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The Intersection Magazine Podcast

Nicholas Kyanda

We are the podcast version of Intersection Magazine. The magazine that talks about technology related solutions to everyday challenges. The magazine is split into three parts the first is what we call On The Scale where we compare two issue, personalities, products, the second is what we call Under The Scope where we take a deep dive into one subject and the third is called Search For Direction which has evolved into an interview with prominent personalities in the space.

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00:24:17

Applications Shmupplications-Applying for a Startup...

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/07/29

It’s been almost 12 years since I published a post called Apply No More My Son. It was a slight jab at the system and the process that many of us have to go through and bother with even if sometimes we realize that the whole thing is rigged against us. Fast forward a few years and I did it again. This is therefore an exploration of the same subject and two different areas where I have directed my attention in the last weeks. We explore areas of improvement and failures as well as possible direction

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00:14:54

Vote of Confidence for the Tech and Innovation...

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/07/25

In this episode of the podcast we wanted to share some useful insights from someone in a different ecosystem about some of what they think Uganda is doing right. This is great coming from a country that ranks amongst the top four in terms of VC fund attraction and investment. We are calling it a Vote of Confidence to the Uganda Tech and Innovation Ecosystem. What are we doing well? Where are the challenges in the current state of things? What does the big picture look like and what practical

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00:22:27

Hakiza Ronald of Vestafi

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2025/07/14

In this conversation I am thrilled to share insights with one of the early pioneers in the startup space. We talk about a range of subjects including some of his work with Ugabus which went one to be acquired by Treepz. Ugabus was an online ticketing system that was built to make it easier to book travel tickets in the country and region. The same went one to represent the country in a startup competition where they were top 10 coming home with a prize of USD 100,000. Hakiza Ronald also serves on

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00:46:26

Blockchain DevFest 2025

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/07/04

This year's event marks the 4th Blockchain DevFest organized and founded by Eng. David Lumala and his team. Over the last few years this has become a important event for anyone interested in learning and building in the web3 space. Guests and speakers now come from all over the region and continent to engage and connect with the community here. In this podcast we talk to all the major exhibitors about their projects as well as attempt to summarize some of the conversations that took place in the two

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00:17:46

Ajay Ramasubramaniam of Hindsight Ventures on...

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2025/06/28

For two days I was privileged to be part of the program designed to tackle the Establishment of an Immersive Corporate Venture Capital Ecosystem in Uganda. The Uganda National Council of Science and Technology and Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation in collaboration with Startup Reseau created a three pronged program that combined Online and Physical events in a phased arrangement. In this episode I share some of the insights from one of the main speakers covering what makes CVC such a

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00:30:42

SFV hosts Kenneth Legesi of Optus Capital

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2025/06/20

In this extensive conversation about Investment in Uganda and Beyond Industry veteran and ecosystem VC builder makes a case for a proven path that he has used for the last 20 years. Moving from Why there is so much promise for scaling startups in Africa, to Smart Capital, The pathway for impact startup investors, the recipe for successful investment (hint collaboration, syndication and scale) and finally the path ahead (exits versus the focus on unicorns which incidentally are cheaper to create but

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00:14:37

Audio of June 2025 Intersection Magazine

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2025/06/13

In this June Issue we talk continue a conversation we started last month where we featured an important Included VC Event called Africa Reimagined. Last month we shared a presentation given by Nonnie Burbidge on VC in Africa. This month we present a piece by Sheriff Nessim of Jedar Capital covering Northern Africa’s Tech and Innovation Ecosystems. Key ideas in this presentation are geography, language, access to VCs and Angels, Internal Infrastructure and well as Politics. We also share our usual

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00:32:54

Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School Fellowship

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2025/06/07

This is really an exploration of the recent move to put into practice some of Balaji’s Srinivasan’s Network State ideas championed through his book by the same name but then taken further in this move to create a central place where these concepts can be tested. In this podcast we share how you can apply and get involved in this $100k fellowship and why it matters. In the call for applicants, the author makes a case for the decline of traditional success models that have been for the longest time

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00:10:22

Technology Lost in Translation?

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/05/31

Interesting conversation about Fatherhood, Mentorship and Technology. Broad themes some more fitting for our more spiritual podcast-Transformation, Transition and Radical Thinking Podcast. TTRT Podcast covers mainly spiritual or religious subjects so this show probably fits especially in the discussion about fatherhood. Special shout out to all the parents trying their best to create amazing opportunities for their children, sacrificing their lives so that the little ones may go beyond where they

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00:15:54

May Magazine Audio Summary

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2025/05/20

This months issue of the May Magazine, we have a few ideas in mind. First is an event I stumbled across on my LinkedIn. Africa Reimagined. Two days of intense and productive conversations between some of the leading funds sharing perspectives about Africa’s Investment landscape. In this issue we cover the first of a key conversation about the myths of VC in Africa with @Nonnie Burbidge. She tackled some major ideas such as the questions of population and market, VC presence in Africa, profit versus

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00:21:35

April Audio Summary Intersection Magazine

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/05/13

In this month of April, we have several ideas at the fore. Firstly, there was an earth shattering moment when a Chinese company took the AI world by storm. The apparent ability of this company to do so much with so little is the definition of disruption. It sent shockwaves through the financial markets. To this end we chose to share Nancy Kacungira’s X piece where she explains what these technologies mean for typical Africans. Then I juxtapose this piece with some projects that India has taken on in

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00:24:39

Events Summary for April: Sling, Tech Safari and...

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2025/05/02

We are introducing something that we think we be a positive contribution to the ecosystem. A summary of key events in the country and if possible the region to help those who are not able to attend make the most of any pieces of information that are shared or any networking opportunities that exist post event. Sling is an app that helps you send and receive as well as hold some money in your currency as well as in a stable coin (cryptocurrency pegged on a stable local currency). If you are tired of

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00:34:23

Mr. Youseff Ntwali a Podcaster, Ecosystem Enabler &...

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2025/04/26

About 2 years ago, I was invited to visit the country of Rwanda. It was my first time there and I was really just interested in scoping the city for potential business opportunities. As part of the visit i was able to see some of the major spaces that are part of the Tech and Innovation Ecosystem of Rwanda. This was part of the work that I was doing in documenting different parts of greater East Africa’s Technology and Innovation Ecosystem. Unfortunately I was unable to land any interviews. So when

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00:44:45

Mrs Margaret Ntambi on International Corporate...

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2025/04/19

This conversation with Mrs. Margaret Ntambi was made possible after a previous podcast with another important voice in the Banking Space Stephen Tio Kauma. Listen to that here https://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/the-intersection-magazine-podcast/id1669247992?i=1000665312331. Stephen brought a wealth of experience in banking and I wanted to tap into his insights into West Africa as well as possible gaps he identified in Uganda. The discussion about banking is important because of a funding

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00:30:34

March 2025 Audio Summary of Intersection Magazine

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/04/12

In this first month there are a few ideas that we are pursuing for this year and that we believe might drive the agenda for the year. The first is an article published in WIRED magazine and written by John Carlin quite some time back in the late nineties. Titled hashtag#farewelltoarms (a tribute to previous titles and authors) the author makes a compelling case for an age to come when wars will be fought on a different hashtag#scale and on very new hashtag#platforms. Long before the major shift

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00:28:24

February 2025 Audio Summary of Intersection Magazine...

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/04/05

In this month of February here are some areas of interest. First we share the second installment of the piece we shared from a wired article written back in 1997 by John Carlin. The article explores the evolving landscape of cyberwarfare and the implications of digital technology on modern conflict. Here’s a concise summary of the key points:Digital Warfare: Carlin discusses how the rise of the internet and digital technologies is transforming traditional warfare, making it more about information

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00:18:28

Hostile Takeovers

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Here are some of the most important conversations about how companies progress especially when there are failures in the standard transition process. The show explores a range of larger themes such as mergers and acquisitions while at the same time introducing audiences to other more technical terms. The biggest concern has to do with what limits one is willing to cross to stay at the top. You see similar ideas expressed in Billions which makes an interesting watch alongside Succession. Both leaders

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00:18:55

When Media Influences Elections and Usurps Democracy

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Here is an interesting conversation that helps describe the effect of media on Politics. After spending so much time talking about the complexities of leadership and succession, we tackle the effect of such powerful conglomerates on the political systems of whole continents but in this regard-the US Election. You might enjoy reading about the conversations that have been taking place in the current age about social media and technology companies and the attempt to separate the media function from

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00:25:50

Online Fraud and Scams-An East African’s Perspective

The Intersection Magazine Podcast ·

2025/03/14

Fraud and ScamsHave you ever wondered how much it costs to produce a podcast? Well I have an idea. In the world of business there is what some refer to as Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC). I think I can come up with a pretty decent number to help you understand how much it has cost to create this podcast. The figure is upwards of $150. This is how much I lost in both the most recent online fraud case I was a victim of as well as a year or so old attempt to buy a used phone from the UK that went

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00:16:46

Fredrick Kyomya of Kyomya Group and Ploy.ai Making...

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2025/03/06

After quite a while of not hearing from Mr. Kyomya, we made contact and i had to have him on the pod. About 6 years ago we were both exhibitors at an ICT Expo. I was a little less prepared but felt that it was important to have a presence on that stage. Fredrick on the other hand was promoting his project Kyomya Group and their inroads in equipping young people with communication skills. He had also developed an app to help people be more confident. I found this amazing that someone was building in

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