Full Scale Podcast

A podcast focused on Africa's startup ecosystem. Tune in for practical advice and engaging discussions that enlighten, entertain and inspire.

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Learning from others in the ecosystem and sharing real experiences — that’s what the Full Scale podcast is all about.

As we step into a new month, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the standout lessons from our recent guests: @manigilbert @TherealKwizera @ifehenia

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Key highlights:

✨ Fail early
✨ Don’t leave women out of the process
✨ And most importantly, just get started

Here’s to a bright and purposeful September!

Catch all our previous episodes on YouTube: https://t.co/VN1VsMVDm6

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Learning from others in the ecosystem and sharing real experiences — that’s what the Full Scale podcast is all about.

As we step into a new month, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the standout lessons from our recent guests: @manigilbert @TherealKwizera @ifehenia

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Stop judging startups that fail, too harshly.

According to @ifehenia - the Head of Portfolio at Gather - for many founders, they have put in everything they could to make their vision and their business come to life.

@Kyalotim @antwatwa

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The Silicon Valley playbook is all about iteration - test fast, fail fast, pivot, then scale what works.

But is this model applicable in Africa?

Find out Ivy Macharia's thoughts in the latest episode of our podcast: https://t.co/c7xvMmlHgx

@ifehenia @Kyalotim @antwatwa

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The founders who succeed aren't just visionaries - they are doers.

Find out more from Head of Portfolio at Gather, Ivy Macharia (@ifehenia) on the latest edition of the pod.

Full episode available here: https://t.co/c7xvMmlHgx

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For Ivy Macharia, women aren’t just part of the market - they are the market.

In the latest episode of our podcast, she breaks down what it really takes to build in Africa’s startup ecosystem.

👉 Watch now: https://t.co/iEj5l4MBwp

@ifehenia @Kyalotim @antwatwa

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Have you checked out the new episode of the podcast yet?

In the hotseat is @ifehenia - in conversation with Timothy Mukiti (@Kyalotim) and Adrian Ntwatwa (@antwatwa) on some of the challenges of founder life in Africa

Watch: https://t.co/EQizrSjh1L

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From resilience in founders, myths about investing in Africa, and gender in VC - to golf, and even a tendon injury!

Catch us on YouTube and don’t forget to subscribe!
@ifehenia @Kyalotim @antwatwa

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New episode of the podcast is officially live!

We sat down with Ivy Macharia (Head of Portfolio at Gather Ventures, angel investor, board director) to talk about her path into VC and the real story of Africa’s startup scene.

https://t.co/3v1DODmeo2

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.@antwatwa has really been suffering this week... thanks to a neighbour's rooster! Catch him alongside @Kyalotim - this Thursday with a new episode of the pod!

You can play catch up here. Don't forget to like and subscribe:
https://t.co/MowV8erWtc

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Should you quit your job to start your business? According to @manigilbert: not so fast.

On the latest episode of the Full Scale Podcast, he shares why he's a big believer in bootstrapping.

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Mondays are for big ideas - and it doesn’t get much bigger than PURPOSE.

This week we highlight some of our favourite Gilbert Manirakiza moments on the pod.

Check the full episode for insights that will change how you think about business and impact: https://t.co/SLMq4nFoHo

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Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://t.co/daO8AEHMjE

Listen on the go, on Spotify: https://t.co/qmxtBgH30d

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Meet Gilbert (@manigilbert) - from bootstrapping to a billion dollar vision.

We’ll be sharing some of our favourite moments from his episode over the next few days, and we are excited to take you along this journey with us on the Full Scale Podcast.

@antwatwa @Kyalotim

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One of the hardest things about growth is realizing that you might be the one standing in your own way.

Quote of the week comes from Gilbert Manirakiza on the latest episode of our podcast.

Catch the full episode on YouTube today: https://t.co/Jnf0hdVSDE

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Drop your comments, and don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

Follow Gilbert on X @manigilbert for more insights from the episode.

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NEW EPISODE ALERT: Gilbert Manirakiza is in the hot seat; a strategic communications powerhouse operating across 30 African countries and 47 global cities. He’s on a mission to help African businesses scale globally.

Watch his episode now: https://t.co/N4v3R1koDP

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Favourite travel destination in Africa?

This week, Tim and Adrian are back with a brand new episode, a new guest, and fresh insights you won’t want to miss.

Turn on post notifications so you’re the first to catch it when it drops: https://t.co/MowV8erWtc

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Fail early. Learn fast. Move on.

Arnold Kwizera @TherealKwizera joins Tim and Adrian on the latest episode of the podcast to talk about why you can’t beat the process and why perfection kills momentum.

Full episode: https://t.co/4pp6obUio5

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"You meet a founder and instantly know if they’re real".

@TherealKwizera breaks down why building a business is like training a muscle - and how to spot authenticity fast.

Full episode with Tim and Adrian now live: https://t.co/4pp6obUio5