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Africa to Alpha - A podcast by RealCorp Capital
by Chris Kanwei
Africa to Alpha is a monthly podcast series by RealCorp Capital where we sit down with bold thinkers, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of African innovation.Each episode will feature candid, practical conversations about building, scaling, and investing across African markets.No buzzwords, No vague theory, Just real stories, real lessons, and real insights from the people doing the work.What to expect:- Honest conversations about the startup and investment journeyLessons from angel investors and operatorsSector insights and emerging trendsPractical guidance for aspiring and active early-stage investorsA focus on Africa’s growth, challenges, and opportunitiesWhether you’re an investor, builder, or simply curious about the continent’s growth story, Africa to Alpha is for you.
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Backing Bold Founders: Execution, Traction & the Discipline of African Venture
The discipline of African venture is under the spotlight here – and this episode goes straight to the heart of what it really takes to build and back companies on the continent.I sat down with Florent (Flo) Nduwayezu, Investor at FB Capital, syndicate investor with EUVC, and ClimateHack Ambassador in Nairobi, for one of the clearest and most unfiltered conversations happening in African venture right now.We unpack:✅ Why African founders must prove market validation earlier – and why $1 of revenue in Africa signals more than $4 elsewhere✅ The misalignment between founder expectations and VC economics, and what “VC‑backable” really means✅ Why African venture needs more discipline – from fund sizes and valuations to traction requirements✅ The outsized role of syndicates as strategic early‑stage capital that opens doors, not just wallets✅ Why climate tech is Africa’s biggest commercial opportunity, not just an impact story✅ Flo’s core message to founders: “Distribution is the only differentiator.”Flo brings sharpness, honesty, and a 360° perspective shaped by years as a fractional CFO, operator‑side partner, and now early‑stage investor. His lens on traction, discipline, and execution is a must-hear for founders, angels, and anyone serious about African venture.
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Building the Rails for Diaspora Capital: Trust, Infrastructure & Collective Investing
This episode explores how diaspora capital is evolving from informal networks into structured, trust-driven investment ecosystems – and how Borderless is building the financial rails to power that shift.Joe Kinvi shares his journey from operator to founder, the lessons learned from collective investing, and why infrastructure, trust, and community are the real unlocks for Africa’s next decade of innovation.
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From Angel to Impact: Investing with Purpose in Africa
In this debut episode, Henry Ojuor — Founding Partner at OnAfrica Angels and Program Director at Startupbootcamp AfriTech — sits down with RealCorp Capital's principal, Ifeoluwa Ariyibi, and breaks down what it really takes to invest with purpose in Africa. From accelerating startups to backing founders and building investor communities, Henry shares the lessons, mindset shifts, and stories behind his journey from angel to impact.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Africa to Alpha is a monthly podcast series by RealCorp Capital where we sit down with bold thinkers, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of African innovation.Each episode will feature candid, practical conversations about building, scaling, and investing across African markets.No buzzwords, No vague theory, Just real stories, real lessons, and real insights from the people doing the work.What to expect:- Honest conversations about the startup and investment journeyLessons from angel investors and operatorsSector insights and emerging trendsPractical guidance for aspiring and active early-stage investorsA focus on Africa’s growth, challenges, and opportunitiesWhether you’re an investor, builder, or simply curious about the continent’s growth story, Africa to Alpha is for you.
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Chris Kanwei
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