Impact Masters Podcast

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"To do everything I can." For John Mwendwa, design is a strategic tool defining how we interact with the world. In this episode, Michael Kimathi deconstructs the creative philosophy of a leader who shaped visual identities for Africa’s biggest brands.

We explore why Human-Centric Design is the bridge between business goals and user relationships. John shares lessons from high-stakes projects in ...

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What does it take to build the digital backbone of a continent? In this episode, Michael Kimathi sits down with Samuel Gikandi, the Co-founder and CEO of Africa's Talking, to explore the life journey of scaling one of Africa’s most critical tech infrastructure companies.

An MIT graduate and former Morgan Stanley engineer, Samuel returned to Kenya to solve a massive problem: making it easy for develop...

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What does it take to turn local identity into global capital? In this episode, Michael Kimathi sits down with Teddy Warria, author of Son of the Nile and Chief Storyteller at Africa's Talking, to explore how authentic narrative and the Ubuntu philosophy are bridging the "storytelling deficit" to unlock Venture Capital across the continent.

In a landscape where storytelling is literally deal...

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How do you heal a global wound? In this powerful episode, Michael Kimathi speaks with Dr. Leyla Hussein OBE, an international award-winning psychotherapist, social activist, and a leading global voice against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

A pioneer in gender rights, Dr. Leyla made history as the first woman of color to be elected Rector of the University of St Andrews. She is the founder of the Dahlia ...

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How do you build the code that powers a continent's economy? In this episode, Michael Kimathi deconstructs the "Builder Mindset" with Bernard Banta, the CTO and Co-founder of Finplus Group

As a seasoned software engineer, Bernard has been instrumental in developing the SaaS infrastructure that allows financial institutions to scale credit and commerce across emerging markets. We explore his...

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Bernard Banta: computer scientist, entrepreneur, and visionary; is passionate about using technology to transform the way Africa lives, works, plays, and governs. In this episode, Bernard shares deep insights on building scalable solutions, driving fintech adoption, and shaping the future of Africa’s technology ecosystem.

At Impact Masters Podcast, we spotlight the people and ideas redefining technology i...

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In this episode, we explore who is John Mwendwa. The who, the where, the how, and the what.

Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways

• What is “design thinking” and how it applies to startups
• Essential design principles for impactful branding
• Balancing aesthetics vs usability in UI/UX design
• Tools and workflows John uses for design projects
• Case studies: design impact in African tech ventures
• Advice for emergin...

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What does it take to build the "Silicon Savannah" and then disrupt the music industry with Web3? In this episode, Michael Kimathi sits down with Jessica Colaço, the legendary co-founder of iHub and Brave, to explore the "intentional serendipity" behind Africa’s tech revolution.

A TED Fellow, Harambean, and computer scientist, Jessica has spent over a decade at the intersection of talen...

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What does it take to build the "Silicon Savannah" and then disrupt the music industry with Web3? In this episode, Michael Kimathi sits down with Jessica Colaço, the legendary co-founder of iHub and Brave, to explore the "intentional serendipity" behind Africa’s tech revolution.

A TED Fellow, Harambean, and computer scientist, Jessica has spent over a decade at the intersection of talen...

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Jack Ngare is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and innovation across Africa’s financial and technology sectors. He is currently the Technology Director, Office of the CTO at Google in Africa, shaping the region’s technology strategy and partnerships.

Previously, Jack served as Managing Director of Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre (ADC), leading Micro...

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Pascal Ntsama IV & Oyedeji Oluwoye: co-founders of Canza Finance; reveal how they’re using Web3 and DeFi to create the world’s largest open financial network for Africa and emerging markets. They share lessons on fintech, decentralized infrastructure, and scaling blockchain innovation.

Canza Finance (https://canza.io/) is on a mission to build the world’s largest non-institutional financial ...

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Jessica Francisca Colaço — Co-founder at Brave & iHub | Talent Strategy @ Platform01 | Web3 Artist & Enthusiast | Musician | TED Fellow | Harambean | Mentor @ Google for Startups Accelerator

Jessica Francisca Colaço is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Brave and iHub, computer scientist, talent strategist, executive tech and product recruiter, musician, and public speaker. She is a TED Fellow and ...

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Bah-Pna Dahane is a global entrepreneur, sports marketing strategist, educator, and youth empowerment advocate whose career bridges business, culture, and social impact.

He graduated in 1999 with a Master’s degree in International Business & Marketing (with minors in Black Studies and Political Science) from Portland State University (USA) and Lyon, France. Before pursuing his Master’s, Bah-Pna worked...

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Paul Mandele is a Product Manager, innovation consultant, and tech ecosystem builder passionate about driving technology-led solutions for Africa.

Paul has played key roles in Tanzania’s digital transformation, serving as a former member of the Tanzania ICT Skills Council, where he helped shape the country’s technology and digital skills development strategy.

He is also the Co-founder of Agrimark TZ, a dig...

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Naamini Yonazi is a Software Specialist at Vodacom Tanzania and an inspiring software engineer, mentor, and community builder passionate about solving real-world problems through technology.

With expertise in Java, Flutter, system software, and mobile application development, Naamini has built a strong track record in the information technology and services industry. Beyond her technical skills, she is co...

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How do you develop 100 home-grown African billionaires? Dr. Julius Weche, Founder and CEO of Akad Education Group Africa, joins Michael Kimathi to share a practical blueprint for mentorship-driven, value-based leadership that scales.

In this episode, we deep-dive into AKAD’s transformative youth programs that have unlocked academic and career pathways to the world’s most prestigious institutions, includin...

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A skilled software developer and HCD expert with experience in project management, technical documentation and training, IT support and consultation, web and mobile applications and systems development, data analysis, APIs and systems integration, and database administration and server configurations and management.

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Built a tech start up into a $600K+ revenue per year managing it end to end. Experienced in building a start-up into a profitable company, working in different capacities - Business Development, Partnership, Customer Relation, and Growth. Skilled in Research, Management, Customer Service, and Strategic Planning.

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Enhance the quality of life for individuals in Africa through the utilization of cutting-edge technology. He is a dedicated Solution and Business Developer who consistently strives to provide innovative solutions to the challenges faced by society.

Through His writing,  He aims to inspire others by sharing his personal experiences, triumphs, and obstacles encountered on his journey. He firmly be...