Quake, Rabbit Holes, and the African Internet – Kyle Spencer | Coffee Pump (E079)

Konichiwa Fam! On E078, I sit down with Kyle Spencer, a key figure in Africa’s internet infrastructure scene, for one of the wildest origin stories we’ve had on Coffee Pump. You will love it!On this episode, we get into:- Growing up on early IBM PCs, DOS, and dial-up internet- Doom, Quake, LAN parties, and how gaming taught Kyle networking- Kyle’s wild backpacking journey across Asia on a 125cc motorbike and accidentally becoming a TV celebrity in China- Moving to Uganda in 2008 and helping revive the Uganda Internet Exchange- How Kyle and his team helped Uganda’s internet traffic grow from a few megabits to 70+ gigabits- Data centers, peering, AfPIF, and the AFRINIC IP dramaAnd much, much more.Hope you enjoy the episode.Best,Team Coffee PumpFind Kyle Spencer:- LinkedIn: https://ug.linkedin.com/in/kyle-spencer- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kikubamutwe/?hl=en- X: https://x.com/kyleville?s=20Find about more about the next AFPIF event: https://www.afpif.orgFind our host Sajid Vayani:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/sajidvayani?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajvayani?_t=ZM-8tKwY3KSEon&_r=1- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sajidvayani- Twitter / X: https://x.com/sajvayani?s=21Our Sponsors:Connect Coffee Roasters- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectcoffeeroasters/?hl=en- Connect Coffee Website: https://connectcoffeeroasters.net- Riverfront, Chiromo Branch: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sk8Z4HysfCSz3Hja7CoffeePump Socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeepumppodcast? utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Coffee Pump Audio:- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/coffee-pump/id1755013994- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1unCgwcsMSoG7YfgAu73?si=FBy53R8rSCm-xXGJMKQtaQDisclaimer:The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters.Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.