An Expert Interview About Africa’s Tech Startup Ecosystem in the Midst of an Economic Downturn with Satoshi Shinada

Episode #21 with Satoshi Shinada  who is a Partner at Verod Kepple Africa Ventures which is an early stage VC fund that backs exceptional founders in and from Africa who are addressing deep gaps between the status quo and the ideal.

Prior to founding Kepple, Satoshi worked at Sojitz Corporation as an Investment Manager, where he was in charge of infrastructure and energy projects. From 2010 to 2014, he was the Director of Sojitz Corporation Nigeria in Lagos, Nigeria.

What We Discuss With Satoshi Shinada

• What has changed in the Nigerian or African startup investment ecosystem in the last eight years?
• Globally, venture capital funding is slowing. Should African startups be concerned?
• How can African early-stage startups adapt to this new VC landscape?
• Previously, there was a strong emphasis on African startups developing local solutions. "Is anything local anymore?"
• And much more…

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss What Must Be Done to Ensure That Africa’s Youth Can Contribute to the Continent’s Economic Prosperity with Dr. Faith Nwaobia? Make sure to check it out!

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