
Founders Connect is on a mission to document the stories, journeys and ideologies of leading and emerging African entrepreneurs and operators. The podcast aims to create meaningful insights that can be shared and beneficial to other founders, entrepreneurs, knowledge seekers, consumers and the world in general - targeting a wide variety of audiences.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

What does it actually take to build a fintech company in Nigeria for five years with almost no visibility, no big splash, and no shortcut — and still come out standing?Babatunde Akin-Moses had a plan. Work for ten years, save money, then start a busi... more
What does it actually take to build one of Africa's most ambitious infrastructure companies from scratch and keep building through a regulatory shutdown, a global pandemic, and a currency collapse that wiped out over 70% of your revenue overnight?
A... more
She once walked into Badagry, found Babas with trucks parked on the side of the road, convinced twelve of them to show up at a location in Surulere for an inspection — and won a contract she had no equipment to fulfil. She was twenty-three. That is t... more
What does it actually take to back Africa's most consequential companies — and what does it cost you personally to get there? Kola Aina is the founder and managing partner of Ventures Platform, the fund behind Paystack, Piggyvest, Moniepoint, Lemfi, ... more
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A compelling exploration of the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa, this series highlights the journeys of both established and emerging entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights into their experiences, challenges, and successes. Topics include technology, cryptocurrency, and vital skills needed for career development, alongside stories of resilience and innovation. Each episode provides practical advice and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, making it a rich resource for those interested in the African startup ecosystem, digital finance, and personal growth in the business sector. Unique guest narratives bring a diverse range of perspectives, illustrating the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit across the continent.
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Recent guests on Founders Connect include:
1. Babatunde Akin-Moses
2. Tayo Bamiduro
3. Kola Aina
4. Paul Onwuanibe
5. Olumide Akinsola
6. Nichole Yembra
7. Temilola Adepetun
8. Pissi Timi
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