Join host Ssuna Ronald as he explores the vibrant startup ecosystem at the Africa Week Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. This episode features insights from industry leaders and innovators making a difference in Africa.

Timestamps:

​00:00:00 - 00:03:20: Introduction to the Africa Week Conference.

• ​00:03:21 - 00:08:48: Harry Ocheng from Innovate Now on assistive technologies for disabilities.
• ​00:08:49 - 00:11:39: Innovate Now's seed funding and examples of supported startups.
• ​00:11:40 - 00:14:55: Keynote insights from President Paul Kagame on investment in Africa.
• ​00:14:56 - 00:18:30: The role of Norrsken House in Kigali's startup scene.
• ​00:18:31 - 00:22:50: Luzana Costa on Norrsken's strategic initiatives across Africa.
• ​00:22:51 - 00:24:32: Emeka from SendStack on the Norrsken accelerator program.
• ​00:24:33 - 00:25:40: Reflections on profitability vs. unicorn status.
• ​00:25:41 - 00:29:20: Kellen Eilert from Viamo on building strong partnerships.
• ​00:29:21 - 00:32:45: Challenges and strategies for scaling in 22 African markets.
• ​00:32:46 - 00:35:40: Success stories from Viamo's operations in Rwanda.
• ​00:35:41 - 00:39:12: Future plans for VMO, incorporating advanced AI capabilities.
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Tune in to hear these engaging conversations and learn about the innovations driving change in Africa!

Executive Producer: Ssuna Ronald

Sound Engineer: Gumisiriza Richard

Script Writer: Chinwendu Opara

Art Direction: Abdu Latif Okalang

Powered By: Paul Atwine with Norrsken House Kigali

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The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this interview are their own and do not represent the official position or policies of their employer, companies, customers, or other entities. The guest is speaking in a personal capacity.