Voices and Visions

Episode 2. How Capital Actually Works in African Markets | AfricInvest, George Odo

In this episode of Voices & Visions, Ivana Heijnen speaks with George Odo, Senior Partner at AfricInvest, bringing nearly three decades of experience across development finance and private equity. The conversation explores capital deployment across African markets, the realities shaping investment decisions, and the way businesses scale across regions. The episode covers: Private equity, venture capital, and private credit across African markets. The positioning of emerging markets as a distinct asset class for global investors. Governance, infrastructure, and market fragmentation as key factors in capital allocation. Regional trade and cross-border expansion as drivers of scale. The growing importance of local capital and stronger capital markets. Key considerations for founders and operators building in these environments. A grounded perspective on capital, markets, and investing across the continent. Produced by Tutto Passa Agency, in partnership with Tech Cabal.

Episode 1. Rewriting the Narrative of Kenyan Coffee with Ritesh Doshi | Voices & Visions

Rewriting the Narrative of Kenyan Coffee with Ritesh Doshi | Voices & Visions For the first episode of Voices & Visions, host Ivana Jeinen sits down with Ritesh Doshi, CEO of Spring Valley Coffee, one of Kenya’s leading specialty coffee companies. From building Kenya’s first scalable pizza delivery business to leading a premium coffee brand expanding internationally, Ritesh shares a grounded perspective on entrepreneurship, value creation, and what it takes to compete globally from Africa. The conversation covers: A deep dive into the coffee value chain: from smallholder farmers to global markets. Why some of the world’s best coffee comes from Kenya and yet most of its value is captured abroad. The realities of pricing, auctions, and navigating global commodity markets. Building a premium brand while keeping quality accessible. Scaling from a local roastery to international markets, including expansion into London. What it really means to “add value at origin”. More than a conversation about coffee, this episode explores broader lessons for African industries on shifting from commodity to brand.