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The Founders Peak Podcast

Where exceptional startup founders share untold stories that shaped who they are

An exclusive podcast where we bring exceptional startup founders from around the world who each share their inspiration and a bag full of usable entrepreneurial insights from their journeys. So, if you are an aspiring founder, or busy fund-raising, or nearing a successful exit, or even feeling like you might go down fighting, there"s something useful in here for you. Most talks are hosted and recorded LIVE with audiences at The Founders Peak Stage at the Global Finance & Technology Network"s

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00:10:53

The learning labyrinth: How every wrong turn forged...

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2024/08/02

Raffael’s journey is fascinating - he studied Software Engineering and completed a diploma thesis at a startup in California, where he met his wife. He then transitioned from engineering to business with an MBA, helping to secure funding for his company. Raffael even spent two years in Asia Pacific opening NetGuardians' office. Netguardians, a spin-off from a Swiss University, grew from a team of 2 to 100, securing over $35 million in funding to fight financial crime. Originally focused on

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00:16:47

Carpe Diem - Carpe Kairos - Season 8 (Point Zero...

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2024/08/02

Dr. Karen started her entrepreneurial journey early, launching her first enterprise—a travel agency—at 22, which funded her studies and fueled her passion for travel. She recently completed her PhD after enduring many short nights, balancing her academic pursuits with adventurous hobbies like surfing, tree climbing, and skiing. As President of SwissFinTechLadies, Dr. Karen empowers women to become blockchain-savvy and curious about crypto. Through her work with a female business angel club, she

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00:00:54

Welcome to Season 7 (3i Africa Summit - Ghana, May 2024)

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2024/07/28

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00:11:42

From values to vision: The journey of an African...

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2024/07/28

Yemi is a powerhouse in digital transformation, tackling business and social challenges through cutting-edge technology. Recognised as one of Nigeria's top women in tech, she's also a mentor to numerous digital start-ups and was honored as Nigeria’s most outstanding Public Sector CIO at the ICT Centenary Awards in 2014.In this episode, Yemi shares her incredible journey and the core values that have shaped her vision as an entrepreneur. From her pioneering work at Heckerbella to empowering

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00:08:10

How do you build when no one believes in what you’re...

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2024/07/28

Elizabeth began her career as a translator in the German Parliament and speaks five languages! Her passion for microfinance took her to Nairobi, where she lived for many years before moving to Senegal and Nigeria. Fun fact: Elizabeth is also a skilled ballerina, having danced for 15 years, even while founding AZA Finance! In this episode, Elizabeth shares her extraordinary journey of perseverance and innovation. AZA Finance, which turned 10 in 2023, is a leading payments infrastructure company for

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00:14:27

How I beat China from a small factory in Africa -...

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2024/07/28

Starting her business with just one sewing machine, Nora has grown it into a powerhouse with over 300 machines and 1000 workers at full capacity. In this episode, Nora shares her incredible journey of growth, resilience, and empowerment. Named one of the Top 20 Global Female Business Leaders in emerging markets by the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group in 2019, Nora's story is a testament to her commitment to women's empowerment, principled leadership, and

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00:12:52

Why the world is becoming more African - Season 7 (3i...

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2024/07/28

Benjamin grew up in Tanzania and earned scholarships to America at 17. By 21, he made history as the youngest African ever accepted into Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, being the first Tanzanian to attend both institutions. A former national TV personality in Tanzania, Ben founded NALA in 2018, a fintech startup building payments for the next billion. NALA recently raised $10 million from top US investors like Y-Combinator and Accel. In this

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00:14:33

Upskilling Africa's youth: Lessons from my...

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2024/07/28

Robert was the first person in his village to own a laptop and built the first Digital Learning Hub in his community. He designed his own degree program at the University of Oklahoma, graduating as the first person with a degree in African Development Engineering and a minor in Entrepreneurship. Despite nearly dropping out of school due to financial hardships, he became the top student in Uganda, winning scholarships for his education. In this episode, Robert shares how Maarifasasa, which started

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00:11:50

What I did when the transformer in me came knocking -...

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2024/07/28

Nono wears many hats – not only is she the Founder and Head of Data & Strategy at Data Sentinels, she also produces a podcast called Shameless. She has explored an impressive 40 countries, including Ghana. Her creative spirit shines through in her work as an author of three African-fantasy novels and her screenplay, "Finding Themba," which addresses mental illness among males. A linguistics enthusiast, Nono learned American and British Sign Language in college and aced Japanese

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00:09:27

Why on earth did I become a FinTech entrepreneur in...

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2024/07/28

Saqib Nazir is not your average CEO. A tech enthusiast turned fintech superhero, and the visionary leader behind Cross Switch Africa. Saqib is on a mission to revolutionise how we think about payments across Africa's diverse industries—banking, insurance, remittances, you name it! But here's the twist - Saqib didn't just stumble into fintech; oh no, he chose it with purpose. In this episode, Saqib tells us what drives him to reshape the future of payments in Africa, and why

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00:18:14

Rejection meets persistence: My growth secret -...

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2024/07/28

Dr Valentine Obi is a fintech pioneer with a twist of persistence and a dash of rejection. Ever been politely asked to walk out of the Central Bank? Well, in 2002, that's exactly what happened when he proposed payments by mobile phone. Fast forward to today, he holds patents for ATM Cardless transactions and mobile OTP generation. But here's the surprise—when he's not revolutionising fintech, he's busy teaching a Bible class! In his talk, "Rejection Meets Persistence: My Growth

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00:11:25

Embracing failure and loneliness: Pivoting with...

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2024/07/28

Emma Maame Efua Tandoh is the Founder and Creative Lead of Love Ankara, a brand that celebrates African culture through stylish foldable footwear. Despite no formal fashion training, Emma's 13-year corporate journey in marketing and PR set the stage for her entrepreneurial success. She's also a polyglot, speaking German and having worked on three continents. At Love Ankara, Emma's passion for African heritage shines through each foldable shoe, blending fashion with functionality

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00:14:12

From Dexter's laboratory to entrepreneurship:...

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2024/07/28

Benjamin Nortey is the brilliant mind behind Mingo Blox. Benjamin's journey from his living room to global impact is nothing short of remarkable. As the creator of Ghana's first robot for autistic children, he's brought joy and support to countless families (in fact, we even met one!). Beyond that, he's a familiar face on television, sparking curiosity and imagination as the producer and presenter of a popular TV series on robots. In this episode, Benjamin shares how his passion

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00:10:39

Wearing my red nails in the start-up boardroom -...

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2024/07/28

The fabulous Onyinye Okonji is a powerhouse, balancing her multifaceted life as a dancer, YouTuber, serial entrepreneur, business strategist, and food curator. She met her business partners in business school and embraced the risk of entrepreneurship, leading to the founding of Sycamore.NG. In this episode, Onyinye shares her journey of growing two businesses in hospitality and catering in Lagos, while also scaling her startup - from bootstrapping to raising $200k, achieving 41 times growth, and

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00:16:55

Why Nsano isn’t just my startup, it’s ours - Season 7...

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2024/07/28

Kofi Owusu-Nhyira is a master multi-tasker, having earned a journalism degree running multiple businesses and qualifying as a lawyer. His flair for dramatic storytelling and vivid tales drawn from everyday life mesmerises audiences. As an extroverted introvert, he navigates social situations effortlessly but finds strength in solitude and introspection fueled by his love for reading. Under his leadership, Nsano has become Ghana's most gender-balanced fintech, thriving independently for over

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00:11:42

Ubuntu entrepreneurship: It takes a village to build...

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2024/07/28

Evita is a true jack-of-all-trades with a diverse background in chemical engineering, medical life sciences, and law. Raised by inspiring women, she is driven by a passion for empowering women-led businesses to conquer global markets. At TecHustle, she's building the largest small business trade network in Africa, helping African small businesses trade globally and competitively by providing financial services and international market access. In this episode, Evita shares how collective effort

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00:11:08

How I am thriving as a solo female ADHD non-technical...

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2024/07/28

Magalie is the multilingual Founder of Koree, who learned languages by listening to songs and translating the lyrics. She has traveled to 33 countries and made the bold move to live in Africa after being born and raised in France. Her company, Koree, draws inspiration from the cowry shells that were once used as currency in Africa, symbolising a return to roots, with cutting-edge technology. In this inspiring talk, Magalie shares how she is thriving as a solo, non-technical female fintech founder

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00:11:51

Navigating turbulence: Fundraising in African markets...

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2024/07/28

Desmond is a poet who turns to writing to escape stress and burnout. He initially avoided farming as a career choice, dreaming of becoming a chef instead. At Complete Farmer, he honors his roots by naming their offices after crops—his office is aptly called Pineapple, given his own love for the fruit and in tribute to his father, a pineapple farmer. Complete Farmer’s journey has been a testament to resilience, pivoting seven times to find product-market fit and bootstrapping for nine months without

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00:09:42

Curiosity didn't kill the cat: A founder's guide to...

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2024/07/28

Denisha's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Despite studying nursing in college, a tech internship led to a full-time offer at Silicon Valley Bank. Her life took a dramatic turn when she was robbed at knifepoint and used technology to catch the robber within five hours, a pivotal moment that shaped her path. Moving to Ghana during COVID, Denisha launched Stan, raising an initial 300,00 dollars from readers of her Substack blog about fandom. Stan is reshaping the fan engagement

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00:13:44

From vision to action - How showing up creates...

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2024/07/28

Boum is a man without a first name. He effortlessly navigates French, English, and German. Recognised by Forbes as a 30 Under 30 honoree for his groundbreaking work with Daba Finance, he's also a former under-16 breaststroke vice champion and an enthusiastic tennis and football player. Under his leadership, Daba Finance is pioneering investments in Africa, offering the continent’s first multi-asset investment platform. In this episode, Boum shares his story about how taking action can open

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