POD: This Is Connectivity a la VC with Accion Venture Lab's Jasiel Martin-Odoom
Discover how Accion Venture Lab's Africa Investment Officer blends digital savvy with authentic relationship-building to find and fund some of the continent's most promising fintech startups.
This episode features a candid conversation with Jasiel Martin-Odoom, Africa Investment Officer at Accion Venture Lab, exploring the intersection of venture capital and connectivity-focused content creation and ecosystem building in African tech.
Episode overview:
Andile Masuku catches up with Martin-Odoom to unpack his unique approach to ecosystem engagement, scaling personal impact through content creation and driving value for founders across Africa.
Reflecting on his experience transitioning from investment banking to fintech-focused impact VC, Martin-Odoom offers actionable insights on building authentic connections in the digital age.
Key topics:
• Authenticity in digital ecosystem building
• Content creation as deal flow mechanism
• Impact investing in African markets
• The evolution of venture capital engagement
• Scaling personal impact through technology
• Building sustainable founder relationships
Notable points:
- Martin-Odoom's consistent content creation spanning 792 days
- His transition from 100 to 11,000 social media followers through authentic at-scale engagement
- The development of AI-powered content scaling systems
- Sneak-peek into Accion Venture Lab's investment thesis
- Perspectives on democratising access to investor insights
Listen in for practical insights into modern ecosystem building and venture capital engagement in Africa's dynamic tech landscape.