Africa Tech Talks
Dive deep into the vibrant world of African tech with the Africatechtalks.com Podcast. Join us as we explore the latest innovations, startups, and tech trends shaping the African continent. From Lagos to Luanda, Cairo to Cape Town, we bring you insightful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. Discover the stories, challenges, and successes of Africa's tech ecosystem, and be inspired by the transformative power of technology in Africa.
Episodes
EP #39 (S02) Carmen Mateia: From a WhatsApp Group to Tackling Angola's 'Undermployment' Crisis
What’s the real challenge for Angola’s youth: unemployment or undermployment?Social entrepreneur Carmen Mateia shares her incredible journey from starting a simple WhatsApp group to building an ecosystem that’s connecting thousands of Angolans to real opportunities.Carmen is a dynamic social activist, community leader, and founder of “Na Fila do Pão” (At the bread’s queue). Her work in tackling yo
EP #38 (S02): Innovation and Fintechs: Paulo Oliveira on Angola's Challenges and Solutions
Welcome to Africa Tech Talks 🎙️Your go-to platform for powerful conversations with the people and companies shaping Africa’s technological and financial future.📺 Episode Timeline01:50 Passion and Purpose: Combining Finance & Digital Transformation 04:05 The Dual Role: Founder vs. Ecosystem Coordinator 07:30 Global Exposure, Local Impact: The Mindset Shift (SUSI/YALI) 12:15 Bridging the Gap: Connec
EP #37 (S02): Fomentar o Empreendedorismo e a Inovação: Braulio Augusto
Bráulio Augusto, economista e especialista em Finanças, Banca e Agronegócio, partilha a sua visão sobre o futuro do empreendedorismo em Angola e o papel das startups no desenvolvimento económico do país. Atualmente PCA do INAPEM (Instituto Nacional de Apoio às Micro, Pequenas e Médias Empresas), Bráulio lidera a transformação do ecossistema de inovação, conectando governo, investidores, incubadora
EP #36 (S02): Beyond the Buzzwords: Erica Tavares on Angola's Environmental Challenges
Erica Tavares is one of the most influential voices of the new generation of impact leaders in Angola. As the founder and Technical Coordinator of EcoAngola, and with a solid background in Environmental Biology and Ecology, Erica has dedicated her life to a higher purpose: making the world a better place through environmental protection, climate justice and respect for human rights. Her conviction
EP #35 (S02): Saving Lives with Technology: Nikita Kuzmin Mission to Transform Global Charity
The Bold Question: What if you could save a life for the price of a pair of sneakers?This week, we dive deep with Nikita Kuzmin, founder of Helpster Charity, who's transforming global giving through technology and radical transparency. With over 20 years in international tech projects, Nikita was frustrated by traditional charity opacity—so he built something better.The Mission: "No one should be
Accelerating Innovation & Sustaining Futures – Acelera's Impact on Angola's Agri-Food Ecosystem
Join us for an insightful episode of Africa Tech Talks featuring Luimar Silva from Aselera Angola and Soha Nasser from Acelera Agro, as they unveil their pivotal role in nurturing Angola's entrepreneurial landscape and revolutionising its agri-food sector.Discover Acelera Angola's primary mission, founded in 2017, to boost and support a conducive entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, facilita
#EP 33 (S02): A Tecnologia no Sector Bancário | Vitor Rodrigues da Innovation Makers Labs
DISCLAIMER: This episode was fully recorded in portuguese.Welcome to the podcast!In this episode, we sit down with Vítor Rodrigues, the founder and manager of Innovation Makers, for an insightful discussion on the intersection of technology and banking in Angola, with a keen eye on the broader landscape of financial inclusion across Africa.Vítor walks us through the significant strides Angola has
#EP 32 (S02) - TLG Capital - Investing in the promising African markets, w/ Isaac Marshall
TLG Capital's investment strategies in Africa, particularly focusing on reducing risk and catalyzing commercial capital into impactful sectors, are discussed by Isaac Marshall.He highlights the resilience of African entrepreneurs navigating challenging market conditions, including currency devaluation and liquidity issues. Marshall expresses optimism about current currency stabilization in Nigeria
#EP 31 (S02) - Berkshire Africa - Investing for 100 Years, Not Just Exits! w/ Luni Libes
We're excited to have Luni Libes joining us—he’s the big thinker behind Africa Eats and its CEO. Luni’s got a cool backstory, going from a tech hotshot to a major force in impact investing all over Africa. Africa Eats isn’t your average investment outfit. They’re blazing a trail with a for-profit setup to fight hunger and poverty, pouring money and support into African small and medium-sized busin
EP #30 (S02) - Dive Deep into Subsea Cables: How They Power the Internet | Darwin Costa
In our latest episode of Africa Tech Talks, we sat down with Darwin Costa, an expert on subsea cables, to explore their critical role in Africa's digital infrastructure. Did you know that 95% of global communications travel through these underwater networks? From the historical significance of cables like SAT-3 to the future potential of projects like 2Africa, Darwin shares insights that are both
EP #29 (S02) Sachets of Broadband: Solving Africa's Connectivity One Piece at a Time | Diseye Isoun
Diseye Isoun is the Director of Content Oasis Ltd in Abuja, Nigeria, he has been instrumental in redefining connectivity and driving digital innovation across the continent. His remarkable career includes playing a key role in the establishment of Galaxy Backbone, NITDA, and Nigcomsat, as well as founding Content Oasis—a company dedicated to extending connectivity to underserved areas.00:00:00 (Ma
EP #28 (S02) The Invisible Engine: How Data Centers Fuel Africa’s Tech Boom, with Fábio José
Joining us today is none other than Fábio José, the Head of Sales of Raxio Data Centers for Angola —a company at the forefront of Africa’s digital infrastructure revolution. With a mission to bridge the continent’s data connectivity gap, Raxio is building world-class data centers that empower businesses, governments, and communities to thrive in the digital age.Fábio brings over two decades of exp
EP #25 - Arlinda Peixoto: The journey of an Entrepreneur, Regulation and Innovation
Today we're joined by Arlinda Ribeiro, Founder and CEO of Pagali, a company developing innovative tech solutions for digital payment in Cabo Verde. With over 20 years in the IT industry, Arlinda is an expert in FinTech, non-fungible tokens, desktop support and databases.Follow Arlinda Peixoto on social media:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindapeixotoInstagram: @ar.linda.peixotoLinks and initiative
EP #24 - José Garrido: O Futuro é incerto, mas o Futuro é Digital
Welcome to Africa Tech Talks, where we bring you insights from leaders shaping the continent's technological and financial landscape.Full YT Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8njfgdd-e4Our most recent episode is in portuguese, and our guest is a special one: José Garrido has more than 15 years of professional experience in IT consulting, between Angola and Portugal. His passion is to hel
EP #23 - Pedro Pinto Coelho: Personal Journey, CBDC's, Cross-Border Payments, International Banking
Today, we're honored to introduce Pedro Pinto Coelho, a distinguished Portuguese business leader with over 25 years of experience in financial services across Africa, Latin-America, and Europe.Follow Pedro Pinto Coelho on social media:LinkedIn: https://mt.linkedin.com/in/pedropintocoelhoLinks and initiativesAndaria: https://andaria.com/Fination : https://www.fination.org/Follow Africa Tech Tal
EP #22 - Wanderley Ribeiro: Empowering the Next Crop 🌾of Agripreneurs
Today we have the honor to host Wanderley Ribeiro, he currently is the Executive Director at BONSAE and President of the Angola Livestock Association (AAPA) in Luanda, Angola and one of the Founders of Kepya - a Digital Agriculture Marketplace.Follow Wanderley Ribeiro on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanderleyribeiro/X/Twitter: https://x.com/wanderley_aoLinks and initiativesBo
EP #21 - Denivaldo Neto - Pay 20+ Services with Your Phone: Streaming to Utilities
Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Denivaldo Neto, the founder of Aki, a digital payment platform in Angola.🎬 Full video (https://youtu.be/z4qXaiMgUnc)00:00 Intro 01:58 Experience and Background in the telecom industry06:00 The decisive moment that created Aki12:15 How is Aki innovating 30:00 Unique Challenges35:00 Long-time vision for Aki41:14 Final Remarks🗣️More about our guest:D
EP #20 - Leida Silva - Empowering Women while fostering Payments in Cape Verde with EasyPay CV
Our guest today is Leida Correia e Silva, a young and talented entrepreneur from Cape Verde who is making waves in the local technology space.🎬 Full video (https://youtu.be/56_uToIV-mE)00:00 Intro 02:08 Studying in China and returning to Cape Verde10:30 Getting inspiration from China's Payment ecosystem13: 57 Role as an Ambassador of the Internet Governance Forum21:00 The Role of Women in Tech
EP #19 - Edilson Coelho - O Futuro das Finanças Públicas: Modernização e Transformação Digital
Hoje o nosso convidado é Edilson Coelho, o Director Geral do SETIC-FP - o braço tecnológico do Ministério das Finanças de Angola. 🎬 Full video ( https://youtu.be/g3aML6Hya98 )00:00 Introdução01:03 Estudos e Carreira “Aprender fazendo”10:23 O desafio SETIC-FP16:20 Transformação Digital26:27 E-Finanças - Servir uma população diversa32:51 Big data44:42 Envolver pessoas50:50 Ciber Segurança1:00:00 Res
EP #18 - Telson Kapassola: Data Driven Decision Making made Easy
Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Telson Kapassola, who is the founder of Panorama.ao, one of the most promising tech startups in Angola.🎬Full video (https://youtu.be/_86G4YwDpfQ)00:00 Intro 01:20 Telson's Origins and Vision12:12 Lessons From Being a Young Entrepreneur17:39 An Entrepreneur Career21:25 How did Telson Navigated the Strategy for Panorama?35:49 Data Driven Organiz
#EP 17 - Paulo Araújo: Connecting the Unconnected
Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Paulo Araujo who’s making internet available for people and businesses in Angola. 🎬 Full video (https://youtu.be/rrzAePII-5c)00:00 Intro 03:18 Paulo’s Personal journey05:32 WiConnect inception06:58 Challenges of being an African Entrepreneur10:59 Raising Funds and Accessing Talent21:47 Funding Timming for a Startup27:43 WiConnect is Now Data Orien
EP #1 - Africa Tech talks with Chris Skinner
Our guest on this episode is Chris Skinner, a leading expert on financial technology and the author of several books, including the best sellers "Digital Bank" and "Digital for Good". who’s also the founder of the Finanser, a website, and newsletter that provides insights on the future of finance.📺Full video: https://youtu.be/kKk5QOq-t5I00:00 Intro01:08 FinTech's vs. Legacy
EP #2 - Attitude and Innovation in the African Context (w/ Eduardo Clemente)
Our guest on this episode is Eduardo Clemente, the author of the book “Attitude is Your Superpower”, a mentor and investor in Angolan startups and a member of the board at a Pan African Bank. His insights go from what made him successful at what he does to the role in technology and digitalization in Africa, particularly Angola.📺Full Video: https://youtu.be/pC_IhNk_iJA00:00 Intro 4:09 Why Angola?7
EP #16 - Connecting Africa: IPv6, Subsea Cables and the future of Internet (w/ Darwin Costa)
Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Darwin Costa, a standout figure in the internet infrastructure scene. 🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/B-ENnNx4tFg00:00 Intro 02:42 Who is Darwin Costa04:42 What will the Internet Become (David Bowie Perspective in 1999)06:54 The perspective on Internet by Darwin07:41 The importance of the Sub-Sea Cables for the Internet11:08 Lag can Kill you (if yo
EP #15 - Carlos Daniel: HR SaaS Solutions to Professionals and MSME Companies
On today's episode of Africa Tech Talks, we are honored to welcome an Angolan Technology Entrepreneur in the HR space, Carlos Daniel, who’s the founder and CEO of Mirantes, a startup that promises to revolutionize the job search market, employee, and payroll management for the MSME companies.🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/TJopxzQQSL800:00 Intro01:45 Who’s Carlos Daniel, the CEO of Mirantes03:5
EP #14 - Ikpeme Neto: Enabling affordable Healthcare to millions of people
On today's episode of Africa Tech Talks, we are honored to welcome a trailblazer in the healthcare digital sector, Dr. Ikpeme Neto. Neto is the founder and CEO of WellaHealth, a pioneering health-tech company that is bringing affordable healthcare and medications to millions of people.🎬Full video: https://youtu.be/Hyk_7-ekIOA00:00 Intro02:48 Origin Story07:58 The transition from being a doctor
EP #13 - Emerson Paim: Kubinga Green Mobility to The Common Citizen
In today's episode, we're delighted to introduce Emerson Paim, an inspiring tech entrepreneur from Angola with a fascinating personal journey and a deep social and environmental conscience.🎬Full video: https://youtu.be/bzb7klHjXHA00:00 Intro03:44 The journey outside Angola14:05 Kubinga’s Inception23:08 The Seed Star Experience28:20 New Players in The Market32:30 Smarter Cities43:24 Digital
EP #12 - Nuno Aires: O Crescimento do Marketing Digital em Angola
In today's episode, we're delighted to introduce Nuno Aires, who is the founder and general director of Tequila, a marketing and communications agency based in Luanda, Angola. Disclaimer: This episode is entirely in Portuguese🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/FS0YWotIRxY00:00 Intro01:37 Who is Nuno Aires04:37 The Tequila Project08:07 The power of AI in Marketing 13:39 The challenges of the An
EP #11 - STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STARTUPS IN ANGOLA (w/ Lisa Videira)
In today's episode, we're delighted to introduce Lisa Videira, an inspiring tech entrepreneur from Angola with a fascinating background as a former professional sportswoman.🎬Full video: https://youtu.be/WB6nvmlliKY00:00 Intro04:03 My journey07:55 The story of a winner17:57 Role of AASED and Purpose of the Organization23:24 The startup act for Angola31:34 Angolan Success Stories42:15 The Ma
EP #10 - BUILDING ONE OF NIGERIA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL ONLINE MARKETPLACES (w/ Mark Essien)
Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Mark Essien, a standout figure in the Nigerian tech scene. 🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/lZyEcz-Gmvw00:00 Intro 01:03 Why he became an engineer06:53 File Sharing Software - His first successful product “exit”12:58 Good Products VS Good Markets15:33 Test your idea (market fit) based on real time world data (eg.: Google Keywords)26:08 HNG Internshi
EP #9 - Bridging the Gap: How Jobartis is Shaping Angola's Employment Landscape (w/ Luis Verdeja)
Our guest today, Luis Verdeja, is the CEO and co-founder of Jobartis, a job board and recruitment tech company.🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/4-vA7nyabMQ00:00 Intro02:55 Luis Background and Vision of Jobartis07:28 The main role of Jobartis in the Angolan Market09:40 Starting a business requires motivation12:41 Boiling down the business14:00 How Jobartis uses technology to select people17:47 How re
EP #8 - Angola's Startup Act, Crypto Mining and Financial Inclusion (w/ Morato Custódio)
Today's podcast guest is Morato Custódio, the founder of LWEI, a fintech company focused on financial inclusion for people outside the conventional financial system. Most recently, he contributed to Angola's new Startup Act, working closely with INAPEM - National Institute for the Support of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Angola.🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/CtuXNwgfltI00:00 Intr
EP #7 - Transforming Angola's Banking Industry (w/ Sergio Lopes)
Sérgio Lopes is the IT Director at BFA, one of the top tier Banks in Angola. 🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/PHbeBBxAU7Q00:00 Intro 04:00 Sergio Lopes' background and experience08:42Challenges faced by the Angolan banking industry12:14 BFA's digital transformation journey32:30 Fundamental Elements to Improve Digital Inclusion in Angola40:27 Cyber security is core for the entire ecosystem1:0
EP #6 - Angola First Venture Capital-Backed Startup (w/ Kenneth Hogrefe)
Kenneth Hogrefe is is renowned for creating digital marketplaces in Angola, boasting a portfolio that includes Angola's leading property and automotive portals, Angocasa.com and Angocarro.com.🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/KVAioZQx_Qc00:00 Intro | Digital inclusion outlook04:00 Transition to Africa and Impact08:42 Breaching the Digital Inclusion Gap12:14 Tech Landscape15:35 Accelerating Entrep
EP #5 - HOW MICROCREDT CAN TRANSFORM LIFES: INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERT (w/ Tirso Figueira)
Tirso Figueira is the Head of Partnerships at Kixicrédito, a Microcredit company in Angola. 🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/_rtn49goOYw00:00 Intro | Microcredit: A Product of the Microfinance Industry04:19 What is Microcredit07:00 The Microfinance realm09:40 New legislation12:50 To really financially include someone18:56 How impactful are partnerships in the Microcredit realm25:20 The tech impact o
EP #4 - Cape Verde, a Tech and Digital Economy (w/ Pedro Lopes)
Mr. Pedro Lopes is our guest on our pod. He is the Secretary of State for Digital Economy of the Government of Cape Verde.In this episode, he shares with us the digital challenges that Cape Verde faces; we discuss the importance of digital literacy and how Cape Verde is positioning itself as a tech hub and an innovation center in the ECOWAS region. 🎬Full video: https://youtu.be/zxowHR7r6UA00:00 In
EP #3 - Investing with Impact: Ethics, Returns, and the African Promise (w/ Gildas Mouelle)
Episode 3: Africa Tech Talks welcomes Gildas Mouelle, a Senior Investment Associate from XSML Capital, where we discuss and exchange ideas about:🤔 - What is Private Equity?🌍 - Biggest misconceptions about investing in Africa, namely Angola🔍 - Evaluation factor for investing in companies🌱 - How PE firms support the growth and development of the companies they invest in🚀 - The role PE plays in drivi
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