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Africa Tech TalksEP #24 - José Garrido: O Futuro é incerto, mas o Futuro é DigitalWelcome to Africa Tech Talks, where we bring you insights from leaders shaping the continent's technological and financial landscape.Full YT Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8njfgdd-e4Our most recent episode is in portuguese, and our guest is a special one: José Garrido has more than 15 years of professional experience in IT consulting, between Angola and Portugal. His passion is to help foster and promote Angola's development.Follow José Garrido on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josepgarr...Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...2024-07-191h 35
Africa Tech TalksEP #23 - Pedro Pinto Coelho: Personal Journey, CBDC's, Cross-Border Payments, International BankingToday, we're honored to introduce Pedro Pinto Coelho, a distinguished Portuguese business leader with over 25 years of experience in financial services across Africa, Latin-America, and Europe.Follow Pedro Pinto Coelho on social media:LinkedIn: https://mt.linkedin.com/in/pedropintocoelhoLinks and initiativesAndaria: https://andaria.com/Fination : https://www.fination.org/Follow Africa Tech Talkshttps://www.africatechtalks.com/2024-07-121h 06
Africa Tech TalksEP #22 - Wanderley Ribeiro: Empowering the Next Crop 🌾of AgripreneursToday we have the honor to host Wanderley Ribeiro, he currently is the Executive Director at BONSAE and President of the Angola Livestock Association (AAPA) in Luanda, Angola and one of the Founders of Kepya - a Digital Agriculture Marketplace.Follow Wanderley Ribeiro on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanderleyribeiro/X/Twitter: https://x.com/wanderley_aoLinks and initiativesBonsae: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonsae/Kepya : https://www.linkedin.com/company/kepya/Follow Africa Tech Talks...2024-07-051h 10
Africa Tech TalksEP #21 - Denivaldo Neto - Pay 20+ Services with Your Phone: Streaming to UtilitiesToday on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Denivaldo Neto, the founder of Aki, a digital payment platform in Angola.🎬 Full video (https://youtu.be/z4qXaiMgUnc)00:00 Intro 01:58 Experience and Background in the telecom industry06:00 The decisive moment that created Aki12:15 How is Aki innovating 30:00 Unique Challenges35:00 Long-time vision for Aki41:14 Final Remarks🗣️More about our guest:Denivaldo...2024-06-2842 min
Africa Tech TalksEP #20 - Leida Silva - Empowering Women while fostering Payments in Cape Verde with EasyPay CVOur guest today is Leida Correia e Silva, a young and talented entrepreneur from Cape Verde who is making waves in the local technology space.🎬 Full video (https://youtu.be/56_uToIV-mE)00:00 Intro 02:08 Studying in China and returning to Cape Verde10:30 Getting inspiration from China's Payment ecosystem13: 57 Role as an Ambassador of the Internet Governance Forum21:00 The Role of Women in Tech Cabo Verde23:53 What problems are being addressed by EasyPay CV31:50 EasyPay CV role in Digital and Financial Inclusion36:10 The Importance of Cabo Ver...2024-05-311h 00
Africa Tech TalksEP #19 - Edilson Coelho - O Futuro das Finanças Públicas: Modernização e Transformação DigitalHoje o nosso convidado é Edilson Coelho, o Director Geral do SETIC-FP - o braço tecnológico do Ministério das Finanças de Angola. 🎬 Full video ( https://youtu.be/g3aML6Hya98 )00:00 Introdução01:03 Estudos e Carreira “Aprender fazendo”10:23 O desafio SETIC-FP16:20 Transformação Digital26:27 E-Finanças - Servir uma população diversa32:51 Big data44:42 Envolver pessoas50:50 Ciber Segurança1:00:00 Resumo Final 🗣️Mais...2024-05-241h 05
Africa Tech TalksEP #18 - Telson Kapassola: Data Driven Decision Making made EasyToday on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Telson Kapassola, who is the founder of Panorama.ao, one of the most promising tech startups in Angola.🎬Full video (https://youtu.be/_86G4YwDpfQ)00:00 Intro 01:20 Telson's Origins and Vision12:12 Lessons From Being a Young Entrepreneur17:39 An Entrepreneur Career21:25 How did Telson Navigated the Strategy for Panorama?35:49 Data Driven Organizations in Africa38:00 Digital Inclusion46:33 What can we Expect from Panorama for the Future?54:53 Closing Remarks🗣️More about our guest:With over 6 years developi...2024-05-1756 min
Africa Tech Talks#EP 17 - Paulo Araújo: Connecting the UnconnectedToday on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Paulo Araujo who’s making internet available for people and businesses in Angola. 🎬 Full video (https://youtu.be/rrzAePII-5c)00:00 Intro 03:18 Paulo’s Personal journey05:32 WiConnect inception06:58 Challenges of being an African Entrepreneur10:59 Raising Funds and Accessing Talent21:47 Funding Timming for a Startup27:43 WiConnect is Now Data Oriented35:10 Digital Inclusion44:44 Financial Inclusion and Digital Payment Systems46:19 The New Startup Law54:50 Attracting the Startup Ecosystem59:18 Our Followers Questions from X1:04:56 Closing Remarks🗣️More about o...2024-05-101h 07
Africa Tech TalksEP #2 - Attitude and Innovation in the African Context (w/ Eduardo Clemente)Our guest on this episode is Eduardo Clemente, the author of the book “Attitude is Your Superpower”, a mentor and investor in Angolan startups and a member of the board at a Pan African Bank. His insights go from what made him successful at what he does to the role in technology and digitalization in Africa, particularly Angola.📺Full Video: https://youtu.be/pC_IhNk_iJA00:00 Intro 4:09 Why Angola?7:44 Attitude is your superpower14:28 Adaptation is Key20:47 How will technology impact the banking industry?31:08 The marketing problem of bloc...2024-05-051h 15
Africa Tech TalksEP #16 - Connecting Africa: IPv6, Subsea Cables and the future of Internet (w/ Darwin Costa)Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Darwin Costa, a standout figure in the internet infrastructure scene. 🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/B-ENnNx4tFg00:00 Intro 02:42 Who is Darwin Costa04:42 What will the Internet Become (David Bowie Perspective in 1999)06:54 The perspective on Internet by Darwin07:41 The importance of the Sub-Sea Cables for the Internet11:08 Lag can Kill you (if you're playing online)17:36 The importance of IXP's (Internet Exchange Points)23:19 The state of the IXP's development 27:10 IPV6 33:01 IPV4 Vs. IPV640:42 Connectivity in Ang...2024-05-031h 05
Africa Tech TalksEP #14 - Ikpeme Neto: Enabling affordable Healthcare to millions of peopleOn today's episode of Africa Tech Talks, we are honored to welcome a trailblazer in the healthcare digital sector, Dr. Ikpeme Neto. Neto is the founder and CEO of WellaHealth, a pioneering health-tech company that is bringing affordable healthcare and medications to millions of people.🎬Full video: https://youtu.be/Hyk_7-ekIOA00:00 Intro02:48 Origin Story07:58 The transition from being a doctor to an entrepreneur10:45 How early failures gave him valuable lessons15:28 The importance of having the core competencies in-house17:38 What is Wellahealth and its Vision22:11 Bringing insurance companies on-board2024-04-201h 00
Africa Tech TalksEP #11 - STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STARTUPS IN ANGOLA (w/ Lisa Videira)In today's episode, we're delighted to introduce Lisa Videira, an inspiring tech entrepreneur from Angola with a fascinating background as a former professional sportswoman.🎬Full video: https://youtu.be/WB6nvmlliKY00:00 Intro04:03 My journey07:55 The story of a winner17:57 Role of AASED and Purpose of the Organization23:24 The startup act for Angola31:34 Angolan Success Stories42:15 The Main Challenge of AASED55:02 Advices to entrepreneurs2024-03-301h 03
Africa Tech TalksEP #9 - Bridging the Gap: How Jobartis is Shaping Angola's Employment Landscape (w/ Luis Verdeja)Our guest today, Luis Verdeja, is the CEO and co-founder of Jobartis, a job board and recruitment tech company.🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/4-vA7nyabMQ00:00 Intro02:55 Luis Background and Vision of Jobartis07:28 The main role of Jobartis in the Angolan Market09:40 Starting a business requires motivation12:41 Boiling down the business14:00 How Jobartis uses technology to select people17:47 How remote work is an opportunity21:55 Sel...2024-03-1553 min
Africa Tech TalksEP #7 - Transforming Angola's Banking Industry (w/ Sergio Lopes)Sérgio Lopes is the IT Director at BFA, one of the top tier Banks in Angola. 🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/PHbeBBxAU7Q00:00 Intro 04:00 Sergio Lopes' background and experience08:42Challenges faced by the Angolan banking industry12:14 BFA's digital transformation journey32:30 Fundamental Elements to Improve Digital Inclusion in Angola40:27 Cyber security is core for the entire ecosystem1:05:02 Challenges for the Angolan digital and technological ecosystem01:06:34 Final Remarks🗣️More about our guest:With over 20 years of experience, he has driven revenue throughout his professional career by...2024-03-041h 07
Africa Tech TalksEP #5 - HOW MICROCREDT CAN TRANSFORM LIFES: INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERT (w/ Tirso Figueira)Tirso Figueira is the Head of Partnerships at Kixicrédito, a Microcredit company in Angola. 🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/_rtn49goOYw00:00 Intro | Microcredit: A Product of the Microfinance Industry04:19 What is Microcredit07:00 The Microfinance realm09:40 New legislation12:50 To really financially include someone18:56 How impactful are partnerships in the Microcredit realm25:20 The tech impact on Microcredit and it's challenges31:20 Legal aspects of Microcredit and its challenges39:45 Social media as a way to spread information about finance 43:00 Tirso's professional insights53:30 Tech opportunities for Microcredit's deve...2024-03-041h 05
Africa Tech TalksEP #3 - Investing with Impact: Ethics, Returns, and the African Promise (w/ Gildas Mouelle)Episode 3: Africa Tech Talks welcomes Gildas Mouelle, a Senior Investment Associate from XSML Capital, where we discuss and exchange ideas about:🤔 - What is Private Equity?🌍 - Biggest misconceptions about investing in Africa, namely Angola🔍 - Evaluation factor for investing in companies🌱 - How PE firms support the growth and development of the companies they invest in🚀 - The role PE plays in driving economic development and growth in Africa⚖️ - Risk assessment📈 - Biggest trends or oppo...2023-09-051h 04