Expert perspectives on the future of artificial intelligence, specifically for startups in 2025.
It covers AI predictions across various industries, offering advice for founders on navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. Industry leaders discuss emerging trends in AI infrastructure, applications, and business models, emphasizing the importance of strategic focus, adaptation, and understanding both technological advancements and user needs. The resource aims to guide startups in leveraging AI to drive innovation and growth while acknowledging challenges and opportunities within the AI ecosystem.
10 Jan 2025
Kenya's Misguided Crypto Regulation Push Could Stifle Innovation
Techspace Africa's John Otieno and industry experts sound the alarm on Kenya's misguided crypto regulation push, warning it could stifle innovation and harm the economy by favoring larger companies over smaller players.
16 Dec 2024
Top 10 Money Market Funds to Invest in Kenya in 2025
Investment expert, Samwel Ndegwa, shares the top 10 money market funds in Kenya for 2025, offering a safe and liquid investment option with stable returns and expert oversight.
15 Nov 2024
How Payless is Disrupting Digital Payments: A Conversation w/ Derrick Gakuu
In this episode, we sit down with Derrick Gakuu to discuss the future of mobile payments. We delve into the innovative features of the Payless app, its unique value proposition, and how it's reshaping the financial landscape.
10 Oct 2024
M-Pesa Under Pressure: Will Aggressive Tax Collection Undermine Kenya's Mobile Money Success?
This audio overview from Notebook LM examines the complex relationship between digital payments, taxation, and economic growth in Kenya. The Kenyan government's efforts to increase tax revenue by leveraging the popularity of mobile money platforms like M-Pesa have sparked debate and raised concerns about potential unintended consequences. The overview will explore the rise of Lipa Na M-Pesa as a transformative force in Kenya's economy, enabling businesses of all sizes to participate in the digital economy. However, recent tax measures, including those outlined in the Finance Bill 2023, have led to increased transaction costs, prompting some businesses to revert to cash transactions. This shift away from digital payments raises concerns about security risks, reduced transparency, and the erosion of progress made in financial inclusion. The overview will also analyze the government's plan to convert M-Pesa paybills into tax registers by December 2024. While this measure aims to broaden the tax base, critics argue that it could stifle small businesses, undermine trust in digital platforms, and raise privacy concerns. The discussion will draw upon the concept of the Laffer Curve, suggesting that excessive taxation can ultimately lead to decreased revenue as individuals and businesses seek ways to avoid compliance. The overview will conclude by highlighting the need for a more balanced approach to taxation that encourages both compliance and innovation. This includes exploring incentives for formal business registration, improving tax education, and enhancing public services to demonstrate the value of tax contributions.
9 Oct 2024
I asked NotebookLM to talk about AI and the Asus Zenbook S 14
6 Sept 2024
Exploring the TBDex Hackathon w/ Angie Jones
Apply for the hackathon here (tbdex.io/hackathon).
Join us in this engaging episode as we sit down with Angie Jones, Global Vice President of Developer Relations at TBD, to explore the newly launched TBD Hackathon in partnership with the Africa Bitcoin Conference.
We dive into the challenges facing Africa's payment systems and how TBD's open-source tbDEX protocol aims to revolutionize financial transactions across the continent. Angie shares insights into the hackathon’s mission to empower African developers, details of the competition, and the exciting opportunities for innovation it presents. Tune in to discover how you can be part of building the next generation of financial tools for Africa!
6 Oct 2023
Spoilt For Choice: Pixel 8 Series Vs Xiaomi 13T series Vs Samsung S23 FE
In this episode we dive into an on paper comparison of the latest smartphone releases - the Google Pixel 8 series, the Xiaomi 13T series, and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. From Google’s AI-packed Pixel 8 and 8 Pro to Xiaomi’s high-performance 13T Pro and Samsung’s feature-rich Galaxy S23 FE, we’ll help you navigate the sea of choices in today’s smartphone market.
10 Aug 2023
Interview: Is Watu Africa Stealing Motorcycles from Their Customers? W/Erick Massawe Country Manager, Watu.
In this episode, I explore the allegations that Watu Africa, a leading asset financing company in Kenya, is stealing motorcycles from their customers. We hear from Watu Africa's country manager, Erick Massawe, who denies the allegations and claims that the company is being targeted by a smear campaign.
1 Jun 2023
OPPO Find N2 Flip vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, And Why Kenyans Can't Take Advantage of 5G just Yet
In this episode I give my first impressions on the newly launched OPPO Find N2 Flip, I compare it to the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and at the end talk about the state of 5G in Kenya at the moment. Enjoy the raw unedited version and tell me if you like this style. ps I was just lazy to edit
4 May 2023
The Dark Side of AI: Exploring Sentient AI, Risks of AI in the Wrong Hands, and the Importance of AI Sandboxes. Plus, My First Impressions of the S23 Ultra.
In this mini-podcast, I delve into the dangerous side of AI, including the risks of sentient AI and AI in the wrong hands. I also explore the importance of AI sandboxes as safe and controlled environments for testing and validating AI algorithms and models. Additionally, I share My first impressions of the S23 Ultra. Like and Subscribe!
27 Feb 2023
Life as a Socially Awkward dude, Dating, Loneliness and Using Tech to Cope
In this mini-podcast, I talk about my struggle in social settings and how I got here. Let me know what you think!
9 Feb 2023
Ep5: Google Did an Oopsie, Twitter is Dying and Are Kenyan Product Reviews Honest (Rant)?
In this episode I talk about Google’s unofficial demo of Bard, their new AI that will be taking on ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing, I also talk about how Twitter sucks since Elon Musk Took Over and then Go on to rant about Brands hiring celebrities to market their tech products and tech reviewers not making honest reviews!
2 Feb 2023
Ep4: AI is Taking Our Jobs? Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Launch and Folding Laptops are a Gimmick
Today I delve into the future of human labor, are we getting replaced by robots in the form of Artificial Intelligence? I talk about my favorite S23 device, the Galaxy Book series and I think foldable laptops are a gimmick????
26 Jan 2023
Ep3: Ps5 vs Xbox Series X, Gaming as a Career, High on Life!, Velma is The Best Show Ever??!!!
In this short episode I talk about the best next gen console out right now, the games I am playing and some of the shows I am watching! Velma is great, go watch!
19 Jan 2023
Ep2: The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro Sucks, E-Mobility & Starlink in Kenya
Today I give my two cents on the newly released Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, I flaunt the idea of reduced internet prices brought about by the introduction of starlink and I also turn into Greta at the end there. Hope you enjoy! Leave a comment, subscribe? Share!
12 Jan 2023
Techspace Africa: The Podcast - Getting Started in Tech Content Creation in Africa
Today we talk about what its like starting out as a Tech Content Creator in Africa. Its a fun rant. Hope you guys enjoy
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