Impact Masters Podcast

Let us know how we are doing Ever wondered how an early fascination with coding can evolve into a career in AI? Join Michael Kimathi, as he uncovers the journeys of Jean Salvi from Bento Africa and Jim Tare from Consumer Tech, who did just that—transforming their early tech curiosities into industry-leading expertise. Their stories are a testament to the power of adaptability and community in shap...

Let us know how we are doing Join us on the African Impact Master Show as we welcome the dynamic Mariam Nourya Koné, a trailblazer in coding and community management from West Africa. Mariam's journey takes us from her early days in Senegal's private Catholic schools—where she developed a love for reading, martial arts, and standing up against intimidation—to her unexpected pivot from as...

Let us know how we are doing What if you could overcome immense historical inequities and rise to become a leading figure in the tech industry? Join us as we sit down with Tumi Moagi, an influential entrepreneur and community advocate from South Africa, who shares her incredible journey from her roots in Johannesburg to her roles as the co-founder of Invoice and the country head for Africa's...

Let us know how we are doing Navigating the tech industry can feel like a Herculean task, but Abel Masila's story proves it's a climb worth making. Imagine starting from a mixed primary school in rural Kenya and ascending to the heights of software engineering — that's exactly the odyssey Abel takes us on. We traverse the peaks and valleys of his early education, through the fires (...

Let us know how we are doing Join us on a captivating exploration of Southern Africa's tech landscape, as I, Michael Kamathi, and my dynamic co-host Sylvia Jebet, host the remarkable Jessica Randal, Africa's Talking Community Lead and Mathematician. Together, we navigate the diverse terrain of technological innovation and community empowerment that is reshaping the continent. Jessica&apo...

Let us know how we are doing https://teshmbaabu.com/ Mbaabu Co-Founder and CEO at MarketForce (https://www.marketforce360.com/). Tesh Mbaabu is an African serial technology entrepreneur who lives to blend commerce and technology.  The mission he drives across all the companies he has co-founded over his 10-year entrepreneurial journey is to empower one million merchants across Africa (and other em...

Let us know how we are doing Victor Otieno MBA (Entrepreneurship),BCOM,CPA (K) is the County Chief Officer Digital economy and startups at Nairobi city county government where he leads the sector in developing and implementing support programs for startups as well as digitisation of SMEs  Victor is deeply passionate about the African Entrepreneur and has so far worked with over 400 organisations i...

Let us know how we are doing Alex Bwanakweli has over 8 years of demonstrated experience in designing, architecting, and supporting enterprise-level internet scale services/solutions hosted on Cloud and On-premise technologies. He has experience working closely with Software Engineering, especially in the aspects of system performance, capacity management and scalability to ensure sustained servic...

Let us know how we are doing Software Craftsman and Computer Scientist. He is a follower of CHRIST, husband and dad  / software craftsman / bass guitarist / co-founded  @deveint @kaziplus_  @letkidscode -  Deveint - https://deveint.com  -  Kazi+ - https://kaziplus.com -  Blackbored YouTube channel - http://bored.black -  Let Kids Code: https://lkc.codes/ -  https://krnl.to/  et al Africa Ruby Comm...

Let us know how we are doing This is the story and the journey of Solomon Opio a Lead at The Binary Garage | Uganda Country Lead at Startup Africa Roadtrip | Community Lead, Google Developer Groups (GDG) He is the Lead and Co-founder at Soltech Digital Solutions a technology company. He leads The Binary Garage's initiative to support technologists and startups to learn, design and build the r...

Let us know how we are doing My Life Story and Building Africa’s Digital Economy Subscribe to our channel and podcas t: https://linktr.ee/impactmasters Anthony Kiplimo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-kiplimo-0234384b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyLimo Michael Kimathi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_k_global Follow us : Twitt...

Let us know how we are doing Sigu Magwa is a passionate human who loves promoting software quality, improving the development process, and building highly scalable systems and teams. He is a father to many and a husband to one. Fell in love with ruby but ended up marrying Elixir after dating shortly. In his dream carrier he would be driving an 18-wheeler across the continent. Subscribe to our chan...

Let us know how we are doing Sigu Magwa is a passionate human who loves promoting software quality, improving the development process, and building highly scalable systems and teams. He is a father to many and a husband to one. Fell in love with ruby but ended up marrying Elixir after dating shortly. In his dream carrier he would be driving an 18-wheeler across the continent. Subscribe to our chan...

Let us know how we are doing An innovative, result oriented Product Manager with proven experience in delivering digital products. Diana is a passionate about how technology and financial innovation can solve some of the most pressing societal challenges around the world. With experience in areas of project management, operations, software and new product implementations, process re-engineering, a...

Let us know how we are doing Enhance the quality of life for individuals in Africa through the utilization of cutting-edge technology. He is a dedicated Solution and Business Developer who consistently strives to provide innovative solutions to the challenges faced by society. Through His writing,  He aims to inspire others by sharing his personal experiences, triumphs, and obstacles encountered o...

Let us know how we are doing Built a tech start up into a $600K+ revenue per year managing it end to end. Experienced in building a start-up into a profitable company, working in different capacities - Business Development, Partnership, Customer Relation, and Growth. Skilled in Research, Management, Customer Service, and Strategic Planning. Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/i...

Let us know how we are doing A skilled software developer and HCD expert with experience in project management, technical documentation and training, IT support and consultation, web and mobile applications and systems development, data analysis, APIs and systems integration, and database administration and server configurations and management. Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr....

Let us know how we are doing How do you develop 100 home-grown African billionaires? Dr. Julius Weche , Founder and CEO of Akad Education Group Africa , joins Michael Kimathi to share a practical blueprint for mentorship-driven, value-based leadership that scales. In this episode, we deep-dive into AKAD’s transformative youth programs that have unlocked academic and career pathways to the world’s...

Let us know how we are doing Naamini Yonazi is a Software Specialist at Vodacom Tanzania and an inspiring software engineer, mentor, and community builder passionate about solving real-world problems through technology. With expertise in Java, Flutter, system software, and mobile application development , Naamini has built a strong track record in the information technology and services industry ....

Let us know how we are doing Paul Mandele is a Product Manager, innovation consultant, and tech ecosystem builder passionate about driving technology-led solutions for Africa. Paul has played key roles in Tanzania’s digital transformation , serving as a former member of the Tanzania ICT Skills Council , where he helped shape the country’s technology and digital skills development strategy. He is a...

Let us know how we are doing Bah-Pna Dahane is a global entrepreneur, sports marketing strategist, educator, and youth empowerment advocate whose career bridges business, culture, and social impact. He graduated in 1999 with a Master’s degree in International Business & Marketing (with minors in Black Studies and Political Science ) from Portland State University (USA) and Lyon, France . Befor...

Let us know how we are doing Jessica Francisca Colaço — Co-founder at Brave & iHub | Talent Strategy @ Platform01 | Web3 Artist & Enthusiast | Musician | TED Fellow | Harambean | Mentor @ Google for Startups Accelerator Jessica Francisca Colaço is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Brave and iHub , computer scientist, talent strategist, executive tech and product recruiter, musician, and pu...

Let us know how we are doing Pascal Ntsama IV & Oyedeji Oluwoye: co-founders of Canza Finance;  reveal how they’re using Web3 and DeFi to create the world’s largest open financial network for Africa and emerging markets. They share lessons on fintech, decentralized infrastructure, and scaling blockchain innovation. Canza Finance (https://canza.io/) is on a mission to build the world’s largest...

Let us know how we are doing Jack Ngare is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and innovation across Africa’s financial and technology sectors. He is currently the Technology Director, Office of the CTO at Google in Africa , shaping the region’s technology strategy and partnerships. Previously, Jack served as Managing Director of Microsoft’s Africa D...

Let us know how we are doing What does it take to build the "Silicon Savannah" and then disrupt the music industry with Web3? In this episode, Michael Kimathi sits down with Jessica Colaço , the legendary co-founder of iHub and Brave , to explore the "intentional serendipity" behind Africa’s tech revolution. A TED Fellow , Harambean , and computer scientist, Jessica has spent o...