Entrepreneur Spotlight: Jacob Hornbach, Bodawerk
In this episode of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Jacob Hornbach from Bodawerk to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, as well as discuss the issues and lessons around sust...
23 Nov 202153min
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Amos Wekesa
In this episode of Ground Up, your hosts Ham Namakajjo and Fay Kakai from UEEI sit down with Amos Wekesa, founder and CEO of Great Lakes Safaris East Africa and Uganda Lodges. Amos shares insights fro...
15 Nov 20211h 5min
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Gerald Otim
In this episode of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Gerald Otim from Ensibuuko to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, as well as discuss the issues and lessons around raisin...
8 Nov 202150min
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Nelson Kituuka
In this episode of Ground Up, Nelson Kituuka tells the story of his multiple hustles that eventually led to the formation of Card Pesa, a digital micro-lender hat uses online and cellular platforms to...
2 Nov 20211h 41min
Ecosystem Actor Spotlight: Joshua Agonya, Avoda Institute of Entrepreneurship
Key themes:Financing early-stage businesses"Grant-preneurship" (small businesses starting and surviving on small US $10 - 50K grants)Training and the knowledge gapImportance of credibilityPartnership ...
25 Okt 202139min
Solution Panel: Unleashing the power of the SME
Key themes:Standardizing the SME definitionThe role and significance of SMEs in economic developmentThematic challenges faced by the SMEThe opportunity
18 Okt 20211h 22min
Ecosystem Actor Spotlight: Angie Kerubo, Mastercard Foundation
Key themes:Mastercard Foundation and the Young Africa Works StrategyFocus on womenCollaboration and partnershipSuccess and the future
11 Okt 202143min
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Charlyn Kentaro
Key themes:Charlyn's entrepreneurial journeyThe Natural Hair Care space in UgandaKentaro Handmade Organics Growth and Financing storyCollaboration and Partnerships within the hair care industrySuccess...
4 Okt 202151min
