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Your go-to platform for powerful conversations with the people and companies shaping Africaâs technological and financial future.
đș Episode Timeline
01:50 Passion and Purpose: Combining Finance & Digital Transformation
04:05 The Dual Role: Founder vs. Ecosystem Coordinator
07:30 Global Exposure, Local Impact: The Mindset Shift (SUSI/YALI)
12:15 Bridging the Gap: Connecting Angolan Startups Globally
18:50 The Biggest Barrier to Fintech Growth: Internet and Smartphone Access
22:40 Thinking Local: Why Simpler Solutions Work
25:05 Overcoming Startup Funding Challenges (Capital Dish)
30:10 The Fintech Conference: Regulation vs. Innovation in Angola
35:50 Final Advice: Donât Be a âLonely Wolfâ & Donât Wait for Perfect Conditions
đïž About Todayâs Guest
Weâre thrilled to have Paulo Oliveira joining usâone of Angolaâs rising tech leaders and a powerful voice driving digital transformation across the country.
Pauloâs story is all about vision and action. From an early passion for finance and innovation, heâs built a dual career that bridges both entrepreneurship and academia. As the founder of a tech startup and a coordinator at a leading Angolan university, Paulo is helping shape the next generation of fintech innovators and digital thinkers.
His global journey - including programs like SUSI at the University of Washingtonâredefined his belief that young Africans can build global solutions right from home. Now, heâs connecting Angolan startups with ecosystems in the U.S. and South Africa, bringing international collaboration and investment closer to Luanda.
In this episode, Paulo shares his bold vision for Angolaâs tech future - why internet and smartphone access remain the biggest barriers to fintech growth, how regulations can either empower or paralyze innovation, and why no founder should build alone.
For the next half hour, we dive into mindset shifts, startup realities, and the power of community in building a thriving African tech scene.
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