PODCAST · business
Founders52 Series
by Hindsight Ventures
Learn from some of Africa's leading startup founders from across Africa who have raised in an excess of USD 1M+ or bootstrapped to success with over 7 figure revenue. Hindsight Ventures' Founder52 is a 52-week journey of inspiration and learning. It is a series of Twitter Spaces discussions with some of Africa's top startup founders to share their unique perspectives. We aspire to inspire and empower the next generation of tech startup founders. This is the founders' method of contributing to the development of a thriving entrepreneurial community in Africa.
Episodes
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Founders52 Episode 47 Arun Iyer -Founder, Alpha Direct
Arun Iyer is a Co-Founder & CEO at Alpha Direct Insurtech
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Founders52 EP 48, Tijan Watt, Founder - Solar Box
Tijan is a serial entrepreneur with a background in Finance and Marketing. After graduating at the top of his class summa cum laude with a BS in Mathematics, Tijan began his career at Goldman Sachs, the premiere investment bank on Wall Street.
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Founders52 EP 52, Victoria Peill Founder Duara Education
Victoria Peill is a Kenyan social entrepreneur and education innovator passionate about reshaping how children learn across Africa. She is the founder and CEO of Duara Education, an organization that builds small, community-based microschools run by empowered female educators. Through Duara,...
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Founders52 EP 51, Manuel Seiffe, Co-founder M-Power Ventures.
Manuel Seiffe is the co-founder and CEO of M-Power Ventures, a climate and fintech startup that provides solar energy infrastructure in emerging markets, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa. An entrepreneur and enthusiast for renewable energy, he has a professional background in the solar sector and...
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Founders52 EP 50, Jonatan Allback, Founder - Njia Pay.
Jonatan Allbäck is the Co‑Founder and CEO of NjiaPay, a Payments‑as‑a‑Service company spun out of Talk360 in late 2024 Disrupt Africa+11africatechsummit.com+11Disrupt Africa+11. He brings over 15 years of experience in fintech and global payment systems, having previously held senior roles at…
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Founders52 EP 49, Micheal Louis, Founder - Cerebrium ai
Background: Michael Louis is the visionary founder behind Cerebrium, a platform designed to simplify the deployment of machine learning models on serverless GPUs with lightning-fast performance — under 5 seconds startup time imdb.com+5youtube.com+5youtube.com+5. Entrepreneurship: As CEO, he...
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Founders52 Episode 46, Adeola Adedewe, Founder Kredete
Adeola Adedewe is a visionary entrepreneur and fintech expert dedicated to transforming financial access across Africa. He is the Founder and CEO of Kredete, a digital lending marketplace that leverages AI and blockchain technologies to connect borrowers with lenders, aiming to democratize access...
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Founders52 Episode 45, Youcef Rahmani, Co-founder Toum AI
Youcef Rahmani is a doctoral candidate in law at the University of Oxford, focusing his research on the objectives pursued by corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting obligations. He is also a researcher with the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme and leads the Sustainable…
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Founders52 Episode 44, Roan Stoop, Co-Founder Credit Circuit
Roan Stoop is a seasoned professional in the financial sector, currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Credit Circuit, a fintech platform that leverages technology to make receivables financing more accessible and efficient for businesses. With over 19 years of experience in the…
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Founders52 Episode43：Moses Mukundi, Founder, Eden Care
Moses Mukundi is a Kenyan entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Eden Care, a digital health insurance company operating in Rwanda and expanding to Kenya. Mukundi holds a Law degree from the University of Nairobi and earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior…
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Founders52 ep 42 | Rahul Jain, Founder, Peach Payments.
Rahul Jain is the co-founder and CEO of Peach Payments, a leading payment gateway operating in South Africa, Kenya, and Mauritius. His entrepreneurial journey began after he completed his MBA at IESE Business School in 2010. In 2011, while working in the U.S., he received a call from Andreas...
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Founders52 ep 41 | Priaash, Co-founder & CEO, The Awareness Company
Priaash Ramadeen, an electronic engineer turned entrepreneur, founded The Awareness Company in 2018 to harness AI for operational sustainability. With a history in defence and conservation, his current mission is to drive efficiency and safety across various industries using data-driven insights....
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Founders52 ep 40 | Mustafa Eid, Co-founder & CTO Moneyhash
Mustafa is the co-founder and CTO of MoneyHash: Middle East and Africa’s first payment orchestration and revenue operations platform. He is an experienced tech entrepreneur who is passionate about building complex systems that simplify infrastructure challenges. He is combining his computer…
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Founders52 ep 39 | Albin Wilson, Co -founder Roam Electric
Albin Wilson is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Roam, a Kenyan technology company transforming electric mobility in Africa. Roam develops electric motorcycles and buses specifically designed for commercial and public transit applications, addressing the continent's unique transportation...
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Founders52 ep 38 | Ben Peterson, founder Purple Elephant Ventures
Ben, a proud Canadian, husband, and father of two, currently resides and learns in Nairobi, Kenya. His career has been marked by diverse chapters, all united by his drive to build systems that encourage people to connect with individuals, places, and ideas beyond their comfort zones. Guided by…
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Founders52 Ep37 | Mohamed Maged, Co-Founder & CEO, mtor
On this week's episode of #Founders52, we featured Mohamed Maged, Co-Founder & CEO, mtor! 🌟 motr is an online marketplace revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry. Maged shared insights on his entrepreneurial journey of "Revolutionizing Traditional Marketplaces with Tech," exploring…
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Founders52 Ep36 | Ahmed Mahmoud, Founder & CEO of DXwand
On this week's episode of #Founders52, we featured Ahmed Mahmoud, Founder & CEO of DXwand! 🌟 Ahmed shared his incredible journey from leading digital transformations at global giants like Microsoft and Vodafone to founding DXwand, a company revolutionizing AI technology. We delved into the...
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Founders52 Ep34 | Mubarak Sumaila, Co-Founder & CEO of BezoMoney
On this week's episode of #Founders52, BezoMoney Founder and CEO Mubarak Sumaila, a fintech trailblazer backed by Google and Techstars, joined us for an inspiring session. We explored Mubarak's journey of building BezoMoney, a digital bank for Africa's unbanked, and learned how empathy drove his...
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Founders52 Ep33 | Bassam Sharkawy, Co-Founder & CEO of Sprints
🎙 Tune in to our latest episode 33 featuring Bassam Sharkawy, Co-Founder & CEO of Sprints! Embark on a journey to uncover the strategies for closing the Tech Talent Gap in Emerging Markets with Bassam, a seasoned entrepreneur and Co-founder at Sprints. With over 13 years of entrepreneurial...
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Founders52 Ep32 | Ope Onaboye, Co-Founder & CEO of Renda Africa
We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming live session of the Founders52 podcast series Ep32, where we will be featuring Ope Onaboye, Co-Founder & CEO of Renda Africa. Episode Details: Guest Founder: Ope Onaboye Startup Name: Renda Africa Topic: Building a successful tech business in Africa...
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Founders52 Ep31 | Omar Alami, Founder & CEO of ORA Technologies
Episode Details: Founder Guest: Omar Alami, Founder, ORA Technologies Date: Wednesday, 24th April 2024 Topic: Building Resilience in Tech Entrepreneurship About ORA Technologies: Omar Alami (CEO) founded the ORA app in 2023, which offers a variety of features, such as P2P transactions, an...
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Founders52 Ep26 | Siham Elmejjad, Founder & CEO of Tookeez
Embark on a journey of innovation and impact with us this week on the Founders52 Series! Join us as we shine a spotlight on Siham Elmejjad, an engineer turned entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of Tookeez. Siham, alongside her team, is revolutionizing loyalty marketing and technology, paving the...
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Founders52 Ep025 with Paul Breloff, Co-Founder & CEO of Shortlist Professionals
Africa's population is booming, set to surpass India and China by 2050, reaching 2.4 billion. With over 60% of Africans under 30, the continent holds immense potential for today's job market driven by innovation. 📉 Yet, Africa grapples with unemployment rates ranging from 17% to 35%. Finding the...
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Founders52 Ep23 | Bram Willem & Lillian Nassanga, Co-Founders of Emata
Join us, this week as we chat with Bram Willem van den Bosch and Lillian Nassanga Musoke Co-Founders, Emata, the driving forces behind Emata. Founded in 2020 in Kampala, Uganda, Emata is revolutionising the way smallholder farmers in Africa access financing. Their loans are specifically designed…
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Founders52 Ep22 | Jackson Kibigo Kungu, Co-Founder & COO of Workday
Learn about the future of workplace solutions with Jackson Kibigo, Co-Founder & COO, Workpay Workpay: Transforming Payroll in Emerging Markets Launched in 2019, Workpay is at the forefront of revolutionizing HR payroll tech solutions. In a landscape marked by a surge in small and medium-sized...
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Founders52 Ep21 | Ben Lyon, Co-Founder of KopoKopo & DFS Lab
🚀 Join us for Founders52 Ep23 with Ben Lyon 🌍 This week, we're thrilled to host Ben Lyon, a true fintech visionary. Ben's entrepreneurial journey spans over 13 years, and he's made an indelible mark in the fintech realm. Meet our guest: 🚀 Co-founder of Kopo Kopo Inc, a fintech startup that...
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Founders52 Ep20 | Ismael Belkhayat, Founder & CEO of CHARI
This week, on Founders52 Series, we're taking you on a journey to the vibrant city of Casablanca, Morocco, as we host an inspiring entrepreneur with a remarkable story. Introducing Ismael Belkhayat, Founder & CEO, Chari | YC S21 | Ecom and Fintech apps for retailers in Francophone Africa. Chari…
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Founders52 Ep19 | Victor Maina, Founder & CEO of Duqha
Join us, on the Founders52 Series, this week as we chat with Victor Mania, the driving force behind Duqha. Duqha is a B2B retail-tech platform that empowers informal merchants across Africa to effortlessly source inventory, manage payments digitally, enjoy convenient deliveries, and access...
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Founders52 Ep018 | Kidus Asfaw, Co-Founder & CEO of Kubik
"🚀 Get ready for our Founders52 Ep19 with Kidus Asfaw! 🌟 We're thrilled to host Kidus Asfaw, Co-Founder & CEO of Kubik, Inc., a game-changer in the world of sustainable construction. 🏗️ Kubik is on a mission to transform the construction industry by turning hard-to-recycle plastic waste into...
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Founders52 Ep17 | Nisha Ligon, Co-Founder & Ex-CEO of Ubongo
🚀 Exciting News for Founders52 Series! 🚀 Get ready for a captivating session with Nisha Ligon, the remarkable Co-Founder of Ubongo! 🌍🎉 Nisha Lamsam Ligon, a Thai-American social entrepreneur, writer, and producer based in East Africa, co-founded Ubongo, a Pan-Africa social enterprise that's...
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Founders52 Ep016 | Radhika Bhachu, Co-Founder & CEO of Ndovu
Ready to explore the world of investing? Founders52 Episode 16 is here to guide you! This week, we are hosting Radhika Bhachu, Founder & CEO of Ndovu. Ndovu is a Kenyan investment platform designed to make investment in local and global financial markets accessible secure and affordable to...
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Founders52 Ep15 | Mutie Mule, Co-Founder & COO of Solutech Limited
Want to learn about turning data into dollars? Do you want to transform customer pain points into thriving ventures? Are you seeking ways to scale your business organically, minus external funding? In our Ep015, we present an opportunitny to learn from an entrepreneur who's mastering the art of...
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Founders52 Ep13 | Steve Biko, Co-Founder & CEO of Zanifu
Welcome to Episode 13 of Founders52! I'm your host, Emmanuel - a Partnerships & Community Lead at Hindsight Ventures. In this episode, we're thrilled to have host Biko, Co-Founder and CEO of Zanifu, a Kenyan Fintech startup reshaping stock financing for micro small businesses. Founders52, brought...
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Founders52 Ep 012 | Taha Jiwaji, Founder & CEO of BEEM Africa
Coming up on #Founders52, we are thrilled to host Taha Jiwaji, Founder & CEO, of BEEM to talk how his experience building a customer-funded business without any external funding. Beem Africa is an omnichannel communication platform that brings together USSD, Airtime, Mobile Payments, SMS,...
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Founder52 Ep0011 | Moaaz Hossam, Co-founder & CMO of Rology
In our Ep0011, we are thrilled to host Moaaz Hossam, Co-founder & CMO of Rology - an Egyptian on-demand tele-radiology platform with a groundbreaking mission. Rology is solving the pressing challenges of radiologists shortage and high latency in medical reports through innovative AI-enabled...
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Founders52 Ep010 | Tunde Balogun, Co-founder & CEO of SmallSmall
In this session, we host Tunde Balogun, Co-founder & CEO of SmallSmall. SMALLSMALL Technology is a property technology company created to connect people to better living solutions that is seamless and efficient. Want to learn how they are solving the issue of renting and buying properties in...
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Founders52 - Ep009 | David Akinin, Founder & CEO of JABU
In our Founder52 Ep009, we host David Akinin, Founder and CEO, JABU. David shares his entrepreneurial journey and expertise around how he's are redefining the retail and logistics business in Africa. JABU (YC S21) is a B2B marketplace and last-mile distribution partner, offering tech-enabled,...
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Founders52, Ep008 | Paul Kirungi, Founder & CEO of Zofi Cash
Hey Founders52 Listeners, In our 8th episode of Founders52 series, we host an Ugandan entrepreneur, Paul Kirungi, the Founder and CEO of Zofi Cash. We discuss the role of credit in supporting household income especially in a developing country like Uganda. "Access to credit is an absolute…
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Founders52 - 007 | Jelle Schuitemaker, Co-founder & CMO, GOAL3
GOAL 3 is enabling and empowering health workers with durable and easy-to-use medical technology at places where it is needed the most. With the goal of improving access to care for 100 million people in 2030, we host Jelle, the Co-founder & CMO, to discuss how they intend this goal and how they...
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Founders52 - 006 | Stephen Jude, Co-founder & CTO, Pay4Me
Stephen Jude, Co-Founder & CTO at Pay4Me App, a Nigerian startup that is helping international students scale the hassles with cross-border payment, shares an insight on "Getting into Techstars and highlighting the opportunities for startups in Africa." Founder52, an initiative by Hindsight...
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Founders52 - 005 | Joseph Rutakangwa, Co-Founder & CEO, RWAZI
Data analysis has become increasingly important in modern business. By utilizing the insights gained from data, businesses can make informed decisions, including developing and fine-tuning their business models. We featured Joseph Rutakangwa, Co-founder & CEO of Rwazi, a Tanzanian data-driven...
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Founders52 Ep004 | Titilola Olaolu-Hassan, Co-Founder & COO, Zuri Health
The foundation of any successful startup is identifying product-market fit, which is the key to a business's eureka moment. In the 004 Episode of Founders52, featuring Titilola Olaolu-Hassan, the co-founder and CEO of Zuri Health, she shared her insights on "Finding Your Product Market-Fit" using...
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Founders52 - 003 | Temitope Hundeyin, Founder, Zoperpay
Wow! She turned the session to a masterclass. For sixty minutes, ex-glade, Temitope Hundeyin chat with Emmanuel Akandwanaho of Hindsight Ventures - Uganda, about how she started her career in tech, her journey as a sales person to becoming a fintech founder providing support to Nigerians who…
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Founders52 - 002 | Sonia Kabra, Director & Co-founder, Buupass
Sonia Kabra, one of East-African successful female founders is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of BuuPass. The company works with transport operators to create digital solutions for seamless movement of people, and now goods. She shares her unique experiences and entrepreneurial journey in building a...
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Founders52 - 001 | Tobias Reiter, Founder & CEO of Viebeg
Tobias Reiter shares his entrepreneurial journey while creating and scaling VIEBEG in Africa in our inaugural Founders52 chat. Hindsight Ventures' Founder52 is a 52-week journey of inspiration and learning. It is a series of Twitter Spaces discussions with some of Africa's top startup founders to...
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Learn from some of Africa's leading startup founders from across Africa who have raised in an excess of USD 1M+ or bootstrapped to success with over 7 figure revenue. Hindsight Ventures' Founder52 is a 52-week journey of inspiration and learning. It is a series of Twitter Spaces discussions with some of Africa's top startup founders to share their unique perspectives. We aspire to inspire and empower the next generation of tech startup founders. This is the founders' method of contributing to the development of a thriving entrepreneurial community in Africa.
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Learn from some of Africa's leading startup founders from across Africa who have raised in an excess of USD 1M+ or bootstrapped to success with over 7 figure revenue. Hindsight Ventures' Founder52 is a 52-week journey of inspiration and learning. It is a series of Twitter Spaces discussions with...
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