Inuka Talks
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Inuka Talks episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Inuka Talks for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Inuka Talks episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
10/01/22 • 27 min
Bhavik is at the forefront of the data centre boom in Africa. He started his career working in private equity before moving to Raxio where he has played a key role in leading the business to becoming one of Africa’s premier data centre businesses. On the podcast we explore:
- The driving force behind Raxio’s growth
- How DC companies can approach scaling their teams
- Raising capital within the sector
- The challenges that might hinder the growth of the sector
- Raxio’s ambitions moving forward
Our favourite quote from the podcast:
“I’m very bullish about using renewable energy to power data centres. We are experimenting with newer technologies that the continent has not yet seen.”1 Listener
Ep. 4: Erik Rakhou - The Future of Hydrogen
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03/03/23 • 37 min
Erik began his journey within the Hydrogen sector in 2017, out of personal interest and a desire to shape an industry that was at a nascent stage. Fast forward to 2023 - he has worked on over 50 clients cases within the sector with Baringa Partners & Boston Consulting Group, co-authored a free book on our hydrogen future called “Touching Hydrogen Future” and chaired the World Hydrogen Leaders congress. On the podcast we explore:
- The motivation behind the “Touching Hydrogen Future” book
- The book writing and publishing journey
- Why the book took a colourless approach to hydrogen
- Solving the issue of water accessibility for GH2 projects
- Key takeaways on Africa’s Hydrogen potential
- The importance of governmental support
Our favourite quote from the podcast:
“To inspire (the future hydrogen workforce) on how the future could look like in their country... You travel around the world, login to different countries and picture how it feels to be standing there in 2030/2040. It is also to give free means of reading about it before following the path.”— Erik on the inspiration behind the "Touching Hydrogen Future" book
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09/22/22 • 27 min
Diana is a rising star when it comes to investment facilitation for SMEs in East Africa. She currently works at Future Africa, where she helps their portfolio companies get investment ready and is also a founding member of the Nairobi Business Angel Network. On this podcast, we explore:
- The Nairobi Business Angel Network (NaiBan)
- The need for a stronger local funding ecosystem
- Capital raising tips for start-ups
- Funding disparity between male and female founders
- Keeping African talent in Africa
Our favourite quote from the podcast:
“The summary of what could be done is as short as less mentorship (for women) and more investments. If we just move away telling them how to do it or how to raise and just give them funding.”— Diana on bridging the funding disparity between male and female founders.
This podcast is created by Inuka Partners, a talent partner specialising in emerging markets. If you would like to be a guest of have any recommendations please connect with Shaun Mogul, Director and Founder at Inuka.
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02/24/23 • 38 min
Dan has a background in delivering critical infrastructure projects across Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australia. He found his way into the Green Hydrogen sector with Fortescue Future Industries, attracted by the prospect of helping a start-up scale in a new and exciting technology. Through that journey he has gone on to establish himself as an industry specialist and is the author of the Green Hydrogen Insight newsletter. On the podcast we explore:
- His journey into the Green Hydrogen sector
- The various colours of Hydrogen
- Hydrogen use cases and the impact on reducing CO2 emissions
- Busting the Hydrogen myths
- Africa’s Green Hydrogen potential
Our favourite quote from the podcast:
“Africa has this tremendous intersection of opportunities (renewable energy potential, affordable land compared to Europe and a very capable workforce) that is not too dissimilar to what the Middle-East had in the 50s and 60s. This is Africa’s opportunity. ”— Dan on Africa's Green Hydrogen Potential
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09/12/24 • 62 min
Curious how clean energy investments can shape the future?
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Biney-Amissah shares her inspiring journey into the energy sector, detailing how she overcame challenges to become a trailblazer in clean and decentralized energy investments across Africa.
Lizzie Biney-Amissah, Managing Partner of Boardroom X Ventures, is a leader in Africa's energy landscape. Formerly with E3 Capital, she led clean energy investments across sub-Saharan Africa, including a notable investment in Nuru, a DRC-based mini-grids company amongst other agri-tech and solar projects.
In this conversation, Lizzie discusses
- The inspiration behind her decision to relocate to Africa
- Key moments that defined her career path in the energy sector
- Crucial factors to consider when evaluating potential energy investments
- Challenges facing the clean energy industry in Africa
- Balancing professional responsibilities while prioritizing mental well-being
- How being a woman and person of color has both impacted and empowered her career
- The vital role of mentorship in driving professional growth
Our favourite quote from the podcast:
‘I believe hiring people that have the athletic prowess, that you can put them on a basketball court and teach them basketball skills and they become a basketball player, you can put them on a football field and teach them football skills and they become a football player.’
03/27/23 • 46 min
Zaina has a background in the energy and investment space with top tier investment banking on wall street and canary wharf. She then moved back to Kenya, where she was born and raised, to work with Crossboundary as part of their investment team to deploy capital for energy projects across the African continent. On the podcast we explore:
- Her journey into the energy investment space
- The driving force behind her move back to Kenya
- Adapting to the different working cultures between wall street/canary wharf and Nairobi
- Working in large investment banks vs. boutique investment firms
- Attracting more women into the energy and investment space
- Capital raising challenges for energy projects in Africa
- The most important lessons she has learnt throughout her career
Our favourite quote from the podcast:
“There have been challenging moments. Honestly, there were moments when I was ready to step out. Ready to quit and take a different career trajectory.There is always a voice in your head reminding you that you don’t fit but it’s important to shut that voice and remind yourself of what you bring to the table. ”
— Zaina on challenging moments she has faced being a female in the energy and investment sector
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FAQ
How many episodes does Inuka Talks have?
Inuka Talks currently has 7 episodes available.
What topics does Inuka Talks cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Inuka Talks?
The episode title 'Ep. 1: Diana Mongare - Getting African Start-Ups Investment Ready' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Inuka Talks?
The average episode length on Inuka Talks is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Inuka Talks released?
Episodes of Inuka Talks are typically released every 21 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Inuka Talks?
The first episode of Inuka Talks was released on Sep 22, 2022.
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