ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does it take to build the "Silicon Savannah" and then disrupt the music industry with Web3? In this episode, Michael Kimathi sits down with Jessica Colaço, the legendary co-founder of iHub and Brave, to explore the "intentional serendipity" behind Africa’s tech revolution.
A TED Fellow, Harambean, and computer scientist, Jessica has spent over a decade at the intersection of talent strategy and innovation. From guest lecturing at Harvard to releasing Kenya’s first music single as an NFT, she provides a masterclass on blending creativity with executive leadership.
📌 SEO-Optimized Topics Covered
- The iHub Story: A behind-the-scenes look at co-founding East Africa's first tech hub and the evolution of the Silicon Savannah.
- Global Talent Strategy: Lessons from Platform01 and Brave on building "Navy Seal" teams for Series A startups.
- Web3 & The Creator Economy: Exploring the future of music and art through Blockchain and NFTs in Africa.
- Venture Building & Scale: Insights from her time as COO at Amitruck and managing global partnerships.
- Women in STEM: The mission behind AkiraChix and creating peer-to-peer mentoring networks for African women in tech.
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