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In this episode we unpack the Future Of FoodTech & Sustainability in Africa.
Moderated by Neanda Salvaterra this panel recorded at Africa Tech Summit Connects uncovers how technology is driving sustainability, yields and reducing food waste. This change is driven by a host of African innovators utilising IoT, blockchain, hydroponics and biotech.

With AgriTech becoming "the new Fintech" (Eleni Gabre-Madhin) investment into the sector is growing through new funds, VC and angel investors, with insights from Bluemoon Ethiopia and Twiga Foods.

Featuring:
Neanda Salvaterra (Africa Tech Summit)
Dr Eleni Gabre-Madhin (BlueMoon Ethiopia)
Caine Wanjau (Twiga Foods)

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EP9: Future Of FoodTech & Sustainability -  With Neanda Salvaterra, Twiga Foods & Bluemoon Ethiopia

Listen to a live panel on "Building Web3 Across The Continent " recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com. 

Featuring 
Chris Duffus - CEO at Fonbnk
Stephen Browne - Co-Founder at Sorted Wallet
Mouloukou Sanoh - Co-Founder & CEO at Mansa Finance
and moderated by Jessica Hope - CEO at Wimbart

Highlights from the session include:

 🌍 Web3 as a Catalyst for Change: The panel emphasized that Web3 technologies could significantly reshape financial infrastructure in Africa, offering new methods for transactions and financial services.
 📉 Financial Inclusion Challenges: A staggering 75% of adults in Southern Africa lack access to formal financial services, highlighting the pressing need for innovative solutions.
💰 Stablecoins’ Role: Stablecoins are viewed as a potential game-changer for financial transactions, providing stability and ease of use in volatile economies.

EP34 Building Web3 Across The Continent

Africa Tech Summit Connects is a digital series of podcasts and webinars sharing insights from across the African tech ecosystem.

In this episode leading tech investors Ido Sum – Partner at TLcom Capital and Kenza Lahlou – Managing Partner at Outlierz Ventures share survival strategies, fundraising, and opportunities in the current downturn for tech ventures across Africa.

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EP1: Survival strategies in a downturn for African tech ventures / TLCom Capital / Outlierz Ventures

Africa Tech Summit Connects is a digital series of podcasts and webinars sharing insights from across the African tech scene.

In this episode we unpack Nigeria’s tech opportunity in a crisis. The conversation shares insights with Kola Aina – Partner at Ventures Platform Hub and Vivian Nwakah CEO & Founder of Medsaf as they explore opportunities, funding, partnerships and pivoting in the current climate.

EP2: Nigeria's Tech Opportunity In A Crisis - Kola Aina/Ventures Platform & Vivian Nwakah/Medsaf

Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series sharing insights from across the African tech ecosystem.  

In this episode Tamer Azer Principal at Sawari Ventures shares insights on North Africa’s tech powerhouse, shining a spotlight on the Egyptian tech scene, leading sectors, investing and his own experiences of venture building.

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EP3: Spotlight on the Egyptian tech scene with Tamer Azer from Sawari Ventures

Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series sharing insights from across the African tech ecosystem.

In this episode we take a look at the relationship between China and Africa in tech. Wody Keita from Africa Tech Summit is joined by Luuk Eliens from XNode and Dean H. Diabaté from Alibaba Group who share insights between China & Africa, specifically looking at innovation, trade and investment differences and how ventures can build and scale ventures in China.

For more content and updates on upcoming Africa Tech Summits visit www.africatechsummit.com

EP4: China and Africa – innovation and learning through technology with Alibaba Group / XNode

Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series sharing insights from across the African tech scene.

In this episode, we catch up with Jihan Abass, the inspiring founder of Kenyan insurtech startup, Griffin Insurance and how a simple interaction led her on a mission to digitise insurance in Africa. We also unpack fundraising, investor bias, and the challenges overcome to build a growing tech business in Kenya with further expansion coming.

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EP5: Insurtech in Africa - deep dive with Jihan Abass founder of Kenyan insurtech Griffin Insurance

Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series sharing insights from across the African tech scene.

In this FoodTech in Africa episode, we speak with Simon Hazell, Co-founder of South African food tech startup Inseco, who is monetizing organic food waste to deliver sustainable proteins using insects.

We also unpack food security and the need for sustainable waste management to feed a growing population in Africa and across the globe.

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EP6: FoodTech in Africa - Inseco monetise food waste to deliver sustainable proteins with insects

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In this episode we have a deep dive into Fintech in Nigeria and Kenya and building a pan-African digital bank and delivering mobile lending and financial services across the continent with Chijioke Dozie CEO of Carbon.

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EP7: Fintech in Africa - Building a pan-African digital bank with Chijioke Dozie CEO of Carbon

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In this episode we take a deep dive into Africa’s Digital Infrastructure and why the cloud, cables and affordable connectivity are critical for pan-African growth.

Moderated by Boko Inyundo from DLA Piper this panel session recorded at Africa Tech Summit Connects also takes and a look at Ethiopia, Google Android in Africa, DLA Piper's insights across the continent and what Liquid Telecom are doing from Cape to Cairo to drive connectivity.

Featuring:
Boko Inyundo (DLA Piper)
Mariam Abdullahi (Google)
Honourable Ahmedin Mohammed Ahmed (State Minister, ICT and Digital Transformation Sector, Government of Ethiopia)
Mike Conradi (DLA Piper)
Ben Roberts (Liquid Telecom)

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EP8 -  Connectivity in Africa -  Cloud, cables & connectivity with industry leaders

Africa Tech Summit is the leading event series focused on African tech and investment with Summits globally. Africa Tech Summit Podcast continues the conversation with industry leaders, investors and corporates providing you with insights from across the African tech scene.

EP34 Building Web3 Across The Continent

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