EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 1H 5M
S2.E4 “I Call It African Excellence”: Joe Ekue Kinvi on Identity, Investment & Building Without Borders
from BeUPod · host Anya & Dr. Tiamo
What does Black excellence look like when rooted in an African perspective? In this episode, Anya and Dr Tiamo sit down with Joe Ekue Kinvi, a Togolese-born, Pan-African entrepreneur building the future of investment and innovation across Africa and its diaspora. From arriving in Ireland at 15 without speaking English, to leading roles at Stripe and Paystack, to now founding Borderless, Joe’s journey is shaped by resilience, identity, and a deep commitment to shifting Africa’s narrative. We unpack the realities behind identity and ambition, navigating name-based bias, value creation, and carrying the weight (and motivation) of sacrifice, family, and expectation. Joe shares how his experiences shaped his mission to shift Africa’s narrative - from one of limitation to one of opportunity - through ownership, investment, and collective economic power. From co-founding the African Professional Network Ireland to leading roles at Stripe and Paystack, to now building Borderless, he’s focused on one thing: creating systems that allow Africans and the diaspora to build, invest, and thrive together. Connect with Joe Twitter - [@joekinvi](https://twitter.com/joekinvi?lang=en) Linkedin - [@joekinvi](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joekinvi) Instagram - [@joekinvi](https://instagram.com/joekinvi) Email - [email protected] Newsletter - https://joekinvi.beehiiv.com/
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Anya and Dr Tiamo are joined by Joe Ekue Kinvi, Pan-African entrepreneur and founder of Borderless, to discuss redefining Black excellence through an African lens. From his journey moving to Ireland at 15 to leadership roles at Stripe and Paystack, Joe shares insights on identity, bias, and building economic power across the African diaspora. This episode explores Pan-Africanism, diaspora investing, and how collective capital can shape Africa’s future. Topics include: Black excellence, African identity, entrepreneurship, diaspora investing, and economic empowerment.
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