Each week, our hosts Adam Bradford and Benson Ekpo sit one-on-one and interview some of the most creative and impactful startups; brands, social impact leaders, tech giants, creators, changemakers and troublemakers around the world. To learn about the their processes, the lessons they've learned and how they are making an impact.
Meet Ritika Singhal - #AdamStart COVINATOR Teen Prize winner
Over 1500 13-19 year olds took part in the competition AdamStart Teen Covinator challenge, a spin off of the AdamStart COVID Challenge, Ritika Singhal, 15, from Noida, India has was crowned the AdamStart Teen COVINATOR prize winner
Given the shutdown of all education facilities in the country, her idea, IEFA, exploits the cause-effect relationship between rising inequalities and the subsequent increase in in education by hosting the national curriculum on a platform that is accessible to 99% of the population – radio.
8 Sept 2020
Meet Louis Howell
Louis Howell has been connected with the AdamStart brand since it's initial inception ten years ago. The young entrepreneur and social impact leader revisits some of his fondest memories of AdamStart and compares the progress we have made over the decade.
He takes us behind the scenes through his entrepreneurial journey and delivers some key progressive advice on starting out.
21 Aug 2020
Meet Quethewolf
Long time friends Adam and Que reconnect on this week's episode. CoHost Benson, takes a seat back to learn about their incredible journey over years. Quethewolf shares his passion for books and other exciting projects that he has been developing to create impact across major sectors.
In 2016, enthusiastic 19 year old Walid came across news of the AdamStart challenge merely 48hrs to its closing date, he quickly went ahead to send his application and weeks later, Walid was announced in the Moroccan Times (http://themoroccantimes.com/2016/12/21786/walid-ijassi-19-year-old-moroccan-wins-uk-based-global-business-competition) as the 2016 winner of the AdamStart Challenge.
Since then, Walid has maximised his win to grow his venture Pomm'it - a startup turning waste apples into consumer products, and employing young women in the process.
Join Walid and the AdamStarters coHost's as they catch up with him, learn about what he has been up to under lockdown and the impact of the corona-virus on his venture.
17 Jul 2020
Life under Quarantine - Adam and Benson's Experience
On this episode of AdamStarters, coHost Adam Bradford and Benson Ekpo recount their experience of being accidentally placed under COVID19 quarantine while transiting through Ethiopia.
They share progressive feedbacks on important historic facts they learned while their and extensively draw on their first Ethiopian culinary experience.
3 Jul 2020
Meet Ishmael Dodoo
On this episode of the podcast, our host Adam & Benson connect with Ishmael Dodoo, one of AdamStart's friend from the United Nations. Ish shares his unique origin stories, from growing up in a disadvantaged community in Ghana to becoming an advisor to the office United Nation's Secretary General.
Ishmael takes us on a journey through his humble beginnings and shares expert tips on how young people can champion sustainable development.
Plus, we also find out why it is best to call him "Ish" and not "Ishmael."
26 Jun 2020
Meet the AdamStart COVID19 Winners
In this special episode, we host recently announced winners of the AdamStart COVID19 Challenge. The world celebrated the innovative and progressive ideas these young people developed to tackled the Coronavirus.
Meet:
Osama Bin Noor from Bangladesh
Juliet Namujju from Uganda
Patrick Sseremba from Uganda
Dmytrii Lavrinenko from Ukraine
Apoorv Shanker from India.
12 Jun 2020
Episode Two - Meeting Steve Watson
This week on AdamStarters we meet Steve Watson, an enthusiastic entrepreneur who certainly has many strings to his bow.
Through his passion for storytelling and engaging people he has launched numerous businesses and projects, worked with young people across the world and even undertook a life changing trip to The Gambia. Tune in to find out more about his exciting exploits and what keeps him motivated.
22 May 2020
Episode One - Meet Your Hosts
In this episode, get to meet your host Adam Bradford and co-host Benson Ekpo.
Learn about what prompted the AdamStart platform to start providing opportunities to young social entrepreneurs and what drives these two changemakers to make a difference including tips on keeping focused and working across continents.
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