Africa Tech Talks

Aug 02 2024 25 ep. 63 mins 2
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Dive deep into the vibrant world of African tech with the Africatechtalks.com Podcast. Join us as we explore the latest innovations, startups, and tech trends shaping the African continent. From Lagos to Luanda, Cairo to Cape Town, we bring you insightful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. Discover the stories, challenges, and successes of Africa's tech ecosystem, and be inspired by the transformative power of technology in Africa. Tune in and be a part of the African tech revolution!

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EP #25 - Arlinda Peixoto: The journey of an Entrepreneur, Regulation and Innovation

Aug 02 2024 47 mins  
Today we're joined by Arlinda Ribeiro, Founder and CEO of Pagali, a company developing innovative tech solutions for digital payment in Cabo Verde. With over 20 years in the IT industry, Arlinda is an expert in FinTech, non-fungible tokens, desktop support and databases. Follow Arlinda Peixoto on social media: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindapeixoto Instagram: @ar.linda.peixoto

EP #24 - José Garrido: O Futuro é incerto, mas o Futuro é Digital

Jul 19 2024 95 mins  
Welcome to Africa Tech Talks, where we bring you insights from leaders shaping the continent's technological and financial landscape. Full YT Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8njfgdd-e4 Our most recent episode is in portuguese, and our guest is a special one: José Garrido has more than 15 years of professional experience in IT consulting, between Angola and Portugal.

EP #23 - Pedro Pinto Coelho: Personal Journey, CBDC's, Cross-Border Payments, International Banking

Jul 12 2024 66 mins  
Today, we're honored to introduce Pedro Pinto Coelho, a distinguished Portuguese business leader with over 25 years of experience in financial services across Africa, Latin-America, and Europe. Follow Pedro Pinto Coelho on social media: LinkedIn: https://mt.linkedin.com/in/pedropintocoelho Links and initiatives Andaria: https://andaria.com/ Fination : https://www.fination.or

EP #22 - Wanderley Ribeiro: Empowering the Next Crop 🌾of Agripreneurs

Jul 04 2024 70 mins  
Today we have the honor to host Wanderley Ribeiro, he currently is the Executive Director at BONSAE and President of the Angola Livestock Association (AAPA) in Luanda, Angola and one of the Founders of Kepya - a Digital Agriculture Marketplace. Follow Wanderley Ribeiro on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanderleyribeiro/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/wanderley_ao L

EP #21 - Denivaldo Neto - Pay 20+ Services with Your Phone: Streaming to Utilities

Jun 27 2024 42 mins  
Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Denivaldo Neto, the founder of Aki, a digital payment platform in Angola. 🎬 Full video (https://youtu.be/z4qXaiMgUnc) 00:00 Intro 01:58 Experience and Background in the telecom industry 06:00 The decisive moment that created Aki 12:15 How is Aki innovating 30:00 Unique Challenges 35:00 Long-time vision for Aki 41:14 Final Re

EP #20 - Leida Silva - Empowering Women while fostering Payments in Cape Verde with EasyPay CV

May 30 2024 60 mins  
Our guest today is Leida Correia e Silva, a young and talented entrepreneur from Cape Verde who is making waves in the local technology space. 🎬 Full video (https://youtu.be/56_uToIV-mE) 00:00 Intro 02:08 Studying in China and returning to Cape Verde 10:30 Getting inspiration from China's Payment ecosystem 13: 57 Role as an Ambassador of the Internet Governance Forum 21:0

EP #19 - Edilson Coelho - O Futuro das Finanças Públicas: Modernização e Transformação Digital

May 24 2024 65 mins  
Hoje o nosso convidado é Edilson Coelho, o Director Geral do SETIC-FP - o braço tecnológico do Ministério das Finanças de Angola. 🎬 Full video ( https://youtu.be/g3aML6Hya98 ) 00:00 Introdução 01:03 Estudos e Carreira “Aprender fazendo” 10:23 O desafio SETIC-FP 16:20 Transformação Digital 26:27 E-Finanças - Servir uma população diversa 32:51 Big data 44:42 Envo

EP #18 - Telson Kapassola: Data Driven Decision Making made Easy

May 17 2024 56 mins  
Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Telson Kapassola, who is the founder of Panorama.ao, one of the most promising tech startups in Angola. 🎬Full video (https://youtu.be/_86G4YwDpfQ) 00:00 Intro 01:20 Telson's Origins and Vision 12:12 Lessons From Being a Young Entrepreneur 17:39 An Entrepreneur Career 21:25 How did Telson Navigated the Strategy for Panora

#EP 17 - Paulo Araújo: Connecting the Unconnected

May 10 2024 67 mins  
Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Paulo Araujo who’s making internet available for people and businesses in Angola. 🎬 Full video (https://youtu.be/rrzAePII-5c) 00:00 Intro 03:18 Paulo’s Personal journey 05:32 WiConnect inception 06:58 Challenges of being an African Entrepreneur 10:59 Raising Funds and Accessing Talent 21:47 Funding Timming for a Startup

EP #1 - Africa Tech talks with Chris Skinner

May 05 2024 56 mins  
Our guest on this episode is Chris Skinner, a leading expert on financial technology and the author of several books, including the best sellers "Digital Bank" and "Digital for Good". who’s also the founder of the Finanser, a website, and newsletter that provides insights on the future of finance. 📺Full video: https://youtu.be/kKk5QOq-t5I 00:00 Intro 01:0