Sponsored POD: Victor Mapunga on building from first principles in Africa's 'tech graveyard' Victor Mapunga, founder of FlexID and Shona Prince Technologies, reveals the raw truth of building from scratch in Zimbabwe—rejecting hero labels and embracing the grit of progress.
Sponsored POD: Savvy Product-led Innovation—Evah Kimani's vision for digital insurance in Africa In this podcast conversation, Evah Kimani unpacks how she’s channelling over 18 years of expertise into curating partnerships that fuel Britam's growth and digital innovation strategies.
Sponsored POD: Future in the Humanities EP 3/3 - The Gig Economy's Hidden Costs Wits University social scientist and researcher Fikile Masikane exposes harsh realities behind promises of entrepreneurial freedom for food delivery drivers in South Africa.
Sponsored POD: Future in the Humanities EP 2/3 - Unpacking Social Media Conspiracies in a World of Crisis Wits University media researchers Samuel Olaniran and Iginio Gagliardone come to grips with the societal impact of conspiracy theories in today's social media-led world.
Sponsored POD: Future in the Humanities EP 1/3 - Exploring the COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on Human Connection Wits University researchers Sahba Besharati and Victoria Williams discuss cultural perceptions of contact, pandemic-induced changes and the long-term effects on social relationships and mental health.
Sponsored BONUS: Can Paxful deliver on being Africa's 'Uber for money'? feat. Ray Youssef In case you missed it, in 2019, Paxful CEO Ray Youssef hopped on the pod to unpack why Africa was delivering some of his company's most significant business wins.
Sponsored BONUS: Binance is bullish on the 'Blockchain Africa' opportunity feat. Emmanuel Babalola Binance is keenly extending its global market leadership in the crypto exchange arena by doubling down on 'Blockchain Africa' growth.
Sponsored BONUS: Scaling what works and ditching what doesn't with MiWay Blink feat. Christiaan Steyn How do you navigate towards startup success with the backing of a more successful incumbent? Christiaan Steyn tells us MiWay Blink's side.
Sponsored BONUS: Why would anyone launch a car insurance startup in the middle of a pandemic? feat. Christiaan Steyn MiWay Blink's Christiaan Steyn explains how the recently-launched digital-only insurer aims to capitalise on the pandemic by serving young South Africans innovative auto-insurance products.
