The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views, positions, or policies of the Australian High Commission Kenya.
To commemorate 60 years of diplomatic partnership between Australia and Kenya, Selam & Hello has partnered with the Australian High Commission for a special three-part series: Saying the African Part Out Loud!
In this inaugural episode, host Lilly Bekele-Piper is joined by Australian-Ethiopian tech entrepreneur Caleb Maru, founder of Tech Safari—Africa's largest tech newsletter and a rapidly growing media, events, and community platform reaching over one million people monthly.
Recorded live at iHub Nairobi with a vibrant crowd at their Creative Community of Practice, the conversation examines the conditions driving successful tech ventures across the continent, whether stronger capital, policy, and/or talent is most needed the Continent's tech ecosystem, the pros and cons of AI's development in our mother tongues and why failure is key to any tech entrepreneur's success. Caleb shares fascinating stories and insights from founders securing major investments, unpacks the pressures of "launching to survive," and offers his forward-looking view of the milestones that will define African tech success in the next 15 years.
This episode offers timely, thought-provoking perspectives on African innovation and how African tech leaders are shaping the industry 'now' and creating what is 'next.'
Selam & Hello extends its appreciation to the Australian High Commission Kenya for its support in making this series possible.
Special thanks to: iHub Nairobi, Creative Community of Practice, Collins Manaseh, Selina Jamayo, Hesketh Wines and The Wine Box Kenya.
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