The Adebayo Alonge Podcast Show

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Adebayo Alonge is a Yale & Harvard grad and 2x Founder who has built multi-million dollar global businesses in Deeptech, IoT and Crypto Payments. The Adebayo Alonge Podcast Show explores interesting intellectual insights in Tech, Global Economy and International Politics. It will prove to be interesting to those keen on exploring an alternative and intellectual approach to understanding the intersection of Startup Tech, the Global Economy and International Politics especially as they relate to African and other emerging markets. Join me on these interesting intellectual journeys.

  1. 11/13/2025

    Why 50 Years of Patient Capital Failed (After 70 Countries, Here's What Actually Works)

    After 70 countries in development work, the truth is clear: 50 years of patient capital FAILED. Poverty increased everywhere except Scandinavia & China. Why? Markets can't fix poverty created by cultural subjugation. Caste, gender, race, and ethnic oppression require human solutions, not market solutions. I break down: Why markets only help the vulnerable, not the truly poorThe only model that actually worked (market discipline + aggressive redistribution)The privilege blind spots in development workWhat needs to change to actually reduce global povertyThis challenges everything the impact investing industry believes. But if 50 years hasn't worked, don't we owe it to billions in poverty to try something different?

  2. 11/01/2025

    AI Could Run Africa Better Than Politicians. Here's My 6-Step Plan.

    Can AI help run Nigeria better than politicians?In this episode, Adebayo Alonge shares a clear, life-first plan for smarter government in Africa. The idea is simple: let AI do the routine work, show spending in public dashboards, spot risks early, and cut graft—while people lead and protect rights. You’ll learn: How to automate permits, records, and benefits so services are fast and fair Why real-time transparency builds trust (see where every naira goes) How prediction can warn us about outbreaks, food shocks, and bad roads Ways to reduce corruption with rules that are hard to bend A National Social Fund model to pay for clinics, school meals, and fair salaries The role of youth leadership—and how elders can advise with care The guardrails: privacy, ethics, bias checks, and human override Who this is for:Students, public servants, tech builders, policy leaders, and any citizen who wants safe streets, clean water, reliable power, and a strong middle class. Take action: Comment your vote: “Full AI”, “AI + Humans”, or “No AI.” If you want to run for office in 2027, DM READY. If you can fund, mentor, or open doors, DM ALLY. Share one pilot city where we should test AI-ready services this year. Chapters:00:00 Can AI run government?00:36 Nigeria then vs. now01:32 Four pillars of AI governance02:52 National Social Fund example03:57 The hard truths: trust, privacy, bias, jobs05:00 Youth must lead05:44 How to join and pilot Follow & share:If this vision speaks to you, follow, rate, and share with a young leader. New episodes cover playbooks, tools, and pilots you can use in your city. #umbrasuggero

  3. 10/24/2025

    Why African Geniuses Must Leave Africa Now (Then Return Stronger)

    After nearly dying from counterfeit medicine as a teenager, Adebayo Alonge dedicated his life to solving Africa's fake drug crisis. Today, his AI company RxAll serves 5 million patients monthly. But the path to impact wasn't what you'd expect. In this raw and controversial episode, Adebayo shares a hard truth: 15 years of building in Africa using local currency was surpassed by just 2 years of building abroad with US dollars. Same work ethic, completely different results. He opens up about: The 21-day coma that changed everythingWhy his genius-level IQ wasn't enough in AfricaAfrican investors who called his AI prototype "a toy"International investors who funded it immediatelyThe 7-step strategy for strategic migrationWhy this isn't brain drain—it's strategic impact This isn't about abandoning Africa. It's about leaving temporarily to get the support your genius deserves, building real wealth, then returning home with power to create jobs and lasting change. If you're a young African innovator feeling undervalued at home, this message is for you. KEY TOPICS: African entrepreneurship, brain drain vs brain gain, startup funding, AI in healthcare, counterfeit medicine, international investment, strategic migration, building wealth, emerging markets ABOUT ADEBAYO ALONGE:Founder & CEO of RxAll | Harvard Graduate | AI & HealthTech Thought Leader Website: https://adebayoalonge.com/ #AfricanEntrepreneurship #StartupAdvice #AIHealthcare #BrainGain #RxAll

  4. 01/30/2024

    Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting Out

    Many people start business with almost no one providing them any advice. There are 4 tips to pay attention to in order to succeed in business - patience, focus, large markets , willingness to share. #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #africa #adebayoalonge

  5. 01/22/2024

    Tips for Entrepreneurs from Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful - Kevin O'Leary

    At Harvard, I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank. During our conversation, he shared three valuable insights that I believe will be helpful to small business owners and entrepreneurs out there. Let's apply these insights to our businesses and continue to strive for success. #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #africa #adebayoalonge

  6. 01/14/2024

    Try new styles of leadership as a business owner

    As a small business owner have you ever reflected on why you respond to issues in the same way all the time? Do you know that by learning more about yourself you can create the freedom to act in new different ways?Tell me what you would do differently in testing new ways of responding to issues.#smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #africa #adebayoalonge #heifertz #ronaldheifertz #adaptiveleadership #harvard

  7. 01/07/2024

    Goal Setting for Small Business Owners

    Small business owners need to set out time to plan for the year. Even just 3 hours of setting goals will make a big difference.  How will you set goals for your business this year? Tell me in the comments. #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #africa #adebayoalonge #goalsetting #fyp #harvard

  8. 01/05/2024

    Businesses should engage politicians

    Businesses should engage with politicians so as to ensure viable policy environments for their businesses to grow. As a small business owner how will you work with politicians to grow your business? Tell me in the comments. #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #africa #lobbying #geopolitics #adebayoalonge

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Adebayo Alonge is a Yale & Harvard grad and 2x Founder who has built multi-million dollar global businesses in Deeptech, IoT and Crypto Payments. The Adebayo Alonge Podcast Show explores interesting intellectual insights in Tech, Global Economy and International Politics. It will prove to be interesting to those keen on exploring an alternative and intellectual approach to understanding the intersection of Startup Tech, the Global Economy and International Politics especially as they relate to African and other emerging markets. Join me on these interesting intellectual journeys.

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