Coffee Pump Podcast

Sajid Vayani
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Welcome to "Coffee Pump" the caffeinated podcast where we brew memorable moments! Join us as we chat with fascinating folks each episode. Grab your cup of joe and get ready to pump up your life!

  1. 2d ago

    Islam, DMT & The Supernatural - Big Homie CC & Eric Mutiso | Coffee Pump (E109)

    Konnichiwa Fam, On E109, I sit down with Big Homie CC ⁠ and Eric Mutiso of ⁠ Every Other Time With Eric. On this episode, Big Homie shares his journey growing up in Chicago, surviving gang life, being shot, stabbed and poisoned, and why those experiences ultimately pushed him towards faith and a different path in life. We also compare Kenya and the United States, discuss psychedelics, religion, conspiracy theories, and why Nairobi has become one of his favourite places in the world. We talk about: ​Big Homie's first impressions of Kenya and why he feels at home here​Kenya vs the USA, race, culture and community​His experiences travelling through Nigeria and East Africa​Guns, self-defence and mob justice in Kenya​Surviving shootings, gang life and near-death experiences​Finding purpose through faith and spirituality​Psychedelics, DMT, mushrooms and plant medicine​The science behind psychedelics and their potential therapeutic uses​Whether drugs should be decriminalized​Religion, Islam, Christianity and modern society​The Mark of the Beast, hidden history and conspiracy theories​Astral projection, lucid dreaming and consciousness and much much more. Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Find Big Homie CC: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bighomie.cc - Website: https://bighomiecc.com - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrj7n8Cu4OPZhWynHw0o-Q - Big Homie's Charitable Venture: https://shorturl.at/hXyvZ - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/offthegridpod Find Eric Mutiso: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/era_skipping - Eric’s Podcast: https://youtube.com/@eotwe777?si=DsmmnFfPJ72WUE3H - EOTWE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyother_time Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.

    1h 52m

  2. 2d ago

    Calling Cards, Telkom Kenya & Building A Successful Career - Snehar Shah | Coffee Pump (E108)

    On E108, I sit down with Snehar Shah, CEO of IX Africa Data Centres in Kenya, a serial operator whose career runs from electrical engineering to chartered accountant to telecom CFO to four startups. He came back to Kenya in 2008 to turn around Telkom Kenya, where he was handed the job of cutting the workforce from 20,000 to 3,000. We get into the real origin of M-Pesa, how Vodafone built it on a UK government grant while everyone else scrambled to copy it, and the regulation fight the data centre industry just won this week. From Eaton Towers to solar to scaling Kenya's biggest edtech, Snehar has had a hand in a lot of what's shaped the market. We talk about: - Growing up in Eldoret and being schooled in the UK - Engineering at Imperial, then qualifying as an accountant at PwC - Turning around Telkom Kenya and cutting 20,000 staff to 3,000 - The real origin of M-Pesa and why rivals couldn't copy it - Building Orange Money with Equity Bank, which became Equitel - Eaton Towers and selling 8,000 masts to American Tower - The solar business powering 300,000 rural homes - Scaling Moringa School into the region's biggest edtech - The data centre regulation fight and the win this week - The Helsinki trip and meeting President Ruto at Nokia HQ - Why Kenyan engineers keep getting hired abroad - ESOPs and why they are still rare in this part of the world - Running a full marathon at 50, sub five hours by five seconds Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Our Coffee and Tea Is Launching Soon!! Keep An Eye Out On Our Website: https://coffeepumppodcast.com/shop Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Find Snehar Shah: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snehar-shah-cfa-798371 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seemasnehar - Moringa School: https://moringaschool.com - Music Beats Covid: https://www.facebook.com/musicbeatscovid Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.

    1h 8m

  3. Jul 6

    Nokia, Blackberry & The Death of Big Brands - Atul Chaturvedi | Coffee Pump (E107)

    Konnichiwa Fam, On E107, I sit down with Atul Chaturvedi, marketing strategist, Strathmore and USIU lecturer, and a former telecom CEO who has built businesses across roughly ten different industries. Atul spent his first 41 years in India before landing in Kenya in 2010, and he's run companies in pharmaceuticals, white goods, telecom, fiber, dairy and more. We get into why Nokia really lost its crown, the dual-SIM warning their own team dismissed, and how Blackberry guarding BBM opened the door for WhatsApp to copy the idea and sell for nineteen billion. He breaks down his 80/20 split between marketing and sales, the free-nighttime-minutes play that pulled more new customers than Safaricom in a single month, and why Kenyans stay loyal to a brand even when it costs more. We also get into KDN and Kenya's fiber backbone, the milk powder business most people have never thought about, and the COVID gamble where he paid every supplier out of his own pocket and came out the other side at more than double the turnover. We talk about: ​ Growing up in India and a career spanning ten industries​ Why power makes big brands arrogant and deaf to the market​ The dual-SIM signal Nokia's own people ignored​ Blackberry refusing to open BBM, and WhatsApp doing exactly that​ The 80/20 rule for splitting marketing and sales budgets​ Free nighttime minutes and outselling Safaricom in a month​ Why Kenyans don't switch brands, even for a cheaper deal​ Safaricom's grip on M-Pesa and the cost of every transaction​ Running KDN and the Nairobi to Mombasa fiber backbone​ The milk powder business and how dairies really work​ Hiring the loyal lifer versus the industry jumper​ The COVID bet: paying suppliers himself and doubling the business Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Our Coffee and Tea Is Launching Soon!! Keep An Eye Out On Our Website: https://coffeepumppodcast.com/shop Find Atul Chaturvedi: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atulchaturvedi1967 Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.

    1h 44m

  4. Jul 1

    Royal Marines, Zuku Internet & The Dot-Com Crash - Richard Bell | Coffee Pump (E106)

    Konnichiwa Fam, On E106, I sit down with Richard Bell, one of the pioneers of Kenya's internet industry. Richard shares his journey from serving in the Royal Marines to building some of East Africa's earliest internet companies. We discuss the birth of Swift Global, Kenya Data Networks (KDN), Kenya's first commercial data centre, the creation of the Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP), KeNIC, and the battles that helped liberalize Kenya's telecommunications industry. We also dive into the internet bubble, raising capital, building Wananchi (Zuku), cloud adoption, AI, and why Africa's next technology wave will be driven by digital infrastructure. Here's what we get into: - Growing up in Scotland and joining the Royal Marines - Arctic warfare training and skiing with 50 kilos on his back - Leaving the Marines and landing in Kenya by accident - The fax business that became Swift Global - Building Kenya Data Networks and Kenya's first commercial data centre - Setting up KIXP and KeNIC - The government shutting down the exchange point and the media war to reopen it - The tribunal move that broke the international gateway monopoly - The dot-com crash and the African Lakes takeover battle in London - Building Wananchi and Zuku, and being forced out by private equity - Safaricom's stranglehold over M-Pesa - What government should do to unlock cloud and AI in Kenya Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Our Coffee and Tea Is Launching Soon!! Keep An Eye Out On Our Website: https://coffeepumppodcast.com/shop Find Richard Bell: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardbellke/ Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: -Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.

    1h 23m

  5. Jun 26

    Poetry, Rugby & Modern Masculinity - Agar Omondi | Coffee Pump (E105)

    Konnichiwa Fam, On E105, Agar Omondi returns to the podcast for one of our most random conversations yet. We start with rugby, fitness, SARMs, peptides, Retatrutide, and the hidden costs of chasing physical performance. From there, we get into poetry, veganism, emotional intelligence, ethical consumption, religion, watches, life in South Korea, and the realities of getting older and figuring things out. We talk about: ​ Rugby culture in Kenya and performance-enhancing substances​ SARMs, steroids, peptides, and their long-term effects​ Retatrutide, weight loss, and health optimization​ The importance of blood work and understanding your body​ Anger, emotional control, and maturity​ Poetry, creativity, and self-expression​ Living in South Korea and adapting to a different culture​ Veganism, ethical consumption, and why Agar is reconsidering it​ Halal practices, food ethics, and modern farming​ Grand Seiko watches, craftsmanship, and engineering​ Religion, philosophy, and finding meaning in everyday life​ The challenges of balancing health, ambition, and personal growth As always, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns along the way. Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Our Coffee and Tea Is Launching Soon!! Keep An Eye Out On Our Website: https://coffeepumppodcast.com/shop Find Agar: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schronigga - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-agar-71ba65187 - Agar's Book On Nuclear Energy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQQCMNFW Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.

    2h 5m

  6. Jun 23

    Sugar Free Jaba Juice, Boda Bodas & Fine Art - Nduta Kariuki | Coffee Pump (E104)

    Konnichiwa Fam, On E104, I sit down with Nduta Kariuki, a key member of ​⁠ , for a very random but honest conversation about panic attacks, comedy, art, family, and trying to figure life out as a creative in Kenya. We talk about: • Dealing with panic attacks and nerves before public speaking • How Nduta got into stand-up comedy • Kisangani, live shows, and Kenya’s growing podcast scene • Boda boda safety and the correct way to hold the rider • Growing up around Ngong and finding her creative path • Fine art, portraits, galleries, and the realities of being an artist in Kenya • Matatu art, anime designs, and who actually decides what goes on a matatu • Taking care of family and moving back home • Money, happiness, contentment, and why not everyone is chasing the same life • Jaba juice, mursik milk, lactose intolerance, and other terrible business ideas • Comedy, routine, unpaid care work, and balancing different versions of yourself As always, the conversation goes everywhere (apparently I have ADHD). Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Find Nduta Kariuki: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nduta.kariuki - Nduta's Personal Website: https://www.ndutakariuki.com Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.

    1h 46m

  7. Jun 19

    Archaeology, Punk Rock & TeleGeography - Patrick Christian | Coffee Pump (E103)

    Konnichiwa Fam, On E103, I sit down with Patrick Christian, Senior Manager at TeleGeography, to talk about one of the most unusual career journeys we've had on the podcast. Before spending more than two decades covering the global telecommunications industry, Patrick studied archaeology, worked on excavation sites, lived in France and the United States, and spent time in the punk rock scene before eventually finding his way into the world of internet infrastructure. We talk about: • Growing up in Arizona and spending time in France • Studying archaeology and working on excavation sites • Punk rock culture, music, and Patrick's younger years • How he ended up at TeleGeography • The early days of the internet and international telecommunications • The rise of submarine cables and global connectivity • Cloud computing and how it transformed the industry • AI, hyperscalers, GPU infrastructure, and the next wave of technology investment • Why Africa may not see major AI deployments in the near term • The future of data centres, connectivity, and internet infrastructure • Starlink, satellite connectivity, and the changing telecom landscape • The role Africa will play in the next phase of digital growth We also get into Route 66, travel, the evolution of mobile phones, BlackBerry Messenger, conference culture, movies, conspiracy theories, and much more. Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Find Patrick Christian: - LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-christian-83053086/ - Connect with him: https://resources.telegeography.com/author/patrick-christian - TeleGeography: https://www2.telegeography.com Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.

    1h 30m

  8. Jun 16

    Comedy Tours, Inspector Mwala & Existential Crises - Adan Abdi | Coffee Pump (E102)

    Konnichiwa Fam, On E102, I sit down with Adan Abdi. What started as writing funny stories in university turned into a career in stand-up comedy, taking him from small Nairobi open mics to stages across Africa and Europe We talk about: • Growing up in Nakuru and studying civil engineering • How Adan accidentally found stand-up comedy • Breaking the news to his parents that comedy was becoming a career • Landing major commercial campaigns and building a personal brand • The business side of stand-up comedy and international touring • US visas and performing overseas • Matcha vs coffee • Comedy, cancel culture and offensive jokes • Palestine, Holocaust jokes and where comedians draw the line • ADHD, autism, neurodivergence and mental health • Existential crises, purpose and defining success • Religion, self-care and managing stress • Failed jokes, crowd work and learning from bad performances We also get into Formula 1, TikTok, Substack, cheap dopamine hits, chasing greatness, and whether success actually brings peace of mind. And much, much more. Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Find Adan Abdi: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adan_comedian - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adan_comedian - Stand Up Collective: https://standupcollective.co.ke/artist/Adan%20Abdi Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani

    1h 56m
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Welcome to "Coffee Pump" the caffeinated podcast where we brew memorable moments! Join us as we chat with fascinating folks each episode. Grab your cup of joe and get ready to pump up your life!

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  • Creator
    Sajid Vayani
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sajid Vayani
  • Show Website
    Coffee Pump Podcast

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