EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 54 MIN
#27 Steve Ciesinski - Advisor & Investor - How to Succeed with a Start-Up in Africa
from Next Wave · host Mohamed Lahkim
Get Next Wave’s Startup List 2025: https://startuplist.nextwave.ma/We recorded this episode with Steve Ciesinski during the DeepTech Summit 2025 organized by UM6P!Next Wave is the podcast for those building the Morocco of tomorrow.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and like the video!In this episode with Steve Ciesinski , we talk about:- The key differences between startups in Africa and the US- His advice for African founders- The 8 pillars of a successful tech ecosystem- What really made Silicon Valley a global tech hubAnd how to apply these lessons to build a thriving tech ecosystem in Africa.✉️ To sponsor the podcast: [email protected]✉️ To get in touch: [email protected]✉️ Join the Next Wave Letter: letter.nextwave.ma➜ Instagram de Next Wave : https://www.instagram.com/nextwave.ma_/ If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to leave us a comment.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ PLATEFORMES ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/71TB2zh... Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ TIMELINE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00:00 : Introduction00:01:47 : Who is Steve Ciesinski?00:07:57 : Key moments in Silicon Valley00:11:12 : What is Deep Tech?00:14:38 : Startups: US vs. Africa00:20:03 : Advice for African founders00:25:04 : AI's impact on emerging markets00:28:31 : Building a failure-friendly culture00:32:31 : Lessons on product innovation00:35:25 : Choosing startups and founders00:39:05 : Internet and smartphones in emerging markets00:43:40 : Exciting technologies today00:45:58 : Best founder you've met00:47:08 : Key advice for entrepreneurs00:48:42 : Mission-driven organizations00:51:27 : A book that changed your perspective
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