WhatsApp voice notes are revolutionizing English learning in Brazil

Forget expensive apps - Storm Education is teaching English via WhatsApp voice notes, memes, and chats, targeting Brazil’s 95% non-English speaking population. Founder Marcos Almirante reveals how his startup scaled to 100,000+ students entirely within WhatsApp—and why traditional language apps should be worried.

Cabo Verde’s offline EdTech breakthrough: Education without internet

Angola-based Wongo just launched in Cabo Verde, bringing mobile lessons to sex workers, rural youth, and offline communities. Their secret? Pre-loaded courses that work without WiFi. Executive Director Joel Cruz explains how this model could bridge Africa’s digital divide.

Women-led startups outperform men - but still get less funding

Data shows female-founded businesses deliver higher returns, yet they receive just 2% of venture capital. The Cartier Women’s Initiative is changing that - by backing 330 women across 66 countries every year for more than 18 years, and applications for this year’s awards are OPEN until 24th June. Global Director Wingee Sin shares why awards like these are game-changers.

The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Wairimu Gitahi.

More on this week's stories:

Storm Education

Wongo

Cartier Women’s Initiative

Cartier – Science and Technology Pioneer Award

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