Africa Tech Talks

Today's podcast guest is Morato Custódio, the founder of LWEI, a fintech company focused on financial inclusion for people outside the conventional financial system. Most recently, he contributed to Angola's new Startup Act, working closely with INAPEM - National Institute for the Support of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Angola.🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/CtuXNwgfltI00:00 Intro03:00 Startup Law in Angola23:00 Incentives for Startups in Angola 36:00 How to protect investors from outside Angola44:52 Financial and Digital Inclusion57:00 We need smartphones flooding the market to leverage the change1:05:00 Morato vision on Bitcoin in Angola 1:17:00 Bitcoin Mining activity in Angola🗣️More about our guest:In 2017, he established a mobile phone assembly factory for low-cost smartphones based on a macroeconomic strategy seeking to boost the technology industry in Angola and generate thousands of jobs in the sector.In 2019, he launched a FreeNet project to advance digital and financial inclusion by providing free internet access with the purchase of an affordable smartphone. Morato is passionate about ensuring his community has access to platforms that support financial independence.Follow Morato Custódio on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/moratocustodio/ 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

Sérgio Lopes is the IT Director at BFA, one of the top tier Banks in Angola. 🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/PHbeBBxAU7Q00:00 Intro 04:00 Sergio Lopes' background and experience08:42Challenges faced by the Angolan banking industry12:14 BFA's digital transformation journey32:30 Fundamental Elements to Improve Digital Inclusion in Angola40:27 Cyber security is core for the entire ecosystem1:05:02 Challenges for the Angolan digital and technological ecosystem01:06:34 Final Remarks🗣️More about our guest:With over 20 years of experience, he has driven revenue throughout his professional career by building and maintaining client relationships across various market sectors.As a leader, he believes in delegation, responsibility, and ownership as fundamental principles. The policies he implements encourage knowledge sharing amongst his team members. He is a dynamic and creative manager with a proven track record of entering new markets to ensure sustainable growth. His vision is ambitious, and he believes in embracing disruption to achieve success in his endeavors.Follow Sérgio Lopes on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-lopes-a7962613/Follow 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

Kenneth Hogrefe is is renowned for creating digital marketplaces in Angola, boasting a portfolio that includes Angola's leading property and automotive portals, Angocasa.com and Angocarro.com.🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/KVAioZQx_Qc00:00 Intro | Digital inclusion outlook04:00 Transition to Africa and Impact08:42 Breaching the Digital Inclusion Gap12:14 Tech Landscape15:35 Accelerating Entrepreneurship as a Mentor 21:02 Fundamental Elements to Improve the Digital Economy in Angola26:36 Growing in Less Competitive Markets32:09 Foresight and Decisive Moments35:02 Final Remarks🗣️More about our guest:The guest on today's podcast is a Danish-born entrepreneur who has made significant strides in Angola's business landscape. Initially embarking on a career in real estate, he worked for EDC, Denmark's premier Real Estate Company, and engaged in international property projects in Greece and Portugal.In 2011, driven by personal passion, he relocated to Angola, starting a new chapter of life with his Angolan wife and embarking on an entrepreneurial path. By 2015, his venture, Tech Africa, gained distinction as Angola's first venture capital-backed tech company. Tech Africa is renowned for creating digital marketplaces, boasting a portfolio that includes Angola's leading property and automotive portals, Angocasa.com and Angocarro.com.His vision is ambitious and far-reaching: cultivating Africa's digital economy through digital inclusion. The success of his endeavors hinges on several critical factors: enhancing access to high-speed, quality internet, leveraging Africa's burgeoning urban population and growing pool of tech talent, fostering a dynamic startup ecosystem, and capitalizing on Africa's initiative to form the world's largest single market under the African Continental Free Trade Area.Follow Kenneth Hogrefe on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethhogrefe/Links and initiativeshttps://www.angocasa.com/https://www.angocarro.com/Follow 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

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