Hosted by Dr. Kerr Bredu Dakwahene · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 49 episodes
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The Dakwahene Podcast is where Africa’s most ambitious founders are discovered, understood, and connected to capital.Each episode goes beyond surface-level storytelling to explore the ideas, decisions, and strategies behind the continent’s most promising companies. Through in-depth conversations, venture breakdowns, and market intelligence, the show translates founder journeys into real investment insight.This is not just a podcast — it is a platform where founders gain visibility, investors find opportunities, and the future of African innovation takes shape.
Dr. Kerr Bredu Dakwahene hosts The Dakwahene Podcast, a business show with 49 episodes published.
When the journey feels impossible, remember why you started. Episode 49 is a heartfelt message to every entrepreneur facing doubt: Do Not Give Up. Your breakthrough may be closer than you think.
In the whole of Africa, only 9 tech startups have reached a valuation of over a billion dollars. These companies are known as unicorns and highly dominated by fintech companies, one of which is Moniepoint. Founded by two
In a very emotional episode, the host shares insights into the phrase “follow the money”. Listening to this episode will drill into the mind and heart of the entrepreneur the true import of the stories successful people
On the African continent, few names come to mind when talking about those who have ascended the heights of business and capital. One of such names is Femi Otedola. Having climbed the mountain, dwelt on the peak and seen
Often confused with being an entrepreneur is the idea of the hustler. Today we debunk the myth and set the tone straight.
Once upon a time, Africa’s foremost investors and entrepreneurs lacked the necessary domestic capital to make significant bets on the continent. As a result, the continent languished behind with the dream of having pocke
One of the buzzwords in the world of Startups is EXECUTION. Some describe execution as a strategy and others describe it as a skill. But what really is execution and why does every company have what is called the Chief ‘
Bootstrapping isn’t just a funding strategy — it’s a mindset. It’s about building something real with what you already have, staying resourceful when capital is tight, and making disciplined decisions that prioritize lon
Silicon Valley lied to aspiring founders. It led many to believe that to be a founder was to be a tech entrepreneur. As a result many young folk who decided on becoming founders focused on forming the next big tech start
If you have a startup that is less than 5 years old and situated within the shores of Africa, this is the right episode for you. Over the last decade, the Tony Elumelu foundation has consistently funded 24,000 entreprene
Africa doesn’t have a capital problem — it has a venture thinking problem. This episode challenges conventional narratives and ushers into a new era on the Dakwahene podcast.
In this episode, I break down the concept of distribution in startups—its origins, why it matters as much as product-market fit, and how great companies and founders win by mastering how their products reach customers.
This concept was popularized by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, who described it as “being in a good market with a product that can satisfy that market.” product–market fit (PMF) is the moment when a product satisfie
The right players elevate a company without even needing direction most of the time. This episode details the role of effective team building in creating a world class company. References Episode 8_The Roaring 20s: There
Today’s episode: Focuses on financial management in the startup community .
To steer clear of failure you must understand what caused others to fail which will automatically propel you into success.
The secret to longevity is structures that can make the company exist outside of the entrepreneur’s control.
The reels and highlights are curated content. The real work is boring, several hours of doing the same thing over and over again. Reach out via thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.com
Capitalism is rooted in the idea of making others rich whiles enriching yourself simultaneously. True wealth can only be obtained if the entrepreneur is prepared to make others rich. It’s this reason that the entrepreneu
I believe we all have our hard times. Those years of mistakes when we set out to conquer the world or even to become number are often overlooked and as years go escape from. What if you changed your perspective and began
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The Dakwahene Podcast is hosted by Dr. Kerr Bredu Dakwahene. The show is categorised under business (investing) and has published 49 episodes.
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