. Episode Summary Buntu shares insights on the industries receiving the most startup investment in Africa - fintech, healthtech, edtech and clean energy. He sees these as building critical infrastructure...
Investor Readiness - Joseph Rutakangwa - Rwazi
August 18, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBListen to Founder Joseph Rutakangwa Share His Entrepreneurial Journey on Entrepreneurs Talk Africa Summary In this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, host Gerald Ami speaks with Joseph Rutakangwa, founder and CEO of consumer insights startup Rwazi. Joseph shares his unique journey across Africa and into entrepreneurship, from early community development projects to launching a profitable startup poised for growth. Timeline Highlights 0:39 - Joseph introduces his background growing u...
Investor Readiness - Ismael Belkhayat - Chari
June 26, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB🎙️ **Entrepreneurs Talk Africa: Investor Readiness with Ismael Belkhayat** In this engaging episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, host Jason Delorie kicks off an investor readiness series with special guest Ismael Belkhayat, a successful entrepreneur behind several ventures, including the innovative e-commerce and fintech app, Chari. Belkhayat delves into the investor readiness mindset, discussing how expectations have changed over time, from fast growth to a focus on sustainable, profitab...
ETA News - Episode 1 - June 2023
June 12, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWelcome to the "News of the Entrepreneurs Talk Africa" podcast where our founders Marc, Jason, and Gerald explore the dynamic world of African entrepreneurship. They kickstart the series by delving into the current state of startup funding, the rise of generative AI, the shift in venture capital mindsets, and the impressive surge in female entrepreneurship across the continent. Timeline 00:00:06 - Introduction to the podcast and hosts. 00:00:57 - The trio begins their discussion on the cu...
Evolution Series - Stephano Rose - Next Avenue
June 05, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, host Jason Delorie reconnects with Stephano Rose, an African diaspora entrepreneur based in Australia and the founder of Next Avenue. Join them as they delve into Stephano's journey, the growth of Next Avenue, and his valuable insights for success in the African market. Key Takeaways: 1. Building Structure and Agility: Stephano highlights the importance of balancing structure and agility as Next Avenue scaled. Maintaining lean operations while e...
Evolution Series - Gabriel Delerue - Fleeti
May 21, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Rising Potential of Africa - A Conversation with Jason Delorie and Gabriel Delerue We met Gabriel for the first time in March 2021, Season 5, Episode 10. In this episode we move from Mauritius to Morocco where Gabriel and his family now reside. Gabriel, co-founder and CEO of Fleeti, shares his growth, expansion ambitions, and challenges he faced over the last two years. Join us on this exciting episode of "Entrepreneurs Talk Africa", as we delve into a fascinating conversation with Ja...
Evolution Series - Madvee Muthu - Bees with Stories
May 02, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, we catch up with Madvee Muthu, the founder of Bees with Stories, as she shares her journey over the past two years in the sustainable beekeeping industry. She discusses the challenges faced, milestones achieved, and the importance of personal touches in her business. Tune in to hear Madvee's insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction to Madvee Muthu, founder of Bees with Stories 02:03 - Recent challenges i...
Evolution Series - McKevin Ayaba - Setup a Startup
April 27, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, host Gerald Ami speaks with McKevin Ayaba, a fellow African entrepreneur, CEO of Cerebral, and ecosystem builder. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by African entrepreneurs and the importance of creating a more technical and entrepreneurial economy in Africa. Highlights: McKevin shares some of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Africa, including structural issues, access to international markets, and external shoc...
Evolution Series - Antoine Paillusseau - fcb.ai
April 17, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBNavigating the Future of Chatbots, API Collaboration, and the Importance of Building Sustainable Businesses In this episode of Entrepreneurs Take Africa, our host Marc Israel sits down with Antoine Paillusseau, the CEO of fcb.ai, to discuss the power of AI in shaping the future of conversational solutions and the importance of building sustainable businesses. Key discussion points include: The benefits of AI and chatbot technology in improving customer experience How fcb.ai is integratin...
Evolution Series - Sebastien Leblanc and Florent Masson - MIPS
April 10, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWelcome to Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, the essential podcast for Africans trailblazing entrepreneurs, brought to you by The Talk Collective. In this episode, Marc Israel interviews Florent Masson and Sebastien Leblanc from MIPS, a payment orchestration system for merchants and consumers. They discuss their entrepreneurial journey, the challenges they have faced, and the importance of taking risks and trying new things. During the podcast, Sebastien Leblanc shared how they started MIPS and ho...
Evolution Series - Chris Rey - Apollo Scooters
April 03, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, host Jason Delorie sits down with Chris Rey, Chief Growth Officer of Apollo Scooters. They discuss Chris's journey in building a successful company from scratch and the importance of growth and empathy in business. Chris shares how he started his company, Apollo Scooters, and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of being resilient, taking calculated risks, and staying focused on your goals. They also talk about th...
Evolution Series - Victor Maina - Duhqa
March 27, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, host Marc Israel welcomes back Victor Maina, the founder of Duhqa, a startup on a mission to connect millions of small retailers with manufacturers through technology. The episode delves into the progress and evolution of this African startup, with insights and stories of success to inspire and inform entrepreneurs. Victor explains how Duhqa has been connecting pop shops with manufacturers for the past two years, and how the app they've develope...
Evolution Series - Justin Lock & Erik Wand - Kamix
March 20, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB"Be ready to get your hands dirty" is the closing sentence from Justin and it introduces well this first evolution episode. We welcome Justin Lock, CEO and founder, and Erik Wand, VP of Operations, of Kamix. Kamix solves the problem of remittance, sending me to and from Africa to other countries in the world, at 0% commission. Yes, you read well, 0% commission. How do they do this ? With a great app, infrastructure and organization. You will learn more from their website, https://www.kamix....
Evolution Series - Entrepreneurs Talk Africa Rebirth
March 13, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBHello fellas, We are back! We’ve missed you and I hope you’ve missed us too (I heard it was the case from some of you). After a six months break to rethink, rekindle and regroup, we are back for a new season (the twelfth) and a new breath. In this episode, Jason, Gerald and I go through the whys, the hows and the future. We are very happy to be back and look forward to serving your ears with the best about African entrepreneurship! Marc
Special Debrief Episode - Inclusion by Code - SnapBrillia
September 09, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBHere's the debrief of my conversation with Ninh like Tran, founder of SnapBrillia. As usual, this is the key takeaways from the full conversation that you can find here.
Special Episode - Inclusion by Code - SnapBrillia
September 05, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWhen I read the following sentence "Empower people to collaborate and share their knowledge while building the future of the open-source web with, and for, the community", I immediately thought, wow! It was rich and I wanted to learn more. I had the chance to meet the founding team of SnapBrillia through Seedstars, and the more we were discussing, the more I became certain it would be a great addition to the podcast. Yes, it's not targeting Africa per se, it's not even set in Africa, but I ...
Funding Series - Umazi - Debrief with Cindy van Niekerk
July 17, 2022 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MBWe, Jason, Gerald and Marc debrief on Cindy's interview about Umazi and her experience as a female founder in a very male environment. The full episode can be found here.
Funding Series - Tulix - Debrief with Brian Muriu and Alistair Gould
July 11, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.92 MBIn this episode, we welcome the three co-founders of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa for their key takeaways of the discussion with Brian and Alistair, co-founders of Tulix. The full episode is here.
Debrief with Alundas Havens from Alpha Podcasters
July 06, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MBIn this debrief episode, we come back on Marc's conversation with Alundas Havens from Alpha Podcasters. The full episode can be downloaded here.
Funding Series - Duhqa - Debrief with Victor Maina
July 06, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWe come back on Duhqa and our conversation with Victor. For the full episode, go there.
Funding Series - Giving Way - Debrief with Orit Strauss Raz
July 04, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBFind Jason, Gerald and Marc debriefing on Marc's discussion with Orit, founder of Giving Way. You can find the full episode here.
Funding Series - AiCare - Debrief with Arthur Mulwa
June 20, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this debrief episode, Jagon, Gerald and Marc come back on their discussion with Arthur, founder of AiCare. For the full episode, go there.
Funding Series - Yugo - Debrief with Kaushik Rathod
June 13, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MBIn this debrief episode, get the most of our conversation with Kaushik, founder of Yugo. As usual, if you want the full episode, just go there.
Alundas Havens from Alpha Podcasters
June 06, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBPodcasting is made of encounters. We met a couple of very successful podcasters, along them features Alundas Havens from Alpha Podcasters. In this special encounters episode, we discussed entrepreneurship, life and the universe with Alundas. A special episode like no others from across the Atlantic with a perspective on creating your life, particularly when nothing was initially planned!
Funding Series - Key Takeaways - From the founders
May 29, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWe're closing this series of episodes about funding with the key takeaways from Jason, Gerald and Marc. What are the three or four items that are making a difference in the funding stories of those startupers? Discover each takeaway and why it has been picked. Stay also tuned for more goodies coming from Entrepreneurs Talk Africa soon!
Funding Series - Umazi - With Cindy van Niekerk
May 23, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBDue diligence, two words that can make any web trusted service shiver. Due diligence is front and center to many regulated and non-regulated industries, as soon as they want to do business with each other. In this episode, we meet Cindy van Niekerk, CEO and founder of Umazi, a company whose mission is to build trusted relationships through the exchange of verified information. At the crossroads of distributed ledger technologies, Umazi provides transparency, collaboration and compliance. Ci...
Funding Series - Umazi - With Cindy van Niekerk
May 23, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBDue diligence, two words that can make any web trusted service shiver. Due diligence is front and center to many regulated and non-regulated industries, as soon as they want to do business with each other. In this episode, we meet Cindy van Niekerk, CEO and founder of Umazi, a company whose mission is to build trusted relationships through the exchange of verified information. At the crossroads of distributed ledger technologies, Umazi provides transparency, collaboration and compliance. Ci...
Funding Series - Tulix - With Brian Muriu and Alistair Gould
May 16, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThe African diaspora plays an important role in the lives of millions of Africans. By sending money back home, it contributes to the wellbeing of millions. It’s facing many challenges, particularly about misuse of the funds. This is where Tulix comes with an innovative solution for remittance by the diaspora. In this episode, Jason welcomes Brian Muriu and Alistair Gould, founders of Tulix, who share their experience creating and funding Tulix. You will discover a lot of insights on investo...
Funding Series - Giving Way - With Orit Strauss Raz
May 09, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBRunning an NGO is a full-time job. However, running all the operations, particularly funding them, is time consuming. Giving Way provides a simple solution to thousands of NGO to run smoothly and effectively. Today we welcome Orit Strauss Raz, CEO and co-founder of Giving Way. Orit provides valuable insights on how she and her team raised money in multiple round. She comes back on Giving Way struggles and how they overcome them. Giving Way is a unicorn in the making and this episode is a ke...
Funding Series - Duhqa - With Victor Maina
May 02, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBRetail is quite a challenge in Africa. From retailers who may not get their product on time, to manufacturers who would like to expand their retail footprint, adding to all the riders who would like to increase their occupation rate, Duhqa is the perfect solution. In this episode, we meet Victor Maina, founder of Duhqa, a tech company that solves logistic challenges in Africa. During our conversation, Victor highlights three key areas if you want to raise money fast: 1 – Grow your business ...
Funding Series - AiCare - With Arthur Mulwa
April 25, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, we welcome Arthur Mulwa, CEO and co-founder of AiCare, a Kenyan insurtech startup. Arthur walks us into the genesis of AiCare, its evolution and his learnings along the way. He talks about patience required to grow a company and the inherent bold naivety of startupers who moves mountains. He shares that taking feedback positively, picking the right investor, and talking to other entrepreneurs are the key ingredients to raise money successfully. At the same time, he share...
Funding Series - Yugo - With Kaushik Rathod
April 18, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBToday, we welcome Kaushik Rathod, founder of Yugo, more than a taxi-hailing company, it brings transportation solution to Mauritius. Although it looks like more famous apps, it differs through its local and culture adaptation. Kaushik shares Yugo story, of “persistence, resilience, and patience”, three key characteristics of entrepreneurs, that Kaushik believes are key. He walks us through his journey of funding from “being lucky” to picking the right investor. An episode full of wisdom an...
Online Marketing Series - The Web - with Winley Vellin
April 11, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn the fourth and last episode of our mini-series dedicated to the theme of Online Marketing for Entrepreneurs, we focus on the theme of Web! If you have followed our podcast over the past three weeks, you know that we have covered the topics of Branding, Content, and Digital. All of them play a vital role in the success of a brand’s online marketing strategy. Web + Conversion As a starting point, Winley suggests that first you should check what is wrong with your website. Understand whe...
Online Marketing Series - Digital - with Winley Vellin
April 04, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWelcome to the third episode of our mini-series on Entrepreneurs Talk Africa focused on Online Marketing for Entrepreneurs. This week with our digital marketing expert guest Winley Vellin, we tackle the theme of Digital. First of all, we have to clearly distinguish that Digital is a component of Online Marketing, even though more often than not these terms are used interchangeably. Digital is the channel that helps you reach your target audience, interact with them and ultimately build re...
Online Marketing Series - Content Marketing - with Winley Vellin
March 28, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this second episode of our mini-series dedicated in to Online Marketing for Entrepreneurs, led by the digital marketing expert Winley Vellin, we cover the topic of content. Winley shared about the importance of keeping your content; relevant, valuable and, relatable. If you think that content is all about text, then broaden your perspective to include new formats such as podcasts, videocasts, and infographics amongst others. Winley shared with us some quick actionable tips to generate ...
Online Marketing Series - Branding - with Winley Vellin
March 21, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBToday we inaugurate a new series of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa episodes focused on delivering actionable insights to entrepreneurs about online marketing strategies. Today, we talk about the topic of branding and what are the actions you as entrepreneur can implement to take your online marketing to the next level. Some keys insights shared by Winley Vellin our first guest of this mini-series are: Start with your WHY. Be consistent by streamlining your brand message Identify what makes ...
Angel Fair Africa Startup - With Kwasi Bosiako Antwi from Casting Africa
December 27, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBEntertainement is a fast growing industry. For producers finding the best talent is sometimes a difficult endeavor. Casting is intense for talents and a major investment of time and energy for most. Kwasi Bosiako Antwi, co-founder and CEO of Casting Africa, has gone through all those difficulties and decided to launch Casting Africa, a casting platform and talent directory focused on connecting African talents to the global market. It helps actors, models, dancers & influencers reach their f...
Angel Fair Africa Startup - With Yves Jiwo from Tootree
December 20, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBEducation is top of mind for many families. But as parents, how can you make sure your child benefits the most from school. How can you help kids to succeed at school? Answering those questions motivated Yves Jiwo to create Tootree, a unique service to help schools, parents and students to make the most of their school experience. In this episode, you discover the genesis of Tootree, its unique concept and approach, and how it helps kids succeed at school and in life, as well as key learnin...
Angel Fair Africa Startup - With Ama Dadson from AkooBooks Audio
December 13, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIf you love books, you may appreciate audio books. However, if you read African authors, you may find difficult to find audio books from African authors. This is where AkooBooks Audio will fill a gap. AkooBooks Audio is Ghana’s first publisher and digital distributor of African audiobooks, and offers a wide range of audio services. In this episode, we have the privilege to meet Ama Dadson, CEO and Founder of AkooBooks Audio, and winner of many prizes: Women In Tech Africa Startup of The Y...
Angel Fair Africa Startup - With Inès Assoumou from Cashback Consulting
December 06, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIf you've ever run a company, you probably know that "cash is king". However, getting paid is not always easy and following up with payments is time-consuming. Cashback Consulting is a company created to solve this conundrum. In this episode, we welcome Inès Assoumou, founder of Cashback Consulting, who shares how and why the company was created and what she learned along the way. Enjoy!
Angel Fair Africa Startup - With Genera Moore from Motors Part Nation
November 29, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWhat do you do when you purchase a second-hand luxury car in Africa and want to service it, you may be facing a conundrum that Motors Part Nation will solve for you. Marc had the pleasure to host Genera Moore, founder of Motors Part Nation, who is walking us in the car servicing industry. She goes into her story and the change of business model she had to go through to strive not only in the spare part industry but also, and above all, in professionalizing the car servicing industry. A lot o...
Angel Fair Africa Startup - With Warren Pougnet from Kipepeo
November 22, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWellness and Beauty are multi-billion dollars businesses. However, when you are looking for the perfect practitioner, you may be lost in a void or with a plethora of options and no real guidance. This is where Kipepeo helps, at least for the moment if you're in Mauritius. Kipepeo is the 1st Beauty & Wellness online booking marketplace connecting professionals and customers. Marc is welcoming Warren Pougnet, co-founder of Kipepeo. In this episode, you will not only learn more about Kipepeo, ...
Angel Fair Africa Startup - With Aziz Omar Masumbuko from SaveApp
November 12, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, we welcome Aziz Omar Masumbuko, founder of SaveApp. SaveApp has released Ukonga, a USSD and APP platform that enables its users to save passively through their everyday spend. SaveApp's vision is to solve Africa’s social economic problems using technology. A bold vision from a bold team. Enjoy!
Angel Fair Africa Startup - With Beth Mwangi from MyWagePay
November 11, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this second episode of the special Angel Fair Africa season, Jason hosts Beth Mwangi, founder of My Wage Pay, who helps employees get control of their financial lives to help them save more and advance their careers and employers to have less financially-stressed employees that translates into a happier, healthier and more productive workforce. My Wage Pay also runs a wellness program that helps employees make smarter moves with their money by providing award winning information on how t...
Angel Fair Africa Startup - With Oyedayo Oyeniran from DeliverASAP
November 10, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBToday, we launch a special season of Entreprise Talk Africa for Angel Fair Africa, that will be held in Mauritius from 22 to 26 November 2021. Each episode of this season will feature one of the startups that will pitch during this event. It will be a great opportunity to know more about each founder and startup. In this first episode of the AFA Season, we welcome Oyedayo Oyeniran, founder of DeliverASAP who is changing the landscape of last mile delivery in Nigeria and further down accross...
The Power of Entrepreneurship - With Heather Dannyelle Thompson and Tanyi Franç-Martial
November 08, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this kind-of-special episode, Gerald meets two team members of Enpact, Heather Dannyelle Thompson and Tanyi Franç-Martial to talk about entrepreneurship in Africa and the launch of their magazine. Go grab a copy as soon as you've listened to this episode. Enjoy!