Inside the Techosystem

Chuka and Emmanuel
Inside the Techosystem

We bring you fun and insightful topics about tech and its ecosystem in Nigeria. New episodes every month ✨

  1. 1 DAY AGO · BONUS

    The Holiday Episode: 2024 Rewind & Listener Q&A

    In our last episode for the year, we're reflecting on all our favorite moments from 2024 and sharing what we're most grateful for. Additionally, we're answering your most burning tech and non-tech questions in this one. Enjoy! Follow us: X (Twitter): https://x.com/insidethetechos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidethetechos/ You can subscribe to our newsletter at https://insidethetechosystem.ck.page Show Notes & Resources (00:00) - Introduction and Year-End Reflections (02:12) - Gratitude and Personal Growth (03:13) - Podcasting Journey: Challenges and Milestones (06:59) - Guest Highlights and Insights (09:54) - Video Podcasting and Merch Launch (11:53) - The ITT Team (13:38) - Future Plans (22:11) - Advice for Aspiring Podcasters and Community Builders

    27 min
  2. EP 36 - The Founder's Experience: Innovating in Africa’s FinTech Space; Challenges and Opportunities w/ Ifelade Ayodele (CEO of Blaaiz)

    4 DEC

    EP 36 - The Founder's Experience: Innovating in Africa’s FinTech Space; Challenges and Opportunities w/ Ifelade Ayodele (CEO of Blaaiz)

    In this episode, we talk to Ifelade Ayodele, co-founder and CEO of Blaaiz, a cross-border payment and remittance company. We discuss Ife's journey from studying physics to working in finance and eventually founding Blaaiz. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in the African FinTech landscape, the impact of his experiences at Stanbic Bank, and the vision behind Blaaiz. Ife shares insights on the audacity of Nigerian entrepreneurs and the future outlook for African founders in raising capital. You can reach Ifelade at: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifelade-ayodele/ Show Notes & Resources (02:01) - Introducing Ifelade (11:00) - The Journey to Founding Blaaiz (22:18) - Navigating the African Fintech Landscape (31:25) - Advice for Aspiring African Entrepreneurs

    45 min
  3. EP 35 - Empowering HealthTech in Africa: The Role of Government Partnerships w/ Zillah Waminaje

    13 NOV

    EP 35 - Empowering HealthTech in Africa: The Role of Government Partnerships w/ Zillah Waminaje

    In this episode, we sit down with Zillah Waminaje, a health technology expert, to discuss her journey in the health tech sector, the integration of technology with healthcare, and the innovations transforming health product access in Africa. Zillah shares insights on the challenges and opportunities within the health tech landscape, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and regulatory frameworks in driving impactful solutions. You can reach Zillah and Salient Advisory at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zillahywaminaje/ https://x.com/salientadvisory/ https://www.salientadvisory.com/ Follow us: X (Twitter): https://x.com/insidethetechos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidethetechos You can subscribe to our newsletter at https://insidethetechosystem.kit.com/ Show Notes & Resources (00:00) - Introduction to Health Tech and Its Integration with Healthcare (02:58) - Zila Waminage: A Journey in Health Technology (05:54) - Impactful Health Initiatives During COVID-19 (09:07) - Understanding Health Tech Innovations (11:58) - The Interconnectedness of Health Tech and Healthcare (14:48) - Challenges and Opportunities in Health Tech (18:02) - Salient Advisory: Bridging Innovators and Governments (26:32) - Overview of Health Product Access in Africa (30:17) - Innovators in Health Supply Chain (36:41) - Government Partnerships and Bureaucracy (43:32) - Financial Sustainability for Health Startups (46:49) - Future of Health Tech Innovations

    53 min
  4. EP 34 - Innovate Africa: Solving Big Problems through Diaspora Capital w/ Kristin H. Wilson (Managing Partner at Innovate Africa Fund)

    29 OCT

    EP 34 - Innovate Africa: Solving Big Problems through Diaspora Capital w/ Kristin H. Wilson (Managing Partner at Innovate Africa Fund)

    In this episode of Inside the Techosystem, we are joined by Kristin H. Wilson. Kristin is the Chief Strategy Officer at Spurt and Managing Partner at Innovate Africa Fund. Kristen shares her unique journey from aspiring doctor to venture capital expert, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices in entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights the significant role of the African diaspora in funding startups and the need for effective problem-solving in the entrepreneurial landscape. You can reach Kristin at: https://x.com/kristinhwilson https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkristinwilson Follow us: X (Twitter): https://x.com/insidethetechos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidethetechos/ You can subscribe to our newsletter at https://insidethetechosystem.ck.page Show Notes & Resources (05:51) - Kristin Wilson’s Journey in Tech and Venture Capital (09:05) - The Role of the African Diaspora in Venture Capital (11:58) - Understanding Problems vs. Solutions in Entrepreneurship (14:52) - The Importance of Mentorship and Market Access (29:57) - Navigating Challenges in the Tech Ecosystem (30:54) - Unlocking Connections: The Importance of Networking (33:54) - Reevaluating the Move: Perspectives on Relocation (35:11) - Innovate Africa Fund: Scaling Sustainable Innovation (39:51) - Founder-First Approach: Supporting Entrepreneurs (43:52) - Investment Dynamics: Early Stage Challenges (47:34) - The Methodology of Due Diligence (50:35) - Diaspora Engagement: Attracting Limited Partners (52:03) - Learning from Global Markets: Inspiration for Innovation (55:28) - The Future of Spurt: Culture and Expectations (57:48) - Living the Dream: Personal Aspirations and Future Goals

    58 min
  5. Episode 33 - The Founder's Experience: Building For The Creator Economy w/ Douglas Kendyson (CEO of Selar)

    25 SEPT

    Episode 33 - The Founder's Experience: Building For The Creator Economy w/ Douglas Kendyson (CEO of Selar)

    In this episode, we interview Douglas Kendyson, the founder and CEO of Selar, the largest creator platform in Africa. Douglas shares his journey in tech, from software engineering to becoming a full-time entrepreneur with Selar. We also discuss the African creator economy, the future of work, and the role of AI in content creation. Follow InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram: @insidethetechos Send any questions or feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com You can subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠https://insidethetechosystem.substack.com⁠ Show Notes & Resources (05:18) Introducing Douglas Kendyson (18:52) The Rise of the Creator Economy (24:50) Building a Successful Product in the Creator Economy (27:52) From AWS Credits to Full-Time Focus (31:07) Team Growth and Transition (35:30) Selar: A Store Builder, Not Just a Marketplace (38:26) Commission and the Affiliate Network (51:21) The African creator economy and the future of work (55:00) Sourcing data and conducting surveys for industry reports (56:28) The role of AI in content creation: Enhancing, not replacing, creators (01:03:16) Transitioning from engineering to entrepreneurship: A personal journey (01:09:04) Advice for aspiring creators: Invest in your craft and be strategic in your marketing

    1h 20m
  6. Episode 32 - Discussing Nigeria’s Tech Landscape w/ Benjamin Dada

    26 JUN

    Episode 32 - Discussing Nigeria’s Tech Landscape w/ Benjamin Dada

    In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Dada, the founder of one of Africa's leading tech publications. We get an insider's view into the Nigerian tech landscape. We also discuss what it takes to be a tech journalist and what the tech market in Nigeria will look like in the future. You can reach out to Benjamin on X (formerly Twitter) at @dadaBen_. Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram: @insidethetechos Send any questions or feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com You can subscribe to our newsletter at tinyletter.com/insidethetechos Show Notes & Resources (05:48) - Guest introduction (06:31) - Benjamin introduces himself and answers questions about how he got into tech. (32:14) - What excites Benjamin about the Techosystem? (38:43) - What’s that one thing that annoys Benjamin about the Techosystem? (43:50) - Benjamin’s thoughts on Fintech being overcrowded? (50:44) - Meme about NIBSS holding the fintech space: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/oluwafelami-ajikobi_financefun-nibssinsights-activity-7094881212011298816-plUO/ (59:28) - Does Benjamin think we are still too young to benefit from M&As? (01:08:04) - What advice would Benjamin give someone starting in journalism? (01:21:58) - Benjamin talks about the LevelUp series (01:23:32) - What would Benjamin do differently when building benjamindada.com? (01:29:14) - What’s the next best industry for Benjamin after Fintech? (01:33:08) - The episode with Chidi Williams, founder of Rulebase: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethetechosystem/episodes/Episode-19---A-Conversation-With-Chidi-Williams-e1ldo52

    1h 37m
  7. Episode 31 - Startup Financing, Product Strategy & Scaling w/ Adebayo Adegbenro

    5 JUN

    Episode 31 - Startup Financing, Product Strategy & Scaling w/ Adebayo Adegbenro

    In this episode, we discuss finance, investments, and product scaling with Adebayo Adegbenro, a product equity investor. He takes us on a journey into venture capital funding and its role in a product's growth.  Ade's experiences in this industry help us better understand debt, investment banking, cryptocurrencies, and infrastructure private equity. You can reach out to Ade on LinkedIn. Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram: @insidethetechos Send any questions or feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com You can subscribe to our newsletter at https://insidethetechosystem.substack.com Show Notes & Resources (04:50) - Guest introduction (05:42) - Ade introduces himself (10:09) - Adebayo Ogunlesi’s talk: https://youtu.be/x6N-r_lwbf4?si=76CBPrydaAEIGzKS (12:56) - What are some of his favorite industries to invest in? (15:20) - What does a typical day of an investment banker look like? (24:09) - How can someone go on to become an investment banker? (29:56) - What is it like to raise funds for a company? (58:38) - Ade’s thoughts on leverage vs equity capital raise (01:11:30) - What are some of the riskiest sectors to invest in? (01:18:42) - What are the challenges of building a product? (01:29:34) - What are signs a startup might succeed? (01:35:46) - What would Ade be doing if he was not in investment banking in tech?

    1h 39m
  8. Episode 30 - Let’s talk Indie Hacking w/ Kelvin Omereshone

    15 MAY

    Episode 30 - Let’s talk Indie Hacking w/ Kelvin Omereshone

    Have you ever met any Indie hackers?  In this episode, we discuss this unconventional tech career path with our guest, Kelvin Omereshone. He gives a glimpse into his life following this path and defines what it truly means to solve problems as developers. You can reach out to Kelvin on Twitter @Dominus_Kelvin. Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter & Instagram: @insidethetechos. Send any questions or feedback you have to insidethetechosystem@gmail.com You can subscribe to our newsletter at https://insidethetechosystem.substack.com Show Notes & Resources (03:21) - Guest introduction (04:31) - Kelvin introduces himself and answers how he got into tech (10:04) - What is Indie hacking? (14:05) - How does he convince people to get into indie hacking? (21:34) - Link to Hagfish: https://hagfish.io (23:58) - Popular indie hackers: Marc Lue (https://www.indiehackers.com/marclou), Peter Levels (https://levels.io/nomad-list-founder/), Bria Sullivan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/briasullivan/) (24:56) - Kelvin talks about Hagfish invoice (28:18) - How does he decide how much to charge? (30:12) - Are there any cons to indie hacking? (36:16) - What are the first steps to getting into indie hacking? (53:03) - How is open source doing in Nigeria/Africa? (01:00:05) - Kelvin comments on some of his hot-take tweets (01:13:37) - Link to Google firing their product managers: https://medium.com/illumination/google-once-fired-all-managers-30f73e862ff4 (01:16:10) - Kelvin talks about TKYT - Teach Kelvin Your Thing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4qsujwiHvcP-a8z1--RyZ8XVFHbeBIfn (01:23:34) - Sailsconf Africa 2024: https://sailsconf.com/af (01:28:14) - What would Kelvin be doing if he was not in tech

    1h 33m
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We bring you fun and insightful topics about tech and its ecosystem in Nigeria. New episodes every month ✨

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  • Creator
    Chuka and Emmanuel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Chuka and Emmanuel
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    Inside the Techosystem

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