Frank Deya Podcast
By Frank Deya
Frank Deya PodcastApr 05, 2020
Driving Africa's Path to Mass Crypto Adoption
Bitlipa is a blockchain based cross border remittance platform. An on and off ramp into the crypto world. In this episode, I engage Theo Mwangi, the Co-founder on the prospects of this platform for the African market.
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Building a digital bank for the digital economy
In this episode we discuss how Benkiko Finance is powering the digital economy. Use Benkiko to pay, get paid, send and receive money online, instantly or share a Payment link to receive payment via WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram and other Messaging apps. Tip your favorite content creator or contribute to a community cause easily. https://benkiko.africa/ Sponsored by Playbetr, the number one cryptocurrency sports betting, casino and online gaming platform. Create your free account and claim your bonus! https://www.playbetr.com/flagship
Building in public with no code
Shiku Wangómbe is a techie from Kenya who's building Pesanote, a spending tracker application. In this episode, we discuss her experience at the On Deck Fellowship, Building in public and utilizing no-code tools regardless of your tech background to bring ideas to life.
Scaling up the SME ecosystem in Africa
Linda Onyango is the CEO of the SME Support Centre (SSC) which is a management consulting firm for small and medium enterprises in East Africa operating in all sectors of the economy. In this episode, we discuss how small & medium enterprises can prepare for funding, scaling their operations, surviving the covid- 19 & how her company is making this possible for small and medium businesses.
Democratizing fundraising with blockchain & decentralized finance
Eugene Mutai is the CTO and cofounder of Raise (getraise.io), a company working on migrating private securities & other assets into the digital world using the blockchain. This will enable, ease and increase efficiency in the creation, issuance, transferring and ownership of these value-backed assets.
Matching Fast-Growing African Companies with Top Talent in an Evolving World.
Harriet holds an A.B. in Government and East Asian Studies from Harvard University (2016) and a Master’s degree in Economics and Management from Peking University (2018). Born and raised in Kenya, Harriet is passionate about the role of innovation in solving African problems and as a new driver of economic growth in the continent. Having worked with several startups in Kenya, Harriet understands the value of top talent in fast-growing startups to ensure that they not only scale but also transform lives as a result.
Chris on crypto, blockchain and start-ups in Africa
Chris Makubi is a Kenyan based start-up founder who's deeply involved in development, community building and education in the blockchain space in Africa.
The future of work and it's opportunities
How we work, where we work from and the nature of work is changing. Roselyne Wanjiru deconstructs this new phenomenon and how the future work force can best prepare for this by taking advantage of prevailing circumstances.
Accelerating the growth of African Ventures
African start-up ecosystem has had it's unique challenges over the years, in this episode, I speak with Kitawa Wemo, an accomplished venture builder who's nurturing small businesses by offering opportunities for their growth through mentorship, networking and support.
COVID-19 & HOMESCHOOLING
The corona virus has disrupted different elements of normal life including education. In this episode, I engage Sally Nekesa who's gone through the home schooling experience as she shares her thoughts on how parents can adapt to this new life style and some of the tips of making it a successful endeavor.