Kurious K

This is a condensed summary of over 2,217 minutes of conversations from 60 episodes of the Kurious K Podcast . It is designed to help past listeners quickly revisit key insights and give new audiences an easy entry point into the major ideas explored across the series. The summary captures core themes from the podcast, including startups in Africa, technology, AI, fintech, blockchain, clean energy...

Aaron has spent nearly a decade building EQUILOG Technical Services Ltd. with the mission to ensure a steady supply of skilled talent and reliable machinery for Nigeria’s construction, mining, agriculture, and industrial sectors. In this episode, we took a dive into into Aaron's journey behind EQUILOG, and how the company is bridging the skills gap in heavy machinery operation. We also explore why...

I met Dr. Success Ojo while planning a trip for German delegates to visit her company, and I was blown away by her innovative work transforming education in Nigeria, especially after a successful career in corporate America. Join us as we explore her journey, from founding Realztech Institute and Gotocourse to creating GMind AI

How can the world’s most entrepreneurial society be the poorest, when entrepreneurship is the creation of wealth? That is the question Glory asked and the curiosity led to an Article on the Harvard Business Review. We discussed why she's decided to play a pivotal in transforming the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa and more.

Join us for a chill conversation with Dolapo Amusat, a visionary who's passionate about the fusion of art and technology! Dolapo shares inspiring insights and stories from his journey building a community in the university to working at Google and a Professional member of the Recording Academy (Grammys). Get ready for a fun and enlightening listen!

Uncover the keys to impactful marketing and explore the transformative power of branding with expert insights from Ben. Learn how technology is reshaping customer acquisition and retention strategies for businesses of all sizes.

In this episode, we explore the urgent need for overhauling the education curriculum, emphasizing the significance of adopting internship and apprenticeship models. Join us as we unravel the potential these approaches hold in shaping the future of Nigerian education and reducing unemployment.

In an era where technology is rapidly transforming various sectors, the question arises: Are religious institutions keeping pace with innovation? Tobi Kasali is at the forefront of building a global community for churches & Christian’s, signaling the beginning of a new chapter in modernizing religious practices worldwide.

''If you don't fail, you won't understand'' is one of Rahman's most striking words in this podcast, Although he said those words a couple of times after the recording of the podcast during the off-the-record conversion I typically have with guests after the main recording. I think it's arguably one of the most important insights shared. This episode explores Rahman starting up, raising funds and g...

When it comes to using generative Artificial Intelligence platforms, do you understand how to effectively use prompt engineering? How can startups and individuals take advantage of this technology? Let explore this and more in this episode.

In Gerald's entrepreneurial journey, he encountered both failures and a successful exit from one of his two startups. We explored Gerald’s journey from startup founder to Head of Go to Market at Anchor, and his role as a Community Manager at Black Ops. Discover insights into fintech trends, and community-building strategies, plus some unexpected stories along the way. Check out Backend by Gerald B...

We featured Adeshina Ajayi in the second part of the series of the book review he coauthored with Hakeem Disu. In this concluding part, we took a deep dive into the remaining chapters of the book and some of its significant concepts. Join us for an exciting deep dive! Link to get a copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6TMWCSN

Hakeem Disu is back on the podcast for the second time! But this round is different – we're talking about his new book, which he wrote with Adeshina Ajayi. Plus, this is just the start! We're kicking off a 2 part episodes where we'll explore the important ideas from the book. Get ready to dive in with us! Link to get a copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6TMWCSN

As Africans in the diaspora struggle to ensure trusted healthcare providers for their loved ones back home, Fleri's family care platform is creating a membership-based fintech platform that solves this problem. Tune in to learn about Fleri's profound societal implications and its potential to shape a brighter future for Africa and beyond. Welcome to Kurious K!

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) reigns, the line between innovation and ethics has become increasingly blurred. Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we delve into the captivating realm of AI Ethics and its crucial role in responsible development. Links to check out Radical AI podcast https://www.radicalai.org/ All Tech is Human community  https://alltechishuman.org/

This episode promises to be very exciting as I am  featuring  Ireayo Oladunjoye- Head, Startups (Lagos Innovates) Ireayo is currently responsible for developing and implementing Government-led programs to support an enabling environment for Tech Startups and Innovation Driven Enterprises to thrive in Lagos State at the Lagos state employment trust fund. In this episode, we discussed  Why Lagos inn...

Unleashing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) requires identifying the right problems to solve. But how can you spot the opportunities that are best suited for AI? In this fascinating podcast topic, we explore the most effective strategies for identifying problems that can be addressed with AI.

As legacy banking infrastructure fails to serve the needs of the modern world, understanding these emerging technologies is essential for individuals and businesses alike.

In this episode, we speak with Vincent Li, the Founding Partner of Adaverse, a Cardano Ecosystem Accelerator that invests in web3 startups in Africa. Vincent shares his inspiration behind focusing on the African market and how Adaverse navigates the unique challenges and opportunities for web3 startups on the continent. Vincent also walks us through a case study of a web3 startup that Adaverse has...

In this podcast episode, we will delve into the world of venture capital in Africa and the challenges faced by aspiring investors. Mark Kleyner, who is an expert in the field, will share the mission and focus of DREAM VC, an investor accelerator program in Africa that supports and mentors individuals looking to break into venture capital.  We will also discuss the importance of gender diversity in...

Hello Everyone, welcome to the first episode of the Kurious K podcast of the year proudly sponsored by First City Monument Bank (FCMB). We flipped the script in this episode, Instead of asking all the questions, Kurious K answered most of the questions. It was a great conversation featuring Morakinyo Fakunle and Abiodun Lawal of FCMB. During the episode, we explored  Kurious K's journey into tech...

This is the second part of the  Web 3 series-themed version of the Kurious K podcast. In this episode, we will explore web3 Applications Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) Subsequent Episodes will explore: Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Stablecoins & Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Privacy & Digital Infrastructure The Creator Economy This episode features Philip Nkwa,  Technical...

This is the  Web 3 series-themed version of the Kurious K podcast. In this web 3  series, I will be having conversations with founders/ key stakeholders across the African continent and beyond on demystifying web 3  and the opportunities in the space. As you know Web3 is generating a lot of hype — From the metaverse to decentralized finance to NFTs and beyond. Imagine an internet built, powered, a...

Oscar Michael is the Co-founder at Africacomicade, one of the leading platforms for African digital creatives, celebrating their works and connecting them to opportunities for learning, collaboration and funding. Oscar is a visionary entrepreneur with interests in Art, Technology,  Education, and Human capacity development. He is an alumnus of MEST Africa, where He learnt software Entrepreneurship...

This episode features Ogholi Kelvin, Cofounder & CEO  at CoTrust Equity  CoTrust Equity is a finance and credit-providing company that harnesses extensive knowledge of target audience peculiarities and cultures to provide unique credit plans to banked and unbanked in the rural/sub-urban MSMEs in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to launching CoTrust Equity, Kelvin founded Unfire which was focu...