Impact Masters Podcast

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Episodes: 75

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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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Episode Date
He couldn’t afford tuition, met a president, led a university, and learned the money rules that many bankers miss
May 26, 2026
How A Teen Author Funded A Legal Dream
May 26, 2026
Discipline
May 22, 2026
The Big Score Book Review: What Silicon Valley Got Right And Africa Can Adapt
May 21, 2026
The Kid Who Ran A Farm Like A CEO
May 20, 2026
Developer Marketplaces, API Economy and Data Sovereignty in Emerging Markets (South Africa)
May 01, 2026
Africa’s Telco API Playbook
May 01, 2026
From Biashara to Blockchain: Eddie Kago on Grit, Kenyan Tech, and DeFi for Farmers
Apr 10, 2026
Culture, Capital & Code: Building Africa’s Future with Grace Mumo and Eng. Yinka Abioye
Mar 04, 2026
Airtime, Data and Impact Across Africa with Luchiri Omoto | Impact Masters Podcast
Jan 02, 2026
From Idea to MVP: Lessons Across Uganda, India, and Silicon Valley
Dec 31, 2025
Impact Masters Podcast and AT Retold and AT Summit 2024: Building APIs, Building Communities in Africa’s Startup Frontier Part 1
Dec 31, 2025
UWC-USA, Crisis, and the Power of Humane Education with Dr Victoria | Impact Masters Podcast
Nov 24, 2025
Mining Engineer on Using Data & Vision to Transform Africa with Zikamai Gangaizo | Impact Masters Podcast
Oct 21, 2025
Innovative Business Development & Growth with Ryan Dewey Smith | Impact Masters Podcast
Sep 11, 2025
#56 Impact Masters Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Video: Video Marketing Trifecta
Sep 11, 2025
Finding Your Tech Path With Japheth Obala | Impact Masters Podcast
Aug 25, 2025
#54 IMPACT MASTER CATHERLINE MIROBE: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TO SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Jul 30, 2025
#53 Impact Master Dennis Okangi: Fish, Freezers, and Funding A Tech Entrepreneur's Tale
Jun 23, 2025
#52 Transforming Marine Economies: Dr. Mathew Egessa's Journey
Jun 15, 2025
#51 Titus Ndeto: Breaking Down the Walls Between Startups and Investors
Jun 01, 2025
#50 Impact Master: Tom Building Digital Bridges in African Fintech
May 05, 2025
#49 Part 2 Alfred Ongere: Mind the Mandazis: Life Lessons from Boarding School
Apr 09, 2025
#49 Alfred Ongere Part 1 Bridging Telecom and AI: Lessons Learned in Tech
Apr 09, 2025
#48 IMPACT MASTER KHALILA MBOWE (KELLZ): FROM ARUSHA TO AFRICA'S CREATIVE ECONOMY AND TECH FOR GENDER #africa #innovation #socialimpact #entrepreneurship
Mar 30, 2025
#47 Impact Master Irving Amukasa: From Kenyan Public Schools to Tech Entrepreneurship Excellence #africa #education #technology #entrepreneurship #inspiration
Mar 21, 2025
#46 Breaking Barriers: Charles Oduk’s Journey from Struggle to Innovation
Feb 26, 2025
#45 Innovating for Change: Empowering Rural Tanzania with Catherine Kimambo
Jan 17, 2025
#44 African Tech Revolution Through Faith Kilonzi's Eyes
Jan 13, 2025
#43 Empowering Communities Through AI: The Kalebu Jordan Story
Jan 07, 2025
#42 - Victor Abedi
Dec 15, 2024
#41 Impact Master Hope Wanjeri: From Nairobi's Streets to Tech Innovation and Mentorship #africa #womenintech #podcast #inspiration #community
Dec 10, 2024
#38 - Joseph Njogu -Dev Ops
Nov 19, 2024
#40 - Robert Tumaini
Nov 19, 2024
#38 IMPACT MASTER JUNN HOPE: FROM A CURIOUS CHILD IN THIKA TO A TRAILBLAZING ROCKET SCIENTIST #africa #womenintech #engineering #podcast #inspiration
Oct 30, 2024
#37 IMPACT MASTER JACK SIRO
Oct 26, 2024
#36 - Eng. Felix Kariuki
Oct 07, 2024
#35 - PAUL ANGATIA
Sep 30, 2024
#34 - DR. GILBERT SAGIA
Sep 23, 2024
#33 - DANIEL MWANGILA
Sep 17, 2024
#39 - Vivens Uezimana
Sep 09, 2024
#32 - Jean Salvi and Jim Tare
Aug 24, 2024
#31 - Mariam Nourya Koné
Jul 29, 2024
#30 - Itumeleng Moagi
Jun 29, 2024
#33 - ABEL MASILA
May 17, 2024
#32 - JESSICA RANDALL
Apr 12, 2024
#30 - TESH MBAABU AND MESONGO SIBUTI
Feb 16, 2024
#29 - VICTOR AGOLLA
Jan 27, 2024
#28 - ALEX BWANAKWELI
Jan 10, 2024
#27 - ANTHONY NANDAA (Prof Nandaa)
Jan 09, 2024
#26 - SOLOMON OPIO
Jan 09, 2024
#25 - ANTHONY KIPLIMO
Jan 08, 2024
#24 - SIGU MAGWA
Dec 15, 2023
#23 - SIGU MAGWA
Dec 12, 2023
#22 - DIANA MBABAZI
Nov 28, 2023
#21 - JUSTINE MAHINYILA
Nov 05, 2023
#19 - JACK NGARI
Sep 18, 2023
#20 - ALFEO RAYMOND
Sep 18, 2023
The Blueprint for 100 African Billionaires, Ivy League Admissions, and Value-Based Leadership with Dr. Weche | Impact Masters Podcast
Jul 23, 2023
Software Engineering, Innovation & Mentorship in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem with Naamini Yonazi | Impact Masters Podcast
Jun 26, 2023
Driving Innovation in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem & Building Impactful Startups with Paul Mandele | Impact Masters Podcast
Jun 11, 2023
Global Sports Marketing, Youth Empowerment & Building Cultural Legacy with Bah-Pna Dahane | Impact Masters Podcast
May 14, 2023
Building Brave, Shaping Africa’s Tech Ecosystem & Blending Music, Web3, and Talent Strategy 3 with Jessica Colaço | Impact Masters Podcast
Apr 23, 2023
Building Canza Finance and the Future of Web3 & African DeFi with Pascal Ntsama IV & Oyedeji Oluwoye | Impact Masters Podcast
Apr 16, 2023
Google Africa Tech Director on Fintech, R&D, and Cybersecurity Leadership with Jack Ngare | Impact Masters Podcast
Mar 20, 2023
Building Brave, Shaping Africa’s Tech Ecosystem & Blending Music, Web3, and Talent Strategy with Jessica Colaço | Impact Masters Podcast
Mar 12, 2023
Building Brave, Shaping Africa’s Tech Ecosystem & Blending Music, Web3, and Talent Strategy with Jessica Colaço | Impact Masters Podcast
Feb 21, 2023
Driving Africa’s Tech Revolution Through Innovation & Entrepreneurship 2 with Bernard Banta | Impact Masters Podcast
Feb 13, 2023
Design Principles & Creative Strategy 2 with John Mwendwa | Impact Masters Podcast
Feb 13, 2023
Driving Africa’s Tech Revolution Through Innovation & Entrepreneurship with Bernard Banta | Impact Masters Podcast
Jan 15, 2023
Global Advocacy, Eradicating FGM, and the Psychotherapy of Survival with Dr. Leyla Hussein | Impact Masters Podcast
Dec 25, 2022
Why Storytelling is Important to Africa’s Tech with Teddy Warria | Impact Masters Podcast
Dec 04, 2022
Life and Journey of Building Developer Ecosystems in Africa and Scaling Africa's Talking with Samuel Gikandi | Impact Masters Podcast
Nov 01, 2022
The Business of Design, Creative Strategy for Fintech, and Leading DroidconKe with John Mwendwa | Impact Masters Podcast
Aug 11, 2022
Mastering Creative Strategy, Human-Centric Design, and the Future of Africa’s Creative Economy with John Mwendwa | Impact Masters Podcast
Aug 11, 2022