Episode 121 with Geoffrey de Mowbray, who is creating a lean and trusted ecosystem for trade through his two business ventures. He is the Chief Executive Officer at Via.Trade, which enables trade by digitising several aspects of the supply chain and bringing customers and suppliers together, all supported by a financial solution and world-leading logistics.

He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Dints International, a company that leverages industry expertise and cutting-edge technology to provide supply chain solutions to the mining, construction, and heavy equipment industries, enabling them to connect with new customers and enter new markets.

What We Discuss With Geoffrey

• Can you tell us about your entrepreneurial journey and what inspired you to launch ViaTrade and Dints International?
• Dints International and ViaTrade are heavily focused on Africa. Why do you think these solutions are needed on the continent?
• What are some of the particular challenges that African SMEs face when accessing credit for expansion, and how does ViaTrade solve them?
• How does ViaTrade use technology to digitise various areas of the supply chain, and what effect does this have on efficiency and transparency?
• Could you tell us more about the intersection of finance and technology in trade, and how ViaTrade navigates this landscape?

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Episode 120 with James Torvaney, the visionary Managing Director behind Pulse Sports, a thriving online sports news platform with a staggering 2 million monthly users. James's journey is one of amazing growth, having guided Pulse Sports from its inception to become the leader in the field in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda.

Pulse Sports is part of the renowned Ringier Sports Media Group, which includes well-known businesses such as Livescore.com and other top sports media websites throughout Europe. James' strategic vision has solidified Pulse Sports' position as an industry leader, setting new benchmarks for online sports news in Africa.

What We Discuss With James

• What key strategies did you use to rapidly grow Pulse Sports to over 2 million monthly users within six months?
• What does this growth say about the appetite and potential of Africa's sports fanbase?
• Is there an opportunity for African sports brands to leverage the growth of African sports media to promote their brands globally?
• Could you highlight some of the important milestones you've witnessed during the recent rise of Africa-focused sports media?
• What are the most important insights you've gained while working in the African sports space?

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Episode 119 with Rachel Toku-Appiah, who is the Director of Program Advocacy and Communications for Africa at the Gates Foundation, and is at the forefront of advocating for gender equality across the African continent. Her extensive expertise and leadership within the foundation's advocacy efforts position her at the forefront of this critical movement.

Before joining the foundation in 2021, she spent more than two decades in key global health and development roles, most recently as director for food security and nutrition at Global Citizen. Earlier, she worked for the Graça Machel Trust, launching the organisation and later working to build up its nutrition programme across the African continent and beyond. As country director in Lesotho for the Clinton Foundation, she oversaw programmes that strengthened all aspects of the country’s health system, from human resources and infrastructure to laboratory services and supply chain management.

What We Discuss With Rachel

• How would you describe the current state of financial access for women entrepreneurs in Africa?
• What role do you see digital financial services playing in bridging the finance gap for women entrepreneurs in Africa?
• What are the key challenges you encounter in promoting financial inclusion for women in Africa?
• How does the foundation navigate the cultural and societal barriers that limit women's access to finances in Africa?
• Are there any current positive trends or activities in Africa aimed at enhancing women's economic empowerment through improved financial access?

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