
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Tech-Driven Change: Startups Reshaping Africa and Beyond
Explore how innovative startups are using technology to tackle challenges in Africa, from education to financial inclusion. Discover Twinnovation's role in connecting Israeli startups with European partners amid geopolitical tensions. Dive into Colossal Biosciences' ambitious 'de-extinction' projects and learn about Xavier Staggs' insights on AI's transformative impact on the startup landscape. This episode highlights the power of tech-driven solutions in driving global progress and innovation.
Sources:
https://thecondia.com/african-startups-solving-challenges-tech-good/
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bkxuumcpkl
https://www.newser.com/story/362609/startup-trying-to-bring-back-extinct-beast-gets-a-boost.html
https://www.dailycal.org/affiliate_links/xavier-staggs-on-the-future-of-startups-with-ai-patients-and-tech-in-2025/article_c4ed9bda-d5fb-11ef-9451-9b795dbf21da.html
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) 7 startups using tech for good in Africa
(00:03:55) Twinnovation connects Israeli startups with European partners amid tensions
(00:06:21) Startup Trying to Bring Back Extinct Beast Gets a Boost
(00:10:01) Xavier Staggs on the Future of Startups with AI, Patients, and Tech in 2025