Imagine a space where deep legal and business insights blend seamlessly with casual conversations and personal anecdotes. Welcome to 'Full Scale', a podcast that offers a unique look into the entrepreneurial spirit of Africa through the lens of two seasoned corporate lawyers, Tim and Adrian. From the essentials of fundraising to the complexities of mergers & acquisitions, this podcast covers it all, with a side of humor and relatability. Tune in every Tuesday for a dose of practical advice, industry interviews, and engaging discussions designed to enlighten, entertain, and inspire.
Episode 27 | Guest Episode: Ivy Macharia - Head of Portfolio at Gather Ventures.
(00:00) behind the scenes. (03:41) Intro.(04:40) Who is Ivy Macharia.(08:51) Journey of start- up in Africa. (13:02) Key traits and red flags that shapes investment decision.(17:32) Kenya's start up critism.(22:34) Balance between commercial viability and impact.(29:38) Regional differences on how to approach difficulties.(33:25) Myths about investing in Africa(36:15) Do silicon valley playbook work for Africa.(39:37) Is the industry empowering women voices.(44:08) Founders time capsule.(46:55) Surprise question.(50:16) Interesting thing of the week.(52:27) Outro and conclusion.
(00:00) Behind the scenes.
(04:41) Intro.
(06:16) Who is Gilbert.
(07:32) Gilbert's hobbies.
(09:11) What is NEWMARK Group?
(11:31) How NEWMARK Group began?
(14:00) How does Weza Prosoft company fit?
(16:32) Is Weza Prosoft solutions tailored or standard?
(19:18) Biggest challenges so far?
(21:30) How to keep rapid innovation at the same time being consistent.
(24:43) The highest moment in the entrepreneurship journey.
(28:48) Product market fit.
(34:18) Did Newmark start through bootstrapping or external capital.
(41:11) Newmark's long term vision.
(44:20) What is Kasi Afrique?
(48:05) Founders time capsule.
(50:32) Surprise question.
(52:24) Interesting thing of the week.
(54:42) Outro.
23 Jul 2025
Episode 25 | Guest Episode: Arnold Kwizera - Co-Founder & CEO of ArCa Ventures.
@FullScale Podcast.
(00:00) Behind the scenes
(03:25) Intro
(04:54) Who is Arnold
(08:51) What is ArCa Ventures
(15:50) Is ArCa Ventures a specific sector or sector agnostic
(18:49) Why the name " ArCa Ventures."
(23:23) Biggest challenges for ArCa Ventures.
(25:38) Product market fit.
(29:35) The standout highlight in the journey of start - ups.
(31:45) Long term visions for ArCa Ventures.
(38:36) Do ArCa Ventures create their own ideas or source them from founders.
(39:57) Most Exciting trends in Africa's start - up ecosystem.
(43: 07) Founders time capsule.
(44:10) Surprise question.
(46:32) Most interesting thing of the week.
(49:20) Outro and conclusion
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