Chris Kanwei

Africa to Alpha - A podcast by RealCorp Capital

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Africa to Alpha is a monthly podcast series by RealCorp Capital where we sit down with bold thinkers, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of African innovation. Each episode will feature candid, practical conversations about building, scaling, and investing across African markets. No buzzwords, No vague theory, Just real stories, real lessons, and real insights from the people doing the work. What to expect:- Honest conversations about the startup and investment journey Lessons from angel investors and operators Sector insights and emerging trends Practical guidance f...

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Chris Kanwei

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Storytelling, Credibility & the Communications Infrastructure Behind African Tech 05.06.2026 30:35

The African tech media landscape is shifting – and this episode goes straight to the heart of how founders build credibility, trust, and visibility in a noisy ecosystem. I sat down with Jessica Hope , Founder & CEO of Wimbart and long‑standing Google Launchpad mentor, for one of the most important conversations happening right now about storytelling, positioning, and the communications infrast...

Backing Bold Founders: Execution, Traction & the Discipline of African Venture 05.03.2026 34:23

The discipline of African venture is under the spotlight here – and this episode goes straight to the heart of what it really takes to build and back companies on the continent. I sat down with Florent (Flo) Nduwayezu , Investor at FB Capital , syndicate investor with EUVC , and ClimateHack Ambassador in Nairobi, for one of the clearest and most unfiltered conversations happening in African ventur...

Building the Rails for Diaspora Capital: Trust, Infrastructure & Collective Investing 02.02.2026 43:29

This episode explores how diaspora capital is evolving from informal networks into structured, trust-driven investment ecosystems – and how Borderless is building the financial rails to power that shift. Joe Kinvi shares his journey from operator to founder, the lessons learned from collective investing, and why infrastructure, trust, and community are the real unlocks for Africa’s next decade of...

From Angel to Impact: Investing with Purpose in Africa 11.01.2026 54:09

In this debut episode, Henry Ojuor — Founding Partner at OnAfrica Angels and Program Director at Startupbootcamp AfriTech — sits down with RealCorp Capital's principal, Ifeoluwa Ariyibi, and breaks down what it really takes to invest with purpose in Africa. From accelerating startups to backing founders and building investor communities, Henry shares the lessons, mindset shifts, and stories behind...