Chini ya Maji Media

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Chini ya Maji Media episodes

  • Professional Series: Adebiyi Aromolaran, Head of Africa Expansion @ Dlocal

    Challenging the Status Quo: Solve Problems


    "If you do something you enjoy, it always pays forward," Adebiyi Aromolaran

    Meet Adebiyi Aromolaran, Head of Africa Expansion at Dlocal, an Uruguayan financial technology company; who has vast experience in Africa's fintech and Banking ecosystem spanning over 15 years. Join him and Mark as they take a dive into his journey in financial services, his experience in Flutterwave and his current passion and endeavour. 
    With Biyi, it's definitely service before self!

    1 hr 4 min
  • Founder Series: Yusuf Adewale, CEO & Co-founder @ Talent QL & Alt School

    Talent: Africa's Most Promising Resource


    "On the continent, we don't have enough talent especially the good talent that everyone is looking for. There is more demand than supply, " Yusuf Adewale.

    Join Mark and Adewale, CEO & Co-founder of Talent QL and Alt School in this riveting episode as they dig deeper into the scarcity of talent in Africa and so the need to identify, water and expose budding talent to the world through Talent QL and Alt School.

    Listen in as Adewale also shares his entrepreneurial journey, his passion for education and what he hopes going forward.

    38 min
  • Founder Series : Preston Ideh CEO & Co-Founder @ Stears

    Hi Chini Ya Maji Family, thank you for tuning in to yet another episode on the CYM PodcastIn this episode, we host Preston Ideh, CEO and Co-founder of Stears which is a data powered insights company inspired by the likes of Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters

    He seeks to empower people to make better decisions by providing them with the necessary information and dataFind out more about this on the podcast, enjoy!

    38 min
  • Founder Series: Henry Chibuzo, Founder & CEO @ Schoolable

    The Beauty of Learning as an Entrepreneur


    "Entrepreneurs should know when you get a no, it's part of the journey." Henry Chibuzo.

    The hunger to learn is a key differentiator in how an entrepreneur navigates challenges he/she encounters and emerges successful. Join us in this episode with Henry Chibuzo, Founder & CEO of Schoolable, as he takes us through his journey of building Schoolable; from how he jumped into pursuing startups after campus to his mistakes and the vital lessons he learnt.
    Major takeaway, never take things personally. A true eye-opener! Enjoy the podcast.

    54 min
  • Founder Series: Martin Nielsen CEO & Co-Founder @ Mdundo

    The Power of Passion-Driven Solutions


    "Do something that you are passionate about. You will not put your mind to something if you are not excited about it," Martin Nielsen.

    In this episode, we host Martin Nielsen, CEO and Co-Founder of Mdundo who is passionate about revolutionising the African music industry. Join Mark and Martin as they unpack Mdundo's nine-year journey until they were listed on the stock exchange in September 2020.
    A powerful story on being authentic to self coupled with challenges and lessons Martin learned on his journey.
    Enjoy!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Founder Series: Yvonne Johnson, MD & Co-Founder, Indicina

    Overcome Fear and Lean into the Unknown

    "You cannot have a thriving economy without a functioning consumer credit ecosystem,"

    In this episode, we host Yvonne Johnson, MD and Co-Founder of Indicina, a fintech infrastructure start-up focused on AfricaListen in to learn how Yvonne got into the financial services industry and how she chose to address the nagging problem of huge consumer credit gaps in her ecosystem. A relatable story for anyone who has or is experiencing the urge to venture out into the unknown and take a deep dive in addressing a problem.Insightful conversation worth a listen.
    Enjoy!

    33 min
  • Professional Series : Wiza Jalakasi, VP, Global Developer Relations at Chipper Cash

    The Power of Collaboration in Unlocking Opportunities


    "Success is layered on top of the success of others," Wiza Jalakasi.In this episode, we host Wiza Jalakasi, VP, Global Developer Relations at Chipper Cash, a lover of Africa Fintech travel, culture and life.
    Listen to Mark and Wiza as they unpack Africa's tech ecosystem, its players, its current state and how cultural differences impact the system.A lot of precious nuggets in this podcast, enjoy!

    44 min
  • Founder Series : Mutie Mule, COO & Co-Founder, Solutech Limited

    Betting on the right team of co-founders

    "One of the most important things to do when you are starting a tech company or any company is to look for good cofounders because they will definitely define the success of your company," Mutie Mule.In this episode, Mutie Mule, COO & Co-Founder of Solutech Limited, discusses the growth of Solutech from inception to now and what they project in the years to come.

    Get to see how Mutie and his team of co-founders transcended the notorious co-founder conflict and work together as a team of equals. A story focused on constant learning and unlearning.

    Enjoy! 

    38 min
  • Founder Series : Wilberforce Seguton, CEO & Co Founder, Bunifu Technologies

    Overcome Your Obstacles, Don't Settle!


    "The journey of entrepreneurship is not very straightforward," Wilberforce Seguton.

    In this episode, we host Wilberforce Seguton, CEO & Co-Founder of Bunifu Technologies, a leading tech scale-up in Nairobi, Kenya with its main focus being software development and information security. Get to hear Seguton's story of humble beginnings to how he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. He even had to go back to up-country at some point because Nairobi, the green city in the sun, had become a 'shamba la mawe'.

    A relatable story for all of you who have struggled to get things off the ground.

    54 min
  • Founder Series : Franziska Reh, CEO & Co Founder, Unconventional Capital

    Believe in yourself and take the risk"

    If you want to tackle a problem at scale, you want to take the route of entrepreneurship," Franziska Reh.Meet Franziska Reh, CEO & Co-Founder of Unconventional Capital, a fintech company focusing on early-stage investing in Africa, who is a corporate financial consultant-turned-fintech entrepreneur.

    Listen to the story of how a young green peace activist from Bavaria, a town in the southern part of Germany chose to take a risk in solving the problem of funding early-stage entrepreneurs in Africa in a disruptive way.

    It's truly an unconventional conversation worth listening to!

    38 min

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A podcast covering the African startup ecosystem; the players, dynamics, trends and stories