In this exclusive episode, Mark shares candid insights into the rollercoaster ride of building a business tailored for the African market. Brace yourself for a masterclass in resilience, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of innovation.

Celebrate alongside us as Smile ID reaches a monumental milestone of 100 million verifications, marking a testament to Mark's unwavering dedication and the team's collective triumphs. Don't miss out on this inspiring tale of perseverance and success! 🚀

Special Guest: Mark Straub.

Special Guest: Yele Bademosi.

Special Guest: Josh Whale.

Discover the secrets to success in the finance industry as we explore Tiernan's expertise. Don't miss out on this exclusive conversation with a visionary leader!

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Special Guest: Tiernan Kennedy.

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Special Guest: Mathias Léopoldie.

Don't miss this inspiring podcast with one of East Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Edwin Bruno.

Special Guest: Wole Ayodele.

In his role as CEO, Tunde has embedded the core values of Adventure, Transparency, Excellence, Respect and Ownership in the foundation of all business operations at Vendease. With his leadership, the formidable Vendease team have been motivated to achieve meteoritic growth and expanded the company’s operations to 16 cities with fulfilment coverage all across Nigeria and Accra, Ghana, while serving over 4,000 food businesses.

Prior to his role as CEO, he was the Head of Playstudio, where he strategically enhanced brand reputation and presence for global brands such as Google, Samsung, General Electric and Coca-Cola in sub-Saharan Africa. He was also the CEO of RED Media - increasing sales and signing notable brands for customers like Unilever, Heineken, and FrieslandCampina.

In this episode, Tunde shares his entrepreneurship journey, the ups, the downs, and the people in his life who made his current success possible.

Special Guest: Tunde Kara.

He's a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Fellow at the Harambeans and sits on the board of WESGRO and the CSIR (Smart Mobility). He's a graduate of University of Cape Town (BCom PPE), Wits Business School and Wits University (Hons, Political Science). He's passionate about serving people and solving problems. His entrepreneurial spirit of resilience has seen him survive a pandemic, global recession and unprecedented challenges in the already complex transport industry.

Velani’s forever optimism in Africa is perfectly summarised in his 2016 TED Talk, aptly titled, Commodifying The African Experience.

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Special Guest: Velani Mboweni.

Despite the challenges he's faced, Ken remains a true entrepreneur at heart, and he shares his insights on what it takes to succeed in the business world. He talks about the importance of resilience, the value of hard work, and the need to surround oneself with a strong team.

Through it all, Ken's story is one of perseverance and hope, and he shares his vision for the future and what's next on his journey. Don't miss this powerful podcast with one of Africa's most inspiring and influential entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Ken Njoroge.

Special Guest: Mathias Léopoldie.

Paul Kwesi Damalie is the co-founder of Inclusive Innovations Inc. Appruve, a product of Inclusive Innovations Inc, makes it easy for financial services to verify individuals and businesses all over Africa. It enables Pan African financial institutions and global financial service providers focused on Africa to meet AML ,KYC and CTF compliance , ensure the most stringent privacy and security standards are met, as well as reduce cost of customer acquisition. By implementing Appruve API via digital channels , customers of financial institutions can remotely access financial services, participate in cross-border trade ,hence build digital financial identities with lesser perceived risk ,that would open a world of opportunities.

Special Guest: Paul Damilie.

Special Guest: Paul Damilie.

Despite the challenges he's faced, Ken remains a true entrepreneur at heart, and he shares his insights on what it takes to succeed in the business world. He talks about the importance of resilience, the value of hard work, and the need to surround oneself with a strong team.

Through it all, Ken's story is one of perseverance and hope, and he shares his vision for the future and what's next on his journey. Don't miss this powerful podcast with one of Africa's most inspiring and influential entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Ken Njoroge.

He has a background in Finance from Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria, where he was a key member of the Credit Risk Management Team, and a growing career spanning 7+ years. Prior to Fincra, he co-founded Quidax, one of Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges where he led the Product, Business, Treasury & Customer Success teams. Over the years, Ayodele has recognised the difficulties that businesses face with making and receiving payments across Africa and he has remained committed to lowering the barriers and solving the challenges. He is passionate about the Fintech space and he loves football.

In this episode, Wole takes us on a rollercoaster ride, starting from his decision to shun venture capitalists and investors, and instead become a solo founder, all the way through to the challenges he has faced so far and his plans for the future.

Beyond business, Wole also gives us a peek into his personal life, sharing the pivotal role people close to him have played in getting him to where he is today, and how his faith influences his day-to-day life.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or simply looking for an inspiring story, this episode is a must-watch. So, sit back, relax, and join us on this journey with Wole Ayodele.

Special Guest: Wole Ayodele.

Despite these challenges, Edwin remains focused on the future and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. He shares his vision for the growth of his company and his plans to expand into new markets and industries.

Through it all, Edwin's story is one of determination and perseverance, and he offers valuable insights for anyone looking to build a successful business. Don't miss this inspiring podcast with one of East Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Edwin Bruno.

He has a background in Finance from Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria, where he was a key member of the Credit Risk Management Team, and a growing career spanning 7+ years. Prior to Fincra, he co-founded Quidax, one of Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges where he led the Product, Business, Treasury & Customer Success teams. Over the years, Ayodele has recognised the difficulties that businesses face with making and receiving payments across Africa and he has remained committed to lowering the barriers and solving the challenges. He is passionate about the Fintech space and he loves football.

In this episode, Wole takes us on a rollercoaster ride, starting from his decision to shun venture capitalists and investors, and instead become a solo founder, all the way through to the challenges he has faced so far and his plans for the future.

Beyond business, Wole also gives us a peek into his personal life, sharing the pivotal role people close to him have played in getting him to where he is today, and how his faith influences his day-to-day life.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or simply looking for an inspiring story, this episode is a must-watch. So, sit back, relax, and join us on this journey with Wole Ayodele.

Special Guest: Wole Ayodele.

Despite these challenges, Edwin remains focused on the future and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. He shares his vision for the growth of his company and his plans to expand into new markets and industries.

Through it all, Edwin's story is one of determination and perseverance, and he offers valuable insights for anyone looking to build a successful business. Don't miss this inspiring podcast with one of East Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Edwin Bruno.

Throughout the interview, Tesh shares his experiences, challenges, and successes in building MarketForce. He discusses the inspiration behind his company and the unique challenges he faced in building a platform to facilitate trade between informal merchants and leading consumer brands. Tesh also talks about the lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and surrounding oneself with the right team.

Finally, Tesh discusses his plans for the future and what's next for him in his entrepreneurship journey. He provides insight into the exciting opportunities and challenges ahead as marketForce continues to grow and expand across Africa.

Don't miss this inspiring and insightful interview with one of Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Tesh Mbaabu.