The Wave Podcast

Flutterwave Inc.

Conversations with real people about finance, business, failures and everything in between.

Episodes

  1. Designing Products That Work for African Businesses | Ted Oladele

    12/22/2025

    Designing Products That Work for African Businesses | Ted Oladele

    Welcome back to The Wave Podcast! In this episode, host Timi Anako sits down withTed Oladele, founder of Mira, for an amazing conversation about curiosity-drivenproduct development, the hidden operational problems destroying Nigerianrestaurants, and what it takes to build something worth acquiring. Ted breaks down how a simple moment of curiosity with a QR menu led him to discover the brutal reality: most restaurants and clubs operate on pen and paper,losing thousands to staff theft through duplicate bills, personal inventory, and untracked orders. He explains how Mira became the operational backbone these businesses desperately needed, combining POS, inventory management, andfintech to stop money from walking out the door. But this isn't just a product story. Ted opens up about Chowdeck's acquisition of Mira, the intentionality behind building products that attract buyers, and the differencebetween founders who build to sell versus those who stumble into acquisition. He also shares hard-earned advice for new designers on what separates good from great, and what aspiring product builders and company founders need to knowbefore they start. If you're a founder, designer, or entrepreneur navigating the African tech ecosystem, this is the playbook you need.Don't miss the full conversation!

    56 min
  2. Why African Tech Needs Better Storytelling | Fu'ad Lawal

    11/21/2025

    Why African Tech Needs Better Storytelling | Fu'ad Lawal

    Welcome back to The Wave Podcast! In this episode, host Timi Anako sits down with Fu'ad Lawal, founder of Archivi.ng and one of Nigerian tech's most influential storytellers, for a conversation on why the stories you tell… or don't tell, define your startup's future. Fu'ad breaks down the brutal reality: most startups leave their narrative to the media, investors, and competitors, then wonder why they're misunderstood. He explains why preserving history isn't just nostalgia, it's strategic intelligence that prevents expensive mistakes. From his journey through books and comics to building a platform that archives Nigeria's most important moments, Fu'ad delivers a masterclass on how storytelling builds trust, shapes perception, and becomes your most underrated competitive advantage. If you're a founder who thinks storytelling is optional, this conversation will change your mind. Don't miss the full conversation!

    59 min
  3. "We Need Patient Capital, Right?" (Hint: Your Investor Isn't That Patient.)

    10/08/2025

    "We Need Patient Capital, Right?" (Hint: Your Investor Isn't That Patient.)

    Welcome back to The Wave Podcast! We're kicking off with an unfiltered, high-stakes conversation featuring Odun Eweniyi, Co-founder and COO of PiggyVest. Odun delivers a masterclass on the unwritten rules of building a multi-million user platform in Nigeria. She explains why the obsession with external funding is a distraction, the cold truth about scaling infrastructure, and why the humanity in communications is so important in the face of AI. If you’re a founder, investor, or innovator in the African ecosystem, this is the essential roadmap you need to start and grow like PiggyVest has. KEY CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS:00:03:22 - Building for Your Peers: The core philosophy that launched Odun’s first ventures and defined PiggyVest’s mission.00:10:29 - The 'Kolo' Principle: Why digitizing an old cultural habit, not competing with banks, was the secret to PiggyVest's early growth.00:13:48 - Stop the Hype: Odun's blunt lesson on why press coverage and "founder euphoria" distract you from the core work.00:17:31 - The 1 Million User Lie: The cold truth about scaling and why PiggyVest’s infrastructure failed at 1M users, forcing a massive rebuild.00:21:06 - The Anti-AI Strategy: Why the PiggyVest CEO still insists that "humanity in communications should not be lost."00:26:00 - The Patient Capital Crunch: Odun’s definitive statement on why "a lot of capital is not patient," and how this reality shapes African startups.00:27:06 - African Priorities: Why focusing on "the bottom of the pyramid" with the wrong product is a distraction from solving fundamental problems.00:33:04 - Funding is a Preference: The strategic advantage of running a founder-led company and choosing not to constantly raise.00:37:09 - Volatility Blueprint: How PiggyVest manages Nigeria’s chaos by relying on a "smart treasury team" and economists.00:44:45 - The One Thing I Wish I Knew: Odun's final, crucial piece of advice to her younger self (Spoiler: It’s all about regulation).

    48 min
  4. Intro to new wave Podcast

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Intro to new wave Podcast

    The Wave Podcast is a new platform for deep conversations with the builders, thinkers, and innovators at the forefront of the African tech and creative ecosystems.

    26 sec
  5. Businesses vs The Pandemic with Yanga Beauty | Episode 4

    11/17/2020

    Businesses vs The Pandemic with Yanga Beauty | Episode 4

    Welcome to another episode of Businesses vs Pandemic series, where we discuss the many struggles of small businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today Jennifer Uloko, Founder of Yanga Beauty tells a story of survival, passion and determination.

    14 min
  6. Businesses vs The Pandemic with Bawoni Consult | Episode 3

    10/12/2020

    Businesses vs The Pandemic with Bawoni Consult | Episode 3

    In our Businesses vs Pandemic series, we discuss the many struggles of small businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, We will be hearing more of these survival stories from Bawoni Consult, a Customer Experience Consultancy based in Ghana.

    10 min
  7. Businesses vs The Pandemic with Roving Heights | Episode 2

    08/19/2020

    Businesses vs The Pandemic with Roving Heights | Episode 2

    In this Episode of Businesses vs Pandemic, we discuss the many struggles of small businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, it is about Tobi Eyinade, Co-Founder of Roving Heights, an online Bookstore available on Flutterwave Store.

    20 min
  8. Businesses vs The Pandemic with Oh So Nutrition | Episode 1

    07/06/2020

    Businesses vs The Pandemic with Oh So Nutrition | Episode 1

    The Founders of Oh So Nutrition - Foluke Oyeleye and Affiong Osuchukwu, - A lifestyle company focused on promoting wellness through food, based in Lagos, Nigeria. They discuss how they have been affected by the pandemic.

    19 min
  9. Money Matters | The Wave Podcast - Episode 2 | with Tosin Olaseinde

    04/16/2019

    Money Matters | The Wave Podcast - Episode 2 | with Tosin Olaseinde

    Money Matters | The Wave Podcast - Episode 2 | with Tosin Olaseinde by Flutterwave Inc.

    21 min
  10. The Music of Business | The Wave Podcast - Episode 1 | with MI Abaga

    02/12/2019

    The Music of Business | The Wave Podcast - Episode 1 | with MI Abaga

    The Music of Business | The Wave Podcast - Episode 1 | with MI Abaga by Flutterwave Inc.

    56 min

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