In this inspiring episode of Nairobi Gold Rush, I, Scott Noel (CTO of SafeBoda), sit down with Esther Manthi, the brilliant founder and CEO of Brains for AI — a Kenyan startup on a mission to accelerate AI adoption through education and training.Brains for AI is pioneering AI literacy in Kenya, offering specialized training for high school students and corporate teams, ensuring that the next generation — and today’s workforce — are not left behind in the global AI revolution.Esther shares how she’s creating opportunities for young Kenyans to learn cutting-edge technologies, the challenges of scaling AI education in Africa, and her vision for Kenya becoming a tech-driven economy on par with countries like the USA.This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about tech education, innovation in Africa, and the power of women-led startups changing the future of the continent.#NairobiGoldRush#BrainsForAI#EstherManthi#ScottNoel#AIinAfrica#AIinKenya#TechInAfrica#AfricanInnovation#WomenInTech#EdTechAfrica#Kenya#Safeboda

In this episode of Nairobi Gold Rush, I sit down with Geoffrey Maina, Cofounder and CEO of Lipad, to dive deep into the future of merchant services and digital payments in Kenya. We explore Geoffrey’s career journey—from corporate life to building one of the most promising fintech platforms on the continent.Lipad is reimagining how businesses in Africa operate by offering an all-in-one tool that simplifies payments, reporting, and daily business management. Whether you're a startup, SME, or licensed financial institution, Lipad is creating scalable infrastructure for the future of commerce.💡 We talk about:The motivation behind founding LipadChallenges in building digital infrastructure for African businessesThe importance of partnerships with banks and PSPsThe future of payments in Kenya and beyond#KenyaTech #FintechAfrica #NairobiStartups #DigitalPayments #MerchantTools #StartupStories #CTOChat #Lipad #AfricanInnovation #NairobiGoldRush

In this episode of The Nairobi Gold Rush Podcast, I sit down with Martin Tumusiime, the inspiring Founder and CEO of Yo-Waste — Uganda’s pioneering waste management startup using on-demand tech to transform how trash is collected in East Africa.Martin shares the gritty reality behind building a logistics startup in an industry dominated by entrenched cartels and outdated systems. From negotiating with local authorities to overcoming powerful mafias controlling waste routes, Martin walks us through the unexpected politics of garbage and how Yo-Waste is breaking through with smart scheduling, customer apps, and a mission to clean up cities sustainably.We discuss:The two core services Yo-Waste offers: scheduled pickups & on-demand recyclingThe critical need for route exclusivity and how that invites cartel interferenceThe challenges of scaling a tech company in a broken infrastructure ecosystemWhat it's like to be a founder in East Africa’s booming but tough startup sceneIf you care about urban innovation, green tech, or what it takes to build a startup in Africa, this episode is a must-listen. 👇🎧 Subscribe to the Nairobi Gold Rush Podcast for more conversations with the boldest founders reshaping Africa’s future.#YoWaste #MartinTumusiime #NairobiGoldRush #AfricanStartups #UrbanInnovation #GreenTech #WasteTech #TechForGood #EastAfrica #StartupLife #WasteRevolution #uganda #safeboda

In this episode of The Nairobi Gold Rush Podcast, I sit down with Julius Kabangi, the CTO and Co-founder of Antara Health — a groundbreaking health-tech startup that's redefining what quality care looks like in Kenya and beyond.

We unpack how Julius went from coding platforms to co-founding a company that blends compassionate care with cutting-edge tech. Antara isn’t just about medication delivery and diagnostics — it’s about relationship-driven healthcare, powered by a robust digital platform.

Julius shares his journey: what sparked his desire to transform healthcare, the challenges of building scalable health tech in East Africa, and how he’s helping flip the script on what African startups can offer the world.

If you’re passionate about digital health, startups, or scaling impactful tech in Africa, this one’s for you.

What does it take to build the brains behind Africa’s next tech revolution?On this electrifying episode of The Nairobi Gold Rush Podcast, I sit down with Felix Omwansa, the brilliant CTO of Geviton, to unpack how his team is designing cutting-edge electronics right here in Kenya.From Battery Management Systems (BMS) for electric motorbikes to air particle detection systems, Felix reveals how Geviton is quietly powering the future of African hardware. You'll learn:– How B2B hardware startups are scaling in Africa– Why software alone isn’t enough for Africa’s green revolution– The challenges (and wins) of building electronics on the continent– How Kenya is emerging as a global design hub for smart techThis is not just another tech interview—this is a masterclass in building real-world hardware in a frontier market.Hit play if you're ready to be inspired by the next generation of African engineers shaping the world behind the scenes.#nairobigoldrush #FelixOmwansa #Geviton #EVKenya #batterytech #africaninnovation #b2btech #smartdevices #techafrica #kenyatech #electronicsdesign #madeinafrica #HardwareStartups #kenya

In this jaw-dropping episode of the Nairobi Gold Rush Podcast, I (Scott Noel, CTO of Safeboda) sit down with the unapologetically bold Eugene Ochieng — founder of House of Intel, a cutting-edge data science firm that helps tech companies uncover deep insights on their competitors.Eugene pulls back the curtain on how his team gathers competitive intelligence, from scraping data to the shocking use of human insiders embedded in rival companies. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg...Before launching House of Intel, Eugene made his name in Kenya’s tech underground — starting with a denial-of-service attack that shut down a hospital after they refused to give him a job. We talk hacking origins, ethical gray zones in competitive intel, and what it really takes to win in tech in East Africa.Whether you’re a founder, engineer, or just love crazy startup stories — you do not want to miss this episode.#NairobiGoldRush #TechInKenya #africanstartups #Hacking #cybersecurity #datascience #startupstories #EugeneOchieng #corporateespionage #KenyaTechScene #techpodcast #FoundersInAfrica #HackerToFounder #RealTalkTech #HouseOfIntel

On this clip from the Nairobi Gold Rush Podcast, I (Scott Noel, CTO of SafeBoda) sit down with Dennis Nginya, a product manager at Biblica, to talk about a mission that feels straight out of Acts: bringing the Bible to people in Kenya who have never heard it in their heart language.

From remote villages to rare dialects, Dennis shares the cultural, logistical, and deeply human challenges of getting the Word where it's never gone before.

This is more than translation—it’s transformation.

#NairobiGoldRush #BibleTranslation #Biblica #FaithInKenya #UnreachedPeopleGroups #TechAndFaith #KenyaStories #AfricanLanguages #DigitalMission #HeartLanguage

How do top companies find their best executives? In this episode of Nairobi Gold Rush, I, Scott Noel (CTO of Safeboda), sit down with Ossian Plummer, Senior Partner at executive search firm Triage, to uncover the secrets of hiring elite talent. We dive into Triage’s unique screening methods, what really matters in candidate selection, and the hidden truths of the executive search industry. Whether you’re a job seeker, hiring manager, or just curious about how leadership talent is discovered, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

#ExecutiveSearch #LeadershipHiring #CareerGrowth #RecruitmentSecrets #NairobiGoldRush #Safeboda #HiringTips #JobMarket #BusinessLeadership #Podcast #Triage