Unlocking Africa

Episode #15 with Dario Giuliani who is Founder and Director at Briter Bridges,  which is is a think tank and data-driven research company focused on the role of innovation and technology, as well as private sector development across underserved markets.

What We Discuss With Dario Giuliani

• When gathering data in Africa, what actions should you be looking to drive?
• How important is partnership when it comes to growing a business in Africa?
• What are some of the social goods that can be achieved through data use?
• What data-driven African trends should we be excited about?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Developing an Effective Data Infrastructure to Drive Business Growth in Africa with Rob Withagen? Make sure to check it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Dario on LinkedIn at DarioGiuliani, and Twitter @Dario__Gln

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]

Episode #14 with Rob Withagen who is Co-Founder and CEO at Asoko Insight,  which is Africa’s leading corporate data and engagement platform, providing global investors, multinationals and development institutions the most effective route to discover, shortlist and engage their target universe of African companies.

What We Discuss With Rob Withagen

• Why has it been so difficult to collect data in Africa in the past?
• What role does increased data availability play in Africa's current startup funding boom?
• How has Africa's data landscape evolved over the last seven years?
• What advice would you give to African startup entrepreneurs looking to position themselves for future investment?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Why You Should Invest in African Startups. Africa Is the Future with Gbite Oduneye? Make sure to check it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Rob on LinkedIn at RobWithagen, and Twitter @AsokoInsight

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]

Episode #13 with Gbite Oduneye who is Founder and General Partner at ODBA,  an early-stage venture capital firm that believes that real founders who have started, run, and scaled businesses are the best people to invest in them.

What We Discuss With Gbite Oduneye

• Why is it critical that African founders become funders?
• What value do venture capitalists add to the startups they fund?
• What is the most effective way to find investable statups in Africa?
• Will African startup funding continue to rise in 2022?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Facts and Emerging Trends of Retail in Africa with Mac Mabidilala? Make sure to check it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Gbite on LinkedIn at GbiteOduneye, and Twitter @GOduneye

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]

Episode #12 with Mac Mabidilala who is Head Of Research at Trade Intelligence,  a leading provider of retail business research, insight and capability building solutions in and across Africa.

What We Discuss With Mac Mabidilala

• What are some of the nuances unique to African retail?
• What is the significance of informal retail in Africa?
• How should we integrate offline and online retail channels in Africa?
• Which retailers are succeeding in Africa, and what have they done differently to achieve success?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How an Innovative Startup Is Driving Financial Inclusion for Women in Africa with Ifeoma Uddoh? Make sure to check it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Mac on LinkedIn at MacMabidilala, and Twitter @TradeTatler

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]

Episode #11 with Ifeoma Uddoh who is the Founder of Shecluded, a fintech company that provides growth loans, business support, Asset building tools, and financial education for African women..

What We Discuss With Ifeoma Uddoh

• How does Shecluded assist African women in pursuing economic opportunities?
• How are fintechs in Africa successfully tapping into the female economy?
• What are some of the obstacles, social and cultural nuances that African women face?
• What role does technology play in promoting financial independence among African women?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Technology Is Being Used to Facilitate Trade and Reduce Fraud in Africa’s Agriculture with Victoria Madedor? Make sure to check it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Ifeoma on LinkedIn at IfeomaUddoh, and Twitter @shecluded

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]

Episode #10 with Victoria Madedor who is a Co-Founder of Agroverified, and Head of Business Development (Agribusiness & FMCG) at the Bank of Industry Nigeria.

What We Discuss With Victoria Madedor

• How can technology be used to help Africa's agriculture industry overcome obstacles?
• Are commodity platforms giving Africa's agriculture structure and stability?
• What type of investors are investing in African agriculture?
• How can AfCFTA help shape the future of Agriculture in Nigeria and Africa?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Top Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Africa's Top 5% Talent? Make sure to check out it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Victoria on LinkedIn at VictoriaMadedor, and Twitter @MadedorVictoria

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]

Episode #9 with Inez Willeboordse who is the Managing Partner of JobnetAfrica.

What We Discuss With Inez Willeboordse

• What significant changes have occurred in African recruitment over the last decade?
• How has the pandemic affected the recruitment process for companies in Africa?
• What are some of the nuances in the recruitment process that you only encounter in Africa?
• How can African companies, both foreign and domestic, attract top talent?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Impact of Policy on Closing Africa's Digital and Financial Divide with Michelle Chivunga? Make sure to check it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Inez on LinkedIn at InezWilleboordse, and Twitter @JobnetAfrica

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]

Episode #8 with Michelle Chivunga who is the Founder and CEO  of Global Policy House.

What We Discuss With Michello Chivunga

• What are the positive and negative impacts that policy is having on the African digital economy?
• Are African governments embracing future technology?
• Is the use of digital currencies the solution to Africa's payment issues?
• What is being done to ensure that people are not being left behind by rapid digital developments?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss  Moving Back to Africa With a Purpose. Professional Footballer to Farmer with Shalom Bako? Make sure to check it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn at MichelleChivunga, and Twitter @michellechivung

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]

Episode #7 with Shalom Bako who is the Managing Director of AFRIVANA.

What We Discuss With Shalom Bako

• How do you identify the best opportunities in African agriculture for you?
• What steps should you take when moving back to Africa?
• How big are Africa's agricultural opportunities?
• What can you do to better educate yourself and increase your chances of success in African agriculture?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How to Use Blockchain to Unlock Africa’s Potential. Digital Path to Political and Trade Transparency with Shadrack Kubyane? Make sure to check it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Shalom on LinkedIn at ShalomBako

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]

Episode #6 with Shadrack Kubyane who is the Co-Founder of Coronet Blockchain and is also referred to as Africa's Blockchain Baron.

What We Discuss With Shadrack Kubyane

• Is blockchain late to Africa, or has it arrived just in time? 
• What benefits does blockchain provide from an Africa perspective? 
• How can blockchain be utilised to improve intra-African trade?
• Why and in what circumstances would you integrate blockchain technology into the operations of a small business in Africa?
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Expert Advice on How to Enter African Markets Successfully. Africa Market Entry and Expansion with Bolaji Sofoluwe? Make sure to check it out!

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Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu

Connect with Shadrack on LinkedIn at ShadrackKubyane, and Twitter @ShadrackKubyane

Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

www.etkgroup.co.uk
[email protected]