July 05, 2024

Beyond the Crypto Hype: Educating Africa with MitroPlus Labs' Festo Ivaibi

1 hour 12 minutes

This podcast episode features Festo Ivaibi, a Ugandan entrepreneur and founder of MetroPlus Labs. Festo discusses his journey into the world of cryptocurrency, starting from his early days as a young man meeting government officials to his current work as a professional cryptocurrency trader.

The episode also explores the challenges and biases surrounding cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in Africa. Festo talks about the inspiration behind MetroPlus Labs, an educational platform that aims to create mass awareness and adoption of these technologies through free education and entertainment.

Here's a breakdown of the conversation by timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction of Festo Iwambi and MetroPlus Labs

(02:03) Festo's early interest in cryptocurrency and his first investment in Bitcoin

(09:16) Festo's diverse business ventures including real estate, farming, and forex trading

(15:15) Balancing work and family life as a cryptocurrency trader

(18:45) The importance of self-awareness and maintaining a low profile in the cryptocurrency space

(19:20) The inspiration behind the name "MetroPlus" and Festo's admiration for tech giants

(22:18) The challenges faced by African cryptocurrency traders and the mission of MetroPlus Labs

(24:01) Explanation of MetroPlus Labs' goals and its approach to education

(27:17) The negative stigma surrounding cryptocurrency and efforts to change the narrative

(29:28) The motivation behind starting MetroPlus Labs in Uganda

(32:12) MetroPlus Labs' free educational resources and its focus on blockchain literacy

Production Credits

Executive Producer: Ssuna Ronald

Sound Engineer: Gumisiriza Richard

Script Writer: Chinwendu Opara

Art Direction: Abdu Latif Okalang

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By Ssuna Ronald