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Disrupt Podcast

Disrupt Africa
Fintech
Africa
African Venture Capital
Venture Capital
African Startup Ecosystem
Impact Investing
South Africa
Egypt
500 Global
Novastar Ventures
Edtech
North Africa
Funding Rounds
Moneypoint
Yellowcard
Artificial Intelligence
Madica
Atlantica Ventures
Funding
Investment

Podcast on all the happenings in Africa's tech startup ecosystem put together by the team at Disrupt Africa.

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Produced in partnership with NjiaPay and Africhange, “The month in fintech” is Disrupt Africa’s regular podcast on the African fintech space. This episode catches you up on all the latest news from the ecosystem, discusses NjiaPay's whirlwind first y... more

“The month in VC” is a regular deep-dive into the African investment space. Produced in partnership with Novastar Ventures, each episode wraps up the latest news in African VC, profiles a leading investor, and digs into a key theme or trend in conver... more

Produced in partnership with Africhange, “The month in fintech” is Disrupt Africa’s regular podcast on the African fintech space. This episode catches you up on all the latest news from the ecosystem, chats growth with Oze's Dave Emnett, and discusse... more

“The month in VC” is a regular deep-dive into the African investment space. Produced in partnership with Novastar Ventures, each episode wraps up the latest news in African VC, profiles a leading investor, and digs into a key theme or trend in conver... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Roberts
Co-founder of LittleFish, which helps SMEs in South Africa connect with financial services.
LittleFish
Episode: DP #74: The month in fintech - episode 2
Gillian Darko
Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy at YellowCard, a leading fintech in Africa.
YellowCard
Episode: DP #74: The month in fintech - episode 2
Omeya Upadhyay
Venture partner at Flourish Ventures focusing on African fintech.
Flourish Ventures
Episode: DP #74: The month in fintech - episode 2
Zachariah George
A leading angel investor in Africa and managing partner of Launch Africa Ventures.
Launch Africa Ventures
Episode: DP #72: The month in VC - episode 20
Lavenya Anand
Senior Investment Manager at AfricInvest, involved with African private equity and venture capital investments
AfricInvest
Episode: DP #67: The month in VC - episode 16
Justin Stanford
Co-founding general partner of 4Di Capital, a pioneering early stage tech VC firm in Africa
4Di Capital
Episode: DP #66: The month in VC - episode 15

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Disrupt Africa Team
The team curates discussions on Africa's tech startup ecosystem and interviews key figures in the industry.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • OEMJimd

    Good original and topical content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OEMJimd
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Overall, the quality of content is highly regarded, particularly in terms of relevance and depth on topical matters.
Listeners appreciate the original and topical content that addresses crucial issues in the African tech startup scene.

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#69
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DP #65: The month in VC - episode 14
Q: What challenges do startups typically face?
Typical challenges include a lack of funding, insufficient mentoring, and the necessity to train talents effectively.
DP #65: The month in VC - episode 14
Q: What does a Madica portfolio company look like?
A Madica portfolio company focuses on geographic diversity, sector representation, and gender inclusivity among founders.
DP #69: The month in VC - episode 18
Q: How can founders adapt to the new realities post-funding?
Founders need to be open to changes in their daily operations and governance structures, recognizing that the speed at which they make decisions may need to adjust to accommodate the requirements of investors.
DP #69: The month in VC - episode 18
Q: What changes do startups experience after securing venture capital?
Startups tend to see changes in governance, organizational structure, and their market approach after receiving funding. They need to adopt stricter procedures for decision-making and may require a more strategic and structured approach to their funding roadmap.
DP #75: Startup Success Stories and the Impact of NVIDIA Support
Q: What advice would they give to other entrepreneurs considering joining the program?
I encourage you to, if you see NVIDIA in an event, and you're probably going to see NVIDIA in lots of events, you should definitely approach them and talk about your idea and see how they can support you.

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Focused on the evolving landscape of Africa's tech startup ecosystem, key discussions center around venture capital trends, funding challenges, and innovation within the fintech and broader tech sectors. Episodes feature interviews with entrepreneurs and investors who provide insights into their experiences, sharing valuable information on investment strategies and success stories of startups across Africa. Unique elements include detailed analyses of recent funding rounds and the impact of support programs for tech startups, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs in the region.

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2. Gillian Darko
3. Omeya Upadhyay
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