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Building The Future Podcast#83: Uka Eje - On ThriveAgric's Turnaround and Making Hard DecisionsThis season of Building the Future was made possible by MoniepointMy guest today is Uka Eje, the co-founder and CEO of ThriveAgric. I've known Uka since 2017, when he and his co-founder, Ayo, received their first institutional investment from Ventures Platform. ThriveAgric empowers nearly one million smallholder farmers on the continent with technology, credit, and access-to-market. The company started as an idea between two classmates, and their journey so far has involved overcoming operational and financial hurdles, surviving a near collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic, pivoting, and maturing into o...2024-07-1738 min
The FlipMTN Nigeria's Adia Sowho: Sharing Is A MustToday's guest is Adia Sowho, one of the most experienced and thoughtful operators in the African tech ecosystem. After starting her career in consulting and telecommunications, Adia led growth at the digital credit startup Migo, before leading the turnaround as Interim CEO of the embattled agriculture finance company Thrive Agric. In this episode, we'll learn from Adia about her lessons working across both big and small companies, about the importance of sharing those lessons learned, and so much more. 00:00 - Intro03:41 - Sharing is a must07:19 - Le...2023-11-3047 min
Africa Tech NewsMTN To Invest N65m In Nigerian Startups Via GrantsMTN is set to invest in Nigerian-owned businesses through a campaign - 'MTN Pulse BlowMyHustle', aimed at empowering Nigerian youths involved in scalable businesses. This investment idea was necessitated because 'side hustles' amongst Nigerian youths have become prevalent compared to previous generations. Chief marketing officer, of MTN Nigeria, Adia Sowho, says the 'hustle spirit' amongst Nigeria's young people is truly inspiring as they are innovative and entrepreneurial. MTN is here to support that 'hustle' so that their dreams can become reality. Sowho says the shortlisted 100 candidates of this initiative will gain access to virtual training on Business...2022-10-2601 min
Techpoint Africa PodcastEverything you need to know about the 5G network in Nigeria with MTN CMO, Adia SowhoThis episode is also available on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV_uNYz6GTY
As you might have noticed, today's Techpoint Africa Podcast is a little — well more like a lot — different. Last Thursday in the studio, we discussed MTN launching the 5G network in Nigeria. This week, we travelled down to the company's headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria to talk with Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria.If you have questions like whether you'll pay more for data or be able to exchange your 4G router for the 5G router then you s...2022-09-0136 min
Founders ConnectInterview with Adia Sowho, CMO of MTN NigeriaAdia Sowho is the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, a multinational mobile telecommunications company that operates in many African and Asian countries. She is a powerhouse business expert, that is full of "masterclasses" as she says in this episode. Before MTN, Adia acquired a lot of experience working in different capacities at different companies. She started her career as a Radio Frequency engineer in US Cellular, did Consulting in Deloitte, and worked at Etisalat Nigeria for nearly eight years as head of strategy, digital media and digital business. She then moved to Migo, where she was the managing director...2022-07-2755 min
AfropolitanThe Power Of Connectivity With Adia Sowho (CMO Of MTN Nigeria)Quote:“I often say to people that you want to be careful how you challenge yourself. You don't want to change too many things at once when changing a job.”Today’s episode features Adia Sowho, the CMO of MTN Nigeria, and also the first woman to occupy that position. “I'm not a classic CMO, but interestingly, I think I'm the CMO the tech company needs. I hope to try to, from my role, reconnect MTN to that deeper purpose and start taking the conversation forward. What happens beyond connectivity? How do we make MTN a part o...2022-06-1548 min
AfropolitanThe Power Of Connectivity With Adia Sowho (CMO Of MTN Nigeria)Quote:“I often say to people that you want to be careful how you challenge yourself. You don't want to change too many things at once when changing a job.”Today’s episode features Adia Sowho, the CMO of MTN Nigeria, and also the first woman to occupy that position. “I'm not a classic CMO, but interestingly, I think I'm the CMO the tech company needs. I hope to try to, from my role, reconnect MTN to that deeper purpose and start taking the conversation forward. What happens beyond connectivity? How do we make MTN a part o...2022-06-1548 min
AfropolitanThe Power Of Connectivity With Adia Sowho (CMO Of MTN Nigeria)Quote:“I often say to people that you want to be careful how you challenge yourself. You don't want to change too many things at once when changing a job.”Today’s episode features Adia Sowho, the CMO of MTN Nigeria, and also the first woman to occupy that position. “I'm not a classic CMO, but interestingly, I think I'm the CMO the tech company needs. I hope to try to, from my role, reconnect MTN to that deeper purpose and start taking the conversation forward. What happens beyond connectivity? How do we make MTN a part o...2022-06-1548 min
CoinDesk ReportsMONEY REIMAGINED: Bitcoin in Nigeria: Where Western Business Models Go to DieIn what has become a de facto world tour of crypto hot spots, this week “Money Reimagined” is headed to Nigeria.This episode is sponsored by hellointerpop.io and The Sun Exchange.We talked to two Nigerian entrepreneurs – Yele Bademosi, the CEO of payments app Bundle Africa, and Adia Sowho, a venture builder and operator – about the burgeoning crypto innovation ecosystem in their country. Among this entertaining pair’s many insights was the idea the Nigerian Central Bank’s February order that banks shut down crypto companies’ access ended up being a positive for the industr...2021-04-3045 min
Money ReimaginedBitcoin in Nigeria: Where Western Business Models Go to DieIn what has become a de facto world tour of crypto hot spots, this week “Money Reimagined” is headed to Nigeria.This episode is sponsored by hellointerpop.io and The Sun Exchange.We talked to two Nigerian entrepreneurs – Yele Bademosi, the CEO of payments app Bundle Africa, and Adia Sowho, a venture builder and operator – about the burgeoning crypto innovation ecosystem in their country. Among this entertaining pair’s many insights was the idea the Nigerian Central Bank’s February order that banks shut down crypto companies’ access ended up being a positive for the industr...2021-04-3045 min
Decode FintechInternational Expansion 101 for Fintechs in AfricaWhat should you know before expanding your Africa-based fintech to more countries?In this episode, we explore the art and science of launching financial service products beyond your home country, covering everything from how to choose which countries to expand into, to how to hire in different markets, and what to watch out for when incorporating the business.Our guides through this topic are experienced operators with long experience in expansion: Wiza Jakalasi (Chipper Cash), Marcello Schermer (Yoco), Adia Sowho (ex-Migo), and Maria Rotilu (ex-Branch).IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT0:00 — In...2021-02-0828 min
The FlipTelcos, PalmPay, and the Future of Mobile Financial ServicesIn this episode, we explore the evolution of mobile financial services and the opportunity to deepen financial inclusion in African markets. This opportunity exists for mobile network operators, as well fintechs like PalmPay, backed by hardware manufacturer Transsion, whose smartphone brands - Tecno, Itel, and Infinix - account for over 50% of smartphone devices on the continent.1:55 - We explore the evolution from USSD-led Mobile Money 1.0 to smartphone-led Mobile Money 2.0, with Hover's Wiza Jalakasi.5:11 - Chris Williamson, the Head of M-Pesa at Vodacom Group, describes the future of M-Pesa and mobile financial services, and the role M-Pesa...2020-09-1030 min
The FlipFinding Fit - Opportunities in the Global SouthWe dedicate this episode to Fahim Saleh, the Founder and CEO of Gokada, who was killed in New York City on July 13th. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and the entire Gokada team.This year, Nigerian fintech companies Paga and Migo are expanding to Latin America, to Mexico and Brazil, respectively. Another Nigerian startup, Gokada, was launched by an entrepreneur who built a successful ride-hailing company in Bangladesh, where there was a similar set of market conditions. In this episode, we explore the similarities - and the opportunities - between emerging markets across the...2020-08-1320 min
Building The Future PodcastEpisode 31, Lessons and warnings for African returnees. Adia SowhoAdia Sowho was the Head of Digital Media and Director of Digital Business at Etisalat Nigeria. She started her career as an engineer with United States Cellular, a CDMA operator in the US. She obtained her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. After a stint at Deloitte Consulting, she returned home to Nigeria. Adia’s story is one that resonates with Nigerians who have spent a long time abroad and have returned home.2018-02-261h 23
Building The Future with DotunEpisode 31, Lessons and warnings for African returnees. Adia SowhoAdia Sowho was the Head of Digital Media and Director of Digital Business at Etisalat Nigeria.
She started her career as an engineer with United States Cellular, a CDMA operator in the US. She obtained her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.2018-02-261h 23