Komini by the Fire

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"By African Founders, for African Founders". It takes a little extra to win on this continent so we share stories, lessons and truths about building businesses in Africa. Komini: Kinyarwanda word for commune. Founders say this feels like therapy for people running businesses and we couldn't agree more...

  1. FEB 7

    When Funding Helps... And When It Hurts

    Funding can fuel growth or expose what isn’t ready. In this episode of Komini by the Fire, we explore when to raise, when to wait, and how to choose the right kind of capital for the season you’re in. This year, Komini is bringing together the full founder experience, and we’re starting with your teams. Moving them from strong contributors to true rowers who think, decide, and carry the business forward with you. Learn more about The Rowers Journey here: ⁠https://komini.co/

    48 min

  2. JAN 24

    Vision or Di-vision | For the Partners of Founders

    We filmed this episode last year, right after our Partners of Founders fireside chat in November. This conversation sits at the very core of the arrive alive journey. We’ve seen how these moments can either build energy, safety, and clarity, or quietly erode them. We hope the questions shared here help you navigate it with more intention. This year, Komini is bringing together the full founder experience, and we’re starting with your teams. Moving them from strong contributors to true rowers who think, decide, and carry the business forward with you. Learn more about The Rowers Journey here: https://komini.co/

    41 min

  3. 08/02/2025

    Precious Pauses | The Quiet Before the Shift

    We’ve been away for a while. This episode is a tender return- one that holds space for grief, stillness, and the kind of pause that rearranges you. We share a deeply personal season and the quiet reflections it stirred- because sometimes, the most important work happens when nothing seems to be happening. We built Komini so you never have to walk alone. If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from. Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection. Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out. 👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    34 min

  4. 04/26/2025

    "The Gold in Your Garden" | Are you fully mining the value of your customers?

    Sometimes we think growth is way out there—somewhere new, somewhere bigger. But often, the real opportunity is already in your garden... if you're willing to mine it. In this episode, we explore ways you can uncover gold right where you're standing. We built Komini so you never have to walk alone. If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from. Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection. Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out. 👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    24 min

  5. 04/05/2025

    “Painful is memorable” | What no one tells you about driving change

    Real change always invites real resistance—from team tension to the urge to fix everything yourself. In this episode, we unpack how to stay the course: restating, reframing, and recommitting to the change your business truly needs. We built Komini so you never have to walk alone. If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from. Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection. Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out. 👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    27 min

  6. 03/22/2025

    What Happens When You Share the Numbers? | Transparency, Trust & Team Building

    This question came up during one of our Komini sessions—and it’s one we hear often. In this episode, we explore the principle of sharing numbers: why it matters, what it unlocks, and how to do it with wisdom. We built Komini so you never have to walk alone. If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from. Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection. Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out. 👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    32 min

  7. 03/08/2025

    "You can't coach and play" | Unpacking operational overwhelm

    Somewhere between year 3 and 4 lies Day 1 of truly building your business—the day you step off the pitch and become the coach. Many founders get stuck ‘playing’ the game, leading to overwhelm as the business grows. In this episode, we break down how to make the leap from player to coach—tune in!" We built Komini so you never have to walk alone. If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from. Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection. Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out. 👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    27 min

  8. 02/22/2025

    On "Exit" Conversations | Doing the hard thing, the right way

    Firing isn’t fun, but avoiding it can cost you more than you think. As you build your dream team, tough exit conversations are inevitable—but we often delay them because they are uncomfortable. In this episode, we break down how to handle these conversations with clarity, kindness, and respect- Tune in! We built Komini so you never have to walk alone. If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from. Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection. Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out. 👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    24 min
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"By African Founders, for African Founders". It takes a little extra to win on this continent so we share stories, lessons and truths about building businesses in Africa. Komini: Kinyarwanda word for commune. Founders say this feels like therapy for people running businesses and we couldn't agree more...

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  • Creator
    Pani
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pani
  • Show Website
    Komini by the Fire

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