Cassandra Mtine on Digital Farming Solutions and Scaling Impact in Zambia | Beyond the Pivot Ep. 17

In this episode of Beyond the Pivot, we sit down with Cassandra Mtine, CEO of AgriPredict, a Zambian agri-tech company helping farmers make informed decisions through real-time weather alerts, pest detection tools, and market insights.Cassandra shares how AgriPredict evolved from a hackathon idea into a platform that supports thousands of farmers across Zambia and beyond. We discuss the challenges of scaling agricultural technology, bridging the gap between digital tools and on-the-ground realities, and why understanding farmers’ contexts is just as important as the tech itself.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How AgriPredict blends AI, data, and local knowledge to serve farmers✅ Lessons on building trust and adoption in rural communities✅ The business model behind agricultural technology in Africa✅ How partnerships and funding shape growth for early-stage agri-tech✅ Cassandra’s vision for the future of agriculture in Zambia and beyond💼 Important Links:► AgriPredict► Cassandra Mtine► Beyond the Pivot► BongoHive► Tamboti Circle🔔 Subscribe for more founder stories and startup lessons from across Africa.

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