Founders Connect

Founders Connect

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Founders Connect episodes

  • Interview with Ayo Akindele, Founder and CEO of Kyshi
    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 much about business in that space.  
    In this Founders Connect interview, Ayo shares background information about himself, including some curious and fun facts regarding his personal life. He reveals the vision being Kyshi and the philosophy guiding his business, and offers advice to upcoming entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to transition from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, or simply seeking to make something of their lives.
    34 min
  • Interview with Koromone Koroye, Managing Editor of TechCabal
    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 events on behalf of TechCabal. 
    In this episode of Founders Connect, Koromone tells her story: her literary background, her love for her Father, ambling between metropolitan cities (Newyork and Lagos), her experience as a teacher,  her tech career from Flutterwave to TechCabal, being a woman in the Nigerian tech space, her passion for leadership, her spiritual life and many more gems. We have an amazing conversation. Enjoy!
    55 min
  • Interview with Duncan Muchangi, Principal @ Unicorn Growth, Former MD, Jumia Group & Antler E.A
    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, Duncan worked at Jumia for five years, and worked, partnered and invested in several other ventures.
    In this podcast episode of Founders Connect, Duncan shares his story with us. We gain some insight on the state of the fintech/investment scene in Kenya, plans for the future of VC, and valuable advice that can only have been nurtured by years of experience. Enjoy!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Interview with Marvin Coleby, Co-Founder and CEO of Raise
    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 African venture capital space.”  
    In this podcast episode, Marvin shares his unique perspective regarding running a startup in Africa; his motivations, his passion for equity and diaspora ownership, key milestones, challenges, and problems Raise is trying to solve, and plans for the future. Don't miss it!
    42 min
  • Interview with Bunmi Akinyemiju, Partner at GreenHouse Capital, Former CEO Venture Garden Group
    Bunmi Akinyemiju is a serial entrepreneur, investor and CEO of Venture Garden Group (VGG), a high growth technology investment holding company that has incubated and invested in fintech companies that provide innovative solutions in multiple sectors of the African economy.  He is also a Founding Partner at GreenHouse Capital (GHC) - the venture arm of the Venture Garden Group which has invested in over 20 innovative fintech companies across Africa like Helium Health, Flutterwave, Migo, Appzone and more.  
    Bunmi is passionate about transforming Africa through technology and has successfully led several impactful change projects through strategic public and private sector partnerships. He studied Computer Science at Michigan State University, USA. In this Founders Connect video, Bunmi shares his background with me, and his experience across decades, innovating, investing and growing businesses in Africa.
    54 min
  • Interview with Kay Akinwunmi, Co-Founder and CEO of Zazuu
    Kay Akinwumi is an entrepreneur based in London and Nigeria. He has worked as a consultant for various initiatives such as SKy, Patch, and the Labour Party, helping them build tech solutions for their users. 
    He is the founder of Zazuu, a platform that allows migrants and businesses to send money with the best rates and remittances, and choose what options work best for them.  With Zazuu, transferring money is seamless and can be done in a few minutes. It removes the risk and inconvenience of signing up with multiple providers, visiting a money changer or carrying around large amounts of cash.  
    In this podcast, Kay shares his background, his education in London, his work history before Zazuu, and his plans for Zazuu.
    48 min
  • Interview with Ameyaw Debrah, Founder of Ameyawdebrah.com
    Ameyaw Debrah is a Ghanaian celebrity blogger, freelance journalist, and reporter. He is the founder of AmeyawDebrah.com, a thriving entertainment website and blog that publishes Ghanaian celebrity news. He earned a bachelor's degree in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. In this podcast, Ameyaw shares his life, journey and career as a media entrepreneur.
    40 min
  • Interview with Odun Eweniyi, Co-founder and COO of Piggyvest, FirstCheck Africa
    Odun Eweniyi is the Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Piggyvest, a secure online savings platform that is valuable for its flexible savings options. She is also a CoFounder of FirstCheck, an Investor Operative dedicated to aiding women in building companies, and the Feminist Coalition, a group of women that work together for Women's rights and were instrumental to the #EndSars Protests of 2022. 
    Odun is intelligent, skilled and versatile in her field of operations, with talents ranging from marketing to sales, product management and business development.  In this podcast episode, Odun shares her life and journey with me. It's an amazing and inspiring one.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Interview with Eyitayo Ogunmola, Founder of Utiva

    On Linkedin, Eyitayo describes himself as "really enthusiastic about Web3 and products that digitalize how people learn." 

    He is the CEO of Utiva, a digital business that aims to change how Africans and people of colour enter the tech industry by assisting learners in transitioning from classrooms to on-the-job learning, and one of the pioneers in the Tech Educational system in Africa. 

    People from 30 cities around the world are currently being trained by his company.  In this episode of Founder's Connect, Peace finds out more about Eyitayo, hie journey, his experience leading Utiva, and valuable advice for people looking to further their educational dreams.

    37 min
  • Interview with Godwin Tom, Serial Entrepreneur, Music Business Mogul & CEO of iMANAGE AFRICA

    Godwin Tom is a renowned talent manager, creative entrepreneur and the Chief Executive officer at iManage Africa, a Talent & Events management company set up in 2017. Godwin Tom has worked with or managed artists like MI, Wizkid, Waje, Davido, Rooftop MCs, and many others.  

    With 10 years in the industry and practical experience at management level for Marketing, Public Relations, Image Consulting, Branding and Publishing; Godwin brings professionalism to the Entertainment industry with an understanding of the demands of a business environment. 

    In addition to his roles within the entertainment industry, Godwin is a strong supporter of the development of youth. As a result of this, he has developed key mentoring schemes that will enable young men and women keen to join the industry and gain first-hand working experience with The Godwin Tom Company and iManage Africa Entertainment.

    40 min

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