FS-360 Podcast - Innovation. Impact. Africa.

In this episode we have Efosa Ojomo, Global Prosperity Lead at Clayton Christensen Institute. Efosa is the co-author of "The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation can lift Nations out of Poverty" alongside the great Clayton Christensen. We covered how focusing on creating prosperity can lift Africa out of poverty and why market-creating innovations are key for the continent by transforming complicated and expensive products into products that are simple and affordable, increasing access to nonconsumers and providing a strong foundation upon which societies generate prosperity. We also discussed the role of the mobile phone in driving the digital revolution happening in Africa and how Fintech innovation should focus on economic inclusion rather than financial inclusion, especially when the majority of the now financially included are not being lifted out of poverty. And we ended on a special note by reflecting on the legacy of the great Clayton Christensen and how it impacted Efosa’s personal journey.

In this episode we have Claude Grunitzky, Chairman at TRUE Africa. Claude is a global connector, activist, entrepreneur and one of the most inspiring Africanists of our times. In this episode we covered the role of the African Diaspora in the continent's development and innovation.

In this episode we have Tedd George, Chief Narrative Officer at Kleos Advisory. An Africanist by heart, Tedd is focused on creating clear, engaging, and convincing narratives about the extraordinary potential of Africa. In this very insightful episode, we covered the role of the mobile phone as the driver of the digital revolution happening in Africa, how mobile banking is driving Financial Inclusion, the role of solar and Fintech in supporting the digital shift, and how COVID-19 is accelerating Africa’s digital transformation beyond the point of no return.

In this episode we have Ramatoulaye Diallo, CEO of Orange Money Senegal, one of the leading Mobile Banking & Mobile Money operators in Africa. A proud daughter of Africa, Ramatoulaye is on a mission to leading for good and elevate millions of African lives. In this very insightful episode, we covered how Orange Money is deepening Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa, the relationship between telcos and banks, the role of Mobile Money in the fight against COVID-19, and the role of Digital Financial Services in a post-pandemic Africa. But what made this episode so special was the sharing of Rama’s journey as a “daughter of Africa”, her personal learnings and journey through this pandemic, as well as a special tribute to the great Clayton Christensen.

In this episode we have Funmi Adewara, Founder & CEO of Mobihealth, Africa’s first fully integrated telemedicine platform revolutionising access and delivery of healthcare across the continent. We covered powerful stories of how Mobihealth is helping Africa fight COVID-19, as well as the pivotal role of Digital Health in a post COVID-19 Africa. There are huge possibilities that Digital revolution brings to healthcare and Funmi is on a mission to put Africa in the forefront of the Digital Health revolution globally.

In this episode we have Regina Honu, CEO of Soronko Academy, a leading technology and digital skills academy upskilling and empowering girls and women in Ghana and Burkina Faso. We have discussed Soronko Academy’s impact, the importance of empowering African women with digital skills and access to technology, as well as the pivotal role of digital literacy in a post COVID-19 Africa.

In this episode we have Noella Coursaris Musunka, Founder & CEO of Malaika, a non-profit grassroots organisation that empowers Congolese girls and their communities through Education & Health programs. Malaika’s ecosystem building model is impacting thousands of people’s lives in DRC through its school for girls, a community center, a clean water program, and an agriculture program. Noella is one of the leading voices of the Education revolution in Africa, empowering the next generation and creating the future leaders of the continent.

In this episode we have Monique Baars, Founder & CEO of Fineazy, an AI-powered chatbot empowering Financial Literacy in Ghana and South Africa by using bespoke content, storytelling and personalised learning. We explored Monique's personal journey as well as the importance of Financial Literacy to improve Financial Inclusion outcomes.

In this episode we have Roland Claussen, Co-Founder of awamo, a Fintech offering a Core Banking platform to Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and SACCOs in East Africa, helping them better serve their unbanked and underserved clients and, consequently, increase financial inclusion in their communities.

In this episode we have Bernie Akporiaye, Founder & CEO of MaTontine, a Fintech providing access to financial services to the financially excluded in francophone Africa by digitising traditional savings circles. MaTontine is one of the most exciting Fintech projects in Africa right now and we explore its value proposition in detail in this conversation.

In this episode we have Hillary Miller-Wise, Founder & CEO of Tulaa, a digital marketplace that links unbanked and underserved smallholder farmers in Kenya to digital financial services, inputs and buyers. In this conversation we explore Tulaa’s Financial Inclusion model in detail, as well as its very promising vision for the future.

In this episode we have Lebo Mokgabudi, a Financial Inclusion Consultant passionate about building an inclusive digital economy in Africa through digital financial services. In this conversation we explore the financial inclusion landscape in Africa, with a special focus in South Africa.

In this episode we have Gregoire Yakan, Founder & CEO of Koosmik, and Claude Grunitzky, Chairman of Koosmik. Koosmik is building the next generation mobile wallet & account in Africa, targeting unbanked and underserved young workers, students, entrepreneurs and businesses across the continent. Enjoy this very special episode live from CES 2020 in Las Vegas.

In this episode we have Charlotte Ronje, Co-Founder & CEO of Jamiipay, a Fintech targeting unbanked savings groups in Ethiopia, providing services to them and connecting them to the financial system. We will explore beautiful stories about Jamiipay, Financial Inclusion and Africa.