S1 | E3 ~ From Biomedical Engineer to AutoTech Innovator: Kaka Ruto’s Autohaven Journey

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Chats With T

Roger Taracha

5 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome to Chats with T, a podcast where we engage in insightful conversations with inspiring business, technology and, thought leaders and innovators leveraging technology to make a meaningful impact in their spheres of influence. Each episode features a new guest sharing their unique experiences and knowledge in a concise and impactful way.

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S1 | E3 ~ From Biomedical Engineer to AutoTech Innovator: Kaka Ruto’s Autohaven Journey

Chats With T

1 hour 42 minutes 36 seconds

1 year ago

S1 | E3 ~ From Biomedical Engineer to AutoTech Innovator: Kaka Ruto’s Autohaven Journey

On Episode 3 of Chats with T, I sit down with **Kaka Ruto**, founder and CTO of **Autohaven**, to explore his journey from biomedical engineering to building a niche social platform for car enthusiasts. We dive into:

✅ His career milestones at Kyle Computer Centre and Andela

✅ Insights on relocating for tech opportunities,

✅ The challenges of scaling Autohaven across markets.

Ruto also shares lessons on building in public, staying agile through pivots, and the future of automotive and social tech in Africa.

Timestamps:

(0:00)Intro
(1:09)Early Days/ Education Background
(3:03) Experiences That Shaped My Career (1. Foundations)
(4:55) Experiences That Shaped My Career (2. Suffering)
(11:24) Experiences That Shaped My Career (3. Tech Communities
(29:37) Experiences That Shaped My Career (4. Always Be Building)
(30:26) Experiences That Shaped My Career (5. Put Your Work Out There)
(31:13) Experiences That Shaped My Career (6. Tooling - Vim)
(34:20) Experiences That Shaped My Career (Recap)
(35:07) Relocation and Opportunities
(42:52) Relocation Challenges
(47:18) AutoHaven Origin Story
(53:59) Challenges Building AutoHaven
(57:14) AutoHaven Product Offering
(1:02:43) AutoHaven Coverage
(1:03:50) AutoHaven Tech Stack
(1:06:47) Building a Professional Brand
(1:09:37) Industry Trends & Future Technologies
(1:17:40) Entrepreneurship Lessons
(1:21:52) How to Support AutoHaven?
(1:36:35) Leadership Wisdom (Wisdom Nuggets)
(1:40:53) Outro