Parhaat Founders Connect Podcastit (2024)

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Jessica Hope: The Queen of African Tech PR and The Story Behind Wimbart 46:53

19d ago46:53

46:53

In this latest Founders Connect episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Jessica Hope, the "Queen of African Tech." In this engaging conversation, Jessica shares her personal and professional experiences, from her upbringing in the UK to her entrepreneurial journey with Wimbart.Discover how she transitioned from a temporary role at the Natura…

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Investing in Africa: A Fireside chat with Nimmy Mathews and Yvonne Bajela 29:43

19d ago29:43

29:43

In this episode, Nimmy Mathews (Head of EMEA Sales, Startups at AWS) and Yvonne Bajela (Partner at LocalGlobe and Latitude) discuss investing in African startups and supporting black female founders and underrepresented founders. They share insights on funding challenges and their vision for improving the ecosystem.Mathews has led diverse organizat…

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How Tech1M is Connecting Top Tech Talent Globally - Tommie Edwards' Story 54:27

19d ago54:27

54:27

In this Founders Connect episode, we sit down with Tommie Edwards, the CEO and Co-founder of Tech1M, a cutting-edge tech company dedicated to bridging the gap between businesses and top-tier tech talent. Tommie shares her inspiring journey, from her early days in Nigeria to dropping out of the University of Lagos and making a bold move to the UK. H…

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How Norrsken22's $205M Fund is Empowering African Growth-Stage Startups #FoundersConnect 42:35

19d ago42:35

42:35

In this Founders Connect episode, we sit down with the team behind Norrsken Foundation and Norrsken 22: Niklas Adalberth, Hans Otterling, and Lexi Novitske. Niklas opens up about his upbringing and shares why he decided to leave Klarna, offering a unique perspective on the balance between money and happiness. Hans reflects on his own early years an…

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How Chowdeck is Changing the Food Delivery Game: A Chat with the Chowdeck Team #FoundersConnect 47:36

19d ago47:36

47:36

id you know Chowdeck, the green and yellow app everyone's using these days, started with a frustrating late-night craving?Chowdeck is an on-demand food delivery service and marketplace where people can purchase their favourite meals from a wide range of restaurants. Whether local or continental, customers can buy food in a few short steps and have …

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How to be a great operator: A Keynote Address by Adia Sowho at #TheBuildersSummit 32:44

19d ago32:44

32:44

In this video, Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer at MTN Nigeria, delivers a keynote address titled, "So You Want to Be a Great Operator?" live at The Builders Summit by Founders Connect. With a career spanning roles at Etisalat, MTN Nigeria, Thrive Agric and more, Adia brings a wealth of experience in telecommunications, marketing, and technology…

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Sim Shagaya Shares Entrepreneurial Lessons From Building Konga, uLesson 50:31

25d ago50:31

50:31

In this episode, Sim Shagaya, one of Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs, takes us through his remarkable journey in building some of Africa’s most recognized businesses across multiple industries. From his decision to leave the U.S. and move back to Nigeria, to founding groundbreaking ventures like E-Motion, Konga, uLesson and many others, Sim shares …

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How Adeola Ayoola is Digitizing Healthcare for Africans with Famasi Africa 46:34

25d ago46:34

46:34

Adeola Ayoola is on a mission to transform healthcare in Africa. Through Famasi Africa, she’s making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and efficient for Africans everywhere. In this episode, she share how Famasi Africa is simplifying how people access essential health services, from prescription refills to medical consultations. With Famasi A…

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7. Elizabeth Connects With Alice Myerhoff 36:26

2M ago36:26

36:26

In today's episode, we delve into the world of sales with Alice Meyerhoff, a seasoned expert in sales partnership and go-to-market strategy for mission-forward organizations. We explore the mindset shift from selling to advising, the importance of believing in your product, and practical strategies for building a sales team. Alice shares her experi…

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6. Elizabeth Connects with Ben Carcio 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

In this episode of Founder Connect, Elizabeth chats with seasoned startup veteran Ben Carcio about the importance of thoughtful leadership transitions in startups. Ben shares his experiences from his successful venture PromoBox, which he grew to over $10 million in ARR, and his latest endeavor, Trevr, a marketing AI startup. They discuss the emotio…

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5. Elizabeth Connects With Dr. Ashley Blackington 48:17

3M ago48:17

48:17

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Ashley Blackington, the founder and CEO of Dovetail®, a B2B care tech company. Ashley shares her compelling journey from being an occupational therapist to becoming an entrepreneur. We chat about the unique challenges of founding a startup, especially as a mother of four during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley talk…

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4. Elizabeth Connects With Erynn Petersen 42:11

4M ago42:11

42:11

In today's episode, we feature Erynn Petersen, the CEO and founder of Emme. Erynn shares insights from her extensive career in technology and her journey with startups. Erynn emphasizes the importance of not taking oneself too seriously while taking the mission seriously, recounting lessons learned from massive failures and the resilience it takes …

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3. Elizabeth connects with Jason Griffith 42:54

4M ago42:54

42:54

In this episode, Jason Griffith, co-founder and co-CEO of Synco, joins me to discuss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurial life. Jason shares insights from his extensive experience in founding multiple startups, including SiteCompli, and offers advice on selecting the right co-founders, building company culture, managing crises, and the imp…

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2. Elizabeth connects with Jen Bullard 25:44

5M ago25:44

25:44

In this episode, Jen Bullard, founder of Yes Yes Know, a full-service UX agency, discusses her experiences and insights on user experience and UI design, reflecting on her work with startups. We talk about her inspiration for starting her company, the importance of user research and understanding cognitive psychological factors in design, and pract…

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1. Elizabeth connects with Christine Fisher 32:57

6M ago32:57

32:57

In this premiere episode of the Founder Connect Podcast, we are joined by Christine Fisher, COO and co-founder of POSSIP. Christine shares insights on managing startup challenges, maintaining team morale, and balancing personal and professional life. She discusses POSSIP's mission to streamline communication between schools and parents through puls…

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How to Execute Excellently ft Bayo "Lion" Adedeji #FoundersConnect Live in London 44:27

8M ago44:27

44:27

Bayo 'Lion' Adedeji is the current Group CEO of Wakanow, Africa's one-stop shop for cheap flights, hotel reservations and airport pickups. Before Wakanow, Bayo was a Senior Finance Manager at Amazon, in charge of fulfilment supporting product teams in 16 countries.During his segment at #FoundersConnect Live in London, Bayo shared his insights on th…

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Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO of Moniepoint Africa, on #FoundersConnect Live in London 43:37

9M ago43:37

43:37

Tosin Eniolorunda is a leading innovator in the African Fintech space. He is the founder and CEO of Moniepoint Inc, a global, all-in-one, digital financial services provider with operations in Nigeria and an ongoing expansion into other emerging markets. Since 2019, Moniepoint Inc. has powered over a million businesses, offering payment, banking, c…

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Why you need to Network for Growth ft Damilare Ogunleye, CEO of Foodlama #FoundersConnect Live in London 18:34

9M ago18:34

18:34

“My own rule to networking is to give. You gain when you’re a giver” In this episode of Founders Connect, Damilare Ogunleye, founder of Foodlama, shared his insights during his Keynote session in London about the importance of networking for growth especially as an entrepreneur. Tune in!

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Consistency and Clarity in Entrepreneurship ft Femi Iromini, CEO of Moni Africa #FoundersConnect 39:47

10M ago39:47

39:47

In this Founders Connect episode, our host, Peace Itimi, sits down with the incredible Femi Iromini, the brain behind the YC-backed Moni Africa. Get ready for a candid conversation that goes beyond the boardroom!What's on the agenda?- Femi's backstory- Overcoming lending challenges in Africa- From Geology to Crowdfunding: Femi's fundraising journey…

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#FoundersConnect: Interview with Obi Emetarom of Zone Network 49:07

11M ago49:07

49:07

Obi Emetarom is a serial tech entrepreneur who has focused his entire career on the Fintech space in Africa. For his first venture in 2004 he co-founded Parkway Projects to provide fintech solutions for commercial Banks in Nigeria. After exiting, he cofounded Appzone in 2008 and since then has created several innovative startups within Appzone.In N…

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Interview with Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO and Co-Founder of Moniepoint Group 44:49

11M ago44:49

44:49

Tosin Eniolorunda is the co-founder and CEO of Moniepoint (previously TeamApt), a global, all-in-one, digital financial services provider with operations in Nigeria and an ongoing expansion into other emerging markets. Since 2019, Moniepoint Group’s technology has powered over a million businesses, offering all the payment, banking, credit, and bus…

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Interview with Eloho Omame, Cofounder of First Check, Former MD Endeavor Nigeria. 51:29

12M ago51:29

51:29

Eloho Omame is the co-founder of First Check, a Venture Capital firm giving women-led companies their first seed investments. Before First Check, she was the MD and CEO of Endeavor, a company dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs to scale. In this Founders Connect interview, Eloho shares her unique journey and all the varied facets that have contri…

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Interview with Joe Kinvi, Founding Partner at HoaQ Club 1:07:38

1y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Born in Togo, and raised in Ireland, Joe Kinvi, the founding partner of HoaQ club, has lived a bold and audacious life. In this episode of Founders Connect, he walks us through the many changes and decisions he made that have pushed him to success. From learning english to working at E&Y, starting Touchtech (acquired by Stripe) and founding HoaQ. T…

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Interview with Fola Olatunji-David of Sporting Lagos (Ex- Amazon Web Services, Google) 56:06

1y ago56:06

56:06

For over a decade, Fola Olatunji David has been immersed in the Tech and Business world. He has worked in so many different industries, from IT and consulting to e-commerce and education. He has also contributed immensely to the business scene in Africa through his work in VC. In this episode, Fola shares his experience working at Amazon Web Servic…

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Interview with Damilare Ogunleye, Co-Founder and CEO of Foodlama 42:54

1y ago42:54

42:54

Damilare is a top technology and digital marketing professional who lives in the UK. He is the founder of Foodlama, a browser Extension that helps you easily find food that matches your preferences when shopping for groceries online. Before Foodlama, he co-founded Hazina, a company that delivered product samples from fast-moving consumer goods (FCM…

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Interview with Yomi Adedeji, Co-founder of Softcom and Eyowo 1:14:32

1y ago1:14:32

1:14:32

Softcom is a thinking company that gives companies the tools to help them grow by giving them access to better banking, helping them sell and receive payments seamlessly, learn and grow. In this Tell-All interview, Yomi Adedeji, Softcom’s CEO and Co-founder, shares his story. Growing up in a Nigerian family with parents who gave him a level of inde…

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Interview with Kemi Olawoye, the Founder of BabyMigo, Nigeria's Largest Parenting Community 36:36

1y ago36:36

36:36

Meet Kemi Olawoye, the Founder and CEO of BabyMigo, a Nigerian femtech startup founded in 2017, which is increasing the amount of access families have to to quality information surrounding pregnancy and parenthood. They have amassed over 250,000 users on their platform, and are steadily growing. In this interview, Kemi shares her story. Growing up …

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Interview with Erika Brodnock, Founder of Kami. 52:37

2y ago52:37

52:37

Erika Brodnock is an award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, angel investor, and keynote speaker. She is the founder of Kami, an app that provides support and counseling for working parents. Before Kami, she founded Karisma Kidz, a company focused on producing games and toys for kids. She is also the Co-founder and Head of Research for Extend V…

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Interview with Bradley Want, VP of Growth at Kuda Bank 35:37

2y ago35:37

35:37

Bradley Want is the VP of Growth at Kuda, a fintech company operating in Nigeria and expanding to other countries which has over 3 million customers worldwide and is valued at $500 million as at August 2021. In this episode of Founders Connect, we discuss diverse areas of mobile company growth, Bradley’s experience working at Kuda, growth stacks an…

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Interview with Kemi Olawoye, Co-founder and CEO of BabyMigo 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

Meet Kemi Olawoye, the Founder and CEO of BabyMigo, a Nigerian femtech startup founded in 2017, which is increasing the amount of access families have to to quality information surrounding pregnancy and parenthood. They have amassed over 250,000 users on their platform, and are steadily growing. In this interview, Kemi shares her story. Growing up …

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Interview with Peter Bunor, Co-founder and Growth Lead at Field Intelligence 39:36

2y ago39:36

39:36

Peter Bunor Jr. is the Co-founder and Growth Lead at Field Intelligence, a pharmaceutical supply chain that helps governments and businesses grant access to healthcare in the fastest-growing parts of the world. He shares his life journey with us in this episode of Founders Connect. From being born into the family of a Nollywood veteran actor to bec…

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Interview with Mariam Jimoh, Founder and CEO of Oja, (Ethnic Grocery Delivery Startup) 37:58

2y ago37:58

37:58

Mariam Jimoh is the founder and CEO of Oja, a one-stop shop for cultural foods. Oja’s mission is to radically reshape groceries and make foods from all cultures accessible from anywhere in the world. Mariam was recognised in the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Technology list, and her company also recently raised 3.4 million dollars in funding. In this int…

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Interview with Ijeoma Akwiwu, Co-founder and COO of Pivo 48:28

2y ago48:28

48:28

Ijeoma Akwiwu is the Chief Operations Officer and CO-Founder of Pivo, a digital bank for trade in Africa. Before Pivo, she studied law at Lagos State University, then worked for several years as a firm lawyer, before getting into corporate practice as an In-house lawyer at Gilmor Engineering. After a few years of practice, she attended the Universi…

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Interview with Preston Timeyin Ideh, CEO and Co-Founder of Stears 56:03

2y ago56:03

56:03

Preston Timeyin Ideh is Co-founder and CEO of Stears, an Intelligence startup providing data and insights on local (and global) affairs for enterprises and individuals. Stears' mission is to become the world's most trusted source of African data, insight and data collection tools for businesses, financial and policy professionals. Before founding S…

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Interview with Moe "Moechievous" Odele, Founder of VaziLegal, Scale my Hustle. 59:19

2y ago59:19

59:19

Moe "Moechievous" Odele, is the Founding Partner at Vazi Legal and the founder of Scale My Hustle. Vazi Legal is a foremost tech-focused law firm with practices in Nigeria and the United States. They provide legal services to tech startups, venture capital funds, and other organisations. Scale My Hustle is a social enterprise focused on helping ent…

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Interview with Tomilola Majekodunmi, CEO and Co-founder of Bankly 1:02:59

2+ y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Tomilola Majekodunmi is the Founder and CEO of Bankly, a Nigerian fintech startup digitizing cash for the unbanked. She has over ten years of experience in the finance industry, having worked as an investment banker and analyst for the majority of her career. In this Interview, Tomilola shares her journey with us, from studying physiology at the Un…

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Interview with Moses Enenwali, Co-Founder and CEO of Topship 39:52

2+ y ago39:52

39:52

Moses Enenwali is the Co-founder and CEO of Topship, a logistics service provider helping people send items to over 200 cities all over the world. Before Topship, he worked in Africa Courier Express (ACE) and Sendbox, experiences that influenced his decision to build. In this interview, Moses tells us more about his person, his career trajectory, h…

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Interview with Adia Sowho, CMO of MTN Nigeria 55:11

2+ y ago55:11

55:11

Adia Sowho is the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, a multinational mobile telecommunications company that operates in many African and Asian countries. She is a powerhouse business expert, that is full of "masterclasses" as she says in this episode. Before MTN, Adia acquired a lot of experience working in different capacities at different co…

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Interview with Adetola Onayemi, Co-Founder & CEO of Norebase, Future Africa 1:14:48

2+ y ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Adetola Onayemi, is the Co-Founder & CEO of Norebase, a digital infrastructure startup that helps individuals expand their businesses with ease. Before Norebase, Tola worked studied Law in the University of Lagos where he graduated with a First Class, and did his Masters in Cambridge. He then worked in an Advisory role for the Nigerian government, …

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Interview with Wale Adetula, Co-Founder of TNC Africa 53:49

2+ y ago53:49

53:49

Olawale Adetula is a senior marketing professional with more than 12 years of experience in media and production, marketing strategy, and e-commerce. His portfolio is varied and interesting, ranging across different fields including Banking, Logistics, Ecommerce and more! He is the founder of TNC Africa, a media production company dedicated to taki…

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Interview with Chimezie Emewulu, Co-Founder and MD of Seamfix Limited. 45:27

2+ y ago45:27

45:27

Chimezie Emewulu, is a tech founder with over a decade of experience building tech products. He is the founder of Seamfix, a people & software development company that seamlessly automates processes for productivity and revenue for over 100 million Nigerians. In this podcast episode, Chimezie sits down with me to share his experience building Seamf…

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Interview with Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph, Cofounder & CEO of Kippa 36:13

2+ y ago36:13

36:13

Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph's Linkedin states that his "north star is to unlock socio-economic prosperity for Africa." He is taking steps to do this through Kippa, a package deal of financial management solutions for small businesses in Africa. Kippa gives merchants easy digital tools to help them run their businesses successfully and provides various se…

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Interview with Florence Githinji, Regional Marketing Manager at YellowCard 28:42

2+ y ago28:42

28:42

Florence Githinji is the Regional Marketing Manager of YellowCard, a crypto company in Africa that enables its users buy and sell crypto with various payment options. She has an extensive background working in Marketing and a deep understanding of the systems in the East African region. Coming from a background in Journalism, she has established he…

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Interview with Ben Lyon, CEO and CoFounder of Stax, an Offline Payment App for Africans 1:00:25

2+ y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Ben Lyon is the CoFounder and CEO of Hover Developer Services, the parent company of Stax, a simple & secure way to transfer money, buy airtime, & pay bills in Africa without dialling USSD codes or relying on an internet connection. In this episode of Founders Connect, I ask Ben questions about his background, growing up in Southern America, moving…

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Interview with Jude Dike, CoFounder and CEO of GetEquity 50:02

2+ y ago50:02

50:02

Jude Dike has gained so much experience as an engineer, programming professionally for 6 years. He has an Engineering degree in Computer Science from the University of Lagos and has worked on projects with companies locally and internationally revolving around Tech and Finance. He is the founder of GetEquity, a company democratizing access to Start…

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Interview with Njoku Emmanuel, CEO and Co-Founder of Lazerpay 1:08:54

2+ y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

In the last year, riveting news has been circulating on a 19-year old Nigerian founder who has taken the Tech-crypto world by the horns. His name is Njoku Emmanuel, CEO and CoFounder of Lazerpay, a crypto payment gateway startup with the main aim of facilitating crypto payments around the world for businesses and individuals. Lazerpay was launched …

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Interview with Ayo Akindele, Founder and CEO of Kyshi 33:21

2+ y ago33:21

33:21

Ayo Akindele is the Founder and CEO of Kyshi a payment startup that aims to facilitate transnational money transactions inorder to alleviate the inconveniences attached to sending money across borders. Before becoming a startup founder, he worked for 14 years in the Corporate world as a Sales personnel at Preqin, and was able to grow and learn so m…

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Interview with Koromone Koroye, Managing Editor of TechCabal 54:19

2+ y ago54:19

54:19

Koromone “KK” Koroye is the acting editor-in-chief and managing editor at TechCabal, a PanAfrican Publication that seats at the centre of stories and news on the tech ecosystem. She manages TechCabal’s newsroom and the team of reporters & journalists. And in her capacity as acting Editor-in-Chief, oversees the day to day activities and attends even…

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Interview with Duncan Muchangi, Principal @ Unicorn Growth, Former MD, Jumia Group & Antler E.A 1:04:48

2+ y ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Duncan Muchangi is a Venture capital investor with extensive experience working and starting African technology companies. He is the founder of Unicorn Growth Capital, an early-stage VC firm investing in the future of FinTech & Web3.0 in Africa by funding startups with innovative solutions at the core of their mission. Before Unicorn Growth Capital…

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Interview with Marvin Coleby, Co-Founder and CEO of Raise 41:39

2+ y ago41:39

41:39

Marvin Coleby has an interesting background. Born in Paris, raised in the Bahamas, studied in Canada, and now lives in Kenya. His global perspective has influenced his desire for Panafrican Unity and has influenced his vision for Raise, a digital equity management platform, with the aim of bringing "security, transparency and simplicity to the Afri…

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