LIVE! Now & Next: Caleb Maru Curates Code Across Continents

The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views, positions, or policies of the Australian High Commission Kenya. To commemorate 60 years of diplomatic partnership between Australia and Kenya, Selam & Hello has partnered with the Australian High Commission for a special three-part series: Saying the African Part Out Loud! In this inaugural episode, host Lilly Bekele-Piper is joined by Australian-Ethiopian tech entrepreneur Caleb Maru, founder of Tech Safari—Africa’s largest tech newsletter and a rapidly growing media, events, and community platform reaching over one million people monthly. Recorded live at iHub Nairobi with a vibrant crowd at their Creative Community of Practice, the conversation examines the conditions driving successful tech ventures across the continent, whether stronger capital, policy, and/or talent is most needed the Continent’s tech ecosystem, the pros and cons of AI’s development in our mother tongues and why failure is key to any tech entrepreneur’s success. Caleb shares fascinating stories and insights from founders securing major investments, unpacks the pressures of “launching to survive,” and offers his forward-looking view of the milestones that will define African tech success in the next 15 years. This episode offers timely, thought-provoking perspectives on African innovation and how African tech leaders are shaping the industry ‘now’ and creating what is ‘next.’ Selam & Hello extends its appreciation to the Australian High Commission Kenya for its support in making this series possible. Special thanks to: iHub Nairobi, Creative Community of Practice, Collins Manaseh, Selina Jamayo, Hesketh Wines and The Wine Box Kenya. Follow Tech Safari Africa: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X Follow the Australian High Commission Kenya: Website Facebook Instagram X Follow Selam & Hello: Instagram YouTube TikTok Website Links from the episode: The Diaspora Debate: Should African Professionals Return Home? Expatriate As a Service: The streets say you need a white co-founder The rise and fall of Africa's first Unicorn This table raised over $100M to build Africa’s future and its just the beginning Email us at: [email protected] [email protected] Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas Piper Production by: Voomantics Kenya