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The WowFactor Podcast with Samuel Kamugisha

The WowFactor Podcast with Samuel Kamugisha

By Samuel Kamugisha

The WowFactor Podcast is hosted by Samuel Kamugisha and it features a diverse plethora of talent highlighting the different amazing things they are doing to change the world.

The Topics covered include : Marketing , Business , Growth , Brand Strategy , Entrepreneurship , Entertainment , Arts and Creativity
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Episode 8 - Featuring Tony Ayebare - A Ugandan CEO & Entrepreneur (Techpreneur) in the meat & poultry industry

The WowFactor Podcast with Samuel KamugishaMar 30, 2020

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#35 - Leading the Water On Demand Revolution with Riggs Eckelberry

#35 - Leading the Water On Demand Revolution with Riggs Eckelberry

In this 35th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Riggs Eckelberry. He joins the WowFactor discussion to dive deeper into Leading the Water On Demand Revolution.

Riggs is a nationally-renowned entrepreneur dedicated to revolutionising the water industry, which has reached a critical breaking point in recent years despite being essential to the planet's survival.

Riggs is also the founding CEO of OriginClear, a public company revolutionising the global water industry by solving capital problems. Water On Demand™ enables investors to fund projects, and businesses to pay for water usage and provides clean water access through drop-in systems.

  1. The founding story of OriginClear.
  2. Challenges faced while starting and managing OriginClear.

In this interview with Riggs, we go in-depth on:

  1. The founding story of OriginClear.
  2. Challenges faced while starting and managing OriginClear.
  3. The Water On Demand landscape.

This episode is proudly supported by ⁠⁠⁠The AfricanJournal.co⁠⁠⁠

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May 28, 202338:14
#34 - Mattress Business Success in The Digital Age with Fabio Miceli

#34 - Mattress Business Success in The Digital Age with Fabio Miceli

In this 34th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Fabio Miceli. He joins the WowFactor discussion to dive deeper into Mattress Business Success in The Digital Age.

Fabio is the founder of Sonno, a company that provides sleep-related products and one perfect mattress for everyone's sleeping needs without the added cost of middlemen commissions or retail store markups. Sonno is currently based in South East Asia and is currently available in Malaysia and Singapore.

In this interview with Fabio, we go in-depth on:

  1. The founding story of Sonno.
  2. Challenges faced while starting and managing Sonno.
  3. The Mattress business landscape in Asia.

This episode is proudly supported by ⁠⁠The AfricanJournal.co⁠⁠

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Apr 21, 202342:07
#33 - Managing Effective Entrepreneurial Communities with Immy Julie Nakyeyune

#33 - Managing Effective Entrepreneurial Communities with Immy Julie Nakyeyune

In this 33rd episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Immy Julie Nakyeyune. She joins the WowFactor discussion to dive deeper into Managing Effective Entrepreneurial Communities. Immy is Speaker, Global Goodwill Ambassador & the founder of Mkazipreneur, a community platform that promotes qualitative and quantitative women entrepreneurship through connecting, celebrating and empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa with a mission to close the gap of the untapped business potential of women in business by providing them with a community to grow from.  In this interview with Immy, we go in-depth on: 1. The founding story of Mkazipreneur. 2. Challenges faced while starting and managing Mkazipreneur. 3. How to increase the number of women entrepreneurs in Uganda

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Mar 28, 202344:39
#32 - Managing and Growing A Family Business with Victor Uche Obioma

#32 - Managing and Growing A Family Business with Victor Uche Obioma

In this 32nd episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Victor Uche Obioma. He joins the WowFactor discussion to take a deeper dive into how to manage and grow a family business.

Victor helms with over 12 years of professional experience across a host of global brands like BAT, Panalpina, Nokia & Samsung among others. Additionally, he is also the co-founder and Vice Chairman of Views Group Co & VicFaus Integrated Solutions (Division of Views Group Co), A family business chain. He is responsible and fully accountable for all commercial aspects of the VIEWS GROUP Co. business and operations.

In this interview with Victor, we go in-depth on:
  1. Common myths around family businesses.
  2. Reasons why family businesses fail & how to mitigate the failures
  3. Key ingredients for a successful family business.


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Feb 25, 202333:35
#31 - Effective Management of Global Projects with Yew Han Chong

#31 - Effective Management of Global Projects with Yew Han Chong

In this 31st episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Yew Han Chong. He joins the WowFactor discussion to take a deeper dive into how to manage Global projects effectively.

He has a breadth of Global project management and this stems from Publicis Emil where he was the Regional Digital Program Manager and currently at RAPP Malaysia where he is the Regional Experience Director. His keen focus is leading the program delivery for Mercedes Benz across multiple countries.

In this interview with Yew Han, we go in-depth on:
  1. What Global Project Management is.
  2. The essentials of successful global projects.
  3. Challenges & solutions around managing global projects.


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Jan 29, 202357:08
#30 - Creating A Legacy of Kindness with Carolyne Njogu

#30 - Creating A Legacy of Kindness with Carolyne Njogu

In this 30th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Carolyne Njogu an author and the founding principal at VPF Strategies, a strategic and leadership development firm helping professionals and leaders design and develop growth strategies to meet their goals.

In this discussion, we take a deep dive into Creating A Legacy of Kindness.

In this interview with Carolyne, we go in-depth on:
  1. What Creating A Legacy of Kindness really means.
  2. Why VPF Strategies was founded.
  3. Challenges & solutions around managing VPF Strategies.


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Oct 23, 202201:00:30
#29 - Digital Media Access in Africa with Ivan Mark Kyeyune

#29 - Digital Media Access in Africa with Ivan Mark Kyeyune

In this 29th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Ivan Mark Kyeyune the Commercial Director of Albayan Media Limited trading as YOTV Channels, a leading one-stop centre for the best Ugandan live Television and Radio content accessible on a smartphone, tablet or computer anywhere at any time!

In this discussion, we take a deep dive into Digital Media Access in Africa.

In this interview with Ivan, we go in-depth on:
  1. The idea behind founding YOTV
  2. Challenges faced in the management of YOTV and the solutions.
  3. Steps to boost local content adoption in Ugandan.



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Nov 30, 202154:54
#28 - Effective Social Entrepreneurship with Swee Lin Lee

#28 - Effective Social Entrepreneurship with Swee Lin Lee

In this 28th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Swee Lin Lee, one of the founders of PichaEats - an Impact-Driven Enterprise that rebuilds the lives of refugees in Malaysia through a sustainable food business. She majored in Finance and left her full-time job to start this business with her partners back in 2016, after witnessing the financial struggles among the refugee community.

Within a short span of 5 years, PichaEats has served more than 300,000 meals, reaching a total of RM 3.5 million in revenue, with 50% of the total amount going back to the community. In 2018, PichaEats made it as the national winner for Chivas Venture 2018 in Malaysia and was announced to be one of the Top 5 Winners Globally in Amsterdam. In June 2018, PichaEats was also announced as the global champion for the “Empowering Future Generation” award in Germany.

Swee Lin and her co-founders have also been listed in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018 and were awarded THE EDGE Inspiring Young Leaders Award, Prestige 40 under 40 Malaysia Malaysia and Zico’s ASEAN 40 under 40 - to name a few. Currently, she holds the role of both the COO & Product Development of the company, ensuring all operations and products run smoothly.

In this interview with Swee Lin, we go in-depth on:
  1. Unmasking effective social entrepreneurship.
  2. The current state of social entrepreneurship in Malaysia and how it can be improved.
  3. The founding journey of PichaEats, its challenges and solutions.


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Sep 05, 202138:39
#27 - Let's talk Physiotherapy with Aloysius Oo Bok Leong

#27 - Let's talk Physiotherapy with Aloysius Oo Bok Leong

In this 27th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Aloysius Oo Bok Leong, a graduate from the University of Cyberjaya, The President Elect of the Rotary Club of Johor Bahru Sentral and the founder and Senior Physiotherapist at QI Physiotherapy based in Malaysia.

Aloysius' keen focus as a Physiotherapist is to help people recover from their disabilities as soon as possible and in this episode, we take a deep dive into Physiotherapy in Malaysia.

In this interview with Aloysius Oo, we go in-depth on:
  1. A Layman's definition of physiotherapy.
  2. Common misconceptions about Physiotherapy in Malaysia.
  3. Challenges did you face when founding and managing QI Physiotherapy.


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Aug 07, 202127:59
#26 - Effective Waste Management with Martin Tumusiime

#26 - Effective Waste Management with Martin Tumusiime

In this 26th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Martin Tumusiime a graduate of Computer science from Makerere University Kampala, a tech entrepreneur and the Founder of the UGTechMag and Co-founder of the Yo-Waste App ( a location-based on-demand garbage collection service app in Uganda).

In this episode with Martin Tumusiime, we tackle the topic " Effective waste management"

In this interview with Martin Tumusiime, we go in-depth on:
  1. Definition of Effective Waste Management.
  2. Common misconceptions of waste management.
  3. Actionable steps that everyday people can do to have effective waste management in their homes or offices.
  4. Challenges and probable solutions of management of Yo-Waste App.



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May 03, 202158:18
#25 - Effective Personal Branding with Dr.Natalia Wiechowski

#25 - Effective Personal Branding with Dr.Natalia Wiechowski

In this 25th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Dr.Natalia Wiechowski, a Doctor of Philosophy and an Executive coach ( Forbes Coaches Council Member ). She additionally has a Master of Arts (Social Science) degree from the Leibniz University in Hanover, Germany.

At the age of 29 at the peak of her career, she quit her corporate job and went on a 9 month Sabbatical, this changed the way she thinks, speaks and acts.

She has a strong focus on coach-sulting people who have left corporate to do their own thing, this is umbrellaed in her Brand called ThinkNatalia.

In this episode with Dr Natalia Wiechowski, we tackle the topic " Effective personal branding"

In this interview with Dr. Natalia, we go in-depth on:
  1. Definition of Effective Personal Branding
  2. Unmasking common misconceptions of personal branding
  3. Challenges faced by people when building personal brands and the possible solutions
  4. Effective ways to build a personal brand without breaking the bank.
  5. And many more.



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Mar 15, 202140:10
#24 - Purpose Driven Entrepreneurship with Dato' Munirah Looi

#24 - Purpose Driven Entrepreneurship with Dato' Munirah Looi

In this 24th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Dato' Munirah Looi, she's among the Top 3 Nominees for the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2018, she was awarded among the 10 Best Inspiring CEOs in 2020' by Industry-Era, she's also a member of International Who’s Who of Professionals, a Life Member of International Business Leaders and Asia CEO Community and the Founder & CEO of Brandt International.

In this episode, we tackle the main topic of purpose driven entrepreneurship.

In this interview with Dato' Munirah, we go in-depth on:
  1. What is purpose driven entrepreneurship?
  2. Challenges of starting and managing Brandt International
  3. What should be done to increase the number of Women entrepreneurs in Malaysia
  4. And many more


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Feb 28, 202150:47
#23 - Digital Content Leadership in Africa with Joseph Owino

#23 - Digital Content Leadership in Africa with Joseph Owino

In this 23rd episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Joseph Owino the founder and CEO of Kawowo Sports ( a hub East Africa's for sports content ), MBU.Ug ( Uganda and East Africa's hub for lifestyle and entertainment) that are part of Owino Solutions.

On this premiere episode of the third season of the WowFactor Podcast the main topic of discussion was digital content leadership in Africa.

In this interview with Joseph Owino, we will go in-depth on:
  1. Challenges he faced when starting Kawowo sports and mbu.ug
  2. The future of digital content businesses in Africa
  3. Why digital content businesses and businesses fail in Africa


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Feb 09, 202146:02
#22 - Starting a Food Centric Ecommerce store with Khalid Gibran

#22 - Starting a Food Centric Ecommerce store with Khalid Gibran

In this 22nd episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Khalid Gibran hailing from Sri Lanka, he is a Director at Xclusive Promotions, the Group CEO & Director of Retail ROI and the founder & executive director of his latest venture  "MyCookingStory", a community of home cooks in Malaysia that provides a targeted e-commerce store with quality cookware at affordable rates.

This episode is centred around the main topic of "Starting a Food Centric E-commerce store".

In this interview with Khalid Gibran, we will go in-depth on:

  1. Challenges he faced when starting MyCookingStory
  2. Why do e-commerce businesses fail
  3. The future of e-commerce especially to food-centric businesses
  4. And many more


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Dec 15, 202048:54
#21 - Entrepreneurship in Asia with Dato' James Foo

#21 - Entrepreneurship in Asia with Dato' James Foo

In this 21st episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Dato' James Foo, he has founded 80+ startups in 13 industries, across 3 countries with four acquiring IPOs (Initial Public Offers), he has closed over 90+ deals globally with the largest valuing at USD600 Million, he is also an author of 2 books and the founder of two interesting ventures Authority Institute & New Profits.

This episode is centred around the main topic of "Entrepreneurship in Asia"

In this interview with Dato James Foo, we will go in-depth on:
  1. The best time to start a business
  2. Why Businesses fail and how to mitigate failure.
  3. The difference between Growth and Scale of businesses
  4. And so much more


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Nov 16, 202001:15:12
#20 - Isaac Kanagwa the CEO of GoldServe Uganda

#20 - Isaac Kanagwa the CEO of GoldServe Uganda

In this 20th episode of the WowFactor PodcastIsaac Kanagwa is an International Management Consultant with an MBA from the University of Sunderland - UK, he has worked and consulted for organisations in Uganda and UK. He is also the CEO of GoldServe Uganda, a boutique QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment ) logistics consultancy and supplier.

In this interview with Isaac Kanagwa, we will go in-depth on:

  1. Challenges faced while setting it up and the solutions.
  2. The current state of the QHSE in Uganda and Africa at large.
  3. Healthy habits a leader should have to ensure an organisational success


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Oct 19, 202043:38
#19 - Founding and Managing an Energy Startup with Geofrey Mutabazi

#19 - Founding and Managing an Energy Startup with Geofrey Mutabazi

In this 19th episode of the WowFactor PodcastI feature Geofrey Mutabazi, an emerging passionate leader, was the campus director for the Hult Prize at ISBAT University, the Vice Curator of the Global Shapers Kampala Hub and Founder & CEO of Charge Ko Technologies, an energy startup based in Uganda.

In this episode of the WowFactor podcast,  we take a deep dive on the essential factors of founding and managing an energy startup and some of the aspects covered include:
  1. The current entrepreneurial ecosystem in Uganda.
  2. The challenges faced while starting and running ChargeKo.
  3. Reasons for business failure in Africa and probable solutions.


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Oct 05, 202032:02
#18 - Building a sustainable online business with Stephanie Smolders

#18 - Building a sustainable online business with Stephanie Smolders

In this 18th episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Stephanie Smolders a Social Media consultant with over 4 years experience of working with several amazing brands, A Certified Solution focused & Transformation Coach, a founder of a community of Ladies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with over 2400 members.

In Summary, you can call her travelling entrepreneur hailing from Belgium.

In this episode of the WowFactor podcast,  we take a deep dive in building a sustainable online business and some of the aspects we cover include:

  1. Misconceptions of starting or running an online business.
  2. Essentials for starting an effective online business and scaling it for growth.
  3. Major causes of failure for online-based businesses.



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Sep 21, 202028:39
#17 - Building sustainable Tech businesses with Homam Alghorani

#17 - Building sustainable Tech businesses with Homam Alghorani

In this 17th episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Homam Alghorani a Syrian  Technopreneur and Innovation expert in Sci-Fi solutions like 3D Hologram, AI, AR and Multi-Touch interactive screens, a Founder of startups zone, a Malaysian Startups Community, CEO / founder of Wonderland Technologies Sdn Bhd & ROCKSTARS.MEDIA, an online influencer marketing marketplace.

In this episode of the WowFactor podcast,  we take a deep dive on building sustainable tech business and some of the aspects we cover include:
  1. Challenges facing starting running your tech business.
  2. Essentials for starting a tech business
  3. Reasons for startups failure.
  4. And so many more



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Sep 13, 202048:46
#16 - African solutions for African problems with Dr.Nataliey Bitature

#16 - African solutions for African problems with Dr.Nataliey Bitature

In this 16th episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Dr. Nataliey Bitature is a business leader and innovator recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30, The World Bank, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and World Economic Forum.

She founded the Musana Carts, a social enterprise building solar-powered street food vending carts and HER, a mentorship platform for young African women.

At Simba group, Nataliey holds the position of Managing director for the hotels within the group.

On this episode of the WowFactor Podcast, we take a deeper dive on the necessity of harvesting Afrocentric solutions to African problems and cover areas like :
  1. The main challenges facing Musana Carts and how they are being solved.
  2. What fundamental challenges that cause businesses in Africa to fail and possible solutions.
  3. What should be done in order to ignite the rise of women entrepreneurs.
Links to content mentioned in the podcast
  1. Business Revolution Show with Nataliey Bitature
  2. Time to step up by Caroline Mutoko ( TEDxLavingtonWomen )



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Aug 18, 202001:13:08
#15 - The Impact of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) on leaders with Ashley Grandisch

#15 - The Impact of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) on leaders with Ashley Grandisch

In this 15th episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Ashley Grandisch, a globally Credentialed ICF Professional Coach (PCC) and trainer and coach mentor at the Corporate Coach Academy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aside from being a professional coach, she has 15 years’ experience as a multimedia designer and project manager.

On this episode of the WowFactor , we will tackle Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and its impact on Leaders.

In this discussion we cover:

  1. Misconceptions of EQ & EQi
  2. How EQ impact leaders to become more effective in managing teams
  3. Effective steps to enhance your EQ


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Jul 14, 202001:00:53
#14: Effective Leadership in Crises with Franklin Morais

#14: Effective Leadership in Crises with Franklin Morais

In this 14th episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Franklin Morais, a seasoned university lecturer, Certified Professional facilitator and the Founder/Director of Axess Potential Enterprise.

On this episode, we take a deep dive on Effective Leadership in Crises.

In this discussion we cover:

  1. The ingredients of an effective leader
  2. The most essential leadership traits to develop in a crisis
  3. The most exceptional leaders in this Covid-19 pandemic period.



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Jun 09, 202023:22
Episode 12 - Featuring Carissa Morais - A Social Media Director at Lemonade

Episode 12 - Featuring Carissa Morais - A Social Media Director at Lemonade

In this 12th episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Carissa Morais, a social media director at Lemonade Agency ( Denstu Aegis Network ) and on this special, we have deep dive on the impact of Covid-19 on businesses.

In this discussion we cover:

  1. What is the current state of businesses amidst this pandemic
  2. What should businesses do to pivot within this crisis.
  3. What will the business environment be like post Covid-19


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May 05, 202025:31
Episode 11 - Featuring Karyl Factora - A Social Media Director at Lemonade

Episode 11 - Featuring Karyl Factora - A Social Media Director at Lemonade

In this 11th episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Karyl Factora, a social media director at Lemonade Agency ( Denstu Aegis Network ) and on this special, we have deep dive on the impact of Covid-19 on businesses.

In this discussion we cover:

  1. What is the current state of businesses amidst this pandemic
  2. What should businesses do to pivot within this crisis.
  3. What will the business environment be like post Covid-19



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May 05, 202017:40
Episode 10 - Featuring Karyl Factora , Carissa Morais & Ali Hashemi

Episode 10 - Featuring Karyl Factora , Carissa Morais & Ali Hashemi

In this tenth episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Karyl Factora, Carissa Morais and Ali Hashemi who are directors at Lemonade Agency ( Denstu Aegis Network ) and on this special episode, we have deep dive on the impact of Covid-19 on businesses.

In this discussion we cover:

  1. What is the current state of businesses amidst this pandemic
  2. What should businesses do to pivot within this crisis.
  3. What will the business environment be like post Covid-19



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May 05, 202001:03:34
Episode 13 - Featuring Ali Hashemi - A Strategy Director at Lemonade

Episode 13 - Featuring Ali Hashemi - A Strategy Director at Lemonade

In this 13th episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Ali Hashemi, a strategy director at Lemonade Agency ( Denstu Aegis Network ) and on this special, we have deep dive on the impact of Covid-19 on businesses.

In this discussion we cover:

  1. The current state of businesses amidst this pandemic
  2. What businesses do to pivot within this crisis.
  3. What the business environment be like post Covid-19



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May 04, 202025:19
Episode 9 - Featuring Tejas Kirodiwal - An inspirational Growth Marketer

Episode 9 - Featuring Tejas Kirodiwal - An inspirational Growth Marketer

In this ninth episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Tejas Kirodiwal, hailing from India with over 9 years of insightful experience in all flavours of Digital Marketing (SEM, SEO etc ) while working with the most prestigious Agencies like GroupM, Lion & Lion, Consider iProspect & Dentsu Aegis Network. He currently works with Zalora Group as the Head of Growth.

In this interview with Tejas Kirodiwal, we will go in-depth on:

  1. Best practices to encourage business growth
  2. Reasons for business failure
  3. Impact of Artificial Intelligence on digital marketing.
  4. And so much more



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Apr 06, 202001:23:28
Episode 8 - Featuring Tony Ayebare - A Ugandan CEO & Entrepreneur (Techpreneur) in the meat & poultry industry

Episode 8 - Featuring Tony Ayebare - A Ugandan CEO & Entrepreneur (Techpreneur) in the meat & poultry industry

In this eighth episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Tony Ayebare, a graduate of Computer Science from Makerere University, previously a developer at Tugende Social and Kola Labs (Famous for the Matatu game app ) & he founder and CEO of the online butchery Uganda ( e-commerce platform that focuses on the sale of meat and poultry products in Uganda).

In this interview with Tony Ayebare, we will go in-depth on:

  1. Challenges faced when starting online butchery
  2. The current state of e-commerce Uganda
  3. Reasons why businesses fail.



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Mar 30, 202001:11:08
Episode 7 - Featuring Vaolah Amumpaire - A Ugandan CEO & Entrepreneur

Episode 7 - Featuring Vaolah Amumpaire - A Ugandan CEO & Entrepreneur

In this seventh episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Vaolah Amumpaire, a professional marketer certified by the Chartered Institute of Marketers (CIM) and the Founder / CEO of WenaHardware.com a one-stop virtual hardware store for buying construction materials based in Uganda. 

In this interview with Vaolah Amumpaire, we will go in-depth on: 

How & why Wena Hardware was set up. Major roadblocks to Entrepreneurship in Uganda. 

Tips to set up a business that harnesses growth. 

Ecommerce & construction materials market in Uganda 



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Mar 24, 202053:50
Episode 6 - Featuring Rebecca Nanjego - A Ugandan Blogger & Entrepreneur

Episode 6 - Featuring Rebecca Nanjego - A Ugandan Blogger & Entrepreneur

In this sixth episode of the WowFactor Podcast, I feature Rebecca Nanjego a blogger, entrepreneur and the founder of Swap & Talk ( a safe space for women where they share their various experiences of life and equip each other ) & Thrift shop UG.

In this interview with Rebecca Nanjego, we will go in-depth on:

  1. How she started blogging again after a two-year break.
  2. Effective blogging
  3. Challenges of setting up Swap & Talk



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Mar 09, 202041:45
Episode 5 - Featuring Mani Selvan - An Experienced Project Manager & Project Management Trainer from Malaysia

Episode 5 - Featuring Mani Selvan - An Experienced Project Manager & Project Management Trainer from Malaysia

In this fifth episode of the WowFactor Podcast I feature Mani Selvan, a Project Manager with over 20 years of Project Management experience that's within Project Management and Information system application management, quality management etc.

He is also a Project Management trainer and the Director of PMLearning Sdn Bnd that won a Bronze HR Vendors Award in the Best Psychometric Testing Provider category (2019).

In this interview with Mani Selvan, we will go in-depth on:

  1. Why projects fail and how the failure can be averted.
  2. Qualities of an effective project Manager
  3. Effective ways of project management



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Feb 26, 202001:14:48
Episode 4 - Featuring Nowrid Amin - A Passionate Digital Marketer from Bangladesh

Episode 4 - Featuring Nowrid Amin - A Passionate Digital Marketer from Bangladesh

In this fourth episode of the WowFactor Podcast I feature Nowrid Amin, a public speaker at various events, TEDx Speaker, Top 100 most inspirational Linkedicons in Malaysia ranked by marketing in Asia, Digital Marketing trainer at Brickfields Asia College (BAC) & Digital Marketing Manager of IQI Global a leading real estate agency in Malaysia.

In this interview with Nowrid Amin, we will go in-depth on:

  1. Effective use of social media and how to harness growth with it.
  2. How to establish a personal brand.
  3. Predictions for digital and social media in the year 2020.


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Feb 18, 202044:56
Episode 3 - Featuring Alan Cheah - The CEO of GoCar Malaysia

Episode 3 - Featuring Alan Cheah - The CEO of GoCar Malaysia

In this third episode of the WowFactor Podcast I feature Alan Cheah, who is a Guest/Keynote speaker at various events, a thought leader on personal growth, marketing, entrepreneurship, urban mobility and alternative transportation, and he is the current CEO of GoCar Malaysia an on-demand car-sharing platform. Previously he served as the Marketing Director at MaGIC (Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre )

In this interview with Alan Cheah, we will go in-depth on:

  1. The best tips to start and run a successful start-up
  2. The Factors that make one an effective CEO
  3. And much more.



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Jan 28, 202026:20
Episode 2 - Featuring Jimmy Lee - A Malaysian Entrepreneur ,Investor,Mentor & Humanitarian

Episode 2 - Featuring Jimmy Lee - A Malaysian Entrepreneur ,Investor,Mentor & Humanitarian

In this second episode of the WowFactor Podcast I feature Jimmy Lee, a Malaysian Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor, Humanitarian and the CEO & Co-founder of Yummylicious (founded with a capital of $38 ), Foodie Box & Watan that are food-centric businesses based in Malaysia.

In this interview with Jimmy Lee, we will go in-depth on:

  1. How and why he co-founded Yummylicious and the challenges he faced while setting up and running Yummylicious.
  2. How to attract investment for startups.
  3. How to analyse the right partners for your business.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

  1. The Starbucks Story.
  2. Faster Capital 
  3. Lapar E-Sports



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Jan 12, 202001:11:20
Episode 1 - Featuring Kenneth Chan - A creative entrepreneur and inspirational icon from Malaysia

Episode 1 - Featuring Kenneth Chan - A creative entrepreneur and inspirational icon from Malaysia

In this premiere episode of the WowFactor Podcast I feature Kenneth Chan, a Malaysian entrepreneur, affiliate marketer, Video content geek, top 100 inspirational icons in Malaysia by Marketing in Asia and the iconic Managing director and founder of Zappy Productions Sdn Bhd Agency based in Malaysia.

In this interview, we will go in-depth on:

  1. How he founded Zappy, the challenges he faced and how he solved them.
  2. Tips on how to effectively use social media (LinkedIn)
  3. And so many more interesting life stories.



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Oct 12, 201930:17