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Africa to Alpha - A podcast by RealCorp Capital

Podcast door Chris Kanwei

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Over Africa to Alpha - A podcast by RealCorp Capital

Africa to Alpha is a monthly podcast series by RealCorp Capital where we sit down with bold thinkers, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of African innovation.Each episode will feature candid, practical conversations about building, scaling, and investing across African markets.No buzzwords, No vague theory, Just real stories, real lessons, and real insights from the people doing the work.What to expect:- Honest conversations about the startup and investment journeyLessons from angel investors and operatorsSector insights and emerging trendsPractical guidance for aspiring and active early-stage investorsA focus on Africa’s growth, challenges, and opportunitiesWhether you’re an investor, builder, or simply curious about the continent’s growth story, Africa to Alpha is for you.

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Storytelling, Credibility & the Communications Infrastructure Behind African Tech

The African tech media landscape is shifting – and this episode goes straight to the heart of how founders build credibility, trust, and visibility in a noisy ecosystem. I sat down with Jessica Hope, Founder & CEO of Wimbart and long‑standing Google Launchpad mentor, for one of the most important conversations happening right now about storytelling, positioning, and the communications infrastructure behind African tech. We unpack: ✅ Why most startup updates fail the “so what?” test – and what truly counts as news ✅ How earned media really works – and why journalists aren’t a transactional channel ✅ Why AI is flooding the ecosystem with generic content – and how founders can stand out from the crowd ✅ The evolution of African tech media – from iROKOtv to today’s fragmented, niche landscape ✅ Why positioning and consistency matter more than ever for early‑stage founders Jessica brings clarity, honesty, and a decade‑long view of how African tech companies rise – and how the best founders use narrative discipline, human relationships, and strategic communication to build reputations that last.

5 jun 2026 - 30 min
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Backing Bold Founders: Execution, Traction & the Discipline of African Venture

The discipline of African venture is under the spotlight here – and this episode goes straight to the heart of what it really takes to build and back companies on the continent. I sat down with Florent (Flo) Nduwayezu, Investor at FB Capital, syndicate investor with EUVC, and ClimateHack Ambassador in Nairobi, for one of the clearest and most unfiltered conversations happening in African venture right now. We unpack: ✅ Why African founders must prove market validation earlier – and why $1 of revenue in Africa signals more than $4 elsewhere ✅ The misalignment between founder expectations and VC economics, and what “VC‑backable” really means ✅ Why African venture needs more discipline – from fund sizes and valuations to traction requirements ✅ The outsized role of syndicates as strategic early‑stage capital that opens doors, not just wallets ✅ Why climate tech is Africa’s biggest commercial opportunity, not just an impact story ✅ Flo’s core message to founders: “Distribution is the only differentiator.” Flo brings sharpness, honesty, and a 360° perspective shaped by years as a fractional CFO, operator‑side partner, and now early‑stage investor. His lens on traction, discipline, and execution is a must-hear for founders, angels, and anyone serious about African venture.

5 mrt 2026 - 34 min
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