Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of changemakers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives to a global audience. Topics include youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity initiatives, and sustainable food systems of the future. Dr. Murigande is a leader in the life sciences industry, a passionate champion for furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare, and a TEDx speaker. (more about her at www.murigande.com)
Mar 08, 2024
Diagnosis of Women's Pelvic Conditions RevolutionisedIn the fifth and final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Élise Mekkaoui, founder and CPO of Matricis.ai. Élise discusses the challenges in diagnosing female pelvic pathologies, such as endometriosis, and how Matricis is employing machine learning to improve diagnosis by assisting radiologists with MRI image analysis. Therefore reducing medical errancy time.Élise also touches on the importance of bringing awareness to women's health, urging investors to invest in innovative startups that account for gender differences. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.References for content mentioned in this episode:Gender bias in medicine articleGender funding gap data by UBS RELEVANT LINKS:More about Matricis at this websiteFollow Matricis: LinkedIn Connect with our guest, Élise Mekkaoui: LINKEDIN Follow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This short series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.CHAPTERS:00:00 Episode Introduction00:39 The Importance of Gender in Personalised Medicine01:44 Introducing the Host and the Podcast02:25 The Purpose of Matricis.ai04:06 AI's Role in Advancing Female Pelvic Pathologies' Diagnosis08:32 Challenges and Collaborations in Data Collection10:57 The Gender Gap in AI and Women's Health Innovation12:47 The Future of Women-Led Innovation in the Age of AI16:25 Closing Remarks and Further Resources for Exploration
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Mar 08, 2024
Supporting Women's Health in the WorkplaceIn the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande delves into the challenges of addressing women's health within the corporate environment with guest Fatoumata Ly, the co-founder of Ninti. Fatoumata shares her personal journey and the inception of Ninti, a digital platform aimed at helping employers create supportive work environments for reproductive mental health. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of women's health in the workplace, emphasising the importance of community, awareness, and scaling solutions to meet widespread needs.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.References for content mentioned in this episode:Gender bias in medicine articleGender funding gap data by UBS RELEVANT LINKS:More about Ninti at this websiteFollow Ninti: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with our guest, Fatoumata Ly: LINKEDIN Follow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This short series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.CHAPTERS:00:00 Episode Introduction 01:16 Revolutionising Reproductive Mental Health01:38 Introducing the Host and the Podcast02:26 Fatoumata's Journey to Founding Ninti04:12 Ninti's Mental Health Care Pathway07:18 Ninti's B2B2C Model: Partnering with Employers for Change08:49 Scaling Ninti's Impact11:16 The AI for Life Summit: A Platform for Change13:24 The Future of Women's Health and Innovation16:07 Closing...
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Mar 08, 2024
AI Technology Democratising Access to Clinical TrialsIn the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of AI and women's health with Danielle Ralic, CEO and founder of Ancora.ai. Ancora, an AI-powered clinical trial matching platform, aims to democratise access to trials and accelerate research. Danielle and Claire discuss the healthcare system's shortcomings in serving women, particularly in clinical trials. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of gender inclusivity in AI and the startup ecosystem, emphasising the need for more support for women-led ventures in healthcare innovation.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.References for content mentioned in this episode:Gender bias in medicine articleGender funding gap data by UBS RELEVANT LINKS:More about Ancora at this websiteFollow Ancora: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | FacebookConnect with our guest, Danielle Ralic: LINKEDIN Follow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This short series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.CHAPTERS:00:00 Episode Introduction00:42 The Critical Role of Women in Clinical Trials01:32 Introducing the Host and the Podcast02:26 The Genesis of Ancora.ai04:16 The Power of AI in...
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Mar 08, 2024
Twenty-First Century Treatments for Women's HealthIn the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Alia Rahman, the Co-founder and CEO of Amplexd Therapeutics. Alia shares her personal journey with dysplasia, how it motivated her to establish Amplexd, and the company's mission of developing treatments to improve patient experience and accessibility for HPV-induced cervical dysplasia. Alia raises awareness of the healthcare system's failings towards women's health, particularly in the treatments of cervical precancer. She highlights the focus on unique treatment strategies, such as non-invasive and low-cost options. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.References for content mentioned in this episode:CIN classifications summary by the Cleveland Clinic "ASC-US" term explanation Gender bias in medicine articleGender funding gap data by UBSRELEVANT LINKS:More about Amplexd Therapeutics at this websiteFollow Amplexd: LinkedInConnect with our guest, Alia Rahman: LINKEDINFollow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This short series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.CHAPTERS:0:00 Episode Introduction01:18 Introducing Amplexd Therapeutics01:54 Introducing the Host and the Podcast02:45 Alia's Journey with Amplexd06:23 Understanding Cervical Intraepithelial...
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Mar 08, 2024
Advocacy and Patient-led Innovation in Women's HealthIn this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Sasha Ottey, the Executive Director of the PCOS Challenge. Sasha shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and how her experiences led her to establish a leading non-profit organisation that supports and advocates for those affected by PCOS globally. Sasha emphasises the importance of patient involvement in creating medical solutions and innovations, as well as the need for increased funding towards research. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.References for content mentioned in this episode:Gender bias in medicine articleGender funding gap data by UBSRELEVANT LINKS:More about PCOS Challenge at this websiteFollow PCOS Challenge: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Connect with our guest, Sasha Ottey: LINKEDINFollow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This short series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.CHAPTERS:00:00 Episode Introduction00:40 The Importance of Women's Health Advocacy01:30 Introducing the Host and the Podcast02:37 Sasha's Personal Journey with PCOS05:17 The Global Reach of PCOS Challenge07:51 The Importance of Patient-Led Research12:52 The Future of...
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Mar 01, 2024
In this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series focusing on women's health innovation. The next five episodes will address Issues like the lack of female representation in clinical trials as well as the need for gender-specific personalised medicine, but also the importance and the need to invest in startups led by women. This new series will feature female founders advocating for public health, developing non-invasive treatments, harnessing AI technologies, and especially holding space for women in the workplace. Welcome to our Women's Health special series created in collaboration with Artefact Open Innovation Switzerland! We are glad that you tuned in, and you are following Narratives of Purpose in amplifying social impact. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. Follow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review
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Dec 12, 2023
Join me for the Season Five Finale of Narratives of Purpose where we are celebrating our Three Year Anniversary of powerful conversations with our wonderful guests who are making waves in their industries and communities.
In our podcast series, we have shone a spotlight on innovation, sustainability, global health, technology, entrepreneurship and skill development - just to name a few. The fascinating thing about all of the conversations with our guests, is that the action is happening in real-time. Which not only provides an active perspective, but has also led us to invite our previous guests back onto the show to discuss their progress and give a behind-the-scenes look into their journeys.
Tune into this episode to celebrate an exciting three years of Narratives of Purpose and many more to come.
Show notes:
I recommend that you tune into our previous Narratives of Purpose conversations to be reminded of the thought-provoking and impactful conversations that we have had. Be sure to also tune into Hashtag Impact’s episode celebrating the work of Narratives on Purpose in honour of one of the 2023 International Women's Day missions, which was to elevate visibility for women creatives.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript, and connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com, or leave us a review.
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Episode timestamps
00:11 - Season finale introduction
02:33 - Narratives of Purpose's recognitions and features
05:22 - Episode highlights from our first four seasons
18:04 - My learnings from interviewing global changemakers
19:43 - What listeners are saying about Narratives of Purpose
24:04 - What our guests are saying about Narratives of Purpose
29:09 - Shout out to the Narratives of Purpose team
30:12 - How to get in touch with us
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Dec 12, 2023
Join me for the Season Five Finale of Narratives of Purpose where we are celebrating our Three Year Anniversary of powerful conversations with our wonderful guests who are making waves in their industries and communities.In our podcast series, we have shone a spotlight on innovation, sustainability, global health, technology, entrepreneurship and skill development - just to name a few. The fascinating thing about all of the conversations with our guests, is that the action is happening in real-time. Which not only provides an active perspective, but has also led us to invite our previous guests back onto the show to discuss their progress and give a behind-the-scenes look into their journeys.Tune into this episode to celebrate an exciting three years of Narratives of Purpose and many more to come. Show notes:I recommend that you tune into our previous Narratives of Purpose conversations to be reminded of the thought-provoking and impactful conversations that we have had. Be sure to also tune into Hashtag Impact’s episode celebrating the work of Narratives on Purpose in honour of one of the 2023 International Women's Day missions, which was to elevate visibility for women creatives.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript, and connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com, or leave us a review.____ Episode timestamps 00:11 - Season finale introduction 02:33 - Narratives of Purpose's recognitions and features 05:22 - Episode highlights from our first four seasons 18:04 - My learnings from interviewing global changemakers 19:43 - What listeners are saying about Narratives of Purpose 24:04 - What our guests are saying about Narratives of Purpose 29:09 - Shout out to the Narratives of Purpose team 30:12 - How to get in touch with us
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Nov 21, 2023
In today’s episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Ira Guha who is the founder of Asan. Asan is a social venture with a mission to eradicate period poverty, which prevents women and girls across the world from participating in essential daily activities (Including going to school and work).
In our conversation, we talk about the impact of period poverty and how Asan cup’s accessibility has the ability to impact the lives and empower the women who use them. We also discuss the seemingly taboo subject of women’s health, especially relating to periods, and how the social shifts we have made towards sustainability globally have made an impact on the future of menstrual products.
Show notes:
To find out more about Asan, head over to their website and Instagram page. To connect with Ira and find out about the impact that Asan is making within the many communities that they have partnered with, connect with her on LinkedIn.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript, and connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com.
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Episode timestamps
00:26 - Episode introduction
02:32 - Asan's mission and Ira's motivations to create the start-up
06:39 - Asan cup's one-for-one donation and cost-saving model
07:58 - Designing and developing the Asan cup
12:12 - Asan's impact in rural India and beyond
14:28 - Breaking the taboos around periods
17:46 - Asan's partnerships and behavioural change framework
24:45 - Ira's entrepreneurial journey
26:36 - The evolving market for reusable period products
31:34 - How to connect with Ira and learn more about Asan
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Nov 21, 2023
In today’s episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Ira Guha who is the founder of Asan. Asan is a social venture with a mission to eradicate period poverty, which prevents women and girls across the world from participating in essential daily activities (Including going to school and work).In our conversation, we talk about the impact of period poverty and how Asan cup’s accessibility has the ability to impact the lives and empower the women who use them. We also discuss the seemingly taboo subject of women’s health, especially relating to periods, and how the social shifts we have made towards sustainability globally have made an impact on the future of menstrual products. Show notes: To find out more about Asan, head over to their website and Instagram page. To connect with Ira and find out about the impact that Asan is making within the many communities that they have partnered with, connect with her on LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript, and connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com.** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast and become a patron. ** ____Episode timestamps00:26 - Episode introduction 02:32 - Asan's mission and Ira's motivations to create the start-up06:39 - Asan cup's one-for-one donation and cost-saving model 07:58 - Designing and developing the Asan cup 12:12 - Asan's impact in rural India and beyond14:28 - Breaking the taboos around periods17:46 - Asan's partnerships and behavioural change framework24:45 - Ira's entrepreneurial journey26:36 - The evolving market for reusable period products31:34 - How to connect with Ira and learn more about Asan
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Nov 07, 2023
Join me for today’s episode where I will be catching up with Rhiana Spring, the founder and executive director of Spring ACT. Spring ACT is an organisation connecting human rights and technology to empower people to take action and eliminate global social injustices.
Their flagship product is called Sophia, the world's first chatbot empowering survivors of domestic violence to gather potential evidence and seek help wherever they are in the world.
I highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 37 to be reminded of Spring ACT’s mission and listen to today's episode to hear how Rhiana’s journey has evolved over the past 18 months.
Show notes:
To find out more about Spring ACT, head over to their website and be sure to connect with them on Instagram or LinkedIn.
Check out the Social Innovation Tournament finalists that Rhiana mentioned in this episode.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript, and connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com.
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Episode timestamps
00:26 - Episode introduction
01:43 - Highlight of Rhiana's first interview on the podcast
04:32 - Spring ACT's vision and the story behind the organisation's name
06:00 - Launching Sophia in Peru
08:16 - Developing partnerships with global organisations, including UN Women
11:25 - Team work: making space for fun and celebrating the wins
14:05 - Growing the Spring ACT team with a Tech Lead
17:30 - Impact of international prizes and recognition for Sophia
23:00 - Dots: the second Spring ACT product
24:37 - Sophia's digital safe
26:31 - Spring ACT's new business model
29:27 - Rhiana's personal journey as a founder
32:23 - Rhiana's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
36:32 - How to connect with Rhiana and learn more about Spring ACT
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Nov 07, 2023
Join me for today’s episode where I will be catching up with Rhiana Spring, the founder and executive director of Spring ACT. Spring ACT is an organisation connecting human rights and technology to empower people to take action and eliminate global social injustices. Their flagship product is called Sophia, the world's first chatbot empowering survivors of domestic violence to gather potential evidence and seek help wherever they are in the world.I highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 37 to be reminded of Spring ACT’s mission and listen to today's episode to hear how Rhiana’s journey has evolved over the past 18 months.Show notes: To find out more about Spring ACT, head over to their website and be sure to connect with them on Instagram or LinkedIn.Check out the Social Innovation Tournament finalists that Rhiana mentioned in this episode.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript, and connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com.** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast and become a patron. ** ____Episode timestamps00:26 - Episode introduction 01:43 - Highlight of Rhiana's first interview on the podcast04:32 - Spring ACT's vision and the story behind the organisation's name06:00 - Launching Sophia in Peru08:16 - Developing partnerships with global organisations, including UN Women11:25 - Team work: making space for fun and celebrating the wins14:05 - Growing the Spring ACT team with a Tech Lead17:30 - Impact of international prizes and recognition for Sophia23:00 - Dots: the second Spring ACT product24:37 - Sophia's digital safe26:31 - Spring ACT's new business model29:27 - Rhiana's personal journey as a founder32:23 - Rhiana's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs36:32 - How to connect with Rhiana and learn more about Spring ACT
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Oct 23, 2023
In this episode I will be welcoming back another previous guest of Narratives of Purpose, Bart De Witte, to hear more about his journey of making medical AI accessible.
Bart is the founder of the Hippo AI Foundation, which is designed to develop medical AI for the common good by liberating all future medical knowledge by making it open to everyone.
We spoke in November 2022, and before you tune into today’s episode, I highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 41 to be reminded of Hippo AI’s mission and listen to today's episode to hear how Bart's work has evolved since our last conversation.
Show notes:
To find out more about the Hippo AI Foundation be sure to head over to their website and read the newsletter edition I refered to here.
Following the recording of this episode, you will find information from Bart’s keynote speech at the WHO Europe Conference here.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.
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Episode timestamps
00:26 - Episode introduction
02:05 - Highlight of Bart's first interview on the podcast
04:55 - Hippo AI's mission
06:47 - Ask Paper: the community and collaboration platform for AI researchers
12:18 - Hippo AI's new finance model
19:17 - Influence of capital and industrial interests on research
21:15 - Open source AI myths and reality in healthcare
28:41 - Disrupting healthcare through technology?
33:12 - Bart's advice to aspiring social entrepreneurs
35:58 - Being provocative to spark conversations
37:31 - How to connect with Bart and learn more about the Hippo AI Foundation
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Oct 23, 2023
In this episode I will be welcoming back another previous guest of Narratives of Purpose, Bart De Witte, to hear more about his journey of making medical AI accessible. Bart is the founder of the Hippo AI Foundation, which is designed to develop medical AI for the common good by liberating all future medical knowledge by making it open to everyone.We spoke in November 2022, and before you tune into today’s episode, I highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 41 to be reminded of Hippo AI’s mission and listen to today's episode to hear how Bart's work has evolved since our last conversation.Show notes: To find out more about the Hippo AI Foundation be sure to head over to their website and read the newsletter edition I refered to here.Following the recording of this episode, you will find information from Bart’s keynote speech at the WHO Europe Conference here. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast and become a patron. ** ____Episode timestamps00:26 - Episode introduction 02:05 - Highlight of Bart's first interview on the podcast04:55 - Hippo AI's mission06:47 - Ask Paper: the community and collaboration platform for AI researchers12:18 - Hippo AI's new finance model19:17 - Influence of capital and industrial interests on research21:15 - Open source AI myths and reality in healthcare28:41 - Disrupting healthcare through technology?33:12 - Bart's advice to aspiring social entrepreneurs35:58 - Being provocative to spark conversations37:31 - How to connect with Bart and learn more about the Hippo AI Foundation
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Oct 10, 2023
Today I am welcoming back my very first guest of Narratives of Purpose - Pauline Koelbl, founder of ShEquity. ShEquity is a Catalyst Fund that provides smart investments for innovative and impactful African female entrepreneurs.
Join me in this conversation where Pauline talks about the growth and impact of ShEquity since we first spoke in 2020.
Listen to today's episode to hear how the journey of ShEquity has evolved since our last conversation.
Show notes:
I recommend that you tune into my previous conversation with Pauline in our first ever episode of Narratives of Purpose so that you can better follow along with the growth story of her company.
To find out more about ShEquity, head over to their website and find out more about SHEBA (the ShEquity Business Accelerator) here. You can also connect with Pauline on LinkedIn.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.
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Episode timestamps
00:26 - Episode introduction
01:50 - Highlight of Paulines's first interview on the podcast
05:04 - Gender lens funding and investing in Africa
07:33 - ShEquity's portfolio of companies
13:06 - ShEquity's impact on SDGs and livelihoods across the continent
17:22 - Creating the ShEquity Business Accelerator (SHEBA) and it's impact to date
26:24 - Pauline's learnings from her entrepreneurial journey and her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
31:12 - Dealing with challenges and doubt as an entrepreneur
35:08 - How to connect with Pauline and learn more about ShEquity
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Oct 10, 2023
Today I am welcoming back my very first guest of Narratives of Purpose - Pauline Koelbl, founder of ShEquity. ShEquity is a Catalyst Fund that provides smart investments for innovative and impactful African female entrepreneurs. Join me in this conversation where Pauline talks about the growth and impact of ShEquity since we first spoke in 2020.Listen to today's episode to hear how the journey of ShEquity has evolved since our last conversation.Show notes: I recommend that you tune into my previous conversation with Pauline in our first ever episode of Narratives of Purpose so that you can better follow along with the growth story of her company.To find out more about ShEquity, head over to their website and find out more about SHEBA (the ShEquity Business Accelerator) here. You can also connect with Pauline on LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast and become a patron. ** ____Episode timestamps00:26 - Episode introduction 01:50 - Highlight of Paulines's first interview on the podcast05:04 - Gender lens funding and investing in Africa07:33 - ShEquity's portfolio of companies13:06 - ShEquity's impact on SDGs and livelihoods across the continent17:22 - Creating the ShEquity Business Accelerator (SHEBA) and it's impact to date26:24 - Pauline's learnings from her entrepreneurial journey and her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs31:12 - Dealing with challenges and doubt as an entrepreneur35:08 - How to connect with Pauline and learn more about ShEquity
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Sep 19, 2023
Join me for a conversation with Alma Moya Losada who is the founder and CEO of Aequaland, an award winning edtech startup. I previously spoke to Alma back in 2021, and since then her business (and lessons) have come a long way.
The core focus of Aequaland is to build educational experiences whilst combining digital game play and physical activities. An interesting way to keep students engaged.
Listen to today’s episode to hear the difference that two years has made for this tech startup company.
Show notes:
I recommend that you tune into my previous conversation with Alma in Episode 14 so that you can better follow along with the growth story of her company.
To find out more about Aequaland be sure to head over to their website or you can connect with Alma on LinkedIn.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.
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Episode timestamps
00:26 - Episode introduction
01:55 - Highlight of Alma's first interview on the podcast
04:07 - The "phygital" learning experience and Aequaland's extracurricular offerings
08:19 - Ed Tech and change in the education system
10:34 - Alma's entrepreneurial journey
22:14 - Aequaland's business objectives
26:04 - Alma's advice to female tech founders
27:36 - How to connect with Alma and learn more about Aequaland
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Sep 19, 2023
Join me for a conversation with Alma Moya Losada who is the founder and CEO of Aequaland, an award winning edtech startup. I previously spoke to Alma back in 2021, and since then her business (and lessons) have come a long way. The core focus of Aequaland is to build educational experiences whilst combining digital game play and physical activities. An interesting way to keep students engaged. Listen to today’s episode to hear the difference that two years has made for this tech startup company.Show notes: I recommend that you tune into my previous conversation with Alma in Episode 14 so that you can better follow along with the growth story of her company. To find out more about Aequaland be sure to head over to their website or you can connect with Alma on LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast and become a patron. ** ____Episode timestamps00:26 - Episode introduction 01:55 - Highlight of Alma's first interview on the podcast04:07 - The "phygital" learning experience and Aequaland's extracurricular offerings08:19 - Ed Tech and change in the education system10:34 - Alma's entrepreneurial journey22:14 - Aequaland's business objectives26:04 - Alma's advice to female tech founders27:36 - How to connect with Alma and learn more about Aequaland
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Sep 05, 2023
In this episode I will be welcoming back a previous guest of Narratives of Purpose to hear more about this Ed Tech entrepreneur's journey since our initial NOP conversation back in 2022.
Ismail Eleburuike is the founder of SchoolTry, the leading provider of efficient education application technology in various African countries. We spoke in April 2022, and before you tune into today’s episode, I highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 31 and be reminded of Ismail's fascinating background - especially how he started SchoolTry in 2019.
Listen to today's episode to hear how SchoolTry has evolved since our last conversation. Ismail also shares his strategies for overcoming challenges as well as his vision to shape the Ed Tech ecosystem on the African continent.
Show notes:
To find out more about SchoolTry, head over to their website or follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also connect with Ismail on LinkedIn.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.
** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast and become a patron. **
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Episode timestamps
00:26 - Episode introduction
02:12 - Highlights from Ismail's first interview on the podcast
04:15 - SchoolTry's new functionalities and geographical presence
09:15 - SchoolTry's user coverage in K12 and Higher Ed
13:00 - Overcoming business challenges during SchoolTry's growth period
17:50 - SchoolTry's competitors in the African Ed Tech landscape
20:47 - SchoolTry's team members and customer mindset development
27:45 - SchoolTry's role in shaping the educational content
31:28 - Ismail's advice for entrepreneurial success
32:20 - How to connect with Ismail and learn more about SchoolTry
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Sep 05, 2023
In this episode I will be welcoming back a previous guest of Narratives of Purpose to hear more about this Ed Tech entrepreneur's journey since our initial NOP conversation back in 2022. Ismail Eleburuike is the founder of SchoolTry, the leading provider of efficient education application technology in various African countries. We spoke in April 2022, and before you tune into today’s episode, I highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 31 and be reminded of Ismail's fascinating background - especially how he started SchoolTry in 2019. Listen to today's episode to hear how SchoolTry has evolved since our last conversation. Ismail also shares his strategies for overcoming challenges as well as his vision to shape the Ed Tech ecosystem on the African continent.Show notes: To find out more about SchoolTry, head over to their website or follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also connect with Ismail on LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast and become a patron. ** ____Episode timestamps00:26 - Episode introduction 02:12 - Highlights from Ismail's first interview on the podcast04:15 - SchoolTry's new functionalities and geographical presence 09:15 - SchoolTry's user coverage in K12 and Higher Ed13:00 - Overcoming business challenges during SchoolTry's growth period17:50 - SchoolTry's competitors in the African Ed Tech landscape20:47 - SchoolTry's team members and customer mindset development27:45 - SchoolTry's role in shaping the educational content31:28 - Ismail's advice for entrepreneurial success32:20 - How to connect with Ismail and learn more about SchoolTry
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