Narratives of Purpose Claire Murigande

Join me for a conversation with Alma Moya Losada who is the founder and CEO of Aequaland, an award winning edtech startup. I previously spoke to Alma back in 2021, and since then her business (and lessons) have come a long way.



The core focus of Aequaland is to build educational experiences whilst combining digital game play and physical activities. An interesting way to keep students engaged.



Listen to today’s episode to hear the difference that two years has made for this tech startup company.



Show notes:

I recommend that you tune into my previous conversation with Alma in Episode 14 so that you can better follow along with the growth story of her company. 



To find out more about Aequaland be sure to head over to their website or you can connect with Alma Moya Losada on LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.



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Episode timestamps

00:26 - Episode introduction

01:55 - Highlight of Alma's first interview on the podcast

04:07 - The "phygital" learning experience and Aequaland's extracurricular offerings

08:19 - Ed Tech and change in the education system

10:34 - Alma's entrepreneurial journey

22:14 - Aequaland's business objectives

26:04 - Alma's advice to female tech founders

27:36 - How to connect with Alma and learn more about Aequaland

In this episode I will be welcoming back a previous guest of Narratives of Purpose to hear more about this Ed Tech entrepreneur's journey since our initial NOP conversation back in 2022.



Ismail Eleburuike is the founder of SchoolTry, the leading provider of efficient education application technology in various African countries. We spoke in April 2022, and before you tune into today’s episode, I highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 31 and be reminded of Ismail's fascinating background - especially how he started SchoolTry in 2019.



Listen to today's episode to hear how SchoolTry has evolved since our last conversation. Ismail also shares his strategies for overcoming challenges as well as his vision to shape the Ed Tech ecosystem on the African continent.



Show notes:

To find out more about SchoolTry, head over to their ⁠website⁠ or follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also connect with Ismail on LinkedIn⁠. 

Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠visit our podcast website⁠⁠⁠ for the full episode transcript.



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Episode timestamps

00:26 - Episode introduction

02:12 - Highlights from Ismail's first interview on the podcast

04:15 - SchoolTry's new functionalities and geographical presence 

09:15 - SchoolTry's user coverage in K12 and Higher Ed

13:00 - Overcoming business challenges during SchoolTry's growth period

17:50 - SchoolTry's competitors in the African Ed Tech landscape

20:47 - SchoolTry's team members and customer mindset development

27:45 - SchoolTry's role in shaping the educational content

31:28 - Ismail's advice for entrepreneurial success

32:20 - How to connect with Ismail and learn more about SchoolTry

In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from Genet Gimja, the host of Spend, Donate, Invest. This podcast is at the intersection of social justice and personal finance and shares thought-provoking perspectives and ideas on how we might spend, invest and donate our money in alignment with our values.



Genet Gimja shares her overview of the six categories of decisions that founders should make in order to focus on building a more socially responsible organisation whether it is a start-up or a well seasoned business.



Show notes:

To find out more about Spend Donate Invest, head over to their website or connect with them on Twitter. 

Be sure to ⁠⁠visit our podcast website⁠⁠ for the full episode transcript.



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Episode timestamps

00:26 - Introduction

02:42 - Part One

20:39 - Part Two⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

33:39 - Recap

Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently this pre-season in order to showcase even more unique stories of changemakers of people who are contributing to make a difference in society.



Our goal is simple: To amplify social impact by sharing individual journeys of ordinary people who are making extraordinary impact within their communities and around the world.



This episode features the Creativity Found podcast which is hosted by Claire Waite Brown. Her podcast and community are centred around connecting adults who want to find a creative outlet with the artists and crafters who can help them tap into their creativity. In this interview, she speaks with Harriet and Ella who are ex-prison officers whose journey within the criminal justice system has led them back into their true passion of theatre whilst raising awareness within the community and supporting families and individuals who are affected by the system.



Show notes:

To connect with Claire Waite Brown and listen to the Creativity Found Podcast, you can find her on LinkedIn or check out her website. To find out more about Glasshouse Theatre and connect with its founders, Ella and Harriet, head over to their website. 

Be sure to ⁠visit our podcast website⁠ for the full episode transcript.



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As we prepare to launch a new season of Narratives of Purpose, we want to share with you what we have in store for the upcoming episodes. And we have a special call to action for you to help our podcast reach new audiences: ⁠⁠⁠Please VOTE NARRATIVES OF PURPOSE in the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice⁠⁠⁠ so that we can amplify social impact far and wide.

In this episode, enjoy a summary of what to expect this month in our pre-season as well as a sneak preview of season five starting in September.



Show notes:

Be sure to check out our social media channels and connect with us on our social handles. You find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

And don’t forget to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

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Aujourd'hui, nous concluons nos épisodes bonus du mois de mai. Les épisodes d'interviews complètes en version originale de notre mini-série sur les systèmes alimentaires durables.



Notre troisième et dernier épisode présente le restaurant Refettorio à Genève avec deux de ses collaborateurs : Charlotte Hennessy et Patrick Dupuis.
Le Refettorio réunit la gastronomie et l’action humanitaire en promouvant l’inclusion sociale, en favorisant l’accès à une alimentation équilibrée aux personnes en situation de précarité, et en luttant contre le gaspillage alimentaire. Charlotte et Patrick parlent des activités du restaurant, mais aussi des défis présents depuis l'ouverture en Janvier 2022. Ils partagent également leurs définitions d'une alimentation durable ainsi que leurs conseils pour que chacune et chacun d'entre nous puisse y contribuer au quotidien.

Vous trouverez des informations complémentaires sur le ⁠site web du Refettorio⁠. Vous pouvez également suivre leurs activités sur ⁠Instagram⁠.

La ⁠transcription complète de cet episode⁠ ainsi que ⁠tous les épisodes de notre série sur les systèmes alimentaires durables⁠ sont disponibles sur le site web de notre podcast.



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