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Community XChange in AfricaEpisode 10 | Seni SulymanIn this episode, I am thrilled to chat with Seni Sulyman. I have been a long-time admirer of his work from the time Seni and I worked together at Andela where he led Global Operations.Seni has held multiple operational roles from building and launching a multi-million dollar airline business from the ground up to leading a team of +1,000 people in a high-growth company while scaling the operational arm of the business across multiple countries. He is also a Tutu Fellow-2020Seni recently left the corporate world to start his own company as the managing...
2022-02-2140 min
Community XChange in AfricaEpisode 9 | The Relevance Of Building Local Online Platforms by Kendi CarolyneI really had a blast chatting with my dear friend Kendi, who has turned local brands into powerful regional house-held names in her marketing roles for East African/Kenyan organizations such as Blue Band with Unilever, Tusker a locally brewed beer at East African Breweries, and now Safaricom, the largest telco provider, and MPESA, a mobile money wallet in Kenya with a reach of 50Mn customers.She was also part of the team that launched Tusker Project Fame, a local reality-singing TV show that’s a local version of America’s Got Talent.Convert Views To M...
2022-02-1455 min
Community XChange in AfricaEpisode 6 | Web 3.0 & Tools That Power Businesses For Creators by Steven SunmonuMy guest today is Steven Sunmonu, a partner at an M&A, Private Equity investment company focusing on Media & Entertainment. He has extensive experience in the media and entertainment world and previously worked for Nickelodeon, MTV Networks and Live Nation Entertainment.Steven walks us through the evolution into Web 3.0, also known as the ownership economy, where people can own pieces of the internet or their own content, powered by blockchain technology. He also highlights some of the dominant online tools that are operationalizing creator businesses.
2021-12-2635 min
Community XChange In AfricaEpisode 5 | What Is Fueling The Growth Of The Creator Economy In Africa?Most recently, I have engaged in thought-provoking conversations with platform builders who are keen to invest more in the creator economy space and help Africans connect with paid opportunities. Today, i'd like to peel back the curtain and invite you in the where we can glean insights from these enlightening conversations.
2021-12-0510 minCommunity XChange in AfricaEpisode 5 | What Is Fueling The Growth Of The Creator Economy In Africa?Most recently, I have engaged in thought-provoking conversations with investors and platform builders who are keen to invest more and help Africans connect with paid opportunities. Today, I’d like to peel back the curtains and invite you into the room where we can glean insights from these enlightening conversations.In this episode, I’ll dig deeper into this topic of ‘Why is the creator economy growing in Africa? What Pain-Points currently exist and what Platforms are solving the problem for creators to make money in a number of markets across the continent?
2021-12-0510 min
Community XChange in AfricaEpisode 4 | Blockchain & The World Of Work With Samora KariukiIn the world of work, how can we fully participate and get paid for the work we do with our minds, regardless of location or other arbitrary factors? In this episode, Samora Kariuki, the founder of Frontier Fintech Newsletter on Substack and the Deputy MD at Finbank in Burundi, shares how emerging technologies like blockchain can help shape what's possible in this space.
2021-11-2937 minCommunity XChange In AfricaEpisode 4 | Blockchain and The World Of WorkIn the world of work, how can we fully participate and get paid for the work we do with our minds, regardless of location or other arbitrary factors? In this episode, the founder of Frontier Fintech Newsletter and Deputy MD at Finbank share how emerging technologies like blockchain can help the shape what's possible in this space.
2021-11-0738 min
Community XChange in AfricaEpisode 3 | Johnny Falla - How To Build A Social Influencer Business With CommunityIn this episode, we feature Johnny Falla, the Chief Growth Lead at Wowzi.
2021-09-2019 minCommunity XChange In AfricaEpisode 3 | How Wowzi Uses Community by Johnny FallaIn this episode we feature Johnny Falla, the Chief Growth lead at Wowzi
2021-09-2019 minCommunity XChange in AfricaEpisode 2 | How to Start A Community From ScratchIn this episode, I will walk you through a 5-step process of how to build your community from the ground up with founding members.
2021-09-2011 minCommunity XChange In AfricaEpisode 2 | How To Start A Community From ScratchIn this episode, I walk you through the 5-step process to take your idea and translate it into a growing community with founding members.
2021-09-2011 minCommunity XChange in AfricaTrailer | Community XChangeWelcome to the Community Xchange in Africa podcast. I’m your host Agnes Muthoni.This podcast is for builders of platforms who are looking to democratize opportunities and help people get paid for the work they produce with their minds to build a brighter future for Africa.For the past 18years, I have worked at the intersection of digital payments and the talent economy. Today, opportunities are constrained by location and other arbitrary factors and I want to change this narrative. If you are like me and want to be a part of the unfolding of...
2021-09-0701 minCommunity XChange in AfricaEpisode 1 | My Origin StoryWelcome to the Community Exchange in Africa podcast.This podcast is for builders of online communities who are looking to grow their community and build a brighter future for Africa.I host conversations with masters of communities and thought leaders who share their stories and insights on how to start a community from the ground up and grow while building strong connections and a strong sense of belonging.In this episode, I will talk about my origin story which I shared in a TED Talk earlier this year. My hope is that by...
2021-09-0711 minCommunity XChange In AfricaCommunity XChange TrailerWelcome to the Community Exchange podcast where I host conversations with builders of platforms who are looking to democratize opportunities and help people get paid for the work they produce with their minds. Whether you are a creator, or engineer or scientist, we talk about the global tech trends that are shaping what's possible in the world of work.
2021-09-0700 min
Community XChange In AfricaEpisode 1: My Origin StoryIn this episode, I will share my own personal story and how i became fascinated with Community as I navigated through feeling stuck at work. My hope is that by sharing my story, I will let you into my world and you will get to know more about who I am and what inspires me.
2021-09-0711 min
Futility ClosetSymmes' Hole In 1818, Army veteran John Cleves Symmes Jr. declared that the earth was hollow and proposed to lead an expedition to its interior. He promoted the theory in lectures and even won support on Capitol Hill. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe Symmes' strange project and its surprising consequences. We'll also revisit age fraud in sports and puzzle over a curious customer. Intro: Grazing cattle align their bodies with magnetic north. The Conrad Cantzen Shoe Fund buys footwear for actors. Sources for our...
2021-07-1232 min
Community XChange in AfricaEpisode 2 | Anyone can express their product ideas from scratch with David GaynorIn this episode, I have a conversation with David Gaynor, a seasoned software developer, business owner, and business coach who has worked in different contexts and across multiple domains like marketing, technology and design. David speaks earnestly about how anyone can participate in the 2 big tenets of growth in tech which are 1) expressing a product and 2) understanding an existing product with the rollout of new tech tools and platforms that have made it simpler to learn and access digital skills.
You can connect with David on his Linkedin page https://www.linkedin.com/in/runnedrun/ or...
2020-09-2919 min
Community XChange In AfricaAnyone can express their ideas and build products from scratch with the new democratization wave.In this Episode, I have conversations with David Gaynor a seasoned software developer, business owner and business coach who has worked in different context and across multiple domains like marketing, technology and design. David speaks earnestly about how anyone can easily learn and participate in the 2 big tenets of growth in tech which are 1) expressing a product and 2) understanding an existing product. David's LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/in/runnedrun/
2020-09-2919 min
Community XChange in AfricaEpisode 1 | No-Code Apps with Maureen AchiengMy first episode is with Maureen Achieng, a tech entrepreneur, citizen developer and business coach. Maureen talks about the new democratization wave of app development in Africa and how to gain digital skills that turn your ideas into a business. www.maureenestherachieng.com. IG: @maureen_ess
2020-09-2134 minCommunity XChange In AfricaDigital Skills in Africa PodcastMy first episode is with Maureen Achieng, a tech entrepreneur, citizen developer and business coach. Maureen talks about the new democratization wave of app development in Africa and how to gain digital skills that turn your ideas into a business. www.maureenestherachieng.com. IG: @maureen_ess
2020-08-1234 minCommunity XChange in AfricaEpisode 0 | Digital Skills Podcast TrailerDo you want to help thousands of young people in Africa grow and thrive in their lives?
In this podcast, I have conversations with pathmakers who pour their energies and passion into creating new ways for people to learn new skills, monetize their skills, increase their earning potential, and accelerate the growth of local startups.
If you are like me and want to make a difference in someone’s life, subscribe to Agnes Muthoni’s Podcast and share the podcast with someone who needs to hear it.
2020-08-0101 min