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Episodes
EP #26: Understanding Our African Context; How to tell better stories for better outcomes w/ Mimi Kalinda- Group CEO & Co-founder, Africa Communications Media Group
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In her early life as a professional, Mimi became increasingly aware of the power that the media had to shape people's lives and narratives. She has sp...
Founders Friday 012: Relational VS Transactional- How should we approach building relationships at a young age?
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
College is quite the time! The awfully long study hours, exams, internships, parties, traveling and most importantly- the relationships that we build....
EP #25: Building A Successful Global Brand; How to win the hearts, minds and wallets of consumers w/ Nthabiseng Matshekga- Executive Head of Group Marketing, Nedbank
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While at the helm of some of Africa's most recognizable companies, Nthabiseng Matshekga has turned her edge for marketing into a tool for change. In t...
Founders Travels 011: Backpacking Across Africa- what would it really take & can we pull it off?
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Founders Friday episode takes a little twist as we look forward to our summer travel plans around the world. We challenge ourselves on how dee...
EP #24: Strategizing Around Career Choices; Deciding between good vs better, better vs best w/ Lara Rabiu- Investment Professional, Oppenheimer Partners
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many young professionals, either stepping into the career space fresh out of college or deciding whether to leave that entry-level job they've bee...
Founders Friday 010: Can One Man Really Change The World?
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drawn from the impactful lyrics of American rapper Big Sean’s 2015 song One Man Can Change The World, we discuss what it really means to influence s...
EP #23: Driving tech penetration in rural Africa w/ Nelly Cheboi, Founder & C.E.O- TechLit Africa, Forbes 30 Under 30
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leveling the technological playing field is a task that Nelly Cheboi has successfully dedicated herself and her entrepreneurship journey towards. Whil...
Founders Friday 009: What Season Of Life Are We In? The difficult questions we are asking ourselves
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you changing with the seasons, or are the seasons changing you? Either way, the founders sit to reflect on the increased pressure to make decision...
EP #22: The Evolution Of Music; Through the lens of an International Entertainer, DJ David Jay- Managing Director at A.U.M Talent Management
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The music industry in Africa has played an incredible role in our identity as a continent. From all corners, our cultural identities have been shaped ...
Founders Friday 008: Am I A Serial Quitter? Analyzing our journey and embracing the process
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you given up on something in the past year? Why did you give up on it and how did it make you feel? This week the Founders get tog...
EP #21: Little, Big Steps; The journey of building a community around a mission w/ Carrie Rich- Mother, Co-founder & CEO of The Global Good Fund
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From a very young age, Carrie Rich wanted to learn about the business of helping people. Sometimes, no matter how big a vision you have to do good in ...
Founders Friday 007: The State of Our Education; How do we move from school to work?
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the last seven years, we have invested time, money and enormous energy in mastering our skills and growing our network. Our experiences have taken...
EP #20: Building careers that will change the world w/ Roshan Paul- Social Entrepreneurship Expert & Best Selling Author
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a fundamental disconnect between colleges/ universities and employers in the real world. Academic institutions were never intended to build p...
Founders Friday 006: Money Heist & Media Storms; A look at the history of money, power of the media & lessons Africa can learn from the current global crisis
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can we prove that the gold in our central banks is real? What affects the strength of the money that you currently have in your wallet? Who contro...
EP #19: Spreading a message of love, hope & positivity in a world driven by public perception w/ Mr. Simon Cohen- Peace Activist, Keynote Speaker
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The media is the most powerful entity on earth due to its immense ability to shape public perception. Our guest today, Mr. Simon Cohen, dedicated his ...
EP #18: Our journey exploring masculinity in a conservative African society w/ The Quaternion
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does society let men act? How aware are men of their male privilege? In this final part of our Quaternion series, we explore these questions and e...
EP #17: Challenging conventional approaches to education & life as young adults w/ The Quaternion (Part One)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of our special two-part series, we are joined by Jefferson Kangacha and David Kariuki- two incredible young changemakers who tog...
Founders Friday 005: Modern day innovation and its impact on the social fabric of our generation (TikTok, Facebook, Artificial Intelligence)
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much of our valuable time & attention are we really giving to these popular social media platforms? In this episode, we scrutinize the inner w...
EP #16: Business plans don’t work; The true psychology of building Africa's next $1 Billion company w/ Edison Ade- Lead Consultant, Bloop Global & Director, Founders Institute (Ghana)
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From small scale businessman in Nigeria to a global consultant, and early stage investor, Edison Gbenga walks us through his journey of living out his...
Founders Friday 004: Kanye West family drama, raising a family in the public eye and a trip down memory lane with a funny look at high school fame & fake friends
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we navigate life in our 20s, we find that we have a very large social cushion to try different things, fail, learn and repeat. On the other hand, t...
EP #15: Leading with Emotional Intelligence and the importance of building psychological safety in organizations w/ Derek Bbanga, Genos International
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important 21st Century skills shaping the future of work is Emotional Intelligence. Workspace interactions have evolved over the past ...
Founders Friday 003: Our experiences navigating 'race' and our identities as young African leaders in a world devoid of context #BlackHistoryMonth
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations on race and identity are inescapable in our current time and contribute to the structuring of various pillars such as diversity and incl...
EP #14: Developed vs Developing Countries; the contribution of the COVID-19 pandemic to social disparities w/ Omaima Doukkane, MBA
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a childhood experience of watching her father rush to the aid of car accident victims, Omaima envisioned a future where medics and first-time re...
Founders Friday 002: World War III scares, bouncing castles & the crazy experiences our mentors have put us through!
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you were drafted into the war? The Founders share their thoughts on the current geopolitical climate in the West and how security...
EP #13: Daring to dream and execute BIG w/ Amadou Chico Cissoko, Innovation Catalyst with a vision to impact 1 billion lives
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Packing his bags and moving from a successful career in Guinea to new and unchartered grounds in Kenya, Amadou is no stranger to risk-taking and has b...
Founders Friday 001: What happens when the image you've created for yourself as a high achiever doesn't match the results?
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of its kind, the Founders are back at the helm of the conversation in their full, authentic selves- with Yuri at his DJ decks whi...
EP #12: Understanding the value of your brand and how to communicate it w/ Sarah Murungi, founder of the Goal'd In Africa podcast
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off the year with a huge wake up call to everyone who has been sitting on their potential from a truly inspirational Sarah Murungi, &nb...
Ep #11: Creating Impact in your community w/ Joshua Okoduwa, Chevening Scholar
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation features Joshua Okoduwa - a passionate and well educated social innovator who is creating tremendous impact in Nigeria through hi...
Ep #10: The role of accelerators & incubator programs in the startup ecosystem w/ Jorge Mendez, Director of Programs at the Watson Institute in Boulder, Colorado- USA
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Numerous entrepreneurs seek out training, seminars, talks, workshops to launch or scale their ventures and are familiar with how rigorous a process it...
Ep #9: The Founders Episode- Why us and why now? A raw unscripted, behind the scenes, look into the boardroom
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you give three curious, open-minded and entrepreneurial young Africans a microphone? A platform to investigate the fascinating human...
Ep #8: Ready, Fire, Aim! Closing the gap between education and the workspace w/ Okeyinfu - Dimowo Ajayi
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation features Okeyinfu Ajayi, better known as KayKay- a passionate educator and coach who brought the classroom to the boardroom in th...
Ep #7: Making your own bed before fixing the world w/ Jerome Alphonse, ALU Education
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today in the boardroom we met with Jerome Alphonse, student professional development lead at the African Leadership Univeristy in Mauritius. Jerome's ...
Ep #6: The importance of democratizing opportunities for impact- a story by Mzamo Masito, Chief Marketing Officer at Google Africa
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we recount a conversation we had with Google Africa's Mzamo Masito on his life journey and explore his take on how people approach op...
Ep #5: Overcoming the fear of public speaking and more w/ Charles Msilanga, CEO of the Personal and Corporate Development Company
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After an encounter with a motivational speaker in high school, Charles set out to inspire the next generation of speakers through his newfound passion...
Ep#4: Building legacy through investing in humanity w/ Amar Patel
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is important to explore different environments and expose oneself to a variety of human reactions in order to broaden perspective. After getting hi...
Ep#3: Being bold in your brand- the importance of standing out w/ Josphat Lowoi, Duke University Scholar
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life of Josphat Lowoi, a Mastercard and Bezos Scholar at Duke University. We journey with Josphat throug...
Ep#2: International Men's Day- Navigating the concept of healthy masculinity w/ Rev. Dr. Julius Weche, CEO of AKAD Africa
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year we celebrate the 2021 International Men's Day with Rev. Dr. Julius Weche, better known to his mentees as Daktari. Daktari is the CEO of Akad...
#Pilot: Consumer Mindsets- how businesses sell you things w/ Yasmina Kazitani MBA. Ms
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do I deconstruct everything I’ve learned in the past 15 years? This is one of the main questions we unpacked in our conversation with Yasmina Ka...