Africa Tech Summit Podcast

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 at Flutterwave and moderated by Nkiru Uwaje - COO at Mansa Finance Highlights from the session include: 🌍 Growth of Fintech: The African fintech industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increased mobile penetration and digital payment adoption.💳 Mobile Money Integration: The rise of mobile money services is transforming payment systems, facilitating real-time transactions and increasing financial inclusion. 🔒 Challenges in Security: The advancement of technology also brings challenges, particularly in fraud protection and identity management for fintech companies.

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 include: 🌍 Web3 as a Catalyst for Change: The panel emphasized that Web3 technologies could significantly reshape financial infrastructure in Africa, offering new methods for transactions and financial services. 📉 Financial Inclusion Challenges: A staggering 75% of adults in Southern Africa lack access to formal financial services, highlighting the pressing need for innovative solutions.💰 Stablecoins’ Role: Stablecoins are viewed as a potential game-changer for financial transactions, providing stability and ease of use in volatile economies.

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 Development Director for Web3 at Operaand moderated by Duncan Muchangi - Head of Business Development at Fonbnk. The panelists explore challenges and opportunities in the adoption of stablecoins across the continent, financial literacy, accessibility, and the current reliance on mobile money systems. Sharing insights into prevalent use cases for stablecoins — like savings, payments, and remittances— and highlight the role of emerging technologies in bridging gaps within traditional financial systems. The discussion covers the importance of partnerships and the ecosystem required for stablecoin growth, as well as exciting projections for the future where traditional banking systems may evolve into a more decentralized financial landscape.

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 founders stories, sharing their challenges and strategies for startups in the African tech ecosystem amidst macroeconomic difficulties. Panelists discussed the importance of building businesses with solid fundamentals, focusing on profitability, and managing risks such as currency devaluation and inflation. They also emphasized the need for startups to stay lean, adapt quickly, and maintain strong relationships with investors to secure funding during tough economic times.

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 Biz Dev at Amazon Web ServicesThe session emphasizes the importance of integrating AI into both current operations and future visions, highlighting the value of building in-house AI expertise to stay competitive. Panellists stressed the need for early-stage start-ups to experiment with AI tools and avoid over-committing to specific technologies due to the rapid pace of innovation. Underscoring the potential for smaller, efficient teams to leverage AI for significant impact and encouraged innovative business models in the AI-driven market.Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.

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 at Kuda Technologies Moderated by Nkiru Uwaje - COO at Mansa FinanceThe session focused on the current funding landscape for African fintechs and the challenges faced by the ecosystem over the past 12 months including the significant decrease in funding in 2023 due to global economic downturns, the necessity of educating regulators to bridge generational gaps and foster better understanding of fintech innovations, and the impact of regulatory and compliance challenges on business growth. Despite the setbacks, there's optimism about the future, highlighting the increasing number of funds earmarked for Africa and the potential for a resurgence in the fintech sector.Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com/

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 Yusuf – Co-Founder & CEO at TalentQLSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits in Nairobi, Ghana and London! More details on www.africatechsummit.comThe session highlights the shift in funding criteria, with higher expectations for company quality amidst the market’s volatility and macroeconomic shocks over the past 12 months. Despite this, there is pressure on VCs and growth equity funds to deploy capital, which is expected to lead to a reopening of capital flows over the next 12-18 months. Regulatory instability in major African markets, such as Nigeria and Egypt, and the challenges of currency conversion are significant hurdles. However, there is optimism that increased funding and strategic exits could rejuvenate interest and investment in African startups, particularly if positive stories and stability are promoted. Additionally, while traditional private equity and debt financing continue to play roles, innovative funding structures and thematic investments are emerging as critical tools for supporting growth in this complex environment.

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, Founder The SixthDSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in Nairobi and London! More details on www.Africatechsummit.com

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 SixthDSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in Nairobi and London! More details on www.Africatechsummit.com

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

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 SixthDSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in Nairobi and London! More details on www.Africatechsummit.com

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, Founder and CEO at OkraLeona Abban, Country Manager at Turaco Ghanaand moderated by Francis Tay, Investment Manager at Founders Factory Africa,Subscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in, Nairobi and London! More details on www.africatechsummit.com

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 SixthDSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in Nairobi and London! More details on www.Africatechsummit.com

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, Founder The SixthDSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in Nairobi and London! More details on www.Africatechsummit.com

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 join our live Summits us in, Nairobi and London! More details on www.africatechsummit.com

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 our live Summits us in Nairobi and London! More details on www.Africatechsummit.com

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&A Collective and moderated by Timame Wanyoike - Partnerships & Ecosystem Manager at Katapult VCSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in, Nairobi and London! More details on www.africatechsummit.com

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, Investment Director, Acumen Resilient Agriculture FundBoko Inyundo, Founder The SixthDSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in Nairobi and London! More details on www.Africatechsummit.com

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, Director, InvestmentsToffene Kama, Principal InvestorBoko Inyundo, Founder The SixthDSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in Nairobi and London! More details on www.Africatechsummit.com

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 Shah – Senior Business Development Technology at London Stock Exchange Ariel White-Tsimikalis – Partner at GoodwinSubscribe for updates and join our live Summits us in Ghana, Nairobi and London! More details on www.Africatechsummit.com.