Komini by the Fire

"By African Founders, for African Founders". It takes a little extra to win on this continent so we share stories, lessons and truths about building businesses in Africa. Komini: Kinyarwanda word for commune. Founders say this feels like therapy for people running businesses and we couldn't agree more...

"The Gold in Your Garden" | Are you fully mining the value of your customers?

Sometimes we think growth is way out there—somewhere new, somewhere bigger. But often, the real opportunity is already in your garden... if you're willing to mine it. In this episode, we explore ways you can uncover gold right where you're standing.We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

04-26
24:26

“Painful is memorable” | What no one tells you about driving change

Real change always invites real resistance—from team tension to the urge to fix everything yourself. In this episode, we unpack how to stay the course: restating, reframing, and recommitting to the change your business truly needs.We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

04-05
26:33

"You can't coach and play" | Unpacking operational overwhelm

Somewhere between year 3 and 4 lies Day 1 of truly building your business—the day you step off the pitch and become the coach. Many founders get stuck ‘playing’ the game, leading to overwhelm as the business grows. In this episode, we break down how to make the leap from player to coach—tune in!"We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

03-08
26:59

On "Exit" Conversations | Doing the hard thing, the right way

Firing isn’t fun, but avoiding it can cost you more than you think. As you build your dream team, tough exit conversations are inevitable—but we often delay them because they are uncomfortable.In this episode, we break down how to handle these conversations with clarity, kindness, and respect- Tune in!We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

02-22
24:26

Success within your Superpower 2.0 | …what we’ve learnt a year later

Since our first episode on finding your superpower last year, we’ve guided several founders on this journey and discovered it unfolds in 2 major steps: finding, accepting/naming, then tooling your superpower. Tune in to learn more! We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

11-02
27:18

What are you learning in this season? | The extended pulse check

In this week’s episode we’re simply checking in with each other and reflecting on the lessons from the last few months. Tune in to hear what we’ve been learning and we’d love to hear what you’re learning as well! We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

10-19
37:21

Is the customer you're building for, the customer you love?

We learn that the customer is king, and while that is true, did you know you get to choose which king to serve? Listen in as we banter on designing your business around a chosen customer .We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

10-05
24:19

Can your business afford you? || On money today and wealth tomorrow

As a founder, your default setting is always to give to the business and never to take. In this episode we unpack how that might be hindering growth for your business. Plug in and enjoy!!We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

09-21
24:41

"How can I get my business to stand on its own two feet" | Solve Episode

In today's Solve episode, we tackle a dilemna on how long your business can be dependent on you as the founder, and finally have it standing on its own feet.We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

09-09
32:52

Why is my team underperforming? | What YOU can change to get the best out of your team

In this episode we unpack what “underperforming” really is and the ways in which you as a leader are enabling it! We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

08-24
24:58

"I need to take a sabbatical from my business!" | Solve Episode

In this new segment we dive into a dilemma from the audience. This week we're unpacking the concept of Sabbaticals- when you need to take them and what you must do to ensure they are a growth opportunity for the business. We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

06-22
22:22

"You don't build great things alone" | Solo-founder vs Solo-mindset

Building is a team sport. We've been having an on-going debate on the dangers of building alone and the traps you can fall into that foster a solo mindset. We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

06-08
21:38

"Competition is validation" | Healthy philosophies & how to truly stand out!

Life and business are competitive sports, so we should always expect competition. There are a few things that set you apart that cannot be copied, and we're sharing 3 of those philosophies in this episodeWe built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

05-25
19:01

"Go into the ring healthy" | Lessons from raising $100M+ of capital

Investors are a critical part of your village as a founder. In this episode we're diving into 5 lessons from our journey of finding, walking with and being investors ourselves. (00:00) Pulse check & introduction(03:30) Go into the ring healthy(12:06) Due diligence your investors as well(15:41) Choose your investors for the war-time, not the peace-time (19:35) Learn to tell your story well (22:30) Don't skimp on the important stuff - get your team rightWe built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

05-11
26:06

"Take a thinking day..." | The 4 questions to reflect on

As a leader you need to spend as much time thinking rather doing. We always recommend leaders to take a thinking day- that's a whole day no meetings, just time to zoom out and connect the dots. Here are the 4 questions you should always go back to...We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

04-27
26:38

"Rome wasn't built in a day... " | The simple habits with exceptional results

Rome wasn't built in a day, but they laid a brick every hour. In this episode we unpack the simple things you could do every day to build towards your picture of success!We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

04-14
37:23

"Time happens to us all..." | On progress debt

"Progress debt" is the distance between your expectations and reality. At different points in the journey there are markers that could make you feel behind on some things and ahead on some things. How do you ensure that when it occurs, that debt is paid? We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

03-31
30:43

Stop! Before you hire... | The conversation to have so you show up whole

Hiring can sometimes feel like navigating a jungle! But fear not, there are steps you can take as a leader before expanding your team that will set you up for success. Tune in as we discuss the 5 crucial questions you should answer to ensure you show up as your best self for your growing team.We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

02-17
34:45

"You cannot save your way to wealth..." | The mindsets that will build wealth for Africa

"Creating" and "Capturing" wealth are two different games- each has its own art and its own rules. In this episode, we're exploring some of the counter-intuitive mindsets that would allow us as Africans to build and retain wealth on the continent. We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

02-03
26:13

Prune to thrive-Prune to survive

Pruning is an important yet sometimes painful part of the growth process. In this episode we're unpacking some of the perspectives that help you extract the most value from the pruning process whether you are pruning to thrive or pruning to survive. We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

01-20
25:19

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