Africa Tech Talks André Cavaco, Ivo Martins, Manuel Andrade and Vitor Calhau

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
21:00 The Role of Women in Tech Cabo Verde
23:53 What problems are being addressed by EasyPay CV
31:50 EasyPay CV role in Digital and Financial Inclusion
36:10 The Importance of Cabo Verde Digital in EasyPay CV Ideation
43:30 Fall in Love with the Problem, not the Solution
47:40 Challenges for the Future
55:20 The Future of Digital Payments in Africa
58:01 EasyPay CV Funding


🗣️More about our guest:

Engineer and Entrepreneur: Leida is a mechanical engineer and co-founder of EasyPay CV. EasyPay CV is a digital platform designed to simplify the management of personal finances, the payment of bills and expenses, direct transfers, etc.


Leida's innovative work with EasyPay CV was recognized and won the 4th edition of the Bolsa Cabo Verde Digital program.


Leida's achievements were further recognized when she was included in the inaugural Forbes Under 30 Africa Lusophone list in the Technology and Innovation category. This list recognizes Africa's most promising young talent under the age of 30.


Youth IGF Advocate: Leida is also co-founder of Cabo Verde Youth IGF, an initiative focused on Internet governance issues for young people in Cape Verde.


Follow Leida Silva on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leida-correia-e-silva-88726a182/

Links and initiatives:
http://easypay.cv/
https://www.instagram.com/easypay.cv/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenintechorg/
https://www.digital.cv/blog/easypay-a-startup-que-vai-representar-cabo-verde-na-final-do-concurso-929-challenge-em-macau


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Ivo Martins - https://www.ivo-martins.com
André Cavaco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavaco
Manuel Pinto de Andrade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/
Victor Calhau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/

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 Envolver pessoas

50:50 Ciber Segurança

1:00:00 Resumo Final

 

🗣️Mais sobre o nosso Convidado:

Profissional de TI há mais de 15 anos em diversas áreas, incluindo desenvolvimento de sistemas, gestão de projetos, sustentabilidade e inovação. Ocupou recentemente a posição de Chefe de Departamento de Sistemas de Informação do Serviço de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação de Finanças Públicas e Coordenador da Área de Sustentabilidade e Inovação do GTI da Administração Geral Tributária. Trabalhou ainda no Banco Nacional de Angola, Alfândegas de Angola, Banco BFA e Banco BIC. 



Siga o Edilson Coelho nas redes sociais:

https://ao.linkedin.com/in/edilson-coelho-02331355



Links and iniciativas

https://setic.minfin.gov.ao/PortalSETIC/#!/sobre/2055/director-geral/edilson-emanuel-neto-tavares-coelho

https://ao.linkedin.com/in/setic-fp-setic-fp-3b052514b



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Ivo Martins - www.ivo-martins.com

André Cavaco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavaco

Manuel Pinto de Andrade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/

Victor Calhau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/

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 Panorama?
35:49 Data Driven Organizations in Africa
38:00 Digital Inclusion
46:33 What can we Expect from Panorama for the Future?
54:53 Closing Remarks


🗣️More about our guest:
With over 6 years developing innovative technological projects, Telson is one of the most awarded entrepreneurs in the Angolan startup ecosystem, having created business awarded by Startup Summit Angola, American Embassy, UNESCO, Unitel and others.He is the CEO of Panorama, a pioneer datatech startup that seeks through market research and technology, to eradicate the lack of data and information about Angola, and support people and companies to extract the greatest benefit from data and market intelligence.Running a 14-person startup, his leadership style is characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation, and a focus on simplicity. He believes in assembling teams of exceptionally talented individuals and empowering them to innovate and collaborate towards a common goal.


Follow Telson Kapassola on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/telson-kapassola-7444b7143/


Links and initiatives

https://www.panorama.ao/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/panorama-inc-ao/


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Ivo Martins - www.ivo-martins.com
André Cavaco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavaco
Manuel Pinto de Andrade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/
Victor Calhau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/

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
27:43 WiConnect is Now Data Oriented
35:10 Digital Inclusion
44:44 Financial Inclusion and Digital Payment Systems
46:19 The New Startup Law
54:50 Attracting the Startup Ecosystem
59:18 Our Followers Questions from X
1:04:56 Closing Remarks


🗣️More about our guest:

Born and raised in Angola, Paulo Araújo pursued his higher education in England, where he studied Mathematics and Management at Loughborough University. Upon returning to his home country, he was welcomed into a thriving economy and secured a position as a Financial Analyst at Standard Bank Angola. His career trajectory within the bank propelled him to the global markets room, where he served as a money market trader. However, his entrepreneurial spirit yearned for more, and alongside his cousin, he embarked on a new venture, founding WiConnect.

Today, Paulo Araujo is the General Director of WiConnect. The challenges he faced as one of Angola's entrepreneurs instilled in him a desire to support others on similar journeys. This led him to take the role of Vice President for Economic and Financial Affairs at AASED (Angola's Startup and Digital Entrepreneurship Association), where he continues to promote and foster entrepreneurship and economic development.


Follow Paulo Araújo on social media:

www.instagram.com/pcarroloaraujo
www.linkedin.com/in/paulo-888

Links and initiatives

- "Sonhar em Grande, Começar Pequeno: O Relato de um CEO a Ascender em Angola"
https://bit.ly/4bciANE
- Fortalecimento da Soberania Energética: O Papel da Mineração de Bitcoin na Autonomia Nacional" https://bit.ly/4bvTbyu

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Ivo Martins - www.ivo-martins.com
André Cavaco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavaco
Manuel Pinto de Andrade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/
Victor Calhau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/

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
01:08 FinTech's vs. Legacy Banks
06:00 Regulatory frameworks
08:55 The big question (decentralization vs centralization)
15:35 Buildings with humans
25:54 Investors for Portuguese-speaking African Countries / Everyone has a POS at their reach
28:55 Post mobile financial inclusion is data building
30:33 The Nigerian structures to grow
41:05 How to prepare our children for the future
46:07 Technology knows no borders
51:12 The best way to pay is when you don’t think about how to pay

About Chris Skinner



📝Blog: https://thefinanser.com/

📚Amazon books
- Digital for Good
- Doing Digital: Lessons from Leaders
- Digital Bank: Strategies to launch or become a digital bank

📺YT Videos

- Fintech expert Chris Skinner: countries need digital transformation to remain competitive
- Kids creating the future bank | Chris Skinner | TEDxAthens


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André Cavaco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavaco
Manuel Pinto de Andrade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/
Victor Calhau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/

Our guest on this episode is Eduardo Clemente, the author of the book “Attitude is Your Superpower”, a mentor and investor in Angolan startups and a member of the board at a Pan African Bank. His insights go from what made him successful at what he does to the role in technology and digitalization in Africa, particularly Angola.


📺Full Video: https://youtu.be/pC_IhNk_iJA


00:00 Intro
4:09 Why Angola?
7:44 Attitude is your superpower
14:28 Adaptation is Key
20:47 How will technology impact the banking industry?
31:08 The marketing problem of blockchain
34:10 The issue of CBDC
35:10 What are the biggest technological challenges for the region
43:50 Closing the talent gap
53:06 The untapped potential
1:01:18 The trigger to success in the African markets
1:07:49 The person is key


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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardoclemente/

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Ivo Martins - https://www.ivo-martins.com
André Cavaco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavaco
Manuel Pinto de Andrade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/
Victor Calhau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/