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Hi Admins 👋🏾 this is where tech meets business, and the group chat...finally gets a microphone. Hosted by Dominic Mulinda and Evans Munene, this podcast dives into the stories, trends, and debates shaping the tech ecosystem. From global headlines to the realities of building in Africa. Expect smart takes, nerdy breakdowns, startup highlights, and the kind of banter that happens when two tech operators have opinions… and a microphone. If you care about tech, business, and what’s really happening behind the dashboards - you’re in the right place :) A MY TECH STORY AFRICA PRODUCTION.

  1. 2월 27일

    Ziidi Trader: Financial Freedom or Predatory Tech from Safaricom?

    On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into one of the most talked-about developments in Kenya's financial landscape , the arrival of Ziidi Trader, Safaricom's new stock trading feature embedded within M-Pesa, and what it really means for the everyday Kenyan investor.Kenya's retail investing scene has historically been a ghost town with only around 61,000 active traders in a country of 55 million people, and 97% of registered CDS accounts sitting completely dormant. A combination of bureaucratic red tape, high minimum investments, steep broker fees, and the painful memory of the 2006-2008 IPO boom that left many Kenyans burned, kept the ordinary person locked out of the market for decades.Then Ziidi Trader arrived and daily trades on the Nairobi Securities Exchange quadrupled almost overnight. The promise? 40 million M-Pesa users now have a direct gateway into the stock market. On paper, it sounds like a revolution.The hosts pull back the curtain and ask the harder questions. When you buy a share on Ziidi Trader, do you actually own it?Then there's the cost conversation. While Ziidi Trader charges less than traditional brokers, a 1.5% fee in each direction means a 3% round trip on every trade , in a market where even strong stocks average around 7% annual gains. Compare that to India's Zerodha or America's Robinhood, where zero-commission trading has genuinely shifted wealth participation, and Kenya still has a long road ahead.The bigger picture the boys are painting is this: Ziidi Trader may be less of a public utility and more of a masterclass in Safaricom building Africa's most powerful financial walled garden , controlling the payment rails, the app, and the brokerage in one closed loop. The episode wraps up with the hosts asking three questions every Kenyan investor must sit with before opening that Zidi Trader app. First, are you investing or are you trading? Second, do you truly understand the real cost beyond the advertised fee? Third and finally, if the odds are stacked against day traders even in markets with better regulation and greater transparency, what makes you the exception? To keep up with Dominic’s and Evan's Journey, check out their LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-mulinda/https://www.linkedin.com/in/evans-kanyithia-munene __________________________________________________________________Join Dominic & Evans as they explore the world of tech and share their bold takes with guests on Admin AccessSubscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adminaccess_💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/admin-access/ ♪ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@admin.access_ Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email at: contact@adminacccess.tech 📧

    43분

  2. 2월 17일

    Is WhatsApp Really End-to-End Encrypted? The Meta Trust Problem

    On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dissect brand trust, the dangers of ad-driven AI, and why strategic clarity separates winners from trend-chasers.The conversation kicks off with a civil lawsuit filed against WhatsApp claiming the platform isn't actually end-to-end encrypted despite using the Signal protocol. While WhatsApp's closed-source code makes independent verification difficult, the hosts quickly pivot to a more compelling question: does it even matter if the claims are true?The hosts break down how Meta has cultivated a brand of distrust,building shadow profiles, disregarding user privacy, and prioritizing data extraction over user preferences. The result is damning: even without conclusive evidence, accusations gain traction because people simply don't trust Meta's word. Unlike Apple, which has built its identity around privacy and can weather individual controversies, Meta is forced to spend enormous resources not on being safe, but on creating the perception of safety.The discussion shifts to OpenAI's plan to introduce ads into ChatGPT's free tier. This move could present a challenge, especially because when you Google something, you see multiple results and can spot which ones are ads. You still have choices. ChatGPT just gives you one answer. If advertisers start influencing that answer, trust disappears.The episode wraps with a masterclass in strategic clarity. Apple's decision to integrate Gemini into Siri isn't a failure,it's strategic maturity. They recognized they wouldn't win the fundamental LLM race, so they chose to dominate distribution instead. __________________________________________________________________Join Dominic & Evans as they explore the world of tech and share their bold takes with guests on Admin AccessSubscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adminaccess_💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/admin-access/ ♪ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@admin.access_ Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email at: contact@adminacccess.tech 📧

    21분

  3. 2월 10일

    How Carbon Credits Killed a 13-Year Kenyan Startup

    On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans tackle carbon credits, vaporware business models, and the explosive rise of AI agents The conversation kicks off with the shocking closure of Koko Networks, a 13-year-old Kenyan startup that served 1.5 million households with affordable alternative cooking fuel.  The hosts break down how Koko's entire model hinged on selling carbon credits internationally rather than making money from their actual customers, creating a fatal single point of failure when government authorization fell through. The hosts unpack the nuances of carbon credit markets, from mandatory government caps on pollution to voluntary corporate posturing, revealing how the system can incentivize perverse outcomes like threatening to cut down forests unless someone pays you not to. The  discussion shifts to OpenClaw, an open-source AI assistant that exploded onto the scene with 150,000 GitHub stars in just 72 hours. This agentic AI is  capable of managing files, sending emails, controlling browsers, and even authorizing bank transactions. The hosts explore fascinating use cases, including teams building entire "digital employees" with their own personas, company credit cards, and Slack accounts that independently research candidates, schedule interviews, and handle pre-screening calls. The episode wraps with the hosts acknowledging that we've reached an inflection point where usefulness must be weighed against unprecedented risk and pondering whether your AI assistant will drain your bank account one day. To keep up with Dominic’s and Evan's Journey, check out their LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-mulinda/https://www.linkedin.com/in/evans-kanyithia-munene __________________________________________________________________Join Dominic & Evans as they explore the world of tech and share their bold takes with guests on Admin AccessSubscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adminaccess_💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/admin-access/ ♪ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@admin.access_ Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email at: contact@adminacccess.tech 📧

    26분

  4. 2025. 12. 10.

    SpaceX, Reusable Rockets & the Moon Economy: What You Need to Know

    On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic takes the reins to explore something that doesn't get nearly enough attention in tech circles: the revolutionary transformation happening in space exploration and why it matters for Africa and the developing world.The conversation kicks off with a confession, watching a SpaceX booster land for the first time literally made his mind reboot. Until that moment, rockets were fancy disposable lighters, sparked once and tossed into the ocean. SpaceX changed everything by solving space's most boring problem: the price tag. He traces the arc from Sputnik's terrifying beeps in 1957 to today's economic-driven competition for orbital real estate. After NASA planted the flag on the moon, the world took a 40-year nap because getting to orbit cost a staggering $10,000 per kilogram.Enter SpaceX and reusable rockets. By bringing that cost down to around $1,300 per kilogram, a 10x improvement, they didn't just make space cheaper; they turned it into a logistics problem instead of a national prestige project. He compares this breakthrough to shipping containers revolutionizing global trade, calling reusable rockets "the containers of space."But here's where it gets strategic: the most valuable parts of space are surprisingly limited. Think of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) as prime downtown real estate, where Starlink grabbed the best spots by moving fast. Geosynchronous orbit (GEO) sits higher up, like a permanent rooftop camera that never moves. And the moon? It's becoming the ultimate gas station, with frozen water that can be turned into rocket fuel.The episode wraps up with Dominic addressing Africa's glaring absence from this race. and what happens when we wake up to find all the good parking spots already taken? The new space race isn't about flags and photo ops; it's about supply chains, strategic positioning, and economic advantage. And with SpaceX's Starship now capable of moving massive payloads, building lunar bases isn't science fiction anymore; it's logistics, infrastructure, and economics. To keep up with Dominic’s and Evan's Journey, check out their LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-mulinda/https://www.linkedin.com/in/evans-kanyithia-munene__________________________________________________________________Join Dominic & Evans as they explore the world of tech and share their bold takes with guests on Admin AccessSubscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adminaccess_💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/admin-access/ ♪ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@admin.access_ Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email at: contact@adminacccess.tech 📧

    37분

  5. 2025. 12. 02.

    Prediction Markets vs Betting: What the Pros Aren’t Telling You

    On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans delve into the fascinating world of prediction markets, exploring what makes platforms like Polymarket fundamentally distinct from traditional betting companies and why this distinction matters.The conversation kicks off with a viral debate: Is Polymarket just another betting company? The hosts break down the crucial difference between prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks. Traditional betting companies operate on an adversarial model where the house always wins; they set odds with built-in margins and profit when customers lose, while prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi function more like exchanges. They match buyers and sellers, charging transaction fees while remaining neutral on outcomes.This design creates something powerful. When participants stake real money on their predictions, they generate better odds and capture genuine sentiment. Thousands of people with different experiences collectively predict outcomes more accurately than traditional polls.The hosts also unpack the darker implications of prediction markets; they face challenges like wash trading, insider manipulation, and wealthy participants potentially skewing sentiment. This raises a critical question: can the crowd's collective insight truly shine through when a few big players with deep pockets can move the market?The episode wraps with Evans unpacking disclosed preferences, the phenomenon where people hide their true beliefs in traditional polls to avoid judgment, but reveal their genuine convictions when anonymity and real money are both on the line. To keep up with Dominic’s and Evan's Journey, check out their LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-mulinda/https://www.linkedin.com/in/evans-kanyithia-munene__________________________________________________________________Join Dominic & Evans as they explore the world of tech and share their bold takes with guests on Admin AccessSubscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adminaccess_💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/admin-access/ ♪ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@admin.access_ Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email at: contact@adminacccess.tech 📧

    21분

  6. 2025. 11. 25.

    Bitcoin Crash & Valve’s Steam Machine: Is This the Turning Point?

    On this episode of Admin Access, hosts Dominic Mulinda and Evans navigate the turbulent waters of cryptocurrency markets and the revolutionary shifts reshaping the gaming industryThey kick things off with Bitcoin's dramatic decline, dropping from its $126,000 peak to below $90,000, a staggering 20% correction that has wiped out all gains made in 2025. The hosts dissect the mechanics behind this crash, explaining how a massive $800 million withdrawal from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs triggered a cascade of fear-driven selling. They break down the complex world of Bitcoin ETFs for listeners, explaining how these instruments bridge traditional finance with the crypto ecosystem, allowing institutional investors and pension funds to gain Bitcoin exposure without navigating the "wild west" of direct cryptocurrency ownership. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as they discuss contrarian moves by major players like Microsoft and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, who continue doubling down on Bitcoin despite IMF warnings, embodying the "hodl" mentality that defines crypto culture.They then unpack Valve Corporation's game-changing announcement of the Steam Machine,a product launch that represents less of an innovation and more of a strategic revolution. The host explore how Valve has executed a masterful vertical integration strategy, building SteamOS on Arch Linux and creating hardware that functions simultaneously as a gaming console and a fully-capable PC. This move positions Steam to challenge Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo simultaneously, leveraging their unmatched game distribution network and extensive library that spans AAA titles to indie gems. The hosts draw a compelling analogy, comparing Steam to YouTube in the gaming world,a platform democratizing game distribution, while Xbox and PlayStation remain more like Netflix, focusing on curated, cinematic experiences.To keep up with Dominic’s and Evan's Journey, check out their LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-mulinda/https://www.linkedin.com/in/evans-kanyithia-munene__________________________________________________________________Join Dominic & Evans as they explore the world of tech and share their bold takes with guests on Admin AccessSubscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adminaccess_💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/admin-access/ ♪ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@admin.access_ Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email at: contact@adminacccess.tech 📧

    25분

  7. 2025. 11. 19.

    Inside Tesla’s $1 Trillion Gamble : Elon Musk’s Bold Move

    On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into the future of technology, exploring everything from privacy concerns to Tesla's unprecedented trillion-dollar pay package proposal for Elon Musk.The conversation kicks off with a sobering reality check about modern privacy. The hosts discuss emerging recording devices like Plod that can discreetly capture and transcribe conversations without anyone knowing. Their advice? Assume everyone's recording. In today's world, the only truly private space left is your own thoughts, though even that boundary is being challenged by technologies like Neuralink.The duo then ventures into Tesla shareholders voting on an extraordinary compensation package that could net Elon Musk a trillion dollars if he scales Tesla to an $8.5 trillion market cap. These aren't just big numbers, they're historically unprecedented. The hosts unpack the rationale: aligning Musk's interests with company performance and protecting against activist investors who might try to separate the visionary from his company. They predict shareholders will vote yes, acknowledging that Tesla's valuation is inseparably tied to Musk's personal brand and vision.The conversation expands to compare Tesla's achievements across Musk's empire. While SpaceX demonstrates tangible value with record-breaking launch cadences and Starlink's success, Tesla faces intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers in its core automotive business. However, the hosts recognize that Tesla's full self-driving technology represents a massive competitive advantage, one that could redefine transportation.To keep up with Dominic’s and Evan's Journey, check out their LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-mulinda/https://www.linkedin.com/in/evans-kanyithia-munene__________________________________________________________________Join Dominic & Evans as they explore the world of tech and share their bold takes with guests on Admin AccessSubscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adminaccess_💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/admin-access/ ♪ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@admin.access_ Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email at: contact@adminacccess.tech 📧

    16분

  8. 2025. 11. 11.

    ChatGPT, Bias, and AI Ethics in Crisis: Have We Gone Too Far?

    On this episode of Admin Access, the boys dive deep into the intersection of AI advancement and ethical responsibility, exploring questions that are becoming increasingly urgent as artificial intelligence weaves itself into the fabric of our daily lives.Evans kicks things off with robots, specifically the $20,000 humanoid Neo designed to fold laundry and do household chores. Add to that a study showing LLMs perform 84% better when you're rude to them, and suddenly the signs of an approaching singularity feel less like science fiction and more like an inevitable tomorrow. He raises a haunting question: at what point do we acknowledge we've gone too far?Dominic introduces the concept of AI alignment through his current read, revealing that chip manufacturers like Nvidia and AMD are already designing for a robot-filled world just five years away. The discussion becomes more serious when they examine a Stanford study showing that major LLMs struggle to separate fact from belief, exhibiting dangerous confirmation bias. Historical examples like the COMPASS algorithm ,which racially profiled defendants for recidivism with alarming inaccuracy ,serve as cautionary tales of what happens when we blindly trust AI systems.The episode wraps with a shocking statistic: at least 77% of people now view ChatGPT as a search engine, treating AI-generated responses as gospel truth. When you layer on the fact that one million people discuss suicide with ChatGPT weekly, the stakes become crystal clear. If these systems can't reliably distinguish fact from fiction, we're not just risking misinformation, we're risking lives.To keep up with Dominic’s and Evan's Journey, check out their LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-mulinda/https://www.linkedin.com/in/evans-kanyithia-munene__________________________________________________________________Join Dominic & Evans as they explore the world of tech and share their bold takes with guests on Admin AccessSubscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adminaccess_💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/admin-access/ ♪ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@admin.access_ Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email at: contact@adminaccess.tech

    28분
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Hi Admins 👋🏾 this is where tech meets business, and the group chat...finally gets a microphone. Hosted by Dominic Mulinda and Evans Munene, this podcast dives into the stories, trends, and debates shaping the tech ecosystem. From global headlines to the realities of building in Africa. Expect smart takes, nerdy breakdowns, startup highlights, and the kind of banter that happens when two tech operators have opinions… and a microphone. If you care about tech, business, and what’s really happening behind the dashboards - you’re in the right place :) A MY TECH STORY AFRICA PRODUCTION.

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