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How do you develop 100 home-grown African billionaires? Dr. Julius Weche, Founder and CEO of Akad Education Group Africa, joins Michael Kimathi to share a practical blueprint for mentorship-driven, value-based leadership that scales.
In this episode, we deep-dive into AKAD’s transformative youth programs that have unlocked academic and career pathways to the world’s most prestigious institutions, including Harvard Business School, MIT, and HEC Paris. Dr. Weche discusses his ambitious vision to raise thousands of principled leaders who are equipped to drive Africa’s socio-economic future.
We explore high-impact mentorship initiatives and partnerships:
- Mentoring Future Engineers: With Kenya Power and KenGen.
- Mentoring Future Leaders: Collaborating with Dr. Vimal Shah and BIDCO Africa.
- Media Mentorship: Partnering with Standard Media Group.
- Global Competitions: Insights from judging the Hult Prize ($1M), Zuri Awards, and YouWin Awards.
Beyond the boardroom, we discuss the essential "hard skills" of governance, negotiation, and mediation, and how Dr. Weche’s ordination to the Education Ministry by the Anglican Church of Kenya informs his "faith and service" approach to CSR and community impact.
🕒 Key Moments & Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction: The AKAD Mission
(08:30) Mentoring Future Engineers: Kenya Power & KENGEN
(18:45) The Path to the Ivy League: Harvard, MIT, & HEC Paris
(29:15) Vision 2030: Developing 100 African Billionaires
(38:00) Negotiation, Mediation, and Value-Based Governance
(48:20) Faith in Leadership: The Anglican Church & Education Ministry (55:10) How to Join the AKAD Mentorship Movement
🎙️ Featured Leaders
- Dr. Julius Weche (Guest): Founder & CEO of Akad Education Group. Expert in youth mentorship and value-based leadership.
- LinkedIn: Connect with Dr. Weche
- Dr. Vimal Shah (Mentioned): Chairman of BIDCO Africa and renowned industrialist.
- LinkedIn: Follow Dr. Vimal Shah
🎧 About Your Host
Michael Kimathi is the creator of Impact Masters, exploring the technology and innovation ecosystem of Africa.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/
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