Impact Masters Podcast
by Impact Masters Media
Impact Masters Podcast and AT Retold and AT Summit 2024: Building…
About this podcast
The Impact Masters Podcast explores the forces shaping Africa’s technology and innovation ecosystem while connecting them to global tech trends and best practices.
Hosted by technology ecosystem builder Michael Kimathi, the show features authentic conversations with the founders, developers, investors, and thought leaders who are building the future of Africa and influencing the global digital economy.
As the tech landscape shifts toward AI-augmented engineering and globalized talent pools, Impact Masters focuses on tactical, proven frameworks—not theory. We deconstruct the socio-technical challenges of building scalable software, securing venture capital, and leading high-performance engineering teams across emerging and global markets.
Each episode dives into how technology is transforming the way we live, work, and govern, with a focus on:
Software & DevEx: Engineering, developer experience, DevRel, and product design.
Digital Transformation: AI integration and scaling high-performance teams.
The Startup Playbook: Securing venture capital and driving startup growth.
While deeply rooted in Africa’s tech journey, we also unpack global innovations that inspire local impact. We tell authentic stories, preserve Africa’s tech history, share actionable insights, and challenge the status quo: body, mind, and spirit.
If you’re a tech founder, developer, investor, or innovator looking to understand Africa’s digital future while staying plugged into global technology trends, this podcast is your guide.
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Episodes
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- Impact Masters Podcast and AT Retold and AT Summit 2024: Building Across Borders: APIs, Fintech, and Africa’s Next Wave Part 2 · 19 minLet us know how we are doing Support the show Subscribe & Follow Check us out at www.impactmasters.io. Subscribe for transformative conversations on YouTube. Listen Everywhere…
- Why Small Businesses Across Africa Are Moving Their Entire Sales Stack Into WhatsApp with Kalebu Gualugano | Impact Masters Podcast · 1 h 16 minLet us know how we are doing What if your best-performing storefront isn’t a website at all, but your WhatsApp number? We explore how social discovery on Instagram and TikTok…
- From Faith to Foundations: How Engineer Daniel McKay Builds Faster, Better, People‑First Projects · 1 h 15 min · Season 56Let us know how we are doing We sit down with engineer and Ultimus Engineering founder Daniel McKay to unpack how a faith‑led, people‑first approach can build faster, better…
- From Hollywood Hits To Flow States: Building Sukhā For Deep Work with Steven Puri | Impact Masters Podcast · 1 h 20 minLet us know how we are doing Burnout doesn’t always look like failure; sometimes it looks like a shiny job title and the next franchise sequel. Steven Puri went from IBM…
- How to Protect Your Attention & Do Your Best Work | Steven Puri · 1 h 20 min · Season 70Let us know how we are doing Flow states, deep work, and protecting your focus in a world built to distract you. Michael Kimathi sits down with Steven Puri — founder and CEO of…
- What If Nonprofits Competed Less And Served More | Ryan Dewey Smith · 1 h 2 minLet us know how we are doing Your mission can be crystal clear and still get crushed by overhead, duplicated admin work, and funding uncertainty. We sit down with Ryan Davy…
- The B2B Video Marketing Trifecta For Trust And Revenue with Tim Bradley · 57 min · Season 67Let us know how we are doing We talk with Tim Bradley, co-founder of Pennant Video, about why B2B video works best when it builds trust in the mid-funnel instead of chasing…
- How WhatsApp Becomes The Storefront | Kalebu Gwalugano · 1 h 17 min · Season 64Let us know how we are doing We record live in Nairobi and map how WhatsApp becomes the default channel for buying and selling across Africa, from product discovery to payment…
- Startup Legal Basics That Prevent Founder Fights with Kevin Karuga S02 E05 · 29 minLet us know how we are doing Founders will learn how to reduce conflict, protect control, and build a company that is legally prepared to raise capital and scale. Startup chaos…
- From Imposter Syndrome To Cross-Border Compliance Leadership with Kevin Karuga S02 E04 · 29 minLet us know how we are doing You can feel it in your chest when a job stretches beyond what you have done before, and then multiplies across five countries. We start there: the…
- Building A Startup Legal Team with Kevin Karuga S02 E03 · 29 min · Season 62 Episode 3Let us know how we are doing We unpack what it really takes to leave a stable bank job for a fast-moving tech startup and still make smart career decisions. We also break down…
- The President As Top Diplomat with Kevin Karuga S02 E02 · 29 min · Season 62 Episode 2Let us know how we are doing We connect governance, diplomacy, and everyday life by asking why leadership credibility can attract investment or chase it away. We also challenge…
- Inside The Bank Boardroom S02 E01 · 28 minLet us know how we are doing A promotion can change your life and quietly sabotage it at the same time. We sit down with Kevin Karuga to talk about what happens when your salary…
- Who Are You Really Competing With In Money with Kevin Karuga S01 Finale (E06) · 35 minLet us know how we are doing Your career can change overnight when you move from “doing legal work” to sitting close to the decisions that run an organization. We walk through…
- A Nine-Subscriber YouTube Channel And A Big Dream with Kevin Karuga S01 E05 · 30 minLet us know how we are doing A single opportunity can change your life, but only if you’re ready to carry it. We talk through a journey that starts with student leadership at…
- The Admission That Changed Everything with Kevin Karuga S01 E04 · 30 minLet us know how we are doing A half-paid receipt, a drizzle at dusk, and a hard “rules are rules” at the admissions office. That’s where Kevin’s law school story almost ends and…
- How a Law Student Became a Leader: Policy, Banking, and Africa’s Tech Future Season 1 · 3 h 6 minLet us know how we are doing Support the show Subscribe & Follow Check us out at www.impactmasters.io. Subscribe for transformative conversations on YouTube. Listen Everywhere…
- How A Teen Author Funded A Legal Dream with Kevin Karuga S01 E03 · 30 minLet us know how we are doing We sit down with Karuga to trace the gritty, determined path from an untrained teaching job to stepping onto a law school campus with more hope than…
- Discipline with Kevin Karuga S01 E02 · 31 min · Season 60 Episode 2Let us know how we are doing We trace how strict school routines, tough social environments, and a hunger for excellence shape Kevin’s discipline and leadership from childhood…
- The Big Score Book Review: What Silicon Valley Got Right And Africa Can Adapt · 1 h 9 min · Season 61Let us know how we are doing We record live from Mombasa and pull apart the real origins of Silicon Valley to challenge how African startups copy business models, funding myths…
