Africa Tech Talks

Tirso Figueira is the Head of Partnerships at Kixicrédito, a Microcredit company in Angola. 🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/_rtn49goOYw00:00 Intro | Microcredit: A Product of the Microfinance Industry04:19 What is Microcredit07:00 The Microfinance realm09:40 New legislation12:50 To really financially include someone18:56 How impactful are partnerships in the Microcredit realm25:20 The tech impact on Microcredit and it's challenges31:20 Legal aspects of Microcredit and its challenges39:45 Social media as a way to spread information about finance 43:00 Tirso's professional insights53:30 Tech opportunities for Microcredit's development🗣️More about our guest:He’s studying for a Msc in Finances and Investment Management by Robert Kennedy College and a MsC in Finances and Investment Management by the The University of Salford, recently he coursed in Harvard Business School where he studied Strategic Leadership In Inclusive Finance.Follow Tirso Figueira on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tirso-figueira-02687a91/https://twitter.com/FigueiraTirsoFollow us on:⁠https://www.africatechtalks.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/afri_techtalks⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/africatechtalks/⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-tech-talks/Ivo Martins - ⁠https://www.ivo-martins.comAndré Cavaco - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavaco/⁠Manuel Pinto de Andrade - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/⁠Victor Calhau - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit africatechtalks.substack.com

Mr. Pedro Lopes is our guest on our pod. He is the Secretary of State for Digital Economy of the Government of Cape Verde.In this episode, he shares with us the digital challenges that Cape Verde faces; we discuss the importance of digital literacy and how Cape Verde is positioning itself as a tech hub and an innovation center in the ECOWAS region. 🎬Full video: https://youtu.be/zxowHR7r6UA00:00 Intro03:28 Leading digital challenges facing Cabo Verde and Africa11:07 The importance of the "Digital Literacy" program12:40 Tech Hub & Startup Ecosystem19:30 The importance of regulation25:39 Foreign entities collaboration30:35 Final considerations🗣️More about our guest:He founded the Prime Minister's Youth Council and the "Cabo Verde Digital" initiative (https://www.digital.cv), revolutionizing the country's digital landscape.Pedro Lopes also participated in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in the United States and is part of the Obama Foundation; more recently, he became a council member of the World Economic Forum - "Global Future Councils."Nominated for Future Leaders: The World's Most Influential Young People in Government by Apolitical and for World Politician of the Year Award by One Young World, he is among the "Most Influential People of Africa Descent Global 100" under 40 - Politics and Governance by MIPAD.Follow Pedro Lopes on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrolopescv/https://twitter.com/pedrolopescvhttps://www.instagram.com/pedrolopes99https://www.facebook.com/pedrolopesCVCape Verde official links and initiativeshttps://www.governo.cv/governo/secret...https://www.digital.cvhttps://med.gov.cv/web/medFollow us on:https://www.africatechtalks.com/ https://twitter.com/afri_techtalkshttps://www.instagram.com/africatechtalks/https://www.linkedin.com/company/92596071/admin/feed/posts/Ivo Martins - https://www.ivo-martins.comAndré Cavaco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavaco/Manuel Pinto de Andrade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/Victor Calhau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit africatechtalks.substack.com

Episode 3: Africa Tech Talks welcomes Gildas Mouelle, a Senior Investment Associate from XSML Capital, where we discuss and exchange ideas about:🤔 - What is Private Equity?🌍 - Biggest misconceptions about investing in Africa, namely Angola🔍 - Evaluation factor for investing in companies🌱 - How PE firms support the growth and development of the companies they invest in🚀 - The role PE plays in driving economic development and growth in Africa⚖️ - Risk assessment📈 - Biggest trends or opportunities for investment in the African continent❤️🌍 - Ethics and social responsibility (ESG)📽️Full video: https://youtu.be/JZI3-tw4Egw00:00 Intro01:55 What drew Gildas to private equity in the African continent06:31 The biggest misconceptions about investing in Africa12:21 Investment critical factors in the African context17:46 Managing the portfolio in a complex reality20:42 An example of a successful investment23:24 How can private equity develop Africa27:35 How do you access and manage the risk35:06 How entrepreneurs can attract investment 42:25 The biggest Trends and opportunities for investment in Angola and also the other African countries56:09 How to balance the responsibilities to the investors and social responsibilities🌍XSML Capital: https://www.xsmlcapital.comFollow us on:https://www.africatechtalks.com/https://twitter.com/afri_techtalkshttps://www.instagram.com/africatechtalks/https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-tech-talksIvo Martins - https://www.ivo-martins.comAndré Cavaco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavacoManuel Pinto de Andrade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/Victor Calhau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit africatechtalks.substack.com