Impact Masters Podcast
The Impact Masters Podcast explores the forces shaping Africa’s technology and innovation ecosystem while connecting them to global tech trends and best practices.
Hosted by technology ecosystem builder Michael Kimathi, the show features authentic conversations with the founders, developers, investors, and thought leaders who are building the future of Africa and influencing the global digital economy.
As the tech landscape shifts toward AI-augmented engineering and globalized talent pools, Impact Masters focuses on tactical, proven frameworks—not theory. We deconstruct the socio-technical challenges of building scalable software, securing venture capital, and leading high-performance engineering teams across emerging and global markets.
Each episode dives into how technology is transforming the way we live, work, and govern, with a focus on:
Software & DevEx: Engineering, developer experience, DevRel, and product design.
Digital Transformation: AI integration and scaling high-performance teams.
The Startup Playbook: Securing venture capital and driving startup growth.
While deeply rooted in Africa’s tech journey, we also unpack global innovations that inspire local impact. We tell authentic stories, preserve Africa’s tech history, share actionable insights, and challenge the status quo: body, mind, and spirit.
If you’re a tech founder, developer, investor, or innovator looking to understand Africa’s digital future while staying plugged into global technology trends, this podcast is your guide.
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Impact Masters Podcast
Google Africa Tech Director on Fintech, R&D, and Cybersecurity Leadership with Jack Ngare | Impact Masters Podcast
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Jack Ngare is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and innovation across Africa’s financial and technology sectors. He is currently the Technology Director, Office of the CTO at Google in Africa, shaping the region’s technology strategy and partnerships.
Previously, Jack served as Managing Director of Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre (ADC), leading Microsoft’s first major Research & Development facility on the continent. Before that, he was Managing Director at Finserve Africa (Equity Bank Group), where he pioneered Equitel and the Eazzy App, redefining digital banking in East Africa.
Jack’s career also includes senior leadership roles at NIC Bank (Head of Information Security & IT Operations), Stanbic Bank, and British Telecom, with global assignments in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Peru, and Japan. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at Credit Bank PLC.
Academically and professionally, Jack is highly credentialed — holding two Master’s degrees (Management & Advanced Computer Science) from Harvard University, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Leicester, and multiple top industry certifications:
CISSP, CISM, CISA, ITIL, PRINCE II Practitioner, MCSE, MCITP, CCNA, CCNP, OCA, SCSA, CEH.
In this episode, we explore:
- Jacks life and experiences
- Building Google’s technology strategy for Africa
- Leading Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre (ADC)
- Driving fintech innovation with Equitel & Eazzy App
- Cybersecurity, IT governance, and global tech leadership
- Lessons from 15+ years of scaling innovation in Africa and beyond
- What makes a great engineer
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