Africa Tech Radio

ATR Careers: Who is a Venture Capitalist?

Every startup looking to scale, prepares to pitch to an Investor someday.

 

A Venture Capitalist is an investor that provides young companies with capital in exchange for ownership.

 

If you've ever wondered who a Venture Capitalist is, what they do and what it means to be one in Africa, the Founder of a $10M Venture Capital targeting tech-enabled startups in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Egypt; Ingressive Capital - Maya Horgan Hamodu, will guide you in this episode.

AfCFTA: More or Less Funding for Startups

January 1, 2021, saw Africa usher in a new economic era with the announcement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement.

 

The Founder and MD at Ingressive Capital, Maya Horgan Famodu, shares her thoughts on this agreement and what it could mean for Startups in Africa.

Eco-friendly Intervention for Menstrual Health

Menstruation or periods are an integral part of a woman's life yet the topic remains a taboo, surprisingly even in the urban parts of the country.

 

The CTO of Naza Agape, Joshua Ichor, shares an innovative and eco-friendly approach to dealing with menstruation with some affordable and biodegradable sanitary pads. 

Telling Africa’s Tech Stories, One Event At A Time

Stories matter, Many Stories Matter. Stories can be used to empower, and to humanize.

 

AfricaCom’s Portfolio Manager, James Williams talks about the event which is at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation; Africa Tech Festival and how it is bringing together Africa's vibrant, diverse community of technology champions.

Virtual Session with a Marriage Counselor

Do couple therapy sessions really help solve problems in relationships and marriages?

 

In this episode, Founder of Relate Africa Organization for Marriage and Family, Bridget Itsueli, discusses how couple sessions with a therapist can repair stressors in a relationship.

The Ehingbeti Podcast Series with Lawal Abiodun of FCMB

Over twenty years after the first edition, recommendations from the Lagos Economic Summit codenamed Ehingbeti have helped the Lagos state government to focus on areas that concern the citizens, investors and businesses with 210 actions taken out of the 222 resolutions agreed upon at 8 editions.

 

In this episode, the Head, Tech Ecosystem and Ventures at FCMB, Lawal Abiodun, shares his thoughts on the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, their products and services which are impacting Lagos and what the Lagos of his dream is.

The Ehingbeti Podcast Series with Oriola Soyege of Pal Pensions

Over twenty years after the first edition, recommendations from the Lagos Economic Summit codenamed Ehingbeti have helped the Lagos state government to focus on areas that concern the citizens, investors and businesses with 210 actions taken out of the 222 resolutions agreed upon at 8 editions.

 

In this episode, the Marketing, Communications and Business Development Lead at Pal Pensions, Oriola Soyege, shares his thoughts on the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, their products and services which are impacting Lagos and what the Lagos of his dream is.

Level Up with Big Brother Naija Season 7 Fans

For 72 days in 2022, 5 million people in Nigeria, talked about 1 thing; The Big Brother Naija: Level Up Show.

 

In this episode, Tecno Spot Fans of the BB Naija Season 7 Show, share their thoughts about their most exciting moments, housemates and advice for future housemates of the show. 

The Ehingbeti Podcast Series with Pedro Omontuemhen of PwC

20 years after, the Lagos Economic Summit codenamed Ehingbeti has helped Lagos to focus on areas that concern the citizens, investors and businesses.

 

In this episode, a Partner at PwC, Pedro Omontuemhen, shares his thoughts about the products and services of PwC which are impacting Lagos, the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, and what the Lagos of his dream is.

The Ehingbeti Podcast Series with Damilola Ajayi of Vetiva Capital

20 years after, the Lagos Economic Summit codenamed Ehingbeti has helped Lagos to focus on areas that concern the citizens, investors and businesses.

 

In this episode, the Group Executive Director of Vetiva Capital Management Limited, Damilola Ajayi, shares his thoughts about the products and services of Vetiva which are impacting Lagos, the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, and what the Lagos of his dream is.