Saka's Is That So
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Ever wondered why we do certain things? Ever heard something repeated so many times and simply assumed it’s true?
Saka’s Is That So? is a podcast that focuses on challenging conventional norms across a range of industries including entrepreneurship, finance, tech, society and culture, to help us question things we assume as true.
As entertaining as he is informative, Saka packs a curious mix of intellectual curiosity, light-heartedness and humour as the host of Saka’s Is That So. A citizen of the world, Saka leverages his travels, education, and professional network to deconstruct topics in an unbiased fashion to unravel the best ideas and perspectives.
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EP15 How did a 14 year old make a quarter of a million dollars with Ecommerce and drop shipping? A conversation with Alex Phillip
December 14, 2020 15:40 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBHow exactly do you make money from ecommerce? Do you have to be the one who sources, ships and manages products online? Does age stop you from being successful online? Alex Philip is one of a new breed of young entrepreneurs determined not to let their age hold them back. The 14-year-old Londoner is currently turning over $30,000 a month and making $5,000 in profits, by sourcing products on Alibaba and selling them through Shopify, using drop shipping to simplify the process, and is on track...
EP 14 What's the importance of building a digital community?
December 08, 2020 16:25 - 33 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat's the importance of building a community? A conversation with Sharla Jay Duncan. On this episode Saka spoke to Sharla, the founder of the intrapreneurs club on the importance of building a community. Is it as simple as creating a facebook group? What makes members want to be part of a community? How do you keep members coming back?Sharla is on a mission to build high performing and diverse tech teams. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharla-jaye-duncan-ba324936/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/s...
EP 14 What's the importance of building a digital community? A conversation with Sharla Jay Duncan.
December 08, 2020 15:25 - 33 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat's the importance of building a community? A conversation with Sharla Jay Duncan. On this episode Saka spoke to Sharla, the founder of the intrapreneurs club on the importance of building a community. Is it as simple as creating a facebook group? What makes members want to be part of a community? How do you keep members coming back? Sharla is on a mission to build high performing and diverse tech teams. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharla-jaye-duncan-ba324936/
EP 13 What exactly is Private Equity? A Conversation With Fope Adelowo on the misconceptions in private equity
October 18, 2020 19:50 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBIn this episode Saka and Fope explore the misconceptions in private equity including if their business model is fundamentally flawed,how the tensions between founders and equity investors actually plays out and a host of other interesting topics. Fope Adelowo is a Senior Vice President at Helios investment Ms Adelowo has 13 years of relevant professional experience. Prior to joining Helios in April 2014, she was a Fellow in the Principal Investment Group at Cardinal Stone Partners in Lagos ...
EP12 Do women have it tougher in tech? A conversation with June Angelides
September 09, 2020 23:52 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBOn this episode Saka and June Angelides delve into what it means to be a woman in tech. Are women expected to work harder? Is there a penalty to pay for motherhood? Should women expect to get paid the same thing even if they take a career break? Named the 6th Most Influential BAME tech leader by the FT in 2018 and 15th Most Influential Woman in Tech by Computer Weekly in 2018, June Angelides is an early stage investor at Samos Investments. Prior to joining the world of venture capital, she f...
Can we solve the worlds problems and make money? A conversation with Orr Vinegold
August 03, 2020 21:18 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBOn this episode, Saka and Orr challenge the conventional norms on creating startups for good. Can startups successfully do good and make money? How do you convince people to join your social mission? What are the steps involved in trying to create an accelerator or hub for people to create social conscious enterprises? Orr is the founder of unrest an accelerator in London. in his own words, Orr describes his work as "We are building an Accelerator program that develops budding entrepreneur...
EP 11 Can we solve the world's problems and make money? A conversation with Orr Vinegold
August 03, 2020 20:18 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBOn this episode, Saka and Orr challenge the conventional norms on creating startups for good. Can startups successfully do good and make money? How do you convince people to join your social mission? What are the steps involved in trying to create an accelerator or hub for people to create social conscious enterprises? Orr is the founder of unrest an accelerator in London. in his own words, Orr describes his work as "We are building an Accelerator program that develops budding entrepreneur...
Can you be both an academic and an entrepreneur ? A conversation with Babajide Macaulay Milton
July 13, 2020 21:16 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBOn this episode Saka speaks to Babajide Macaulay Mitlon the founder of Illumania, a platform to help graduate students get scholarships. We challenge assumptions such as; does the academic environment foster entrepreneurship and innovation? Are there advantages to being a student entrepreneur? Is most innovation born out of academic research? Babajide is a purpose-driven environmental scientist and a self-motivated young man with over 8 years of teaching and research experience. His penchant...
EP 10 Can you be both an academic and an entrepreneur ? A conversation with Babajide Macaulay Milton
July 13, 2020 20:16 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBOn this episode Saka speaks to Babajide Macaulay Mitlon the founder of Illumania, a platform to help graduate students get scholarships. We challenge assumptions such as; does the academic environment foster entrepreneurship and innovation? Are there advantages to being a student entrepreneur? Is most innovation born out of academic research? Babajide is a purpose-driven environmental scientist and a self-motivated young man with over 8 years of teaching and research experience. His penchant...
How do recruiters help you get unadvertised yet interesting jobs? A conversation with Drew Welton
July 01, 2020 21:30 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBOn this Episode Saka speaks to Drew Welton on the conventional norms in recruiting. Does your CV format really matter? Do robots determine which CV/Resume gets through? Are recruiters only interested in filling the role with any candidate? Does your interview start before you even meet the 1st manager? Drew Welton is the founder of Bamboo crowd Bamboo Crowd is a culture-inspired recruitment consultancy with offices in London and New York. We’re fearlessly independent and a boutique by desi...
EP 9 How do recruiters help you get unadvertised yet interesting jobs? A conversation with Drew Welton
July 01, 2020 20:30 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBOn this Episode Saka speaks to Drew Welton on the conventional norms in recruiting. Does your CV format really matter? Do robots determine which CV/Resume gets through? Are recruiters only interested in filling the role with any candidate? Does your interview start before you even meet the 1st manager? Drew Welton is the founder of Bamboo crowd Bamboo Crowd is a culture-inspired recruitment consultancy with offices in London and New York. We’re fearlessly independent and a boutique by desi...
Are Entrepreneurs Made Or Born? A Conversation With Julian Hall On Teaching Entrepreneurship To The Youth.
June 24, 2020 13:10 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBOn this episode we discuss questions such as, are kids too young to understand entrepreneurship? Are some kids given a head start over others? How do we encourage kids to take risks beyond formal education? Are Entrepreneurs made or are they born? Julian Hall is the Founder and CEO of ULTRA Education who's vision is that all children and young people regardless of background or social standing have access to essential entrepreneurial education. The mission is to be the leading brand and #1 ...
EP 8 Are Entrepreneurs Made Or Born? A Conversation With Julian Hall On Teaching Entrepreneurship To The Youth.
June 24, 2020 12:10 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBOn this episode we discuss questions such as, are kids too young to understand entrepreneurship? Are some kids given a head start over others? How do we encourage kids to take risks beyond formal education? Are Entrepreneurs made or are they born? Julian Hall is the Founder and CEO of ULTRA Education who's vision is that all children and young people regardless of background or social standing have access to essential entrepreneurial education. The mission is to be the leading brand and #1 ...
Is buying your home or property always the right investment? A conversation with Topsy Taiwo
June 20, 2020 10:54 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBOn this episode Saka speaks with Topsy Taiwo a specialist in real estate. Topics discussed include; Is it always worth it to buy your home? is buying always better than renting? What factors should you consider when buying a home? Is buying and leasing property the way to grow your income? Topsy Taiwo has been in real estate for almost half a decade. He is the founder of property purchaser and a presenter on the talk show topchat. He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2012 and c...
EP 7 Is buying your home or property always the right investment? A conversation with Topsy Taiwo
June 20, 2020 09:54 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBOn this episode Saka speaks with Topsy Taiwo a specialist in real estate. Topics discussed include; Is it always worth it to buy your home? is buying always better than renting? What factors should you consider when buying a home? Is buying and leasing property the way to grow your income? Topsy Taiwo has been in real estate for almost half a decade. He is the founder of property purchaser and a presenter on the talk show topchat. He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2012 and c...
How Do You Develop the Right Mindset to Escape the Rat Race A Conversation With James Bargeron
June 09, 2020 19:19 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this episode, Saka speaks with James Bargeron about mindset, negotiation, and career. Other questions discussed include: Chasing money is necessary but what's the cost? Are you moving towards an early grave or regret in old age?As herd animals, we yearn for groups and acceptance but is that always a good thing?How do you recognize when you are addicted to the rush or dopamine of making money?How do you know your own value when negotiating? Bio:Three decades of experience in the global ener...
How Do You Develop the Right Mindset to Escape the Rat Race. A Conversation With James Bargeron
June 09, 2020 19:19 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this episode, Saka speaks with James Bargeron about mindset, negotiation, and career. Other questions discussed include: Chasing money is necessary but what's the cost? Are you moving towards an early grave or regret in old age?As herd animals, we yearn for groups and acceptance but is that always a good thing?How do you recognize when you are addicted to the rush or dopamine of making money?How do you know your own value when negotiating? Bio:Three decades of experience in the global ener...
EP 6 How Do You Develop the Right Mindset to Escape the Rat Race. A Conversation With James Bargeron
June 09, 2020 18:19 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this episode, Saka speaks with James Bargeron about mindset, negotiation, and career. Other questions discussed include: Chasing money is necessary but what's the cost? Are you moving towards an early grave or regret in old age?As herd animals, we yearn for groups and acceptance but is that always a good thing?How do you recognize when you are addicted to the rush or dopamine of making money?How do you know your own value when negotiating? Bio:Three decades of experience in the global ener...
What is Venture Capital & How Does It Work? A Conversation with Andy Ayim
June 04, 2020 07:55 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBOn this episode Saka speaks to Andy Ayim, the founder of Andy’s VC School. We explore questions such as: Do all startups need millions in funding to get started? How involved do investors and venture capitalists get? What role do emotions play in investing? Should you raise red flags with your investors? Andy Ayim is the founder of The Angel Investing School and also consults organisations on how to build Product teams that work with agility to create products customers love using his Prod...
What is Venture Capital & How Does It Work? A Conversation with Andy Amin
June 04, 2020 07:55 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBOn this episode Saka speaks to Andy Ayim, the founder of Andy’s VC School. We explore questions such as: Do all startups need millions in funding to get started? How involved do investors and venture capitalists get? What role do emotions play in investing? Should you raise red flags with your investors? Andy Ayim is the founder of The Angel Investing School and also consults organisations on how to build Product teams that work with agility to create products customers love using his Prod...
EP 5 What is Venture Capital & How Does It Work? A Conversation with Andy Ayim
June 04, 2020 06:55 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBOn this episode Saka speaks to Andy Ayim, the founder of Andy’s VC School. We explore questions such as: Do all startups need millions in funding to get started? How involved do investors and venture capitalists get? What role do emotions play in investing? Should you raise red flags with your investors? Andy Ayim is the founder of The Angel Investing School and also consults organisations on how to build Product teams that work with agility to create products customers love using his Prod...
Is Our Data Safe & Who's Responsible For It? A Conversation with Geoff White
May 27, 2020 08:03 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBOn this episode Saka speaks to Geoff White an investigative journalist for the BBC and reporter about the myths surrounding our data and cybersecurity. What are the ethical boundaries of the dark web? As a society should we permit governments to request our data from companies? Geoff White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffwhitetech/ Geoff Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffwhite247 Pre-Order Geoff's book 'Crime Dot Com: From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global' here: https://ww...
EP 4 Is Our Data Safe & Who's Responsible For It? A Conversation with Geoff White
May 27, 2020 07:03 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBOn this episode Saka speaks to Geoff White an investigative journalist for the BBC and reporter about the myths surrounding our data and cybersecurity. What are the ethical boundaries of the dark web? As a society should we permit governments to request our data from companies? Geoff White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffwhitetech/ Geoff Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffwhite247 Pre-Order Geoff's book 'Crime Dot Com: From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global' here: https://ww...
EP 3 Are Non-Profits Not Profits Badly Run & Inefficient? A Conversation with Fabian Chessell
May 19, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBEver wonder if nonprofits actually make a profit? On this episode Saka explores the myths around the business model of nonprofits, if business skills are needed at nonprofits, if they are effective and if emotional resilience is required. Saka is accompanied by Fabian, a ex McKinsey manager and prominent figure in the non Profit sector in charge of billions of dollars as part of a non-profit foundation. ***** ABOUT THE HOST: Saka is a global citizen with African origins. As part of Saka'...
Are Non-Profits Not Profits Badly Run & Inefficient? A Conversation with Fabian Chessell
May 19, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBEver wonder if nonprofits actually make a profit? On this episode Saka explores the myths around the business model of nonprofits, if business skills are needed at nonprofits, if they are effective and if emotional resilience is required. Saka is accompanied by Fabian, a ex McKinsey manager and prominent figure in the non Profit sector in charge of billions of dollars as part of a non-profit foundation. ***** ABOUT THE HOST: Saka is a global citizen with African origins. As part of Saka'...
EP 3 Are Non-Profits Badly Run & Inefficient? A Conversation with Fabian Chessell
May 19, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBEver wonder if nonprofits actually make a profit? On this episode Saka explores the myths around the business model of nonprofits, if business skills are needed at nonprofits, if they are effective and if emotional resilience is required. Saka is accompanied by Fabian, a ex McKinsey manager and prominent figure in the non Profit sector in charge of billions of dollars as part of a non-profit foundation. ***** ABOUT THE HOST: Saka is a global citizen with African origins. As part of Saka'...
What Does It Mean To Be Financially Literate? A Conversation with Patricia Lamour
May 12, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBEver wonder how to build wealth? On this episode Saka explores the myths around income vs wealth, financial literacy, gender differences. Our special guest is Patricia Lamour MBE and founder of Aspire education group, a company dedicated to educating for wealth. ***** ABOUT THE HOST: Saka is a global citizen with African origins. As part of Saka's work, he regularly mentors startups and underrepresented founders. Saka is also a public speaker, writer, and host of the podcast "Saka's is th...
EP 2 What Does It Mean To Be Financially Literate? A Conversation with Patricia Lamour
May 12, 2020 01:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBEver wonder how to build wealth? On this episode Saka explores the myths around income vs wealth, financial literacy, gender differences. Our special guest is Patricia Lamour MBE and founder of Aspire education group, a company dedicated to educating for wealth. ***** ABOUT THE HOST: Saka is a global citizen with African origins. As part of Saka's work, he regularly mentors startups and underrepresented founders. Saka is also a public speaker, writer, and host of the podcast "Saka's is th...
Is Entrepreneurship All Glitz & Glam? A Conversation with Ethel Tambudzai
April 27, 2020 07:49 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBEver wonder if being an entrepreneur is all glitz and glam? In this episode Saka explores the myths around building a team, age as a factor for success, free time and a host of other related topics accompanied by Ethel Tambudzai, a tech founder in London. ***** ABOUT THE HOST: Saka is a global citizen with African origins. As part of Saka's work, he regularly mentors startups and underrepresented founders. Saka is also a public speaker, writer, and host of the podcast "Saka's is that so?...
Is Entrepreneurship All Glitz & Glam? A Conversation with Ethel Tabudza
April 27, 2020 07:49 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBEver wonder if being an entrepreneur is all glitz and glam? In this episode Saka explores the myths around building a team, age as a factor for success, free time and a host of other related topics accompanied by Ethel, a tech founder in London. ***** ABOUT THE HOST: Saka is a global citizen with African origins. As part of Saka's work, he regularly mentors startups and underrepresented founders. Saka is also a public speaker, writer, and host of the podcast "Saka's is that so?" Saka g...
EP 1 Is Entrepreneurship All Glitz & Glam? A Conversation with Ethel Tambudzai
April 27, 2020 06:49 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBEver wonder if being an entrepreneur is all glitz and glam? In this episode Saka explores the myths around building a team, age as a factor for success, free time and a host of other related topics accompanied by Ethel Tambudzai, a tech founder in London. ***** ABOUT THE HOST: Saka is a global citizen with African origins. As part of Saka's work, he regularly mentors startups and underrepresented founders. Saka is also a public speaker, writer, and host of the podcast "Saka's is that so?...