Impact Masters Podcast

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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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Samuel Gikandi co-founded Africa's Talking in 2010, with Eston Kimani, both graduates of MIT. Together, they built a company that has consistently worked on reducing the high barriers of entry for developers and companies in gaining access to telecommunication infrastructure through easy-to-use and robust customer engagement APIs.

Prior to founding Africa's Talking, Sam, was a Massachusetts Inst...

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Impact Masters Podcast presents Teddy Warria, author & CMO at Africa’s Talking, shares how to scale Africa’s developer ecosystem, empower youth, and drive tech innovation. In this episode of the Impact Masters Podcast, host Michael Kimathi sits down with Teddy Warria: author of Son of the Nile, entrepreneur, and Chief Marketing Officer at Africa’s Talking Group Ltd. Teddy has spent his career empower...

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At Impact Masters Podcast, we spotlight the tech and innovation ecosystem by creating and sharing actionable knowledge. We tell authentic stories that preserve history, celebrate culture, and embrace progress; while championing technology, entrepreneurship, and human advancement.

Our conversations go beyond trends to uncover real impact, practical insights, and strategies you can use. At Impact Masters, w...

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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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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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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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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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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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Dr. Weche is Founder & CEO of Akad Education Group – Africa, a capacity building, Social Enterprise organisation providing mentorship and value-based leadership training to youth for academic & career success – his core passion, calling and work.

His youth mentorship results are seen in AKAD youth leaders regularly featured in Kenyan and international national media; press, radio and TV ...

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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...