Africa Tech Summit Podcast
Africa Tech Summit is the leading event series focused on African tech and investment with Summits globally. Africa Tech Summit Podcast continues the conversation with industry leaders, investors, and corporates providing you with insights from across the African tech scene.
Episodes
EP42: The Future of Crypto in Africa: Regulation, Stablecoins and Borderless Finance with VALR
Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR. As one of Africa's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, VALR is building the infrastructure for faster, more accessible and borderless financial services across the continent. In this conversation, Farzam explores the evolution of Africa's crypto ecosystem, Kenya's emerging regulatory landsca
EP41: AI, Talent and the Future of Software Development with Andela
Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela. Founded on the belief that brilliance exists everywhere but opportunity does not, Andela has evolved into a global talent marketplace connecting skilled technologists with opportunities around the world. In this conversation, Carrol explores how artificial intelligence is transforming software developme
EP40: From Research to Revenue: How CMU Africa is Backing the Next Generation of African Startups
Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Stanley Mukasa, Associate Director of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University Africa. CMU Africa is helping startups bridge the gap between innovative ideas and sustainable businesses through its incubation programmes, mentorship, funding and access to technical talent. In this conversation, Stanley shares how the university
EP39: Behind the Rails: Building Reliable Payments Across Africa with pawaPay
Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Jamie Steell, Chief Operating Officer at pawaPay.pawaPay is a key player in Africa’s payments ecosystem, building infrastructure designed to handle the complexity and fragmentation of payment systems across the continent.In this conversation, Jamie breaks down what it really takes to scale payments in Africa -from navigating fragme
EP38: Breaking Borders: Building Seamless Cross-Border Payments in Africa with PESA
Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Wale Afolabi, Co-Founder and CTO of PESA.PESA is building infrastructure to simplify cross-border payments—helping individuals and businesses move money instantly across markets including the UK, EU, US, UAE, and Nigeria, with expansion across Africa underway.In this conversation, Wale breaks down the realities behind cross-border
EP37: The Digital Revolution: Enhancing Cross-Border Payments in Africa
The Digital Revolution: Enhancing Cross-Border Payments in Africa – Panel at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025 featuring insights and views from Eric Wainaina – General Manager, Africa at Conduit, Yemi Lawani – Director of Business Development at Circle Iheakachi Nwabueze – Head of Global Marketing and Growth at Grey Dr. Collins Igwe – CFO at Budpay and moderated by Paschal Okeke – Head of Operation
EP36: The Truth About Venture Capital; Unveiling Today’s Trend & Reality
Listen to a live panel on "The Truth About Venture Capital; Unveiling Today’s Trend & Reality" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.With Jason Njoku – Founder at NjokuZillaAndreata Muforo – Partner at TLcom CapitalSelma Farouk – Investment Analyst at DPI VCMaxime Bayen – Operating Partner at Catalyst Fund Er
EP35: Africa's FinTech Frontier: Payments & Growth Opportunities
Listen to a live panel on "Africa's FinTech Frontier: Payments & Growth Opportunities" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.Featuring Didi Uwemakpan - VP at Moniepoint Adesoji Solanke - Head of FinTech & Banks, Investment Banking Origination at Absa Shay Hamilton - CEO at Tola Saruni Maina - Associate VP
EP34: Building Web3 Across The Continent
Listen to a live panel on "Building Web3 Across The Continent " recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com. Featuring Chris Duffus - CEO at FonbnkStephen Browne - Co-Founder at Sorted WalletMouloukou Sanoh - Co-Founder & CEO at Mansa Financeand moderated by Jessica Hope - CEO at WimbartHighlights from the session
EP33: Stablecoins in Africa: Stability & Innovation Powering Digital Payments
Listen to a live panel on "Stablecoins in Africa: Stability & Innovation Powering Digital Payments" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.Victoria Calmon - Head of Marketing and Communications at Mento Labs Daniel Kimotho - Ecosystem and Strategic Partnerships at Celo Foundation Sebastien Piolat - Business De
EP32: Insights From The Frontline
Listen to a live panel on "Insights From The Frontline" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit London. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.Featuring:Chika Nwobi – Founder & CEO at DecagonMike Quinn – Co-Founder & CEO at BoostUzoma Dozie – Chief Sparkler at SparkleModerated by Jessica Hope – Founder & CEO at WimbartThe session digs in to the found
EP31: Gen AI Hype or Reality? How are African Startups Building with Generative AI
Listen to a live panel on "Gen AI Hype or Reality? How are African Startups Building with Generative AI" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit London. Featuring:Honey Ogundeyi – Founder & CEO at EdukoyaDave Evans – CTPO at pawaPayStefan Kruger – Vice President Of Engineering at PaystackEd Fricker – Director of Platform Engineering at Smile IDand moderated by Kartik Renjen – Head of Startup/VC Bi
EP30: The State Of African Fintech Trends & Opportunities
The State Of African Fintech Trends & Opportunities recorded live at Africa Tech Summit London 2024 at he London Stock Exchange on June 7th, 2024.Featuring Chinenye Agwu - VP Sales & Sector Head for PSPs at Flutterwave Lewam Kefela - Principal at Partech Africa Frank Atube - COO at Seamfix Stephen Oluwatobi - Head of Operations at Kora Technologies Babs Ogundeyi - Group CEO & Founder a
EP29: Africa Tech Funding, Growth and Expansion
Africa Tech Summit panel session on Africa Tech Funding, Growth and Expansion featuring insights.Laurien Field – Global Head, Startup Catalyst at IFC Tingting Peng – Chief Capital, Strategy, and Impact Officer at Moove Victor Alade – CEO and Co-founder at Raenest Nina Triantis – Global Head of TMT at Standard Bank Frannie Tyner- Director of Corporate Development at Onafriq Moderated by Adewale Yus
EP28: Exploring Recycling Of Plastic Waste into Low-Carbon Building Materials
The Climate, Tech & Sustainability Series -The Climate, Tech & Sustainability podcast series from Africa Tech Summit, supported by Mercy Corps Ventures and in partnership with the SixthD.With insights from Kubik Inc. a company turning plastic waste into affordable and durable low-carbon buildings in Kenya and Ethiopia.Featuring:Kidus Asfaw, CEO and Co-Founder, Kubik IncBoko Inyundo, Founde
EP27: Exploring the Nexus Between Energy, Fintech, & Development
The Climate, Tech & Sustainability Series -The Climate, Tech & Sustainability podcast series from Africa Tech Summit, supported by Mercy Corps Ventures and in partnership with the SixthD.With insights from Easy Solar a company distributing and financing solar solutions in Sierra Leone and Liberia.Featuring:Nthabiseng Mosia, Co-founder & CCO, Easy SolarBoko Inyundo, Founder The SixthDSu
EP26: Future of Web3 in Africa with Founder of Fonbnk, Christian Duffus
Insights from Chistian Duffus, founder of Fonbnk on Web3, payments and the future across the African continent for micro-payments.Subscribe for updates and join our live Summits in Nairobi and London! More details on www.africatechsummit.com
EP25: Exploring Bitcoin Mining in Africa
The Climate, Tech & Sustainability Series -The Climate, Tech & Sustainability podcast series from Africa Tech Summit, supported by Mercy Corps Ventures and Peercarbon, in partnership with the SixthD.With insights from Gridless, a sustainable bitcoin mining company leveraging hydro-powered micro grids in Kenya and MalawiFeaturing:Erik Hersman, CEO of GridlessBoko Inyundo, Founder The SixthD
EP24: The Future of Digital Financial Services
The Future of Digital Financial Services was recorded live at the Africa Money & DeFi Summit - West Africa 2023, an Africa Tech Summit event.Panel session featuring insights and views from:Mumbi Annstella, Acting General Manager at TalaAdoma Owusu, General Manager: Fintech Business Development and Expansion at MTNKwame Aduansere, Head Digital Innovation at Fidelity Bank GhanaFara Ashiru, Found
EP23: Exploring Affordable Clean Cooking Fuel in Africa
The Climate, Tech & Sustainability Series -The Climate, Tech & Sustainability podcast series from Africa Tech Summit, supported by Mercy Corps Ventures and Peercarbon, in partnership with the SixthD.With insights from Koko Networks, a company delivering affordable, clean bioethanol cooking fuel across KenyaFeaturing:Greg Murray, CEO & Co-Founder, Koko NetworksBoko Inyundo, Founder The
EP22: Exploring Direct Air Carbon Capture in Africa
The Climate, Tech & Sustainability Series -The Climate, Tech & Sustainability podcast series from Africa Tech Summit, supported by Mercy Corps Ventures and Peercarbon, in partnership with the SixthD.With insights from Octavia Carbon who are building and deploying Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) machines in KenyaFeaturing:Martin Freimüller, Founder & CEO, Octavia CarbonBoko Inyundo, Fo
EP21: Building The Future of Web3 In Africa
Building The Future of Web3 In Africa, was recorded live at the Africa Money & DeFi Summit - West Africa 2023, an Africa Tech Summit event.Panel session featuring: Vicentia Asilevi – IT Project Manager - Ejara Munachimso Ogueke, CEO - OneLiquidity Sarah Idahosa, Founder - Women in Defi Emmanuel Ebanehita, CMO - Fuse Moderated by Elisha Owusu Akyaw (aka GhCryptoGuy)Subscribe for updates and joi
EP20: Exploring Electric Mobility in Africa
The Climate, Tech & Sustainability Series -The Climate, Tech & Sustainability podcast series from Africa Tech Summit, supported by Mercy Corps Ventures and Peercarbon, in partnership with the SixthD.Insights from Roam, who are making electric transport more accessible in KenyaFeaturing:Filip Lövström, Co-Founder & CEO, RoamBoko Inyundo, Founder The SixthDSubscribe for updates and join
EP19: Africa Fintech Investment - Outlook and Insights
Africa Fintech Investment - Outlook and Insights, was recorded live at the Africa Money & DeFi Summit - West Africa 2023, an Africa Tech Summit event.Panel session featuring;Adesoji Solanke - Head of Fintech Investment Banking - ABSAJasiel Martin-Odoom - Africa Investment Officer at Accion VenturesMichael Mutie - Investment Professional at Launch Africa VenturesYvonne Okafor - Founder at A&
EP18: Impact Investing To Enhance Climate Resilience For Agriculture In Africa
The Climate, Tech & Sustainability Series - The Climate, Tech & Sustainability podcast series from Africa Tech Summit, supported by Mercy Corps Ventures and Peercarbon, in partnership with the SixthD.Insights from Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund an impact fund supporting pioneering agribusinesses enhancing the climate resilience of smallholder farmers across AfricaFeaturing:Rebecca Mincy
EP17: Climate Funding in Africa - Investing In Venture-led Solutions To Increase Resilience
The Climate, Tech & Sustainability SeriesThe Climate, Tech & Sustainability podcast series from Africa Tech Summit, supported by Mercy Corps Ventures and Peercarbon, in partnership with the SixthD.Insights from Mercy Corps Ventures, an investor catalysing venture-led solutions to increase the resilience of underserved individuals and communities across Africa.Featuring:Hetal Patel, Directo
EP16: Capital Raising & IPOs for African Tech Ventures
Capital Raising & IPOs for African Tech Ventures was recorded live at Africa Tech Summit London 2023 at London Stock Exchange.Moderated by Yvonne Bajela – Partner at LocalGlobe the podcast features expert views and insights from; Freda Isingoma – Fund Manager at Octopus Investments Simon Olsen – Partner at Deloitte Chuba Ezenwa – MD Investment Banking Sub-Saharan Africa at Bank of America Neil
EP15: The Business of Payments - recorded live at Africa Tech Summit London
The Business Of Payments episode was recorded live at Africa Tech Summit London 2023 at London Stock Exchange featuring insights and views from payments leaders across Africa. Moderated by Nkiruka Uwaje Founder at Grovvth Advisory, the coversation features;Solomon Amadi – VP Processing Infrastructure at Moniepoint Inc, Elizabeth Rossiello – CEO at AZA FinanceGbenga Ajayi – Partner at QED Investors
EP14: Digital identity - powering open finance across Africa with Esigie Aguele, CEO of VerifyMe
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022Featuring: Esigie Aguele Co-founder /CEO of VerifyMe Nigeria and Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of Africa Tech Summit, this episode explores the trust infrastructure and how digita
EP13: Payments in Africa - Deep dive into the fintech landscape with Akshay Grover CEO of Cellulant
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 www.africatechsummit.comFeaturing: Akshay Grover, CEO of Cellulant and Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of Africa Tech Summit, this episode deep dives into the digitisation of payme
EP12: Crypto in Africa - CBDC's, DeFi & fintech regulation with Carmelle Cadet, CEO of EMTECH
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.com.Featuring: Carmelle Cadet, CEO and Founder of EMTECH and Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of Africa Tech Summit, this episode unpacks the growth of digita
EP11: Twitter in Africa - empowering free speech and combating misinformation across the continent
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comRecorded live at Africa Tech Summit Connects, Emmanuel Lubanzadio, Head of Public Policy for Sub-Saharan Africa at Twitter shares insights with Andr
EP10 - Angel investing in African tech start-ups - insights from investors across the continent
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode active angel investors from across the African continent share regional insights on investing in tech start-ups.Moderated by Tomi Da
EP9 - Future Of FoodTech & Sustainability in Africa - With Neanda Salvaterra, Eleni Gabre-Madhin - blueMoon Ethiopia & Caine Wanjau - Twiga Foods
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode we unpack the Future Of FoodTech & Sustainability in Africa. Moderated by Neanda Salvaterra this panel recorded at Africa Tech S
EP8 - Connectivity in Africa - Cloud, cables & connectivity with industry leaders
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at Africa Tech Summit - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode we take a deep dive into Africa’s Digital Infrastructure and why the cloud, cables and affordable connectivity are critical for pan-African growth.Moderated by Boko Inyundo from DLA Piper this panel session recorde
EP7: Fintech in Africa - Building a pan-African digital bank with Chijioke Dozie CEO of Carbon
Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series and event sharing insights from across the African tech scene, join our online Summit, Oct 20-22nd 2020 - www.africatechsummit.com/kigali/online/In this episode we have a deep dive into mobile financial services in Nigeria and across the continent with Chijioke Dozie co-founder of Carbon, who are building a pan-African digital bank. We also unpack mo
EP6: FoodTech in Africa - Inseco, a South African startup monetise food waste to deliver sustainable proteins with insects
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at Africa Tech Summit - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode, we unpack FoodTech in Africa with Simon Hazell, Co-founder of South African food tech startup Inseco, who is monetizing organic food waste to deliver sustainable proteins using insects.We also unpack food security
EP5: Insurtech in Africa - deep dive with Jihan Abass founder of Kenyan insurtech Lami Insurance
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at the fourth Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Feb 23-24th, 2022 or Africa Tech Summit London, September 2022 - www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode, we catch up with Jihan Abass, the inspiring founder of Kenyan insurtech startup, LAMI Insurance, and how a simple interaction led h
EP4: China and Africa – innovation and learning through technology with Alibaba Group / XNode
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at Africa Tech Summit www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode we take a look at the relationship between China and Africa in technology and innovation. Wody Keita from Africa Tech Summit is joined by Luuk Eliens from XNode and Dean H. Diabaté from Alibaba Group who share insigh
EP3: Spotlight on the Egyptian tech scene with Tamer Azer from Sawari Ventures
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at Africa Tech Summit www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode Tamer Azer Principal at Sawari Ventures shares insights on North Africa’s tech powerhouse, shining a spotlight on the Egyptian tech scene, leading sectors, investing and his own experiences of venture building.For mo
EP2: Nigeria's Tech Opportunity In A Crisis - Kola Aina/Ventures Platform & Vivian Nwakah/Medsaf
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at Africa Tech Summit www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode we unpack Nigeria’s tech opportunity in a crisis. The conversation shares insights with Kola Aina – Partner at Ventures Platform Hub and Vivian Nwakah CEO & Founder of Medsaf as they explore opportunities, fundin
EP1: Survival strategies in a downturn for African tech ventures / TLCom Capital / Outlierz Ventures
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. Subscribe for updates and join us at Africa Tech Summit www.africatechsummit.comIn this episode leading tech investors Ido Sum – Partner at TLcom Capital and Kenza Lahlou – Managing Partner at Outlierz Ventures share survival strategies, fundraising, and opportunities in the current downturn for tech ventures
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