Kurious K

In Gerald's entrepreneurial journey, he encountered both failures and a successful exit from one of his two startups.

We explored Gerald’s journey from startup founder to Head of Go to Market at Anchor, and his role as a Community Manager at Black Ops.

Discover insights into fintech trends, and community-building strategies, plus some unexpected stories along the way.

Check out Backend by Gerald Black here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5Z_Q1cd77k2hygDiysj5A

We featured Adeshina Ajayi in the second part of the series of the book review he coauthored with Hakeem Disu. In this concluding part, we took a deep dive into the remaining chapters of the book and some of its significant concepts. Join us for an exciting deep dive!

Link to get a copy:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6TMWCSN

Hakeem Disu is back on the podcast for the second time! But this round is different – we're talking about his new book, which he wrote with Adeshina Ajayi. Plus, this is just the start! We're kicking off a 2 part episodes where we'll explore the important ideas from the book. Get ready to dive in with us!

Link to get a copy:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6TMWCSN

As Africans in the diaspora struggle to ensure trusted healthcare providers for their loved ones back home, Fleri's family care platform is creating a membership-based fintech platform that solves this problem.

Tune in to learn about Fleri's profound societal implications and its potential to shape a brighter future for Africa and beyond. Welcome to Kurious K!

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) reigns, the line between innovation and ethics has become increasingly blurred. Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we delve into the captivating realm of AI Ethics and its crucial role in responsible development.

Links to check out

Radical AI podcast https://www.radicalai.org/

All Tech is Human community  https://alltechishuman.org/

This episode promises to be very exciting as I am  featuring  Ireayo Oladunjoye- Head, Startups (Lagos Innovates)

Ireayo is currently responsible for developing and implementing Government-led programs to support an enabling environment for Tech Startups and Innovation Driven Enterprises to thrive in Lagos State at the Lagos state employment trust fund.

In this episode, we discussed 

Why Lagos innovates was established and some of its programs.

Impact since launch.

What existing partnerships do they have with the private sector?

The Accelerator and Idea hub Incubation program.

How they ensure funding for startups in their program.

Opportunities for startups and people looking to acquire digital skills and plans for 2023 & more.

Unleashing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) requires identifying the right problems to solve. But how can you spot the opportunities that are best suited for AI? In this fascinating podcast topic, we explore the most effective strategies for identifying problems that can be addressed with AI.

As legacy banking infrastructure fails to serve the needs of the modern world, understanding these emerging technologies is essential for individuals and businesses alike.

In this episode, we speak with Vincent Li, the Founding Partner of Adaverse, a Cardano Ecosystem Accelerator that invests in web3 startups in Africa. Vincent shares his inspiration behind focusing on the African market and how Adaverse navigates the unique challenges and opportunities for web3 startups on the continent.

Vincent also walks us through a case study of a web3 startup that Adaverse has invested in and supported, highlighting its impact on the African ecosystem. He then delves into the key indicators that Adaverse looks for when evaluating potential investments in web3 startups and how they collaborate with other investors globally to support the growth of the web3 ecosystem in Africa.

As more investors and startups enter the web3 space in Africa, Vincent explains how Adaverse maintains its competitive edge and continues to identify and support the most promising ventures. He also shares some exciting developments and upcoming projects that Adaverse is working on in the web3 space and how they will contribute to Africa's tech ecosystem.

Join us in this insightful conversation with Vincent Li to learn about Adaverse's investment strategies in Africa's web3 ecosystem and the potential of web3 technologies in shaping Africa's digital economy.

Learn more about Adverse at https://www.adaverse.co

In this podcast episode, we will delve into the world of venture capital in Africa and the challenges faced by aspiring investors. Mark Kleyner, who is an expert in the field, will share the mission and focus of DREAM VC, an investor accelerator program in Africa that supports and mentors individuals looking to break into venture capital. 

We will also discuss the importance of gender diversity in the industry, and the declining amount of funding going to female founders in Africa. Mark will share his story prior to starting Dream VC,  why there are limited investments by African Angel Networks and problems with engaging African UHNWI. 

Finally, we will take a look at the current state of venture capital investment globally, including data on global funding to startups, global venture funding, and venture capital deals in Africa. Mark will provide insights on the opportunities and challenges for venture capital investment in Africa, and what needs to change for a successful startup investor ecosystem to thrive in African countries and more. 

Information on Dream VC: 

Register Interest for Dream VC's programs: https://forms.gle/N6r7vjRfDgdUPHEZ6 

Visit Dream VC's website to learn more about how to break in or advance your potential career in the African Venture Capital Industry, through their remote training programs: www.dream-vc.com 

See Dream VC's Flagship 5-month comprehensive program for experienced professionals, operators and aspiring leaders: https://www.dream-vc.com/investor-accelerator 

See Dream VC's Popular 3-month skills-based program for aspiring VCs and working professionals looking to break into junior roles at VC funds: https://www.dream-vc.com/launch-into-vc