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Building Deep Tech in Kenya: The Octavia Carbon Story with Martin Freimüller

Building Deep Tech in Kenya: The Octavia Carbon Story with Martin Freimüller

Update: 2025-02-18
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From train driver's son in Austria to building Africa's pioneering Direct Air Capture company, Martin Freimüller shares his journey of building Octavia Carbon in Kenya.

In this episode, we explore why Kenya is the world's best place for DAC, the reality of building deep tech with local talent, and the true tests of entrepreneurial conviction.

Martin shares candid insights about startup crises, his contrarian views on African climate tech, and why building hardware companies matters for Africa's future. A must-listen for anyone interested in climate tech, African entrepreneurship, or building ambitious companies in emerging markets.


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Building Deep Tech in Kenya: The Octavia Carbon Story with Martin Freimüller

Building Deep Tech in Kenya: The Octavia Carbon Story with Martin Freimüller

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