The Pitch Room Africa

What if many things in our society, e.g., elections, were decided by what people really think and believe? What if markets could tell the truth before the results were announced? In this episode, I sat with Oluwaleke (fondly called Hashcode) Co-founder of Bayse. We break down how prediction markets actually work, why they expose incentives faster than polls, and what happens when technology collid...

Summary In this engaging conversation, Joe Kinvi shares his journey as a founder, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of building businesses in Africa. He emphasises the importance of empathy gained through personal experience, the need for a cultural narrative that accurately represents Africa, and the role of risk-taking in personal growth. Joe discusses his transition from corporate life...

A dedicated Investor and financial expert, Florent has spent more than a decade supporting African entrepreneurs strategically and with funds. Originally from Burundi, but now based in Kenya, Flo is a bilingual Investor and on this episode spoke about Investing in Africa, the new era of stablecoin, impact investing, AI and more. Connect with Florent X: nduwaflorent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...

Sidi Saccoh and Salmine Sassi explore the journey of self-discovery, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and th e importance of community and mentorship. Takeaways Self-discovery is a continuous journey that shapes our paths. Family expectations can create pressure but also support. Unlearning is crucial for personal growth and development. Building a strong support system is essential for success...

In this episode,  Tomi Davies , a trailblaser in the  African tech ecosystem , sits down with  Sidi Saccoh  to discuss his journey—from his  family background  and  early education  to the  challenges of investing in Africa . He shares insights on navigating  corruption , the role of  language and colonial history  in shaping African identity, and the power of  angel investing  in driving  entrepr...

The Uncensored series brings together experts to discuss what is happening on the African continent deeply. This series featured the Head of Investment for Launch Africa Fund II, Uwem Uwemakpan.

We sat down with Oladimeji Ajegbile, the genius designer with more almost 200 million views and millions in downloads of his original African depicted stock designs. Oladimeji Ajegbile is a UX consultant and business leader with a proven track record of building successful ventures and inspiring creativity in others. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 15, Oladimeji founded his fir...

We sat down with one of Africa's finest Product Manager, Chioma Udoh. Chioma Udoh, is a Lead Product Manager at Automation Done Right USA and an Associate Director at Founders Institute Lagos. She brings over seven years of experience in leading dynamic teams across various industries in technology. Her leadership has been instrumental in the creation of software products that are not only use...

In Episode 10 of the Pitch Room Africa, we spoke to Uwem to determine the technical requirements investors are looking at in this climate. Uwem Uwemakpan is a seasoned ecosystem builder and investor, currently serving as the Head of Investments at Launch Africa VC Fund II. With an unwavering commitment to supporting early-stage startups, Uwem is at the forefront of driving entrepreneurship in Afri...

In this episode, we spoke to the Obinna Okerekeocha about the impact of storytelling in selling African art. He is a Creative Director, Creative Executive, Producer, Documentary Filmmaker, Art Director, Multi-media Artist (Video & Sound), AV Editor, Photo & AV Manager, Graphics & Motion Designer, Film Music Composer, Storyteller, Creative Entrepreneur, Creative Community Builder &...

In this episode, we sat down with Amanda Etuk Co-Founder and CEO of logistics startup, Messenger. The Logistics market is one of the largest markets in the world and with it comes a lot of complexities so we spoke with Amanda to discuss her journey in the industry and explore her take on its future.

In this episode we sat down with an ex- Venture Capital investor turned operator, who is the founder and CEO of Shiprazor. In this conversation, we explore the logistics industry in Africa and trace the background of the amazing founder building the rails to support the growing industry in South Africa and Kenya. Read about Sahil https://www.savant.co.za/sahil-affriya-from-eir-to-vc-and-then-to-en...

For this episode, we sat down with one of the continent's most influential angel investors Joe Kinvi. When Joe and his partner started off the HoaQ community it was in a bid to enable themselves to make sound decisions as investors. A few years later the community is one of the continent's most influential Angel syndicates with more than 100 Investments. Joe spoke to us about angel investi...

In this episode, we sat with one Africa's prominent angel investor Steven Freidmutter Steven is a successful entrepreneur and trusted advisor with experience spanning 40+ years. In recent years, he has been actively involved in the venture capital world with a focus on Africa and under-represented founders. He's an investor and advisor with Chloe Capital, a venture firm investing in start...

We sat down with the Founder and CEO of Immersive Tech Africa for our Episode 4. Arome Ibrahim is a seasoned Business Analyst and Product Strategist with a rich background spanning over three years. His expertise lies in devising and implementing strategies that bolster business growth, software development, and product innovation. Ibrahim's portfolio is distinguished by his mastery of product...

Olatunde, Victor Adeoluwa is the name, of a parallel Entrepreneur with 15 years + of experience and businesses in the Food, Finance and EdTech / HR Tech Space. As a Co-founder of a Credit-led FinTech / NeoBank, *Extramile Africa* started in 2018 / 2019 to serve the informal and non-digital markets, His brand creates access to finance for SMEs via Asset Financing Solutions. His Sales-tech Company,...

In this episode with spoke to Gbolade Okeowo Vice President of Kuramo Capital, on the African Venture Capital Market. Gbolade Okeowo is a barrister turned Investment Banker with over 12 years of Investment Banking, Corporate Finance and Private Equity years experience across sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Middle East. He currently works as a Vice President with Kuramo Capital Management LLC - a...

Esta Richard Etim a.k.a Esta Richards is a Lifestyle Fitness Consultant and a seasoned speaker specialising in the health, fitness, and wellness space. With over a decade of leadership experience and a background spanning two decades in the creative field, she brings a unique and holistic perspective to her speaking engagements. Esta's expertise lies in simplifying fitness and healthy living,...

FOR OUR SEASON 1 FINALE, WE INVITED SEGUN COLE FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER AT MAASAI LTD. WE SPOKE AT LENGTH ON THE STATE OF 2023 VENTURE CAPITAL SPACES. WE EXPLORED SOME OF THE MISTAKES MADE BY FOUNDERS AND INVESTORS AND LOOKED FORWARD. Bio ​ Segun Cole  is a Serial entrepreneur and CEO/Founder of ekocab; An On-demand Mobility marketplace for high-end rides. He started his career as a New mobili...

Our Co-Host Esta Richard sat down with Victoria Fabunmi at the Akwa Ibom Tech Week.

We hang out with the rockstars that put together the Akwa Ibom Tech Week, to discuss what it took to put together the amazing event and the ambitious journey to the next tech destination.

The PitchRoomAfrica Special at Akwa Ibom Tech Week, a special series of conversations bringing some of Nigeria's brightest minds and ecosystem players powered by the Akwa-Ibom Tech Week

The PitchRoomAfrica Special at Akwa Ibom Tech Week, a special series of conversations bringing some of Nigeria's brightest minds and ecosystem players powered by the Akwa-Ibom Tech Week

The PitchRoomAfrica Special at Akwa Ibom Tech Week, a special series of conversations bringing some of Nigeria's brightest minds and ecosystem players powered by the Akwa-Ibom Tech Week

The PitchRoomAfrica Special at Akwa Ibom Tech Week, a special series of conversations bringing some of Nigeria's brightest minds and ecosystem players powered by the Akwa-Ibom Tech Week