Stephen Kiptinness

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Nvidia CEO: Greatness does not come out of intelligence, it comes from character.

Character is not formed out of smart people: it is formed out of people who have suffered.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Tom Brady: life is not about how much you succeed, it's about what happens when you fail. It's about resilience.

[The Shift Journal @TheShiftJournal]

In 1998, Warren Buffett gave a 1-hour masterclass on how to never lose money investing.

[Dylan O'Sullivan @DylanoA4]

This passage from Schopenhauer is so brilliantly brutal

[Harsh Goenka @hvgoenka]

A lovely story from my friend @anandmahindra 🇮🇳💪

[Stephen Kiptinness @SKiptinness]

It was such a vibe meeting (a chilled out 😳?)@crazy_kennar at @USAmbKenya residence celebrating the advancement of Kenya’s Creative Economy and the new U.S.-Kenya Partnership in the Film Industry.

[Stephen Kiptinness @SKiptinness]

Attending the launch of #Anansi the Fund hosted by @USAmbKenya Meg Whitman, to catalyze Africa’s creative economy. Well done to invention studios & NISK Capital for the partnership.

[CMac @InvestmentTalkk]

In 1979, John Train profiled a young Warren Buffett, aged 48, in a publication called Financial World to promote his upcoming book; The Money Masters.

1/ This short thread shares the 5-page article, as well as some favourite quotes from it.

[Thomas Chua @SteadyCompound]

Charlie Munger's final lesson for us:

Don't wait to catch your tuna until it's too late

I still find it hard to accept that Charlie Munger is no longer with us.

In what would be his final interview, CNBC’s Becky Quick posed a thought-provoking question: “Is there anything left on your bucket list, Charlie?”

In his characteristic thoughtful manner, Charlie paused, his gaze drifting downwards in contemplation. After a moment of silence, he responded with introspection, “Well… that’s an interesting question.”

He took a breath, collecting his thoughts. “Well… I am so old and weak compared to when I was 96 that I no longer want to catch a 200 lbs tuna. It’s just too goddamn much work to get it in. Takes too much physical strength. I would have paid any amount to catch a 200 lbs tuna. When I was younger, I never caught one. Now if you give me the opportunity, I would just decline going after them. There are things you give up with time.”

This candid admission from Charlie, a man who had amassed wealth and resources beyond most people’s wildest dreams, was a stark reminder of life’s impermanence, and how even the most successful among us are not immune to the passage of time.

This is a powerful reminder for all of us.

Too many of us go through life without ever “catching our tuna”.

Our dreams and aspirations, whether they’re grand or modest, are often sidelined as we pursue other, seemingly urgent things, thinking we’ll have time later.

Charlie’s uncaught 200 lbs tuna underscores an essential truth: some things in life can’t be postponed.

The treasures of life are fleeting. Life’s most precious moments are like sand slipping through our fingers.

So, I encourage you, as I remind myself: Write down your dreams, your bucket list, regardless of their size. Formulate a plan on when and how. And then, chase them before father time takes it away.

In the journey of life, waiting for the perfect moment to catch your tuna might leave you with a lifetime of ‘what-ifs’, pondering over the adventures that could have been.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

“How do you defeat death without killing off life?”

Hear why the late philosopher Emily Levine didn't fear death when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. https://t.co/E1fFCyMyyz

[Physics In History @PhysInHistory]

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.

-- Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)

[Stephen Kiptinness @SKiptinness]

Click here to access our 12th @SafaricomPLC Sustainable Business Report 🔗 https://t.co/utuuo2zi3i

[Stephen Kiptinness @SKiptinness]

We’re proud to have launched the 2023 @SafaricomPLC Sustainable Business Report. Our journey towards sustainability is not just about achieving numbers & targets; it's about leaving a legacy of responsible corporate citizenship, environmental stewardship, and societal betterment.

[Stephen Kiptinness @SKiptinness]

It's about ensuring that future generations inherit a world that is healthier, more equitable & filled with opportunities.
We remain committed to our purpose, values, and mission as we move forward. We will continue to innovate, adapt, & uphold the highest standards of integrity.

[Stephen Kiptinness @SKiptinness]

@SafaricomPLC @dilippal04 @kbasiye @SandaOjiambo Privileged to have spoken on a panel on the future of payments in Africa for economic growth & inclusion under the auspices of the Global Africa Business Initiative GABI hosted by the UN Global Compact in NYC

[Stephen Kiptinness @SKiptinness]

Had the privilege of speaking at the World Benchmark Alliance event on closing the Corporate Accountability Gap in support of SDG’s, to share @SafaricomPLC experience on our sustainability journey after the SBTI, towards net-zéro by 2050.

[Stephen Kiptinness @SKiptinness]

With my colleagues @dilippal04 & @kbasiye at a meeting of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition convened by @SandaOjiambo at the UN Global Compact to discuss the coalition’s progress and future plans on the sidelines of UNGA

[Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui,CBS @tanuijohn]

Met with the @VodafoneFdn and @SafaricomPLC teams at the sidelines of UN General Assembly who shared of their innovative programs m-mama which was jointly developed in pursuit establishing a life-saving program for Newborn and enabling Maternal Transport Emergency Service.The system is now being launched in Kenya with a significant investment of US$18 million supported by Vodafone, the Kenyan Government, USAID, Safaricom, and the M-Pesa Foundation. M-mama, the emergency system aims at ensuring safe deliveries for mothers. The system has already been successfully implemented in Tanzania and Lesotho.This referral system is designed specifically for pregnancy, labor, and newborn emergencies, offering a free-of-charge, 24/7 service that swiftly connects women to secure free transportation to high-quality healthcare facilities.The community or taxi driver is identified through the m-mama mobile app and then paid immediately once safely at the hospital, at no cost to the mother. We are excited about the program's introduction in Kenya, given its critical role in enhancing maternal healthcare and preventing maternal deaths in line with government priority sector of health.
Present was
Included the Solicitor General Hon. Hon @shadrack_mose , Lisa Felton representing @JoakimReiter Reiter Chief External Affairs Officer Vodafone, @SKiptinness Safaricom head of legal and cooprate services and @kbasiye of Safaricom Foundation

[Stephen Kiptinness @SKiptinness]

@Asmali77 @Jamaljey11 Asmali ambia my former student I taught him better than that! Pro bono is part of every lawyers professional life 😅