First was a nice panel on the ecosystems around patent and proprietary medicine vendors at #TechCabal with Michael Alagbile, Victor Benjamin, Emeka Okafor, Charity Abah, and Kwesi Arhin. These vendors aren't formally trained but still provide primary #health services for the majority of the Nigerian population, and the panel discusses providing financing and other services to them in order to improve outcomes in this vital sector https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3FbONH14q8 (2/5) #healthcare #medicine #Nigeria

Last was a fantastic panel on online learning to improve #careers in #Africa at #TechCabal w/Nneka Okekearu, Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, Fadl Al Tarzi, Dasha Karzunina, Koromone Koroye, & Pamela Lian. Following a summary of the state of online learning in Africa is a deep dive on how online learning has demonstrated significant career acceleration for many Africans, and Al Tarzi presented a unique education to hire partnership with companies. Highly recommend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdt_5kDC-z4 (4/4)

Next was a nice discussion of #tech #startups from Francophone #Africa at #TechCabal with Moulaye Taboure, Rashmi Pillai, and Rebecca Enonchong. With Wave Sénégal breaking out as Francophone Africa's first unicorn, there's clearly been under the radar growth in the region, and this conversation was a good overview of some of the activity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly5E5BAn64U (4/6)

Next was a fascinating conversation on curbing predatory lending on African digital platforms with Hilda Moraa, Dayo Odulate-Ademola, and Emmanuel Edet at #TechCabal. How these companies are building their #platforms was extremely informative, and how #BranchInternational algorithmically and informally audits their debt collectors was impressive. Highly recommend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2mwwkHtn0c (6/10)

Next was a nice #TechCabal discussion on the rollout of #5G in #Africa with Angela Wamola and Mazen Mruoe. 60% of the continent is still on 2/3G, so it'll still be a number of years before that spectrum can be allocated to 5G, but it's good to hear that carriers are planning to responsibly switch over that infrastructure with those customers in mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkLVCuiwVws (3/7)

Next was an interesting discussion on Andrew Mori and Clément Martineau on the importance of #infrastructure improvement for #Africa's digital future on #TechCabal. As pointed out here, the pace of tech uptake across the continent is unprecedented, but some fundamental improvements are necessary to capitalize on that growth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwYiCAgLALo (4/6)

Last was a #TechCabal discussion on #VR environments in #Africa with Judith Okonkwo, Mic Mann, and Osinachi. I remain unconvinced of the near term potential of this tech in Africa given infrastructure challenges, but it will be interesting to watch the space develop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lMy52M-mRU (5/5)

Next was an exciting discussion on why #SuperApps are emerging in #Africa with Emeka Ajene and Alastair Sussock at #TechCabal. I haven't heard such a coherent discussion of super apps before, and the conversation leaves me increasingly interested in this area of African #tech. Highly recommend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DelrsUkFpEc (9/12)

Next was a nice #TechCabal panel on the importance of #identify for #Web3 and #DeFi adoption in #Africa with Emmanuel Babalola, Erikan Obotetukudo, Jide Ogunjobi, Hanu Fejiro Agbodje, and Ade Molajo. The insight on these technologies in the African context is exciting, and leaves me hopeful on its potential there https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3BcxElImK8 (6/12)

Next was a nice #TechCabal discussion on #SmartCities in #Africa with Iyin Aboyeji and Jonathan Hursh. The meteoric growth of African cities represents a huge opportunity and challenge for #tech and beyond, and I loved the discussion here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ7-gv2Se9o (3/7)

Next was a great #TechCabal panel on the #African #crypto industry with Buchi Okoro and Marius Reitz. Hearing the African perspective on crypto has caused me to pause my negative evaluation of the industry since it significantly differs from the use case in other parts of the world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuO2vGhCnKI (4/8)

Next was a pair of panels at #TechCabal on startup corporate #governance and #fundraising with Oluwatosin Iyayi, Yemi Keri, Yele Oyekola, Lexi Novitske, and Chinedu Onuoha. There's some nice background and advice here for #startups, especially #Africa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY4T9PaFku0 (5/6)

Next was a nice talk by Fikayo Idowu on the buy now pay later industry in #Africa at #TechCabal. This industry has absolutely exploded on the continent, and Idowu convincingly argues that this is not only sustainable but is necessary for continued economic development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avO4KIK_M4w (6/8)

Last was a thoughtful discussion on #African #talent at #TechCabal with Adewale Yusuf, Chukwuemeka Afigbo, and Snehar Shah CFA. I was particularly impressed with Yusuf's TalentQL organization. Highly recommend https://lnkd.in/easFZquE (11/11)

Next was a nice #TechCabal discussion on African #IPOs and #tech M&A with Juliet Anammah, Victor Basta, and Yewande Senbore. The relatively smaller capital markets on the African continent mean larger tech companies need to think differently about how to proceed to the next stage of growth, and the discussion here gets at how to think about that strategy and the governance processes that need to be in place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-IALKT3sHc (6/10)

Next was a rapid fire #TechCabal program on #fintech in #Africa with Ovo Emorhokpor, Elizabeth Rossiello, Lizanne Correa-DSouza, and Ricardo Schäfer. Lots of insight about this exciting space, I only wish there was more time to hear from each guest!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWGai6Kr6qQ (9/15)

Last was a rapid fire #TechCabal #panel on #AgentNetworks for digital #FinancialServices in #Africa with Sultan Quadri, Tobi Amira, Tim Steel, Mayowa Kuyoro, and Oyintomi Osofisan Obafemi. In areas without #banks or ATMs, these agents are essential for many financial services (& beyond), & the panel discusses many issues such as recruiting, retaining, & improving outcomes for agents, as well as the need to collect and share finance related #data between stakeholders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG0zrNbG02M (4/4)

Next was a fascinating #TechCabal discussion on #VC #investment in #Africa with Vanessa June Obasi, Maelle Gavet, Satoshi Shinada, and Kofoworola Agbaje. This panel was an excellent tour of how investors view the market, and I was particularly excited about the Japan-Africa connection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVV15-A4EPk (8/9)

Next was another #TechCabal panel on #Africa's informal #economy with Barene Jankovich-Besan (Beard), Tesh Mbaabu, Ademola Adesina, Dip Patel, Ismael Belkhayat, and Michael Olabisi. There were some technical difficulties, but the topic is crucial and the companies represented here are exciting so push through it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNq8PD2uagY (3/8)

First up was an interesting #TechCabal panel on how #socialmedia is shaping #Africa commerce with Timi Odueso, Joshua Chibueze, Brian Mogeni, and Kelvin Umechukwu. This whole space is fascinating, and the dynamism in the African market here is palpable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSB0cbxcZzA (2/8)