Chats With T

Roger Taracha

Welcome to Chats with T, a podcast where we engage in insightful conversations with inspiring business, technology and, thought leaders and innovators leveraging technology to make a meaningful impact in their spheres of influence. Each episode features a new guest sharing their unique experiences and knowledge in a concise and impactful way.

Episodes

  1. 18/06/2025

    S1 | E5 ~ Scaling Fintech and Building Partnerships: Lessons from Grace Anyetei

    On this episode of *Chats with T*, I sit down with **Grace Anyetei**, Regional Commercial Director at Onafriq, to explore her journey from studying architecture to leading global fintech initiatives. We discuss: ✅ Her role in major projects like the **MPESA Global Visa Virtual Card** ✅ Strategies for driving revenue growth and market expansion ✅ The future of **Financial Inclusion in Africa**. Grace also shares insights on building transformative partnerships, mentoring the next generation of women in tech, and using storytelling as a leadership tool in fast-paced industries. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro(1:19) Early Days/ Experiences with a Significant Impact(8:11) Current Role (Regional Commercial Director)(13:43) My Biggest Career Milestone(17:22) Transferrable Skills & Leveling Up(21:43) Modeling Stint 💄(23:54) Most Promising Shifts in Africa’s Fintech Landscape(29:06) Regulation & its Impact(36:41) Navigating The Complexity of Scaling Commercial Operations(38:15) The Technology Shaping Africa’s Financial Future(43:06) Entering New Markets: How to Identify Product-Market Fit(47:51) Breaking Into Complex Markets(51:34) What Makes a Partnership Truly Transformative(55:01) Leadership Approach & Team Building Strategy(57:26) Mentorship(1:04:18) Advice for Women & Underrepresented Groups Entering Tech(1:06:58) Why Speaking & Networking Opportunities Matter(1:09:35) Storytelling for Impactful Leadership(1:11:45) The Overlooked Side of Africa’s Digital Revolution(1:14:26) Leadership Wisdom (Wisdom Nuggets)(1:16:56) Outro Links: OnafriQ WebsiteGrace LinkedIn

    1h 19m
  2. 14/10/2024

    S1 | E3 ~ From Biomedical Engineer to AutoTech Innovator: Kaka Ruto’s Autohaven Journey

    On Episode 3 of Chats with T, I sit down with **Kaka Ruto**, founder and CTO of **Autohaven**, to explore his journey from biomedical engineering to building a niche social platform for car enthusiasts. We dive into: ✅ His career milestones at Kyle Computer Centre and Andela ✅ Insights on relocating for tech opportunities, ✅ The challenges of scaling Autohaven across markets. Ruto also shares lessons on building in public, staying agile through pivots, and the future of automotive and social tech in Africa. Timestamps: (0:00)Intro(1:09)Early Days/ Education Background(3:03) Experiences That Shaped My Career (1. Foundations)(4:55) Experiences That Shaped My Career (2. Suffering)(11:24) Experiences That Shaped My Career (3. Tech Communities(29:37) Experiences That Shaped My Career (4. Always Be Building)(30:26) Experiences That Shaped My Career (5. Put Your Work Out There)(31:13) Experiences That Shaped My Career (6. Tooling - Vim)(34:20) Experiences That Shaped My Career (Recap)(35:07) Relocation and Opportunities(42:52) Relocation Challenges(47:18) AutoHaven Origin Story(53:59) Challenges Building AutoHaven(57:14) AutoHaven Product Offering(1:02:43) AutoHaven Coverage(1:03:50) AutoHaven Tech Stack(1:06:47) Building a Professional Brand(1:09:37) Industry Trends & Future Technologies(1:17:40) Entrepreneurship Lessons(1:21:52) How to Support AutoHaven?(1:36:35) Leadership Wisdom (Wisdom Nuggets)(1:40:53) Outro

    1h 43m

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Welcome to Chats with T, a podcast where we engage in insightful conversations with inspiring business, technology and, thought leaders and innovators leveraging technology to make a meaningful impact in their spheres of influence. Each episode features a new guest sharing their unique experiences and knowledge in a concise and impactful way.