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E74: Caleb Maru (Tech Safari) on Africa’s Tech Rise - This is Where the World Is Headed
What is your relationship with the African continent?
In this episode recorded live at Latitude59, host Zivile Einikyte sits down with Caleb Maru, Founder & CEO of Tech Safari — Africa’s leading media and events platform spotlighting the continent’s fast-moving tech ecosystem. Caleb Maru reveals why Africa's tech boom is shaping the future.
With over 1 million monthly followers and 53,000 newsletter subscribers, Caleb is at the forefront of telling the real story of African innovation. No hype, no clichés — just grounded insights into how fintech, talent, and raw entrepreneurial energy are reshaping what’s possible.
In this powerful conversation, we dive into:
* How payments infrastructure is powering economic transformation.
* Why local context isn’t optional—it’s your ultimate edge.
* The misconceptions keeping investors blind to opportunity.
* The urgent need for talent development and what’s causing the mismatch.
* What defines the resilient founder in Africa—and why it’s different.
Whether you’re an investor, operator, or curious observer, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and open your mind to one of the most exciting tech frontiers on the planet.
About Caleb: Caleb Maru is the Founder of Tech Safari, africa’s leading media and events platform, spotlighting the continents tech ecosystem. Tech Safari reaches over 1 million people every month through its newsletter, videos, and editorial content - connecting global attention to the most exciting founders and operators building across the continent. Caleb also curates Tech Safari’s signature events, which bring together investors, startups, and tech leaders in cities like Nairobi, Accra, and Addis Ababa to spark real conversations and deal-making.
With a focus on scale, capital, talent, and market expansion, Caleb is building the go-to platform for stakeholders building Africa’s tech future.
Follow Caleb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebmaru/ Newsletter on African Tech: https://www.techsafari.io/
🎙️Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:
https://www.perceptionparadox.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivileeinikyte/
🎵 Music by Luca Nioi:
http://www.lucanioi.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Tech Safari and Latitude 59
02:12 The Evolution of Tech Safari
05:19 Understanding the African Tech Ecosystem
08:19 Challenges and Opportunities in African Startups
11:21 Talent Development and Brain Drain
14:26 Engaging with the African Tech Scene
17:23 Misconceptions About Africa's Potential
20:26 Key Traits of Successful Founders
23:15 Final Thoughts
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By Zivile EinikyteWhat is your relationship with the African continent?
In this episode recorded live at Latitude59, host Zivile Einikyte sits down with Caleb Maru, Founder & CEO of Tech Safari — Africa’s leading media and events platform spotlighting the continent’s fast-moving tech ecosystem. Caleb Maru reveals why Africa's tech boom is shaping the future.
With over 1 million monthly followers and 53,000 newsletter subscribers, Caleb is at the forefront of telling the real story of African innovation. No hype, no clichés — just grounded insights into how fintech, talent, and raw entrepreneurial energy are reshaping what’s possible.
In this powerful conversation, we dive into:
* How payments infrastructure is powering economic transformation.
* Why local context isn’t optional—it’s your ultimate edge.
* The misconceptions keeping investors blind to opportunity.
* The urgent need for talent development and what’s causing the mismatch.
* What defines the resilient founder in Africa—and why it’s different.
Whether you’re an investor, operator, or curious observer, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and open your mind to one of the most exciting tech frontiers on the planet.
About Caleb: Caleb Maru is the Founder of Tech Safari, africa’s leading media and events platform, spotlighting the continents tech ecosystem. Tech Safari reaches over 1 million people every month through its newsletter, videos, and editorial content - connecting global attention to the most exciting founders and operators building across the continent. Caleb also curates Tech Safari’s signature events, which bring together investors, startups, and tech leaders in cities like Nairobi, Accra, and Addis Ababa to spark real conversations and deal-making.
With a focus on scale, capital, talent, and market expansion, Caleb is building the go-to platform for stakeholders building Africa’s tech future.
Follow Caleb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebmaru/ Newsletter on African Tech: https://www.techsafari.io/
🎙️Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:
https://www.perceptionparadox.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivileeinikyte/
🎵 Music by Luca Nioi:
http://www.lucanioi.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Tech Safari and Latitude 59
02:12 The Evolution of Tech Safari
05:19 Understanding the African Tech Ecosystem
08:19 Challenges and Opportunities in African Startups
11:21 Talent Development and Brain Drain
14:26 Engaging with the African Tech Scene
17:23 Misconceptions About Africa's Potential
20:26 Key Traits of Successful Founders
23:15 Final Thoughts