
StartUps And F*Ups
A podcast for and about African startups, recorded at Norrsken House Kigali. We speak to founders, funders, and stakeholders from across the African startup ecosystem.
Episodes
29 episodes
14.Taking the next step; when to scale with the Viebeg co-founder Tobias Reiter
In this episode, Tobias Reiter, co-founder of Viebeg, discusses the growth of Africa's startup ecosystem. He shares his experience with raising $3.5 million in a pre-seed round in 2021 and the challenges he faced in raising the funding. Reiter ...
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33:27

Africa Startups Weekly Digest 4
In this fourth episode of the Africa Startups Weekly Digest, Lauraine Giramata brings us the latest news in Africa's startup Ecosystem.
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7:56

13.Creating Structures: Adewale Yusuf, Founder & CEO of Techpoint, CEO of Altschool & TalentQL.
In this episode: We speak with Adewale Yusuf, the founder & Ceo of TechPoint, AltSchool Africa and TalentQL . Adewale takes us through his inspiring journey from starting ...
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Season 2
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52:52
Africa Startups Weekly Digest 3
In this second episode of the Africa Startups Weekly Digest, Lauraine Giramata brings us the latest news in Africa's startup Ecosystem.
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Season 2
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10:46

12. Bridging the Gap; Jansen Durham Ceo and Co-founder of Fixa.
In this episode, Jansen Durham, co-founder and CEO of Fixa, shares the inspiring journey of building a tech startup in the heart of Africa. From the challenges of navigating the informal economy to the complexities of co-founding a business, Du...
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Season 2
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49:36

Africa Startups Weekly Digest 2
In this second episode of the Africa Startups Weekly Digest, Lauraine Giramata brings us the latest news in Africa's startup Ecosystem.
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Season 2
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8:53

11.David Chen- Co-CEO of Kapsule. (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our episode with the co-founder and co-ceo of Kapsule (David Chen), we speak on the funding landscape, the VC vs VS models and the future of one of the fastest growing startups in East Africa.
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Season 2
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26:26

Africa Startups Weekly Digest 1
In this first episode of the Africa Startups Weekly Digest, Lauraine Giramata brings us the latest news in Africa's startup Ecosystem.
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Season 2
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10:00

10. Getting Ahead with David Chen (Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Kapsule)
In this episode : part 1 of 2 of our conversation with the Co-founder and Co-CEO of fast growing Health tech startup Kapsule. David talks to us about his major influences, lifestyle choices, moving to Rwanda and the every day hus...
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41:55

9. A cloudy funding season with Grégoire de Padirac CEO of Digital Africa
In this episode we speak to the CEO of Digital Africa Grégoire de Padirac on th...
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Season 2
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43:46

8. Riding the Momentum with Chris Irakoze the Co- Founder and CEO of Eza Neza
In this episode we talk to the co-founder of Agritech company Eza Neza , Chris Irakoze on the power of riding the momentum wave. When is it the right time to notice your momentum peak up steam and how do you take advantage of it?
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Season 2
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50:20

7. Through the Maze - Eugene Rwagasore, Co-founder of Pindo
In this Episode we speak to the Co-founder of AI Instant communications Platform Pindo, Eugene Rwagasore on his journey so far.
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Season 2
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6. Trusting the Process- Bobson Rugambwa Co-founder & CEO Mvend.
In this episode we speak to the ver energetic Boson Rugambwa on the journey of building Mvend. The highs, lows and what ifs.
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Season 2
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44:18

5. It's All About Timing - Albert Munyabugingo - CEO/Co-founder Vuba Vuba
In this episode we speak to the CEO/Co-founder Vuba Vuba Albert Munyabugingo.He talks to us about his startup journey and what it has taken to grow Vuba Vuba into a fully fledged enterprise.
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Season 2
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39:42

4. Grass to Grace - Cynthia Umutoniwabo Co-founder Loopa
In this episode we speak to Jasiri fellow and winner of the 2023 Manga Pitch FestivalCynthia Umutoniwabo on her startup journey so far.
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23:40

3.January Blues- Ivan Munye- CEO/Founder Cali & Wake Fitness
In this episode Ivan talks to us about what his journey from being a Trainer to Owning the biggest gym/fitness franchise in Rwanda.
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Season 2
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50:01

02. Building a health tech startup - Peace Ndoli (Co-founder Lifesten Health)
In this episode, we speak to the 2022 Hanga Pitch Festival winner and co-founder of Lifesten Health Peace Ndoli on the challenges and opportunities in building a health tech startup.
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Season 2
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28:45

01. No Excuses; Peter Versterbacka - Founder Slush, Ex-Mighty Eagle at Angry Birds
In this episode; we speak to Peter Versterbacka - Founder Slush, Ex-Mighty Eagle at Rovio the creates of Angry Birds. He speaks to us on the no excuses mindset.Peter is an entrepreneur from the Finest Bay Area at the Heart of Eurasia, He...
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Season 2
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21:49

11. Moses Mukundi- CEO & Founder Eden Care
In this episode, we speak to the CEO & Founder of Eden Care Moses Mukundi on his Y Combinator experience and Eden Care's growth.
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Episode 11
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21:23

10. Hugo Obi founder of Maliyo Games on Building a Pan African Gaming company
Hugo Obi has built Maliyo games into a multi million dollar revenue making gaming company.He talks to us about his failures, wins aand what keeps him up at night.
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Episode 10
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24:06

9. Alex Ntale - CEO Rwanda ICT chamber. The journey of Rwanda's mushrooming startup Ecosystem.
In this episode, the CEO of Rwanda ICT chamberAlex Ntale breaks down the journey of Rwanda's mushrooming Startup Ecosystem.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:06

8. Grey Jabesi CEO & Founder Crypto University
Born in Malawi. Jabesi grew up doing odd jobs in the township of South Africa.A self-taught techie, Jabesi's story of founding Crypto University is one to inspire all founders.
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Episode 8
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25:10

Davis Kayonga Nteziryayo CEO & Co-founder PesaChoice - Learning how to pivot.
When is the right time to pivot your Startup idea? Why is this important for a startup's survival?We speak to Davis Nteziryayo, the CEO and co-founder of PesaChoice
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Episode 7
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28:36
