Let's Start Now

A podcast featuring African startup entrepreneurs sharing their journeys to inspire, inform and give insights into their business and how they started.

LSN #20 Tapping into the grocery business in Zambia feat Lusaka Grocery Delivery Company

In our final episode of the 'Zambia Edition', we talked to Lusaka Grocery Delivery Company founder, Ngao Mutambo to get to know about her grocery delivery company that is making it easier for grocery purchases in Zambia and also got to know her as an individual. For her startup's website please visit https://lusakadelivery.com/

07-25
01:07:15

LSN #19 Improving access to education through micro-credit platform feat Edupay Group Limited

In this episode, we talked to Edupay Group Limited founder, Dominic Kapalu about his micro-credit platform that is making it easier for parents to pay for education related expenses. We also got to know him and touched on different topics such as, the education system in Africa, education vs experience debate, corporate employment, and Robert Green.

06-04
01:33:36

LSN #18 Micro-lending through technology feat PremierCredit Zambia Limited

In this episode we talk to Co-Founder and CEO of PremierCredit Zambia Limited, Chilufya Mutale about her startup that uses technology to ease Micro-lending. We also get to know her and discuss on different topics such as spending patterns between genders, career choices, talent in startups, and more. For more information about the firm visit, https://premiercredit.co.zm/

04-29
01:12:38

LSN #17 Village banking through technology feat ComGrow

In this episode we talk to ComGrow Co-Founders, Mkuzo Kuwani and Mikael Maingard about their fintech solution, and also get to know them. To learn more, visit their website, https://comgrow.org/

04-01
01:41:57

LSN #16 Accessing maternal healthcare through AI feat Dawa Health

In our first episode of the ‘Zambia Edition', we talk with Dawa Health's founder, Tafadzwa Kalisto Munzwa about Dawa Health and also get to know him. For more information follow her on twitter @kalimunzwa.

03-25
57:45

LSN #15 Growing tourism businesses using technology feat Tripxio

In our final episode of the ‘Ugandan Edition’, we get to learn much more about David Gonahasa and his SaaS efficiency suite, Tripxio. We also discuss different topics such as Product vs Sales, Incubation programs, future for tourism in Africa, work and Life balance, and more.

02-05
01:15:27

LSN #14 Waste collection made easier through technology feat Yo-Waste Inc

In this episode, we get to learn much more about Martin Tumusiime and his startup, Yo-Waste Inc . We also discuss different topics such as Aggregator models, product development vs customer acquisition, co-branding, startup exit strategies, debt financing, and more. For more information,  visit https://yowasteapp.com

12-17
01:04:54

LSN #13 Solving the energy access problem through electric charging feat Charge Ko Technologies Ltd

In this episode, we get to learn much more about Geofrey Mutabazi and his startup, Charge Ko Solutions . We also discuss different topics such as increasing phone battery life span, hardware talent in Africa, African investors, evolution of Uber, and more. For more information, get in touch with him on LinkedIn, Geofrey Mutabazi or on Twitter @geofrey_muta or visit https://chargeko.com/

12-10
01:33:18

LSN #12 Meat and Technology feat Online Butchery

In this episode, we get to learn much more about Tony Ayebare and his startup Online Butchery. We also discuss different topics such as personal brands, business models, fails in business, Kevin Hart, and more. For more information follow him on @ayebare47

12-03
54:24

LSN #11 Handmade natural scents in a new market feat Nkwanzi Scents

In our first episode of the ‘Ugandan Edition', we talk with Nkwanzi Scents's founder, Ruth Birungi Uwimbabazi about her luxurious scent brand and also get to know her. For more information follow her on twitter @_MissChel.

11-26
52:08

LSN #10 Easing the transition into parenthood feat Offspring Company Limited

In our last episode of the 'Kenyan Edition' we talk with Offspring Company Limited's founder, Tracy Kimari about her Startup that provides access to information, products and services that help people transition into parenthood and also get to know about her entrepreneurship journey.

08-08
55:32

LSN #09 Buying insurance vs being sold insurance feat Bismart Insurance

In episode four of the 'Kenyan Edition' we talk with Bismart Insurance's founder, Eunice Maina about her InsureTech Startup that allows customers to compare insurance products on the market, and also get to know about her entrepreneurship journey. For more information follow her on twitter @Eunicewmaina

07-31
55:40

LSN #8 Car buying and selling process made easier by professionals feat Carpros Kenya

In this episode we talk with Carpros Kenya's founder, Faith Aberi about her platform that connects professionals to ease the process of car buying and selling, and also get to know her aswell as her train of thoughts.

07-23
48:13

LSN #7 Technology media consumption in Africa feat Gadgets Africa

In our second 'Kenyan Edition' episode we talk with Gadget Africa's founding editor, Saruni Maina about his Technology focused digital media startup and also get to know him aswell as his train of thoughts.

07-16
56:10

LSN #6 Digitally changing the health system with information feat Planet Wizard

In our first 'Kenyan Edition' episode we talk with Planet Wizard's founder, Hezron Munyakin about his health focused digital magazine startup and also get to know him aswell as his train of thoughts.

07-09
30:58

LSN #05 Fusing Traditional designs with modern designs feat Sleek Rwanda

In this episode we talk with Sleek Rwanda's founder, Peterson Kwizera about his Brand Strategy Consultancy startup and also get to know him aswell as his train of thoughts.

12-05
34:17

LSN #04 Building more career centers feat Talent Match, Inc

In this episode we talk with Talent Match, Inc founder, Allen Kendunga about her professional social enterprise startup that is working to close the skills gap among Rwandan college educated youth. We also get to know her and her train of thoughts.

11-28
45:23

LSN #03 Skills development, a better way to join the workforce feat Bag Innovation

In this episode we talk with Bag Innovation Co-Founder and COO, Yussouf Ntwali about his EdTech startup and get to know him aswell as his train of thoughts.

11-21
48:31

LSN #02 Ageism in business feat Data 4 Africa

In this episode we talk with Data 4 Africa founder and CEO, Barnabus Samuel Bahire about his business and get to know him aswell as his train of thoughts.

11-14
31:13

LSN #01 Bootstrapping in the media industry feat 64 Waves

In this episode we talk with 64 waves founder and CEO, Oliver Habiyaremye about starting a media business and get to know him aswell as his train of thoughts.

11-07
22:20

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