The Intersection Magazine Podcast

In Kenyan slang it was called Petho or Pice. It was a belief that some tasks or jobs were more prestigious and that others were slightly demeaning. Some of these attitudes can be hindrances to your progression in the world of business. We talk about the need to focus and the differences that exist between doing the grit of trade and the challenges of the same in the media spotlight. Maybe this is...

Here is one of the most important conversations that i have had to date. Steven Tio Kauma an Organization Transformation Specialist talks about his life and education and some of the major influences that are determining what he is doing now. He shares some insights into the world of Angel Investing and Venture Capital. He talks about important ideas that he learned from his father in the troubles...

Ever wondered who isresponsible for the costs and speed of the Internet in Uganda? Or what types ofsystemsare in place in case there are outages? Find out in this episode in which we pick up where we left off over a year ago when we about Carrier Neutral Data Centers (in our podcast with Icolo in Kenya). We cover that and a lot more about the advantagesthat exist in hosting locally as well as cost...

This is the first time that we have created a Video podcast episode and started a conversation through email and boy have those emails been coming! This time we have a talk with Tom Paladino who has some interesting ideas about the applications of scalar light as a source of healing primarily through the use of photographs. He shares about the science and the different methods through which he sug...

Why do some people prefer to remain anonymous with their giving? Should you be careful when you are receiving gifts? We talk about some of the complexities that are at the heart of many of our cultures where giving is conditional and even if people do not expressly state it, they expect something in return…later even if that means after a life time. We share some ideas about thankfulness and whole...

Are you troubled with people who seem to look and not buy? Depending on the geography in which you are dealing, with all things considered, this is normal. It could even be a cycle you should get used to. Most people are in the process of growth and development. If you wait long enough they will be back. We share some of these and other ideas about how we think you should deal with this issue.

You have been working on a website for a while now and now you have been asked to handover to a new host or designer. What do you do? How do you handle the same if you are on the receiving end of the same challenge? While this episode is talking about transitions in general, we also tackle more about the specifics of web development and some of the different channels by which you can generate reve...

Here is my understading of the coffee industry as i have interacted with it. We share some important players in the Industry such as Andrew Rugasira of Good Africa Coffee, Jolly and Henry Ngabirano of Cafe Pap, 1000 Cups on Buganda Rd. and Ban Cafe Opposite Bank Of Uganda (formerly located). We talk about the conversation that arose about Trade not Aid and the challenges that the sector has faced...

There are certain no go areas in business. This might just be one of them. Most enterprises avoid the temptation of talking a little too much about politics and governance. But it is hard to ignore some of the obvious challenges that those we deal with or hope to create solutions for are facing. For example what type of impact can we claim to have if we are not solving important issues like securi...

This is one of the most interesting conversations we have had. While our focus has been on technology and innovation, here we deal with these subjects a little more. Mr. Paladino is buidling on the work of scientists like Nikola Tesla who clearly was way ahead of his time. In this discussion he talks about the potential that exists in harnessing the power of scalar light. We also talk about some p...

Here is a follow up to a conversation we had last year with the Celo Kenya Ambassadors. Back then we were interested in how participants in Web3 can make inroads in their coutries and regions and how the Kenyan team was doing this. This time we host a leading contributor to the Blockchain Cryptocurrency Ecosystem in the country, region and continent. We talk about his time and work in the Celo Org...

Here is a review of a series that aired on Netflix a few years ago about the Patent Infringement Case between Google and Terra Vision. There is quite a lot of information on the Internet that is written about this show regarding the content and accuracy of the story. Netflix went to great lengths to change some names and also was rather restricted by fear of Litigation from Google. At the heart of...

We are constantly making decisions and judgements. In this conversation, we explore the historical (biblical) importance of outstanding leadership and the failures that can emerge in its absence. We look at one approach that was used in those days to deal with this gap-the use of Judges. In some democracies, we see similar relationships between the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Branches of G...

This is the second piece where we discuss another phrase that is used frequently but that was punctuated in an unfortunate situation. I have deliberately left out the name of some of the characters mentioned in this piece. Maybe with a little research you will be able to find out who I was talking about especially if you are not in this country. In the focus on Technology and Innovation, we think...

This is the first of a group of podcasts where we will be exploring phrases that help shed insight into the psyche of the people in your community or nation. We focus on Uganda but I am certain subscribers have plenty to pick from. We make use of the Ganda language but with no claim of particular expertise. We hope you can share some terms in your community or country and what lessons you have lea...

For the month of May we complete the piece we shared as written by Alex Danco on Social Capital in Silicon Valley. Not everything can be replicated but there is quite a lot that this author has mentioned with regards to social capital that founders all over the world seeking to copy the Silicon Valley Model will appreciate. We also share an article written by Juan Leal of thirdweb on Web3 Wallets....

Several issues we tackle in this edition of the Intersection Magazine. Social Capital and Silicon Valley as written by Alex Danco, Web3 Wallets: What they are by Juan Leal, Loans and Telcos: comparing small loans in Uganda Telco Duopoly and an Interview with Luke Sheehan a Copywriter. Book recommendation Omugaga Afa Obwavu (the rich man is dying of poverty) while Our Month’s Movie is Kimi featurin...

Here is a media mix combining/comparing ideas from a book written by Jumanne Mtambilike called Diary of an African Hub Manager with an podcast interview featuring the CEO of Kotani Pay Felix Macharia in which he talks about his journey and transition from medical study to Crypto Payments but more importantly, Fund raising. A practical conversation to help guide the founder through the process of r...

In this issue we continue with the Linux Ecosystem Exploration with suggestions about the value of User Groups in your community for skills improvement. We also examine different file systems and structures for three different distributions. Fedora, Suse Linux and Ubuntu. We also make some suggestions for applications for those seeking to migrate from Windows to Linux. We also share important coll...

In this audio summary you will find the Linux section continued where we talk about some useful virtualization software. We share some reasons why we think Linux is experiencing a surge in usage as well as some of my favorite Distros. You will hear about some forecasts in the crypto universe. We also have an interesting piece from Founders Freedom about the important link between responsibility an...

This is a brief summary of the content in the magazine that we covered in the month of January. You will find some ideas about the Linux Ecosystem. You will also hear about discussions we had around Mental Health and wellness. Are you overwhelmed with all the technology events in the region? We share some ideas from both sides about how chose and how to actually host these types of events. We also...

We have a conversation with Dr. McLean Sibanda covering his book on the subject of Intellectual Property, Trademarks and Patents. He shares his insights into the complexities of managing the interest of different but well meaning government players in policy formulation. He talks about South Africa’s journey and transition from Aparteid to the present day and the laws as they stood. He talks about...

In this episode we are interested in how to get access to people of certain faiths especially for those who are interested in business. We talk about how religion can help fill the moral gap in society, the rise of cult movements, the role of the Pastor as a life coach, the African and Spirituality, Christianity and giving, sexuality, how history affects people’s perception of the Christian faith...

I have had quite a few people ask me about how to get into podcasting. So instead of repeating this information on whatsapp to the different individuals, i have put this together. Even if some podcasts are really more like conversations or two way radio, there are others that actually put together real content. We guide on structure and content at least as far as we see it. We do not go into lengt...

We share some of the stats and highlights from 2023. These are useful in determining what strategies we will employ to tackle the year ahead. We also have 2022 and 2023 reviewed for what we published in the magazine. What can you learn from the data that is available in your platform of choice? How can you be more effective when creating content and how do you achieve the most with what you create...