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The Impact Masters Podcast explores the forces shaping Africa’s technology and innovation ecosystem while connecting them to global tech trends and best practices.
Hosted by technology ecosystem builder Michael Kimathi, the show features authentic conversations with the founders, developers, investors, and thought leaders who are building the future of Africa and influencing the global digital economy.
As the tech landscape shifts toward AI-augmented engineering and globalized talent pools, Impact Masters focuses on tactical, proven frameworks—not theory. We deconstruct the socio-technical challenges of building scalable software, securing venture capital, and leading high-performance engineering teams across emerging and global markets.
Each episode dives into how technology is transforming the way we live, work, and govern, with a focus on:
Software & DevEx: Engineering, developer experience, DevRel, and product design.
Digital Transformation: AI integration and scaling high-performance teams.
The Startup Playbook: Securing venture capital and driving startup growth.
While deeply rooted in Africa’s tech journey, we also unpack global innovations that inspire local impact. We tell authentic stories, preserve Africa’s tech history, share actionable insights, and challenge the status quo: body, mind, and spirit.
If you’re a tech founder, developer, investor, or innovator looking to understand Africa’s digital future while staying plugged into global technology trends, this podcast is your guide.
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He couldn’t afford tuition, met a president, led a university, and learned the money rules that many bankers miss
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May 26, 2026 |
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How A Teen Author Funded A Legal Dream
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May 26, 2026 |
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Discipline
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May 22, 2026 |
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The Big Score Book Review: What Silicon Valley Got Right And Africa Can Adapt
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May 21, 2026 |
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The Kid Who Ran A Farm Like A CEO
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May 20, 2026 |
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Developer Marketplaces, API Economy and Data Sovereignty in Emerging Markets (South Africa)
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May 01, 2026 |
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Africa’s Telco API Playbook
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May 01, 2026 |
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From Biashara to Blockchain: Eddie Kago on Grit, Kenyan Tech, and DeFi for Farmers
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Culture, Capital & Code: Building Africa’s Future with Grace Mumo and Eng. Yinka Abioye
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Airtime, Data and Impact Across Africa with Luchiri Omoto | Impact Masters Podcast
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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From Idea to MVP: Lessons Across Uganda, India, and Silicon Valley
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Impact Masters Podcast and AT Retold and AT Summit 2024: Building APIs, Building Communities in Africa’s Startup Frontier Part 1
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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UWC-USA, Crisis, and the Power of Humane Education with Dr Victoria | Impact Masters Podcast
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Mining Engineer on Using Data & Vision to Transform Africa with Zikamai Gangaizo | Impact Masters Podcast
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Innovative Business Development & Growth with Ryan Dewey Smith | Impact Masters Podcast
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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#56 Impact Masters Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Video: Video Marketing Trifecta
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Finding Your Tech Path With Japheth Obala | Impact Masters Podcast
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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#54 IMPACT MASTER CATHERLINE MIROBE: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TO SOFTWARE ENGINEER
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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#53 Impact Master Dennis Okangi: Fish, Freezers, and Funding A Tech Entrepreneur's Tale
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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#52 Transforming Marine Economies: Dr. Mathew Egessa's Journey
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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#51 Titus Ndeto: Breaking Down the Walls Between Startups and Investors
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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#50 Impact Master: Tom Building Digital Bridges in African Fintech
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May 05, 2025 |
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#49 Part 2 Alfred Ongere: Mind the Mandazis: Life Lessons from Boarding School
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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#49 Alfred Ongere Part 1 Bridging Telecom and AI: Lessons Learned in Tech
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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#48 IMPACT MASTER KHALILA MBOWE (KELLZ): FROM ARUSHA TO AFRICA'S CREATIVE ECONOMY AND TECH FOR GENDER #africa #innovation #socialimpact #entrepreneurship
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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#47 Impact Master Irving Amukasa: From Kenyan Public Schools to Tech Entrepreneurship Excellence #africa #education #technology #entrepreneurship #inspiration
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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#46 Breaking Barriers: Charles Oduk’s Journey from Struggle to Innovation
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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#45 Innovating for Change: Empowering Rural Tanzania with Catherine Kimambo
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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#44 African Tech Revolution Through Faith Kilonzi's Eyes
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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#43 Empowering Communities Through AI: The Kalebu Jordan Story
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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#42 - Victor Abedi
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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#41 Impact Master Hope Wanjeri: From Nairobi's Streets to Tech Innovation and Mentorship #africa #womenintech #podcast #inspiration #community
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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#38 - Joseph Njogu -Dev Ops
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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#40 - Robert Tumaini
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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#38 IMPACT MASTER JUNN HOPE: FROM A CURIOUS CHILD IN THIKA TO A TRAILBLAZING ROCKET SCIENTIST #africa #womenintech #engineering #podcast #inspiration
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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#37 IMPACT MASTER JACK SIRO
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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#36 - Eng. Felix Kariuki
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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#35 - PAUL ANGATIA
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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#34 - DR. GILBERT SAGIA
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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#33 - DANIEL MWANGILA
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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#39 - Vivens Uezimana
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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#32 - Jean Salvi and Jim Tare
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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#31 - Mariam Nourya Koné
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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#30 - Itumeleng Moagi
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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#33 - ABEL MASILA
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May 17, 2024 |
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#32 - JESSICA RANDALL
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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#30 - TESH MBAABU AND MESONGO SIBUTI
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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#29 - VICTOR AGOLLA
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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#28 - ALEX BWANAKWELI
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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#27 - ANTHONY NANDAA (Prof Nandaa)
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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#26 - SOLOMON OPIO
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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#25 - ANTHONY KIPLIMO
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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#24 - SIGU MAGWA
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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#23 - SIGU MAGWA
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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#22 - DIANA MBABAZI
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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#21 - JUSTINE MAHINYILA
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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#19 - JACK NGARI
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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#20 - ALFEO RAYMOND
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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The Blueprint for 100 African Billionaires, Ivy League Admissions, and Value-Based Leadership with Dr. Weche | Impact Masters Podcast
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Software Engineering, Innovation & Mentorship in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem with Naamini Yonazi | Impact Masters Podcast
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Driving Innovation in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem & Building Impactful Startups with Paul Mandele | Impact Masters Podcast
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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Global Sports Marketing, Youth Empowerment & Building Cultural Legacy with Bah-Pna Dahane | Impact Masters Podcast
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May 14, 2023 |
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Building Brave, Shaping Africa’s Tech Ecosystem & Blending Music, Web3, and Talent Strategy 3 with Jessica Colaço | Impact Masters Podcast
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Apr 23, 2023 |
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Building Canza Finance and the Future of Web3 & African DeFi with Pascal Ntsama IV & Oyedeji Oluwoye | Impact Masters Podcast
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Apr 16, 2023 |
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Google Africa Tech Director on Fintech, R&D, and Cybersecurity Leadership with Jack Ngare | Impact Masters Podcast
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Building Brave, Shaping Africa’s Tech Ecosystem & Blending Music, Web3, and Talent Strategy with Jessica Colaço | Impact Masters Podcast
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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Building Brave, Shaping Africa’s Tech Ecosystem & Blending Music, Web3, and Talent Strategy with Jessica Colaço | Impact Masters Podcast
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Driving Africa’s Tech Revolution Through Innovation & Entrepreneurship 2 with Bernard Banta | Impact Masters Podcast
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Design Principles & Creative Strategy 2 with John Mwendwa | Impact Masters Podcast
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Driving Africa’s Tech Revolution Through Innovation & Entrepreneurship with Bernard Banta | Impact Masters Podcast
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Jan 15, 2023 |
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Global Advocacy, Eradicating FGM, and the Psychotherapy of Survival with Dr. Leyla Hussein | Impact Masters Podcast
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Dec 25, 2022 |
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Why Storytelling is Important to Africa’s Tech with Teddy Warria | Impact Masters Podcast
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Dec 04, 2022 |
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Life and Journey of Building Developer Ecosystems in Africa and Scaling Africa's Talking with Samuel Gikandi | Impact Masters Podcast
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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The Business of Design, Creative Strategy for Fintech, and Leading DroidconKe with John Mwendwa | Impact Masters Podcast
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Mastering Creative Strategy, Human-Centric Design, and the Future of Africa’s Creative Economy with John Mwendwa | Impact Masters Podcast
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Aug 11, 2022 |