How is mobile technology reshaping Africa’s startup ecosystem and what do the real numbers tell us about where the continent is heading next?
In this episode of Beyond the Pivot, we talk with Max Cuvellier Giacomelli, co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal and one of the leading analysts tracking startup funding, mobile innovation, and digital transformation across Africa.
Max breaks down the trends behind Africa’s investment landscape, the rise of mobile-first innovation, and why data storytelling is becoming essential for founders, investors, and ecosystem builders.
He also shares what 20 years in mobile tech and development taught him about reading signals, understanding markets, and spotting long-term opportunities in emerging economies.
If you want to understand how mobile, data, and narrative power Africa’s next growth wave, this episode is for you.
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