Africa Tech Summit Podcast

Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Emmanuel Babalola, Chief Commercial Officer at Fincra.
Fincra is one of Africa's leading fintechs, building payment infrastructure that helps businesses collect, convert, and settle money across the continent's fragmented currency landscape.
In this conversation, Babs explores how Fincra is building borderless payment rails that cut reliance on the US dollar, enabling direct currency settlement between African markets through local bank accounts and real-time treasury tools.
The discussion also covers Fincra's partnership-first approach to banks and regulators, its expansion plans across 10+ markets, and the rising role of stablecoins in Africa's fintech future.
Hosted by Nixon Kanali, Founder & Tech Editor at TechTrends Media
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Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Andreas Pletscher, Chief Operating Officer of the Cardano Foundation.
The Cardano Foundation is a non-profit organisation focused on advancing blockchain adoption through education, ecosystem development and real-world applications of decentralized technology.
In this conversation, Andreas explores how blockchain is being applied across Africa, from digital identity programmes and startup incubation to asset tokenisation and regulatory engagement.
The discussion also covers the importance of education, building trusted digital infrastructure, and why Africa's growing developer ecosystem presents a unique opportunity for blockchain innovation and adoption.
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Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR.
As one of Africa's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, VALR is building the infrastructure for faster, more accessible and borderless financial services across the continent.
In this conversation, Farzam explores the evolution of Africa's crypto ecosystem, Kenya's emerging regulatory landscape, and how blockchain technology is enabling low-cost cross-border transactions at scale.
The discussion also covers stablecoins, security, regulatory engagement, and why the next phase of financial innovation in Africa could be powered by what Farzam calls "money over IP".
Hosted by Peter Nalika at TechTrends Media
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Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela.
Founded on the belief that brilliance exists everywhere but opportunity does not, Andela has evolved into a global talent marketplace connecting skilled technologists with opportunities around the world.
In this conversation, Carrol explores how artificial intelligence is transforming software development, the changing role of engineers in an AI-powered world, and why continuous reskilling is becoming essential for technology professionals.
The discussion also covers Andela's ambition to train 15,000 AI-fluent developers by 2026, the rise of "forward deployed engineers", and the challenges businesses face when scaling AI from pilot projects to enterprise-wide adoption.
Hosted by Nixon Kanali, Founder & Tech Editor at TechTrends Media
For more insights and upcoming events, visit africatechsummit.com.

Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Stanley Mukasa, Associate Director of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University Africa.
CMU Africa is helping startups bridge the gap between innovative ideas and sustainable businesses through its incubation programmes, mentorship, funding and access to technical talent. In this conversation,
Stanley shares how the university supports deep tech founders navigating long development cycles, limited access to capital and the challenge of turning research-driven innovation into market-ready products.
The discussion also explores the importance of patient capital, building traction before fundraising, supporting underserved communities, and the emerging opportunities shaping Africa’s startup ecosystem - from fintech to clean energy.
Hosted by Nixon Kanali, Founder & Tech Editor at TechTrends
Media For more insights and upcoming events, visit africatechsummit.com.