Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Andreas Pletscher, Chief Operating Officer of the Cardano Foundation.

The Cardano Foundation is a non-profit organisation focused on advancing blockchain adoption through education, ecosystem development and real-world applications of decentralized technology.

In this conversation, Andreas explores how blockchain is being applied across Africa, from digital identity programmes and startup incubation to asset tokenisation and regulatory engagement.

The discussion also covers the importance of education, building trusted digital infrastructure, and why Africa's growing developer ecosystem presents a unique opportunity for blockchain innovation and adoption.

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Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR.

As one of Africa's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, VALR is building the infrastructure for faster, more accessible and borderless financial services across the continent.

In this conversation, Farzam explores the evolution of Africa's crypto ecosystem, Kenya's emerging regulatory landscape, and how blockchain technology is enabling low-cost cross-border transactions at scale.

The discussion also covers stablecoins, security, regulatory engagement, and why the next phase of financial innovation in Africa could be powered by what Farzam calls "money over IP".

Hosted by Peter Nalika at TechTrends Media

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Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela.

Founded on the belief that brilliance exists everywhere but opportunity does not, Andela has evolved into a global talent marketplace connecting skilled technologists with opportunities around the world.

In this conversation, Carrol explores how artificial intelligence is transforming software development, the changing role of engineers in an AI-powered world, and why continuous reskilling is becoming essential for technology professionals.

The discussion also covers Andela's ambition to train 15,000 AI-fluent developers by 2026, the rise of "forward deployed engineers", and the challenges businesses face when scaling AI from pilot projects to enterprise-wide adoption.

Hosted by Nixon Kanali, Founder & Tech Editor at TechTrends Media

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