Impact Masters Podcast

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...

Let us know how we are doing In this episode, we explore who is John Mwendwa. The who, the where, the how, and the what. Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways What is “design thinking” and how it applies to startups Essential design principles for impactful branding Balancing aesthetics vs usability in UI/UX design Tools and workflows John uses for design projects Case studies: design impact in A...

Let us know how we are doing Bernard Banta: computer scientist, entrepreneur, and visionary; is passionate about using technology to transform the way Africa lives, works, plays, and governs . In this episode, Bernard shares deep insights on building scalable solutions , driving fintech adoption , and shaping the future of Africa’s technology ecosystem . At Impact Masters Podcast , we spotlight th...

Let us know how we are doing How do you build the code that powers a continent's economy? In this episode, Michael Kimathi deconstructs the "Builder Mindset" with Bernard Banta , the CTO and Co-founder of Finplus Group As a seasoned software engineer, Bernard has been instrumental in developing the SaaS infrastructure that allows financial institutions to scale credit and commerce a...

Let us know how we are doing How do you heal a global wound? In this powerful episode, Michael Kimathi speaks with Dr. Leyla Hussein OBE , an international award-winning psychotherapist, social activist, and a leading global voice against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) . A pioneer in gender rights, Dr. Leyla made history as the first woman of color to be elected Rector of the University of St And...

Let us know how we are doing What does it take to turn local identity into global capital? In this episode, Michael Kimathi sits down with Teddy Warria , author of Son of the Nile and Chief Storyteller at Africa's Talking , to explore how authentic narrative and the Ubuntu philosophy are bridging the "storytelling deficit" to unlock Venture Capital across the continent. In a landsca...

Let us know how we are doing What does it take to build the digital backbone of a continent? In this episode, Michael Kimathi sits down with Samuel Gikandi , the Co-founder and CEO of Africa's Talking , to explore the life journey of scaling one of Africa’s most critical tech infrastructure companies. An MIT graduate and former Morgan Stanley engineer, Samuel returned to Kenya to solve a mass...

Let us know how we are doing "To do everything I can." For John Mwendwa , design is a strategic tool defining how we interact with the world. In this episode, Michael Kimathi deconstructs the creative philosophy of a leader who shaped visual identities for Africa’s biggest brands. We explore why Human-Centric Design is the bridge between business goals and user relationships. John shares...

Let us know how we are doing "To do everything I can." This is the personal manifesto that drives John Mwendwa , a multidisciplinary design leader who believes that design doesn't just change the world; it created it. In this masterclass episode, Michael Kimathi sits down with John to discuss the business of design and its profound impact on human relationships and brand growth. Joh...