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Roots To Foods Podcast

Roots To Foods Podcast

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Roots to Foods Podcast

An OviBees Ventures Initiative
Founding Partner: AV Ventures

“Leapfrogging Your Future: Africa’s Tech, Talent, and Transformation.”

Welcome to the Roots to Foods podcast — a flagship initiative by OviBees Ventures, exploring how innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship are shaping Africa’s future.

Each episode dives into transformative ideas and ventures across food systems, energy, finance, blue economy, and emerging technologies including AI. Through candid conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders, we uncover the strategies, challenges, and breakthroughs driving economic growth across the continent.

Roots to Foods is more than a podcast — it’s a growing community of doers and thinkers redefining opportunity in Africa’s innovation economy.

Originally developed in collaboration with AV Ventures, recognized as a founding partner, the series continues to honor its roots while expanding its reach and impact.

Designed and hosted by:
Ovidiu Bujorean, CEO of OviBees Ventures, a global impact investor and ecosystem builder focused on Africa’s innovation economy. With two decades of experience at the intersection of entrepreneurship, finance, and development — including leadership roles with ACDI/VOCA/ AV Ventures, the U.S. Department of State’s GIST initiative, and the Corporate Council on Africa — Ovidiu brings a unique perspective on how technology and capital can accelerate inclusive growth across emerging markets.

Learn more at rootstofoods.com.

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Episodes
  • Building prosperity through entrepreneurship and partnerships

    Building prosperity through entrepreneurship and partnerships
    Feb 17 2025

    Welcome to Roots to Foods, where we explore innovative solutions at the intersection of food, business, and social impact. In this special episode, Building Prosperity through Entrepreneurship and Partnerships, we sit down with two visionary leaders driving change in global food systems: Sarah Farley, Vice President at the Rockefeller Foundation, and CD Glin, President of the PepsiCo Foundation & Global Head of Social Impact at PepsiCo Inc.

    Join us as we discuss how strategic collaborations, innovative funding models, and entrepreneurship can create sustainable prosperity—boosting livelihoods, strengthening food security, and fostering inclusive economic growth. Tune in for insights on how partnerships are shaping the future of food and development in Africa.
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    44 mins
  • Oceans of Opportunity: Unlocking the Potential of the Blue Economy

    Oceans of Opportunity: Unlocking the Potential of the Blue Economy
    Dec 16 2024

    Welcome to RootsToFoods, the podcast exploring food systems, entrepreneurship, technology, and climate adaptation. I'm your host, Ovidiu Bujorean, Sr. Technical Director at AV Ventures, the impact investing arm of ACDI VOCA.

    Our oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, yet their full economic potential remains largely untapped. From sustainable aquaculture to innovative financing and transformative partnerships, the blue economy offers opportunities to drive economic growth, combat climate change, and create livelihoods—all while protecting marine ecosystems.

    In this episode, we’ll unpack the practical steps needed to unlock these opportunities. We’ll look at challenges, innovative solutions, and real-world success stories that can inspire action across industries and communities. Let’s set sail on this fascinating conversation!
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    50 mins
  • Celebration of World Food Day

    Celebration of World Food Day
    Oct 16 2024

    In this special World Food Day episode of the Roots to Food podcast, we explore critical issues surrounding global food security and sustainable agriculture. Featuring expert guests, Ambassador Mark Green, President and CEO, The Wilson Center and Katherine (Katie) Meighan, Chief Legal and Governance Officer; Associate Vice-President External Relations Department Ai, IFAD - United Nations.

    The episode dives into how we can address food insecurity, climate change, and economic challenges through innovative approaches in the agricultural sector.

    The conversation touches on how to close the growing food gap in developing countries, emphasizing the need for better access to nutritious food. The guests also discuss the impact of climate change on food systems and share practical, climate-smart solutions that help farmers adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

    Be sure to share and join the conversation using #RootstoFoodPodcast!
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    49 mins
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