Impact Masters Podcast

Impact Masters Media

The Impact Masters Podcast explores the forces shaping Africa’s technology and innovation ecosystem while connecting them to global tech trends and best practices.  Hosted by technology ecosystem builder Michael Kimathi, the show features authentic conversations with the founders, developers, investors, and thought leaders who are building the future of Africa and influencing the global digital economy. As the tech landscape shifts toward AI-augmented engineering and globalized talent pools, Impact Masters focuses on tactical, proven frameworks—not theory. We deconstruct the socio-technical challenges of building scalable software, securing venture capital, and leading high-performance engineering teams across emerging and global markets. Each episode dives into how technology is transforming the way we live, work, and govern, with a focus on: Software & DevEx: Engineering, developer experience, DevRel, and product design.Digital Transformation: AI integration and scaling high-performance teams.The Startup Playbook: Securing venture capital and driving startup growth. While deeply rooted in Africa’s tech journey, we also unpack global innovations that inspire local impact. We tell authentic stories, preserve Africa’s tech history, share actionable insights, and challenge the status quo: body, mind, and spirit. If you’re a tech founder, developer, investor, or innovator looking to understand Africa’s digital future while staying plugged into global technology trends, this podcast is your guide.  Subscribe to join the community.

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    How to Protect Your Attention & Do Your Best Work | Steven Puri

    Let us know how we are doing Flow states, deep work, and protecting your focus in a world built to distract you. Michael Kimathi sits down with Steven Puri — founder and CEO of The Sukha Company — who went from software engineer to delivering Oscar-winning visual effects for Independence Day, to senior roles at 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks, before walking away to solve the problem he struggled with most: focus. In this episode: What flow state really is, why it takes time to enter, and how to recognize itWhy “14 minutes between Zoom calls” kills deep work for engineering teamsUsing your chronotype and self-awareness to design better daysWhy tenacity outlasts raw talent over a long careerThe difference between unhealthy hustle and sustainable, calm productivityProtecting deep work with time blocks and fewer interruptionsThe attention economy, AI, and what stays uniquely human: pattern-breaking creativityWhether you’re a developer, designer, writer, or founder, you’ll leave with a clear plan for protecting deep focus and doing work you can repeat. Try Sukha at thesukha.co and use code IMPACTMASTERS for 50% off for life. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs focus, and leave a review with the one thing that distracts you most. Support the show Subscribe & Follow Check us out at www.impactmasters.io. Subscribe for transformative conversations on YouTube. Listen Everywhere: Apple | Spotify | YouTube Music | Amazon | iHeart | Buzzsprout Host: LinkedIn | X Follow Us: X | LinkedIn

    How to Protect Your Attention & Do Your Best Work | Steven Puri

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The Impact Masters Podcast explores the forces shaping Africa’s technology and innovation ecosystem while connecting them to global tech trends and best practices.  Hosted by technology ecosystem builder Michael Kimathi, the show features authentic conversations with the founders, developers, investors, and thought leaders who are building the future of Africa and influencing the global digital economy. As the tech landscape shifts toward AI-augmented engineering and globalized talent pools, Impact Masters focuses on tactical, proven frameworks—not theory. We deconstruct the socio-technical challenges of building scalable software, securing venture capital, and leading high-performance engineering teams across emerging and global markets. Each episode dives into how technology is transforming the way we live, work, and govern, with a focus on: Software & DevEx: Engineering, developer experience, DevRel, and product design.Digital Transformation: AI integration and scaling high-performance teams.The Startup Playbook: Securing venture capital and driving startup growth. While deeply rooted in Africa’s tech journey, we also unpack global innovations that inspire local impact. We tell authentic stories, preserve Africa’s tech history, share actionable insights, and challenge the status quo: body, mind, and spirit. If you’re a tech founder, developer, investor, or innovator looking to understand Africa’s digital future while staying plugged into global technology trends, this podcast is your guide.  Subscribe to join the community.