Impact Masters Podcast

Impact Masters Media

We focus on the tech ecosystem by creating and disseminating knowledge. We tell authentic stories, acknowledging and preserving history, embracing civilization, and encouraging technology and innovation. In all this, we point out the impact and the actionable points. At Impact Masters we are disrupting the status quo: Body, Mind, and Spirit.

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#34 IMPACT MASTER ABEL MASILA: A JOURNEY FROM RURAL KENYA TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE #africa #tech #podcast #softwareengineer #inspiration
5d ago
#34 IMPACT MASTER ABEL MASILA: A JOURNEY FROM RURAL KENYA TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE #africa #tech #podcast #softwareengineer #inspiration
Navigating the tech industry can feel like a Herculean task, but Abel Masila's story proves it's a climb worth making. Imagine starting from a mixed primary school in rural Kenya and ascending to the heights of software engineering — that's exactly the odyssey Abel takes us on. We traverse the peaks and valleys of his early education, through the fires (quite literally) of high school, into the self-taught world of tech mastery. Abel's tale is one of unyielding persistence, a flashlight guiding us through the sometimes obscure path of career growth in a burgeoning African tech landscape.When Abel speaks of transforming from a joker to a top student, the power of personal accountability hits home. His journey embodies the essence of mentorship and the importance of aligning one’s career with passion, not just opportunity. With Abel, we explore the practicalities of job searching, the joy of finally being able to splurge on clothing post-success, and the nuanced realities of life as a developer, including the ones that don't feature in the glossy brochures. His narrative offers a clarion call to current and aspiring software engineers – your background doesn't define your future; your drive does.We close the chapter on Abel's inspiring story by pondering on the future of African tech talent. His experiences serve as rallying cries for the African tech community to foster a nurturing environment for emerging engineers. From corporate hackathons to international collaborations, Abel's insights paint a future where Africa's unique challenges are met with home-grown, innovative solutions. Join us to uncover the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a Kenyan software engineer who's blazing a trail for the next generation.Support the Show.Subscribe and show some love. Ubuntu.
#33 IMPACT MASTER JESSICA RANDALL: MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, AND EMPOWERING SOUTHERN AFRICA'S TECH COMMUNITY
Apr 12 2024
#33 IMPACT MASTER JESSICA RANDALL: MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, AND EMPOWERING SOUTHERN AFRICA'S TECH COMMUNITY
Join us on a captivating exploration of Southern Africa's tech landscape, as I, Michael Kamathi, and my dynamic co-host Sylvia Jebet, host the remarkable Jessica Randal, Africa's Talking Community Lead and Mathematician. Together, we navigate the diverse terrain of technological innovation and community empowerment that is reshaping the continent. Jessica's journey from a love of numbers to the forefront of tech community development is not just inspiring—it's a beacon for those seeking to merge their passions with their careers.In this episode, we tackle the buzz around emerging technologies and their ethical implications. Android and Kotlin aficionados will revel in the discussion, while novices gain a roadmap to navigating the complexities of these tools. Jessica opens up about her experience in leading tech communities and imparts valuable wisdom on how to cultivate growth and learning through collaborative networks like Women in Tech and Girl Code. The conversation also ventures into the potential of mathematically-inclined individuals to excel in programming, debunking the myth that you need a traditional tech background to thrive in this rapidly advancing field.As voices from Cape Town's multicultural tech hub, we spotlight the multifaceted nature of the industry, celebrating its ability to adapt and innovate across various sectors. The episode culminates with an emphasis on the human element, which remains at the heart of technological progress. We warmly invite our audience to continue the dialogue by engaging with us across the digital landscape, at Impact Masters Media and Africa's Talking channel, Retorts. Tune in for an enriching dialogue that promises to enlighten, educate, and inspire.Support the Show.Subscribe and show some love. Ubuntu.
#27 IMPACT MASTERS TESH MBAABU AND MESONGO SIBUTI: HOW TO BUILD TECH STARTUP IN AFRICA
Feb 16 2024
#27 IMPACT MASTERS TESH MBAABU AND MESONGO SIBUTI: HOW TO BUILD TECH STARTUP IN AFRICA
https://teshmbaabu.com/ Mbaabu Co-Founder and CEO at MarketForce (https://www.marketforce360.com/). Tesh Mbaabu is an African serial technology entrepreneur who lives to blend commerce and technology. The mission he drives across all the companies he has co-founded over his 10-year entrepreneurial journey is to empower one million merchants across Africa (and other emerging markets) to harness the power and scale of technology to realize their maximum potential and generate economic prosperity by 2030. Besides his active CEO role at MarketForce and Chpter, he is a Partner at Mesozi, an information technology holding company offering and investing in tech-enabled solutions across several industries and markets in Africa. As an avid adventure seeker, Tesh also co-founded Cloud9xp, an African leisure experience booking platform that exited to HotelOnline in 2020. Prior to founding Mesozi, Tesh was the Founder and Creative Director of a graphic, web and digital design agency, Tesh Technologies Limited (TeshTeq), a venture he started at the age of 18. Through his personal blog, he shares about his journey as a technology entrepreneur, the adventures he undertakes, the people he meets, the books he's reading, and what he's learning. Tesh is Forbes Africa 30 under 30, a Choiseul 100 Africa Laureate, Business Daily Top 40 under 40 Men Kenya, CIO Africa Top 45 Most Influential Men in Digital Transformation, Top 10 Africa Business Heroes, Harambean, Schmidt Futures, Westerwelle, Alibaba and UN Fellow. He is a graduate of Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. Mesongo Collins Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at MarketForce. Is a forward-thinking Techprenuer specializing in the design, development, and scaling of technology-enabled platforms with a special interest in the field of B2B Services and Last Mile Delivery. He has over  5 years building e-commerce and banking solutions for neighborhood stores who contribute about 80% of retail transactions in Africa.Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmastersTesh Mbaabu:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teshmbaabu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/teshmbaabuTesh Mbaabu blog: https://teshmbaabu.com/Mesongo Collins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mesongo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MesongoMichael KimathiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_k_globalFollow us :Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactMasterscoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-masters-inc/Explore Our Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@IMPACTMASTERSMEDIA/podcasts#impactmasters #entrepreneurs #africa #podcast ##entreprenurjourneySupport the Show.Subscribe and show some love. Ubuntu.
#23 IMPACT MASTER SOLOMON OPIO #software #impact #podcast #tech #africa #google #uganda #cranes
Jan 9 2024
#23 IMPACT MASTER SOLOMON OPIO #software #impact #podcast #tech #africa #google #uganda #cranes
This is the story and the journey of Solomon Opio a Lead at The Binary Garage | Uganda Country Lead at Startup Africa Roadtrip | Community Lead, Google Developer Groups (GDG)He is the Lead and Co-founder at Soltech Digital Solutions a technology company. He leads The Binary Garage's initiative to support technologists and startups to learn, design and build the right products for the right market.He is also the Uganda Country Lead for Startup Africa Roadtrip, a project born in 2017 with the mission of discovering the East African local ecosystem and sharing professional skills in the fields of digital marketing and venture capital.For a period of 5 years, he worked for Outbox Technology Hub as a Community Manager and Capacity Development Lead respectively, in charge of training and other activities geared towards growth and skill development for the developer community, start-ups and industry players. He has also worked as a Systems and Networks administrator at the College of Computing and Information Sciences for a period of 1 year and 3 months.He is the Google Cloud Developer Community (GDG Cloud) Lead for Kampala, in charge of programs, training, other events and initiatives around Google Cloud technologies in Kampala. Prior to that, I led GDG Kampala for 3 years.Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmastersSolomon OpioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/soloopioMichael KimathiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_k_globalFollow us :Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactMasterscoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-masters-inc/#podcast #shorts #africa  #science #developer #devrel #life #tech #impactmastersSupport the Show.Subscribe and show some love. Ubuntu.
#16 IMPACT MASTER Dr. WECHE OLD MEETS NEW #spiritual #experience #scholar #intellect
Jul 23 2023
#16 IMPACT MASTER Dr. WECHE OLD MEETS NEW #spiritual #experience #scholar #intellect
Dr. Weche is Founder & CEO of Akad Education Group – Africa, a capacity building, Social Enterprise organisation providing mentorship and value-based leadership training to youth for academic & career success – his core passion, calling and work.His youth mentorship results are seen in AKAD youth leaders regularly featured in Kenyan and international national media; press, radio and TV as seen by clicking here. His exemplary Christian community service was recognised by the Anglican Church of Kenya and ordained him for Education Ministry in year 2014.His educational solutions have been recognised when twice invited as a speaker-panelist at Harvard Business School (HBS), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA and as Africa’s representative to HEC MBA Paris, France. Solution programs include “Mentoring Future Engineers” with Kenya Power and KENGEN, “Mentoring Future Leaders” with Dr. Vimal Shah & BIDCO; “Media Mentorship” with Standard Media Group, School Motivational Talks with Admissions & Scholarships to top world class universities as well as being judge in competitions such as the US$ 1 Million Hult Prize (Kenya), Zuri Awards and YouWin Awards.Dr. Weche is Director at Core Technologies in Gaborone, Botswana and Business Development Consultant, trainer and MBA lecturer in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at universities and foundations. He was Managing Director of Leruo Services (Pty) Ltd (Botswana, 1993 – 2005) - the largest supplier of veterinary products to Government of Botswana for 15 years. He has been Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Manager, Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and Assistant Complex Manager, Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) in Galana, Kenya. He enjoys networks in 10 African countries, Europe, USA, Middle & Far East (China & Japan) currently through successfully mentored youth.Academically, Dr. Weche is a PhD candidate in Leadership & Management and holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree from DeMontfort University (UK); Veterinary Medicine degree, University of Nairobi (UoN). He has undertaken graduate studies in Dispute Resolution (UMass, Boston), Negotiation (PON - Harvard Law School), Governance (NIST), Financial Management (Strayer University, USA) Mediation certificate (MMS, Boston). He is has been a Sensei and Discipler for over 30 years, and published author of “Conflict and Deception in Relationships and Marriage” on Amazon.comDr Weche’s future aspirations are to develop thousands of value based leaders across Africa, to include 100 Billionaires - home-grown in African countries – like AKAD Mentor, Dr. Vimal Shah of Bidco Africa in Kenya. He commissioned and built an online mentorship portal to maintain and grow mentorship relationships with youth worldwide, strategically giving back to those behind them. He hopes to establish Youth Leadership Centers for strategic mentorship trainings in African & Middle East - financed through resources raised by successful business.Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmastersDr Julius  WecheLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-j-weche/Twitter: Support the Show.Subscribe and show some love. Ubuntu.
#13 IMPACT MASTER BAH-PNA DAHANE #business #guru #activist #educator #scale #impact
May 14 2023
#13 IMPACT MASTER BAH-PNA DAHANE #business #guru #activist #educator #scale #impact
Bah-Pna Dahane has graduated in 1999 with a Masters degree in International Business and Marketing, minoring in Black Studies and Political sciences from Portland State University (Oregon-USA)and Lyon France).Before heading for his masters, he worked as a Sports Marketing Consultant for Coca-Cola. Marketing Manager for Nike and Consultant as African Emerging markets expert.His company Weina provides marketing and communication solutions to professional athletes, artists, governments, institutions and companies worldwide through intimate knowledge of the sporting and entertainment industry.A dedicated and passionate entrepreneur, Bah-Pna believes in the positive impact of sports & education on youth.In parallel with his business activities, Bah Pna also runs programs: the 'I care" program, which aims at raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and others transmittable disease, Roots1901, which focuses on teaching African history and its legacy to the African diaspora and "D.r.e.a.m Big" project which aims at empowering youth through sports and education.Bah-Pna is fluent in French and English and lives between lives between France, USA & South Africa + Business Consultant, Educator, Activist, Father. Subscribe to our channel and podcast:https://linktr.ee/impactmastersBah-Pna DahaneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahpnad75/Michael KimathiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_k_globalFollow us :Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactMasterscoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-masters-inc/#podcast #shorts #africa  #science #developer #devrel #life #tech #impactmastersMichael KimathiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_k_globalSupport the Show.Subscribe and show some love. Ubuntu.
#12 IMPACT MASTERS JESSICA COLLAÇO #entrepreneur #scale #ted #google #startups #web3
Apr 23 2023
#12 IMPACT MASTERS JESSICA COLLAÇO #entrepreneur #scale #ted #google #startups #web3
Co-founder at Brave & iHub | Talent Strategy @ Platform01 | Web3 Artist & Enthusiast | Musician | TED Fellow | Harambean | Mentor @ Google for Startups AcceleratorJessica Francisca Collaço is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Brave and iHub, Computer Scientist, Talent Strategist, Exec Tech and Product Recruiter, Musician and Public Speaker. She is a TED fellow and Harambean. She is currently the first female in tech and music to release a music single (Momentum) on NFT in Kenya and now Legendary as well.She is the Managing Partner at Platform01, helping Seed to Series A companies with culture, strategy, growth, product and talent. She co-founded Brave (HR tech company) based the US and UK with Ibanga Umanah and Daniele Orner-Ginor. Brave (HR tech company) is a SaaS solution that integrates with existing HR vendors, and analyses whatever talent data is available in a company. We also do headhunting and HR advisory as well.She was the COO at Amitruck from Oct 2021 – June 2022. She helped the CEO to build a team of navy seals at senior level in readiness for growth. Amitruck is a digital logistics startup based in Kenya.She co-founded the iHub with Erik Hersman in 2010. It was the first tech-hub in Kenya and East Africa. At iHub, she served in various leadership positions for 6 years such as Operations, Strategy, Partnerships, Research advisory, Sales and Business Development She is passionate about how ecosystems arise and evolve over time. She has built various communities in the last 10 years from developers, startups, corporates and investors. She is currently working on her book about the journey at iHub and how it all happened (The intentional serendipity of the tech ecosystem in Kenya).Jessica is a dynamic speaker and has featured on global platforms talking about her work in technology and entrepreneurship. She has spoken at SWSX in 2014 and 2015. She has also given guest lectures at Harvard in 2017 and 2018. She is a Bass Guitarist and has played for various afro-fusion and rock bands in Nairobi. She is now working on creating her own EP as a solo musician .She is also co-founded WMIAfrica (peer to peer mentoring network for women in STEM) and AkiraChix (a company training underprivileged women in tech). She was named one of the top 40 women under 40 years in Kenya’s business scene by Business Daily on 2009, 2011 and 2012.She was part of the DFID’s Digital Advisory Panel team as a member and advisor in 2015. She was one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans in 2017, 100 Most Influential Young Kenyans in 2016 and Top 100 iHub Community Member in 2015. She was a finalist in MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge 2018. She sits on a number of boards and serves as an advisor to various startups.Impact Masters: Disrupting the status Quo.Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmastersJessica CollaçoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacolaco/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessicaColacoMichael KimathiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_k_globalFollow us :Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactMasterscoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-masters-inc/#podcast #shorts #africa  #science #developer #devrel #life #tech #impactmastersSupport the showSubscribe and show some love. We are Africans and we don't need a reason to love.Support the Show.Subscribe and show some love. Ubuntu.
#11 IMPACT MASTERS  PASCAL NTSAMA IV AND OYEDEJI OLUWOYE #canzafinance #web3.0 #defi #fintech #africa #scale #podcast #impactmasters
Apr 16 2023
#11 IMPACT MASTERS PASCAL NTSAMA IV AND OYEDEJI OLUWOYE #canzafinance #web3.0 #defi #fintech #africa #scale #podcast #impactmasters
Join Pascal Ntsama IV Co-founder & CEO and Oyedeji Oluwoye  Co-founder & CTO of Canza Finance the future of Web3.0 and African DeFi. Canza finance is an open finance portal enabling access to unlimited financial services for emerging markets. We hosted them with the legendary Graham Muhanga in Collaboration with Africa's Talking and Impact Masters.Pascal Ntsama IV is an expert in the respective fields of Telecommunications, Decentralized Computing and Software development with over nine years of experience in designing, optimizing and operating complex multi-million dollar digital systems. Oyedeji Oluwoye is a Network Planning Engineer within the AT&T TP&E Global Technology & Implementation Team with experience within International and domestic designs, analysis, modification of network components and architecture in support of the wireless and wireline infrastructure. He is also a citizen of both Australia and the United States with a passion for traveling. He is currently capacity managing AT&T network transport products in India, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan. I am perusing my Masters in Computer Science with a expected graduation date of May 6th 2016. He has a passion for Blockchain and Digital Cryptocurriences as the area was the subject of my Masters thesis  He hopes to use this knowledge to further develop professionally and improve my versatility within the workforce.Canza (https://canza.io/) is building the world’s largest non-institutional-based financial system. Canza is utilizing Web3.0 and decentralized finance (DeFi) along with a robust network of experienced local money market players to distribute financial data and transaction-based services to the masses.Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmastersGraham MuhangaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamingokho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrahamIngokhoPascal Ntsama IV https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-ntsama-iv-92297728/OYEDEJI OLUWOYEhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/oyedeji-oluwoye-2b9562110/Michael KimathiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_k_globalCanza Financehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/canza-finance/https://twitter.com/Canza_FinanceFollow us :Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactMasterscoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-masters-inc/#podcast #shorts #africa  #science #developer #devrel #life #tech #impactmastersSupport the Show.Subscribe and show some love. Ubuntu.