Bialek Group's Podcast
A series of talks with industry leaders that are shaping the future of African Fintech. 4o
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Featuring Andrew Barden – Co-founder, The Kenyan Wall Street
From bold ideas to building one of East Africa’s most influential financial media platforms, Andrew Barden shares his journey, his mindset, and what it took to carve out space in the region’s evolving investment landscape.
Tap in to hear how curiosity, grit, and a clear vision helped shape The Kenyan Wall Street — and what’s next for one of the continent’s rising voice...
In this episode, we’re joined by Chilufya Mutale, Co-Founder of eShandi—a trailblazing fintech company reshaping digital banking across Southern and East Africa.
Chilufya takes us through her incredible journey—from the early challenges to building a company with a bold vision:
🌍 Revolutionizing financial access for the unbanked and underbanked
📲 Creating borderless, inclusive digital banking solutions
🤝 And stayin...
🎙️ Podcast #6 from The Bialek Group Report is live!
This episode features Beau Jenkins, a seasoned Data Warehouse Architect, as he shares his journey into data analytics and the lessons he's learned along the way.
From practical, hands-on applications African fintechs should be exploring, to the transformative role of analytics in financial services across the continent—this is a must-listen for anyone serious about tech ...
This episode features a powerful conversation with Robert Palmer, CEO of Tera, as we explore the intersection of emerging technologies, sustainable agriculture in East Africa, and the evolving landscape of carbon removal.
From soil regeneration to carbon markets, Robert shares practical insights and bold ideas on how innovation is shaping the future of climate resilience — and why Africa may be leading the way.
🎧 Tune in to thi...
Join us as we sit down with Steve Ciesinski—entrepreneur, advisor, board member, investor, and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. With his wealth of experience, Steve shares an insightful and thought-provoking perspective on African fintech, its rapid evolution, and the opportunities shaping the industry.
Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of financial technology! Listen now.
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The Bialek Group Podcast – Episode #3 is here!
In this episode, we sit down with Serge Doh and David Dearman, pioneers in African fintech and the visionaries behind GTP, the most successful prepaid processor in the region. As one of the first fintechs to achieve large-scale success, their journey is full of insights, challenges, and game-changing innovations.
Tune in to hear how they built GTP from the ground up, navigated the evol...
In this episode, I sit down with Ike Anison, Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Gambia of Onafriq, for a great conversation about resilience, adaptation, and leadership in an unpredictable world.
While listening to Ike, I was reminded of Mike Tyson’s famous quote:
"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face."
It’s a fitting reflection on how strategies often sound great—until they meet real-world challe...
Bialek Group Podcast – Episode #1 🎙️
For our first episode, we’re joined by Agnes Kisuule from First Circle, who shares her insights on finance, technology, and personal growth. 💡
🔹 AI & its role in financial services
🔹 Stablecoins & the future of digital currency
🔹 Her investment strategy & insights on emerging markets
🔹 Her career journey & personal path in the finance world
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