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Africa Tech Summit is the leading event series focused on African tech and investment with Summits globally. Africa Tech Summit Connects continues the conversation with industry leaders, investors, and corporates providing you with insights from across th


    • Feb 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP14: Digital identity - powering open finance across Africa with Esigie Aguele, CEO of VerifyMe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 31:19


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022Featuring: Esigie Aguele Co-founder /CEO of VerifyMe Nigeria and Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of Africa Tech Summit, this episode explores the trust infrastructure and how digital identity and verification services are supporting open finance and ecommerce in Africa.Aguele also shares insights on the challenge of attracting and retaining tech talent and the impact this is having on innovation, as well future as the trends to look out for this year with DeFi and tokenisation.

    EP13: Payments in Africa - Deep dive into the fintech landscape with Akshay Grover CEO of Cellulant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 32:31


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 www.africatechsummit.comFeaturing: Akshay Grover, CEO of Cellulant and Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of Africa Tech Summit, this episode deep dives into the digitisation of payments and fintech landscape in Africa. Akshay shares insights on cross border trade, the growth of SMB's and building products to service demand in predominantly cash economies with over 70-85% of trade still done with cash. The episode also shares insights on new growth markets, and products including buy now pay later (BNPL), credit, crypto and DeFi.https://www.africatechsummit.com/nairobi/

    EP12: Crypto in Africa - CBDC's, DeFi & fintech regulation with Carmelle Cadet, CEO of EMTECH

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 53:30


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.com.Featuring: Carmelle Cadet, CEO and Founder of EMTECH and Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of Africa Tech Summit, this episode unpacks the growth of digital currencies and crypto in Africa, sharing insights on central bank digital currencies (CBDC's), the growth of crypto, stable coins and DeFi in Africa,For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP11: Twitter in Africa - empowering free speech and combating misinformation across the continent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 19:52


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comRecorded live at Africa Tech Summit Connects, Emmanuel Lubanzadio, Head of Public Policy for Sub-Saharan Africa at Twitter shares insights with Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of Africa Tech Summit. The podcast unpacks how the leading social media channel is helping to drive digital literacy across the continent, supporting free speech against a backdrop of government internet blackouts and widespread misinformation. For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP10 - Angel investing in African tech start-ups - insights from investors across the continent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 42:46


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode active angel investors from across the African continent share regional insights on investing in tech start-ups.Moderated by Tomi Davies from Lagos Angel Network (LAN) this panel recorded at Africa Tech Summit Connects uncovers how local angel investors and syndicates are driving much needed investment in local tech start-ups and providing returns for angel investors highlighted by Stripes acquisition of Paystack and returns of 100X for early stage investors from the LAN syndicate.The episode unpacks deal flow, how new investors are getting involved, regional insights, the bridge between VCs and angel groups, and why angel investing is more than simply providing cash to start-ups to deliver real returns.Featuring: Tomi Davies - Lagos Angel Network - Nigeria Marian Kamel - AUC - Egypt Stephen Gugu - Viktoria Ventures - Kenya Zachariah George - Startup Bootcamp - South AfricaFor more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP9 - Future Of FoodTech & Sustainability in Africa - With Neanda Salvaterra, Eleni Gabre-Madhin - blueMoon Ethiopia & Caine Wanjau - Twiga Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 40:50


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode we unpack the Future Of FoodTech & Sustainability in Africa. Moderated by Neanda Salvaterra this panel recorded at Africa Tech Summit Connects uncovers how technology is driving sustainability, yields and reducing food waste. This change is driven by a host of African innovators utilising IoT, blockchain, hydroponics and biotech.With AgriTech becoming "the new Fintech" (Eleni Gabre-Madhin) investment into the sector is growing through new funds, VC and angel investors, with insights from Bluemoon Ethiopia and Twiga Foods.Featuring: Neanda Salvaterra (Africa Tech Summit) Dr Eleni Gabre-Madhin (BlueMoon Ethiopia) Caine Wanjau (Twiga Foods)For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP8 - Connectivity in Africa - Cloud, cables & connectivity with industry leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 0:30


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode we take a deep dive into Africa's Digital Infrastructure and why the cloud, cables and affordable connectivity are critical for pan-African growth.Moderated by Boko Inyundo from DLA Piper this panel session recorded at Africa Tech Summit Connects also takes and a look at Ethiopia, Google Android in Africa, DLA Piper's insights across the continent and what Liquid Telecom are doing from Cape to Cairo to drive connectivity.Featuring: Boko Inyundo (DLA Piper) Mariam Abdullahi (Google) Honourable Ahmedin Mohammed Ahmed (State Minister, ICT and Digital Transformation Sector, Government of Ethiopia) Mike Conradi (DLA Piper) Ben Roberts (Liquid Telecom)

    EP7: Fintech in Africa - Building a pan-African digital bank with Chijioke Dozie CEO of Carbon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 83:31


    Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series and event sharing insights from across the African tech scene, join our online Summit, Oct 20-22nd 2020 - www.africatechsummit.com/kigali/online/In this episode we have a deep dive into mobile financial services in Nigeria and across the continent with Chijioke Dozie co-founder of Carbon, who are building a pan-African digital bank. We also unpack mobile lending, financial inclusion regulation, fundraising bias and the need for more local African investors to support the ecosystem.For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP6: FoodTech in Africa - Inseco, a South African startup monetise food waste to deliver sustainable proteins with insects

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 31:17


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode, we unpack FoodTech in Africa with Simon Hazell, Co-founder of South African food tech startup Inseco, who is monetizing organic food waste to deliver sustainable proteins using insects.We also unpack food security and the need for sustainable waste management to feed a growing population in Africa and across the globe.For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP5: Insurtech in Africa - deep dive with Jihan Abass founder of Kenyan insurtech Griffin Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 28:48


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode, we catch up with Jihan Abass, the inspiring founder of Kenyan insurtech startup, Griffin Insurance, and how a simple interaction led her on a mission to digitise insurance in Africa, and paying claims in 15 minutes! We also unpack fundraising, investor bias, and the challenges overcome to build a growing tech business in Kenya.For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP4: China and Africa – innovation and learning through technology with Alibaba Group / XNode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 55:59


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode we take a look at the relationship between China and Africa in technology and innovation. Wody Keita from Africa Tech Summit is joined by Luuk Eliens from XNode and Dean H. Diabaté from Alibaba Group who share insights between China & Africa, specifically looking at innovation, investment, and how African ventures could build and scale ventures in China.For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP3: Spotlight on the Egyptian tech scene with Tamer Azer from Sawari Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 54:22


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode Tamer Azer Principal at Sawari Ventures shares insights on North Africa's tech powerhouse, shining a spotlight on the Egyptian tech scene, leading sectors, investing and his own experiences of venture building.For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP2: Nigeria's Tech Opportunity In A Crisis - Kola Aina/Ventures Platform & Vivian Nwakah/Medsaf

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 60:13


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode we unpack Nigeria's tech opportunity in a crisis. The conversation shares insights with Kola Aina – Partner at Ventures Platform Hub and Vivian Nwakah CEO & Founder of Medsaf as they explore opportunities, funding, partnerships and pivoting in the current climate.For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

    EP1: Survival strategies in a downturn for African tech ventures / TLCom Capital / Outlierz Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 62:09


    Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode leading tech investors Ido Sum – Partner at TLcom Capital and Kenza Lahlou – Managing Partner at Outlierz Ventures share survival strategies, fundraising, and opportunities in the current downturn for tech ventures across Africa.For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

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