The Leading Ladder

The Rise of Agritech

Hello Leader, Agriculture is the biggest employer in Africa and this week we are joined by Jean-Claude Niyomugabo, the founder and C.E.O of a Rwandan agritech startup called Speke Farms and a Cultivate Access Ambassador. We recently spoke to him about the scene on the continent and the challenges that may hinder the growth of agriculture (some form of a Malthusian trap) e.t.c. Enjoy! Follow us: Instagram- @theleadingladder Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theleadingladder Twitter- https://twitter.com/leading_ladder Website- https://theleadingladder.com Enjoy!

The Rise of the Chinese Middle Class

Hello Leader, This week we are diving into the phenomena that is the Chinese middle class. The upward mobility of people in the country has been astonishing by a slew of metrics and business (both local and foreign) have gotten their hands into the consumer market made by this demographic. What makes it so attractive?The size? The business environment? Find out in this week’s episode. Enjoy!

Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered!

Hello Leader, This week we discuss the mania happening in the American Stock Market. Learn what Bull and Bear Markets are, find out what 'The Lost Decade' is and its likelihood and hear how the GameStop crash is linked to the Prisoner's Dilemma. Enjoy! Follow us: Instagram- @theleadingladder Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theleadingladder Twitter- https://twitter.com/leading_ladder Website- https://theleadingladder.com

The Rise of Data Science

Hello Leader, This week we are joined by Tsitsi Marote, a data scientist who was voted as of of the Top 15 Geeks of South Africa in 2020 by Brainstorm Magazine. She is also the co-founder of Guardian Health, a Health Technology initiative that helps to cut the red tape in acquiring health services. We discuss what Data Science is, its rise, its pertinence in Africa and its future on the continent. Enjoy! Follow us: Instagram- @theleadingladder Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theleadingladder Twitter- https://twitter.com/leading_ladder Website- https://theleadingladder.com

The Rise of Cryptocurrencies

Hello Leader, Elon Musk's Tesla has bought into Bitcoin and Alex Fridman predicts it reaching $1 million. Crypto is all the rage and this week we are joined by Yaliwe Soko-the chairwoman of the United Africa Blockchain Association(U.A.B.A). We discuss the rise of crypto, its use in Africa, whether or not regulation is important for its de-centralized nature and the future of blockchain in Africa. Enjoy! Follow us: Instagram- @theleadingladder Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theleadingladder Twitter- https://twitter.com/leading_ladder Website- https://theleadingladder.com