32. Sesi Technologies Founder Isaac Sesi on Building Grain Mate, Supporting African Entrepreneurs and Teaching Young People to Code on Their Smart Phones
04/19/20 • 55 min
Thanks for tuning in to episode 32, Dear Diaspora fam! For today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Isaac Sesi, founder of Sesi Technologies.
Isaac Sesi is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, engineer, and the founder of Sesi Technologies, a Ghanaian company that solves agricultural and food challenges. He is known for his development of GrainMate, a moisture meter that allows famers and grain purchasers to affordably measure moisture levels of maize, rice, and other staples to help reduce post-harvest losses.
He's also a founder of Nsesa Foundation, an organization inspiring young Africans to be innovative and equip them with skills to make impact wherever they go using Science and Technology.
During the episode, Isaac shares:
- His experience growing up in Ghana and his early interest in solving problems through technology
- Building Grain Mate and making it more accessible via innovative payment methods
- Working with Ghanaian subcontractors to make the components for Grain Mate
- How he funded his company by winning various pitch competitions
- How he’s teaching young people how to code on their mobile phones via The Nsesa Foundation
- Practical ways to support African entrepreneurs
Tune in to hear more!
“We’re going to see amazing things coming from young people on this continent—and I don’t want to be left out. That’s why I’ve taken a step in helping shape Africa’s future.” - Isaac Sesi
Sesi Technologies:https://sesitechnologies.com/about-us/
Get in touch with Isaac: [email protected]
Nsesa Foundation:https://nsesafoundation.org
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Thanks for tuning in to episode 32, Dear Diaspora fam! For today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Isaac Sesi, founder of Sesi Technologies.
Isaac Sesi is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, engineer, and the founder of Sesi Technologies, a Ghanaian company that solves agricultural and food challenges. He is known for his development of GrainMate, a moisture meter that allows famers and grain purchasers to affordably measure moisture levels of maize, rice, and other staples to help reduce post-harvest losses.
He's also a founder of Nsesa Foundation, an organization inspiring young Africans to be innovative and equip them with skills to make impact wherever they go using Science and Technology.
During the episode, Isaac shares:
- His experience growing up in Ghana and his early interest in solving problems through technology
- Building Grain Mate and making it more accessible via innovative payment methods
- Working with Ghanaian subcontractors to make the components for Grain Mate
- How he funded his company by winning various pitch competitions
- How he’s teaching young people how to code on their mobile phones via The Nsesa Foundation
- Practical ways to support African entrepreneurs
Tune in to hear more!
“We’re going to see amazing things coming from young people on this continent—and I don’t want to be left out. That’s why I’ve taken a step in helping shape Africa’s future.” - Isaac Sesi
Sesi Technologies:https://sesitechnologies.com/about-us/
Get in touch with Isaac: [email protected]
Nsesa Foundation:https://nsesafoundation.org
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31. Mwende Bwino Podcast Host Mazuba Kapambwe on Living and Working in Zambia, Intra-African Travel, and Why You Should Visit Zambia Next
Happy Sunday Dear Diaspora fam! Thanks for tuning in to episode 31 of the show. For today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mazuba Kapambwe.
Mazuba Kapambwe is a Zambian freelance writer whose work has appeared in Paper Magazine, Okay Africa, CNN Travel and more. She has a travel podcast called Mwende Bwino which was listed as one of the top 5 Zambian podcasts of 2020 by Nkwazi Magazine. Mazuba holds a Bachelors in Africana Studies and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in the same field.
During the episode, she shares more about:
- Her experience living and working in Zambia as a creative and freelancer
- How her passion for travel inspired her to launch the Mwende Bwino podcast
- What traveling with an African passport is really like
- What makes Zambia a great first country to visit on the Continent
- How we can encourage more intra-African travel and support African creatives
Tune in for more!
Check out Mwende Bwino’s latest episode: https://soundcloud.com/mwendebwinopodcast/how-corona-has-changed-travel-and-tourism-in-africa
Read Mazuba’s short story Munkoyo (long-listed for the 2019 Kalemba Short Story Prize): https://medium.com/@mazubaka/munkoyo-4b2dd9b66e70
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33. Sistahbiz Global Network Founder Makisha Boothe on Launching the Nation’s First Small Business Loan Fund for Black Women Entrepreneurs
For today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Makisha Boothe, Founder and Head Business Coach of Sistahbiz Global Network. Sistahbiz Global Network is business accelerator for Black women entrepreneurs. Makisha is also principal of Pivot Innovation Solutions, a strategic facilitation and planning agency in Denver, Colorado.
Recently, Sistahbiz launched one of the nation's first small business loan fund for Black women entrepreneurs. The Sistahbiz Loan Fund addresses inequitable access to capital for a fast-growing, underfunded demographic of entrepreneurs. Qualified applicants will have access to loans of $500 - $50,000 and so far, the Sistahbiz Loan Fund has secured $250,000!
During the episode, Makisha shares:
- Her upbringing in New York and her life now in Denver, CO
- How she left her 6-figure government job and launched Sistahbiz Global Network
- How intersectionalities often leave Black women-owned businesses underfunded
- Who can apply for funding from the Sistahbiz Loan Fund
- How COVID-19 is impacting Black women-owned businesses and much more!
“We stand on the shoulders of so many great ancestors—there’s this unity across the Diaspora that makes you feel like we’re family no matter where you’re born.” – Makisha Boothe
Visit their website:https://www.sistah.biz
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