Oct 15, 202612 min
When I was in Lagos, Nigeria, I went to an electronics market called Computer Village. All of the used cell phones there came from China. So on my recent trip to Guangzhou, China, I wanted to find the source at the...
About this Podcast:
The Flip is an editorial-style podcast exploring contextually relevant insights from entrepreneurs and investors changing the status quo in Africa. The name The Flip comes from the opportunity to flip the script – question some of the pervasive narratives on entrepreneurship, challenge the ubiquity of Silicon Valley thought leadership, and champion the entrepreneurs building a future inspired by Africa. Produced and hosted by Johannesburg-based entrepreneur and American expat Justin Norman. Sayo Folawiyo is the executive producer and b-mic.
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What is The Flip about?
The Flip is an editorial-style podcast exploring contextually relevant insights from entrepreneurs and investors changing the status quo in Africa. The name The Flip comes from the opportunity to flip the script, question some of the pervasive narratives on entrepreneurship, challenge the ubiquity of Silicon Valley thought leadership, and champion the entrepreneurs building a future inspired by Africa.
What has The Flip covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Inside China's Used Cell Phone Market" (15 October 2026, 12 minutes), "What China Taught Me About Global Trade" (17 September 2026, 15 minutes), and "What Vietnam’s Gold Shops Taught Me About Money" (30 July 2026, 12 minutes).
How often does The Flip publish?
The Flip publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Flip?
Booking probability for The Flip is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Flip requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Flip's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Flip?
The strongest fits for The Flip are Investing & Wealth Management and Photography, Polling & Other Services. The Flip has a business audience.
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The Flip is a business podcast with 100 episodes published.
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