Join hosts Isaac Aboah and Daniel Merki as they engage with Africa's most inspiring thought leaders and doers who are driving the continent's transformation. In each episode, we delve into the work and ideas of these changemakers, exploring Africa's challenges and the abundant opportunities for growth and development. In our Winter 2023 season, we delve deep into the stories of mavericks and outliers who are forging the path for Africa's future across various fields, including Media, Entertainment, Non-Profits, Tech, Creative Arts, and Entrepreneurship. Join us on the Change Africa Podcast as we shape a new African narrative that inspires innovation and prosperity.
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Join hosts Isaac Aboah and Daniel Merki as they engage with Africa's most inspiring thought leaders and doers who are driving the continent's transformation. In each episode, we delve into the work and ideas of these changemakers, exploring Africa's challenges and the abundant opportunities for growth and development. In our Winter 2023 season, we delve deep into the stories of mavericks and outliers who are forging the path for Africa's future across various fields, including Media, Entertainment, Non-Profits, Tech, Creative Arts, and Entrepreneurship. Join us on the Change Africa Podcast as we shape a new African narrative that inspires innovation and prosperity.
Connect with us on social media: Change Africa Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with Amma Gyampoh, founder and CEO of Scale Up Africa, for a compelling conversation on digital transformation, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and rethinking finance across the continent.
Amma shares how her work in e-government and digital systems in the UK shaped her approach to African development. She reflects on her decision to return to Ghana and the transformative potential of solving problems “amidst the obvious,” especially in agriculture, where she believes distribution is everything.
The discussion dives into African startups' structural challenges, from infrastructure and funding gaps to misaligned investor expectations. Amma champions a shift in mindset and capital, calling for decolonized financing, better collaboration among investors, and deeper engagement from local pension funds and family offices in shaping Africa’s future.
This episode also explores gender lens investing, the untapped power of tourism and the creative economy, and why local decision-making is critical to sustainable entrepreneurship. Amma makes a powerful case for aligning capital with context and systems with sovereignty.
00:00 – Introduction to Change Africa Podcast
01:01 – Amma Gyamoh: Founder of Scale Up Africa
02:46 – Digital Transformation Experience in the UK
05:26 – Transitioning to Ghana: Motivations and Challenges
08:23 – Addressing Agricultural Challenges in Africa
12:25 – The Importance of Distribution in Agriculture
15:32 – Building Startups: Differences Between Africa and the UK
18:14 – Investor Perspectives on Infrastructure and Funding
21:12 – Impact Investing Ghana: Collaborative Efforts
25:30 – Unlocking Local Pension Funds for Impact Investments
30:01 – Engaging Wealthy Families in African Tech Opportunities
31:04 – Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential
34:29 – Challenges in the Startup Ecosystem
39:31 – Integrating Solutions Across Sectors
41:12 – Shifting Power Dynamics in Funding
45:54 – Transforming Tourism and Creative Industries
51:26 – Decolonizing Finance and Impact Investing
56:40 – Building a Sustainable Future for Africa
This podcast is a production of Nexa Media.
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