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The Impactful Capitalists with Max Getuba"Africa's new deal with China and the truth about Chinese-African relations" - Out Now!China has recently (2024) pledged $50 billion to support Africa's development over the next 3 years. However, Western media outlets have, yet again, accused China of putting Africa into a debt trap. In response, China has firmly rejected these types of allegations. So what's the truth? Is China's involvement a genuine effort to support Africa's development, or are these concerns about debt and influence valid? We uncover the truth in this video, diving deep into the history of China's relations with Africa, the West's accusations of China's supposed debt-trapping, both China and the West's deals with Africa, and the attitude...2024-11-0132 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max Getuba"How Sustainable Tourism Can Save Kenya's Coast" - Out Now!Tourism is not just a leisure activity in Kenya; it's a powerhouse that fuels the nation's economy.At the heart of this thriving industry lies Kenya's natural environment—the backbone of its appeal to tourists from around the world. The country's breathtaking beaches, rich forests, and abundant wildlife are not just scenic attractions; they are essential assets that draw visitors and sustain the economy.However, the very activities that fuel this industry also pose significant challenges to the environment. Tourism demands considerable resources, notably energy and water used in hospitality facilities. The increased consumption of na...2024-10-1117 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max Getuba"These insights from billionaire Michael Bloomberg will help you develop your business IQ" - Out Now!Michael Bloomberg is the founder and CEO of Bloomberg, a media, software and data company that’s a staple in the finance world. Michael has been one of the most impactful and influential technologists and media moguls of the last 30 years. Bloomberg, the company he built, generates $10 billion dollars in revenue with 325000 customers. Bloomberg is the world’s best aggregator, analyzer and dissipater of the world’s most important information… financial information. In his autobiography, “Bloomberg by Bloomberg”, he wrote, “-it’s the doers, the lean and hungry ones, those with ambition in their eyes and fire in thei...2024-09-2714 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max Getuba"How Africa's brightest can communicate for impact (from Amazon's founder)" - Out Now!Effective communication was the bedrock for Amazon’s success, enabling Jeff Bezos to build Amazon from a small online book seller based in a garage, to the world’s largest online retailer and cloud service provider. Africa’s brightest would benefit greatly from Jeff’s strategies because they are a blueprint for using effective communication to build the innovative, fast-growing and impactful organizations that Africa needs to build a brighter future. Some of the topics we cover are:* Jeff Bezos and the Art of Effective Leadership Through Communication* Simplicity, Clarity, Consistency: Keys to...2024-09-1322 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max Getuba"How Africa's Brightest Can Build Organizations That Make a Lasting Impact!" - Out on YouTube!Africa’s leaders need to build visionary organizations that form a foundation for her future prosperity. The quality of organizations begins with the quality of the leaders at the helm of these organizations. The few organizations whose impact transcends generations are designed by these leaders and the ideas, values and culture that they imprint within their core. The core of the Impactful Capitalists is rooted in the fact that everything that we see around us was built by people no better than us, and that gives us a chance to reimagine the world we live in and shape a be...2024-08-3014 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max Getuba"Africa's brightest can learn this from the world's leading CEO..." - Out On YouTube!Jensen Huang built Nvidia, a multi-trillion dollar company, based on the concept of investing into the future. African business, government and political leaders need to invest into both their future and the future of their nations. We all must adopt the best ideas from around the world to economically grow our way out of poverty like the East Asian miracles in the last half of the last century.Some of the topics we cover in this video are:* How Jensen Huang went from being a dishwasher to founding a future trillion-dollar company.* How...2024-08-2309 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaPresenting "$1.2 Trillion in Foreign Aid Later, Why Is Africa Still Poor"... An Impactful DocumentaryWhy is Africa Poor? Is it colonialism, foreign aid, conflict? Why has the continent remained poor despite being given 1.2 trillion dollars in aid? These are the questions that we must ask ourselves if we want to stand a chance at solving the giant problem that Africa faces.The day has finally come! Some of the topics we explore in this documentary are: * A grim and honest picture of Africa's struggles* What does Africa top the charts in?* What excuses do we, as Africans give?* How much economic growth does...2024-08-1608 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaPresenting the trailer for our first impactful documentary... "Why Africa is Poor"!Hey there!We are back with a big surprise! We are officially launching our first YouTube documentary next week!Click here (or on the image below) to watch the trailer on YouTube!The stories we tell, the ideas we put into our minds and the role models we choose as a society define how we view ourselves and how we can build or destroy our future. The Japanese were once considered lazy and the Germans were once considered thieves. They took the initiative to change those narratives and built successful futures for themselves. 2024-08-0901 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaVoices of Protest: Kenyan Finance Bill Protesters Speak“I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better.” — Georg C. LichtenbergClick the image below for our intro…The voices of Kenya’s youth have been heard across the world this past week. What has happened in Kenya and many other fragile states in the developing world is a situation where the leaders and political institutions do not represent the will of their people. When this happens, countries can spiral out of control, leaving the people...2024-06-2814 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaHow entrepreneurs will save Africa- part 1Capitalism is not the disease in developing nations… it’s the cure. Developing nations that are still poor have been ineffectual at tapping into the opportunity that capitalism and global trade have brought, whether through bad or misguided leadership, policies and systems. Join the journey as our host, Max Getuba, takes you through insights on the second part on How Entrepreneurs Will Save Africa…Read the full newsletter hereWatch the short video hereLike, share and subscribe here This is a public episode. If you would l...2024-04-1904 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaWhy Africa is Poor- part 2The leaders that we have matter. Their decisions color the nature of our very lives. The choices they make become the systems that run the engines of our society. The only role of government is to create systems that enable their economy’s growth… because growth translates into better living standards for their population over time.Join the journey as our host, Max Getuba, takes you through insights on the second part on Why Africa is Poor…Read the full newsletter hereWatch the short video hereLike, share and sub...2024-04-1604 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaWhat African governments really should be doing - part 1African governments must earn back the trust of the people by eradicating corruption; being transparent in showing real return on investment to the public from their taxes and educating and engaging with the public on both expenditure and the value to society that it brings.Join the journey as our host, Max Getuba, takes you through insights on what African leaders really should be doing…Read the full newsletter hereWatch the short video hereLike, share and subscribe here This is a public ep...2024-04-1204 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaBecoming a visionary through evolution and vision - part 1“Many times mega success is years in the making… the decisions that we make can compound over time and turn a tiny snowball into an avalanche of success.”Join the journey as our host, Max Getuba, takes you through insights from visionary leaders like Ray Kroc, who founded McDonalds and James Dyson, who founded Dyson Appliances, on what it takes to become a visionary. Read the full newsletter hereWatch the short video hereLike, share and subscribe here This is a public episode. If you would...2024-04-0803 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaBecoming a visionary through evolution and vision - part 2“That’s the spirit that drives visionary leaders and companies to push boundaries and become great… to be great, you must first dare to dream.”Join our host, Max Getuba, as he takes you through part 2 in our series on “Becoming a visionary through evolution and vision.” Read the full newsletter hereWatch the short video hereLike, share and subscribe here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theimpactfulcapitalist.substack.com2024-04-0802 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaInventing your way into wealth from nothing“If you can apply your creativity and intelligence to problems that affect people… you can literally create wealth from nothing… that’s magical if you ask me.” - Max GetubaJoin us as our host, Max Getuba, takes you through invention from the story of a successful inventor named John Fiorentino, inventor of the gravity blanket. Read the full newsletter hereWatch the video hereLike, share and subscribe here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...2024-04-0804 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaUnderstanding intellectual property will make you wealthy“Companies like Disney have made billions by focusing on building their brand and intellectual property showing the importance of brands and intellectual property in building long term wealth.”Join our host, Max Getuba as he introduces you to the power of intellectual property in building wealth. Read the full newsletter hereLike, share and subscribe here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theimpactfulcapitalist.substack.com2024-04-0803 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaWhy Africa is Poor - Part 1“When I say that leaders have failed Africa, I mean to say, they have failed to create and sustain environments that enable rapid economic growth.”Join us as we begin this journey into answering the question… “Why is Africa Poor?”, with our host, Max Getuba. Read the full newsletter hereWatch the short video hereLike, share and subscribe here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theimpactfulcapitalist.substack.com2024-04-0804 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaLegacy Builders: How Andrew Sherman Went From Broke Student to Walmart's Lawyer!Quote of the week → “Knowledge is power… and we have a moral duty to share and empower others” - Andrew J. ShermanWatch the intro video here!I just found out how Andrew Sherman went from broke student to becoming a global thought leader in business and law!Andrew is a 28 time author who’s been acknowledged by magazines like Fortune, Inc. and many more as one of the world’s top minds in small and large business! I just had a conversation with him on our podcast and here are my top 3 take...2024-03-081h 04
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaI found out how Loic Ballester bootstrapped an international tech company from East Africa!I found out how Loic Ballester bootstrapped an international tech company from East Africa!Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of Loic Ballester, the visionary founder who, along with his co-founders, turned a small market research consulting firm in Uganda into an international powerhouse. Over eight transformative years, Loic and his co-founders, steered his company through a remarkable evolution, ultimately emerging as a bootstrapped Enterprise SaaS leader in Field Force Automation Software.Discover the secrets behind their incredible success story as we explore their expansion from Uganda to...2023-09-2228 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaI found out how Mahlomola Mokoteli is unlocking financial inclusion for African businesses!I found out how Mahlomola Mokoteli is unlocking financial inclusion for African businesses!In our latest episode, we dive into the transformative power of open banking as we sit down with a remarkable guest who is revolutionizing access to financial services for African businesses and bridging the gap for the underbanked.Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Mahlomola Mokoteli, a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to empowering Africa's underserved communities. In this thought-provoking conversation, Mahlomola shares his groundbreaking approach of leveraging open banking to bring about positive change and unlock a world of opportunities.2023-06-3034 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaLegacy Builders: Thriving on the Triumphs of Massive Challenges with Moses MukundiGreetings, fellow trailblazers of innovation!In our quest to unearth inspiring entrepreneurs shaping the future, we are delighted to introduce you to Moses Mukundi, the visionary behind Eden Care—a revolutionary solution tackling Africa's most pressing challenges in a key industry: insurance.A Startling RealityEvery year, a staggering 15 million people in Africa slip into poverty due to overwhelming medical expenses. Astonishingly, health insurance remains alarmingly underutilized, with a mere 0.2% penetration—an alarming statistic that highlights the urgent need for change.The Spark of InspirationEnter Moses Mukundi, a rele...2023-06-1643 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaBehind the Music with Ciara Reed and Sharde SimpsonJay Z, H.E.R, Meek Mill... these names and many more that have worked with our guests resonate powerfully in today's music industry as superstars who have achieved remarkable success. However, what sets them apart from the rest isn't just their talent, but their collaboration with two extraordinary individuals: Ciara Reed and Sharde Simpson, trailblazing entertainment lawyers who have revolutionized the music scene with their unique approach.In a cut-throat industry like music, success requires a village. Building the right team is paramount for artists to ascend to new heights. This is...2023-06-0241 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaThe 6000 km Journey Within with Segond FidensIn 2015, 2 out of 5 kids in Rwanda had stunted growth. Why?Inadequate access to nutritious food. This was the environment that surrounded Segond Fidens, this week’s guest on the podcast. This is what inspired his mission. Africa is a continent that’s rich in natural resources yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 45% of child mortality is caused by undernutrition in Africa. In a world where obesity-related diseases kill more people than hunger in developed countries, how can we explain the tragic reality of chil...2023-05-1951 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaWhen 'Mission' is not enough with Nick VilelleDo you believe that making a profit and having a positive impact on the world are mutually exclusive? The truth is, they are often closer than you think.In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Nick Vilelle - a serial entrepreneur and founding member of 'The Nairobi Business Angels Network' who brings with him a wealth of experience in the for-profit and non-profit sectors, giving us some contrarian insights on how marrying impact and profit can create the most impact for individuals and the world.Coincidentally, this is...2023-05-0420 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaUnleashing the Limitless Potential of Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Yashanth PonanaIt’s taken Yashanth over fifteen years to: Work with companies like Paypal, Mylan and Deloitte on Business Planning, Budgeting, GTM and New Market entry Strategies. Experience founding his own company and building it up to a success before Covid took it down Develop a sustainability model for hospitals in Tanzania that impacted 1500+ hospitals. Rise up again to become a stronger entrepreneur than everHere are a few of his key insights from his episode so you can get where you want to be faster: Persistence pays of...2023-04-2037 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaEmbracing uncertainty to succeed in business and life with Tobias Reiter and Alex MusyokaThe pandemic exposed the fragility of our global supply chains. Is it time to rethink our reliance on international trade? Alex and Tobias, the-co-founders of Viebeg, a VC backed health-tech company that uses AI to optimise medical supply chains in Africa definitely think so. Here are 5 reasons why I think you should listen to my conversation with them: Supply chains are the backbone of any business that deals with physical goods, as they provide the means to deliver products to customers in a timely and efficient manner.Acc...2023-04-0622 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaUnlocking the intuition to actualize your best self with Jansen DurhamHey everyone!I'm thrilled to announce that the latest episode of my podcast is now live! This week, I spoke with, Jansen Durham, an American former history major turned entrepreneur in Africa about his journey and how he's solving the problem of informality and unemployment among the youth in Africa.One of the major themes we discussed was the importance of intuition in entrepreneurship and in life. As Steve Jobs famously said, "Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become."2023-03-2928 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaTrying and failing forward - the entrepreneur’s superpower with Dr. Folagbade MomohWelcome to The SMEmpower podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories and expert insights to help you succeed in your business journey. In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Folagbade Momoh, a Nigerian doctor turned tech entrepreneur who is working to revolutionize the healthcare industry with his innovative ideas.Our guest shares his incredible journey of leaving his PhD program to pursue his passion for entrepreneurship. We explore the challenges he faced and how he overcame them, and how his experiences have shaped him into the business owner he is today.2023-03-2336 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaEverything worth having is a risk with Eric HsuJoin us on this episode as we speak with an inspiring entrepreneur, Eric Hsu, who left behind the traditional 9-5 lifestyle to pursue his passion for helping others achieve financial freedom. After selling his house and buying an RV, our guest now travels the country with his family as he runs his business helping individual investors buy SMEs.With a background in law and a passion for entrepreneurship, our guest brings a unique perspective to the world of SME acquisition. In this episode, we explore the story behind his decision to leave behind a steady job...2023-03-1630 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaCultivating a culture of self-education for empowerment with Hamza KatendeJoin us on this episode as we speak with an inspiring entrepreneur who is reimagining finance in Africa. Our guest, Hamza Katende, is the CEO of a digital bank for kids, empowering young people to take control of their financial futures. With years of experience in fintech and data analytics, our guest has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of building a business in Africa.In this episode, we explore the story behind our guest's entrepreneurial journey, and how they identified a gap in the market for a digital bank for kids. We also...2023-03-0923 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaKnowing your purpose to maximize your impact with Ruby AlcantaraWelcome to The SMEmpower Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Ruby Alcantara, the CEO of a boutique, gender lens impact investment consulting firm, to discuss how she discovered her purpose and built a successful business around it.Throughout our conversation, we explore the world of consulting and how finding your purpose can help you execute your business strategies with greater clarity and conviction. Ruby also shares her unique perspective on gender equity in business and the critical role that gender lens impact investing plays in driving positive change.At The SMEmpower P...2023-03-0230 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaThe business of creativity: turning limitations into opportunities with Norris Krueger, PhD.Welcome to this episode of 'The SMEmpower Podcast"! In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Norris Krueger, a PhD holder in the field of entrepreneurship and an expert in creativity and innovation.Dr. Krueger shares with us how creativity can be a powerful tool in turning limitations into opportunities. As entrepreneurs, we often face limitations, whether it be financial, resource-based, or otherwise. However, rather than seeing these limitations as roadblocks, Dr. Krueger encourages us to see them as opportunities for creative thinking and problem-solving.If you're an entrepreneur looking to overcome limitations...2023-02-2319 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaThe GenesisWelcome to the first episode of SMEmpower, where we're dedicated to exploring the impact that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have on our communities and the world. We believe that these businesses are the backbone of our economy and the driving force behind innovation and progress. In this episode, we'll dive into our mission of highlighting the stories and efforts of these impact-driven SMEs and the difference they're making in their respective industries and communities. So sit back, relax, and join us as we embark on this journey to uncover the remarkable impact of SMEs on the world 2023-02-1402 min
The Impactful Capitalists with Max GetubaThe Genghis Khan approach: Facing adversity to succeed in business; with David Chen.In this episode, we're exploring the power of resilience and grit in the face of adversity. As entrepreneurs, we're all too familiar with the ups and downs of business, but it's how we navigate those challenges that sets us apart.Join us as we hear from David Chen, the successful co- CEO of Kapsule, a health-tech startup, who has faced numerous obstacles on his journey to success. From financial challenges to personal struggles, David Chen has overcome it all, and he is here to share his valuable insights with us.We'll dive into...2023-02-0138 min
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BUSHERIANEP 99 : EVERY GENERATION’S WEALTH IS DEFINED BY LEVERAGEOur guest, Max Getuba, narrates his journey of starting in Med school but later realizing that it’s not where he could add most value and decides on a different path into entrepreneurship. A decision that Almost always baffles everyone (are the listeners an exception ? haha ) As I keep telling him , he’s one of the most courageous people I’ve met . To go against societal Norms and expectations and churn his own path . I mean , how many of us would have rather suffered the fate of a decision we made when we were teens just to appease everyone around us vs...2022-12-061h 24