Maxime Bayen, Co-Founder of Africa the Big Deal
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Marcus Watson of Kawi Safi Ventures
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27875067/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Marcus Watson Marcus is a partner and investment director at Kawi Safi Ventures. In this episode, you’ll discover: -Marcus’ career journey from lawyer to African entrepreneur…04:00 -Advice for anyone wanting to invest in Africa…03:30 -The process for accessing funds from Kawi Safi…08:30 -Lessons learned […]
Kamsy Osakwe of Access Bank
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27874296/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Kamsy has several years of experience in Africa’s financial services industry, and works for one of Africa’s largest banks, Access Bank. Please note the views expressed in this podcast are those of our guest, not necessarily those of the bank. In this episode, you’ll […]
Judith Li
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27874158/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Judith Li is the Director of Programs at the Westwell Foundation, based in Berlin, Germany. In this episode, Judith shares hard lessons learned operating a startup servicing the African community, the need for return on investment vs. return on impact, how the lack of […]
Hio Sola-Usidame
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27873891/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Hio Sola-Usidame, founder and CEO of One Port 365, shares how his company massively improves the efficiency of sending cargo throughout Africa, tips on how to go about fundraising on a large scale, the benefits (and challenges) of operating a continental-sized business and much […]
Legal Entity and Fundraising by Kevin Nolan
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26676924/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode Kevin Nolan shares insights on the value of due dilligence, legal support and understanding the value of legal entities when investing in Africa. Kevin Nolan is a Partner at DLA Piper LLP a Global law firm located […]
Venture Capital and Angel Investment from East to West Africa by Lavanya Anand
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26544078/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode Venture Capital and Angel Investor Lavanya Anand, shares insights based on her experince in Kenya and other East and West African markets. Lavanya Anand has been involved in the Venture Capital space operating in Kenya since […]
IATF 2023 Zimtrade insights by Allan Majuru
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26531433/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode Mr Allan Majuru CEO Zimtrade and Ambassador of IATF 2023 shares insights on Zimtrade’s initiatives and efforts to grow exports for Zimbabwean businesses and sme’s. Mr Allan Majuru is the CEO at Zimtrade, he is also Board Chairperson […]
Tanzania Angel Investment by Tuti Mwambenja
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26495277/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode Tuti Mwambenja, shares Angel investor insights, based on her experience doing business in Tanzania. Tuti takes us through lessons from her travels across the continent and some insights on e-commerce and credit in East Africa. Tuti Mwambenja […]
From testing labs to Investing in Startups by Neil Thanedar
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26494887/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode, Mr Neil Thanedar shares insights based on his journey from how he moved from running a lab with his father to starting up backed up by investors such as Mark Cuban. Neil takes us through the future of biotech. […]