The Intersection Magazine Podcast

We explored quite a number of ideas. Faith, Religion and Psychotherapy, Mental Health and Mental Illness, Models for Mental Health Treatment, Temprements, Useful Resources, Psychology of Intelligence, Work Place Challenges, Policy, Research and Governance. The spectrum and the continuum. Bipolar Disorder Defined.

First special thanks to Richard Kasika for the jingle. Here we introduce some additions to our publication-a collaboration with Founders Freedom (the leadership team we hosted a few months ago), Elsie Eyakuze with her broad knowledge about the Tanzanian and Zanzibari psyche and Joseph Ajal who we are trying to get on board to help us with our mental health and wellness section. Then we present a b...

Leading the local registered NGO based in Dar es Salaam and operating across the country with a mission to enhance greater capacity for open data and open source to assist organizations and individuals locally, and internationally to manage and solve social, economic and community challenges. Check us here; http://omdtz.or.tz/

Kheri believes that "Law" as a profession is mostly based on a tradition. He says In Tanzania the tradition is not only slow but also conservative. At Breakthrough Attorneys they are building a modern day, competitive legal practice with an array of lawyers covering a multitude of law practice areas. The main aim being assurance that clients are represented and advised accordingly and seamlessly....

Bizzyn is a full-featured business and financial management suite complete with tools for accounting, inventory, payroll, tax filing, invoicing, bank account tracking and reconciliation, expense management, budgeting, payment processing, and accounts receivable and accounts payable management. Bizzyn is engineered to scale with businesses as they grow. From advanced financials to sales to billing...

Remmo App, is a digital platform that connects ceremonial vendors with their clients, providing a convenient way for customers to pay vendors directly through the app. This, in turn, helps vendors access financial support (loans) from financial institutions based on their records on the platform. Remmo App also provides an e-pledge service (crowdfunding), allowing clients and vendors to seek finan...

We talk to Salum Awadh about his work in the Investment space. He talks about his work with government with the Cereals Board. He helps explain the differences between Angel Investment, Venture Capital and Private Equity. He talks about the role of his faith in his work. The importance of Agriculture in Tanzania’s Development. The importance of grain in Tanzania. Staples such as Rice and Wheat.

What do you need to know about Tanzania when you visit? We talk to Elsie Eyakuze about the importance of learning the language of Kiswahili as one connects with the populace. We talk about the immense value that has been created in the arts and entertainment space. We also talk in brief about how NGOs for example can benefit from alternative payment systems that work outside traditional banks with...

We share a deep conversation with Deogratious Kilawe where we talk about his work at the Institute as well as his work in the Fintech Space. We also share some of the contributions that Kotani Pay has made in the space.

Numbers and charts describing the number of Startups. The distribution geographically around Tanzania and the Island of Zanzibar. The role of entreoreneurship support organizations. Startups by subsector, the numbers and distribution in terms of gender. Learning institution participation, access to skills and training and more.

We talk about some of the challenges he faced at the start. Education and the transition into Web3 technologies. We talk about his beginnings in dev work. We talk about the importance of hackathons and online learning tools that were used to develop his skills. We talk about his work in the community and the events that they run. We talk about the ecosystem and the major players and the role each...

We talk to Eng. David Lumala about how he got into the web3 space. We talk about Blockchain and the events that they have supported in the past. We talk about the difference between web 1, web 2 and web 3. We talk about challenges in the Ecosystem of Uganda and how we can build it. We talk about the importance of developing a new mindset as we approach the latest technologies. We talk about the im...

We talk about her role at the circular design hub. The name change from Design Hub Kampala to Circular Design Hub. We talk about the concept of Circularity. What makes Circular Design Hub Unique. Her role as vice chairperson of Startup Uganda. The ecosystem in Uganda and how we can make it better. Partnership with Africa Leadership University.

We talk to Kenneth Kwesiga of Iotec Uganda about their startup which is solving in the Fintech Space. We talk about their offerings from SMS services, to payment solutions, to their work in microcredit and microfinance as well as their software as a service offerings. We talk about regulation and compliance and the benefits that come with this. We talk about the state of the innovation and technol...

In this episode we spend sometime talking about Kotani Pay and the role that this group is playing in the Crypto Space. We talk about Felix’s recent conversations around remittances as well as conversations he has shared around Tokenization. We talk about Web3 and he defines and explains some of the different iterations that the web has gone through. We talk about some of the recent changes and ch...

Succession planning. Fianance and accounting. How to build legacy. How to create companies that live beyond their founders. Importance of having a strong board. Leadership and staff as key aspects of long lasting businesses.

Charles Mabwa, Ronald Analo, Jordan Muthemba. Community Building, Celo Developers tools, types of engagements and strategies for meeting and developers, students and potential connections. Support and training. Expansion and growth and a lot more.

We talk about renewable energy. We talk about blockchain. Decentralized Finance. We delve into his work and training as a Data Scientist and as an Electrical Engineer. The role that these two important training experiences have played in his work. We talk about possibilities of working for Safi Protocol for those in the areas that were mentioned for future growth.

We shared some insights with the team behind a large payment solutions provider located in East Afric but with a continent wide reach. We talked about Security, Fraud, Innovation and growth. We also talked about coverage in Africa, mentioned a few clientelle.

We talk to the sales and marketing teams for Icolo. They describe what makes them unique and what services they are offering. They also share some ideas about why they chose to have a center in Mombasa. Conversations about co-location and much more.

We talk about Education and technology in Kenya. We talk about the work that Kirimi is doing in the space. We discuss challenges that they may have faced or are facing. We talk about the importance of Associations in the EDTech space and his view of these associations as a value add. We talk about the VC space and the Angel Investing space in Kenya. We talk about collaboration with government and...

We talk with Haron Wachira of Akili Group of Companies. Conservation, Computing and Carbon Credits. Agriculture and Innovation. The importance of integrity, justice and faith in leadership development and management of resources.

We sit down with Joel Aita to talk about his book Entrepreneur’s Mind. We talk about his strategy for mentoring youth and partnering with them. We talk about Joadah Design Institute. We talk about the role of teachers and the value of discipline. We talk about why it is important to start early in entrepreneurship. We talk about procurement bids and he shares ideas about how to do this better. We...

We talk about SVB history and the challenges that it faced. We digest a piece written by PBS.com talking about Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. We talk about Interest Rate Risk and Liquidity Risk. The role of the government in the collapse or rescue. FDIC and it’s role in the creation of a safe environment. Inflation and its effect on interest rates and bonds. Mortgage Backed Securities. Me...

We talk about innovation in Agricultural Based Solutions in Technology. We talk about science parks and how to make the most of them. We talk about promotion of Ugandan made products. We talk about the wealth of the Ecosystem in Uganda. Funding and growth as well as incubation and acceleration.