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What does the future of philanthropy in Africa look like, and what role can investment and meaningful partnerships play in shaping it?

In this ScaleUp Africa conversation, Amma Gyampo and Dr Chris Brooks explore the vision behind the Future Philanthropy Summit and the ScaleUp Africa Impact Journey. They discuss the opportunities for global philanthropists, impact investors, foundations and partners to connect with Africa's evolving social impact and investment ecosystem.

Discover why Ghana, investment and economic growth are central to this experience, and what participants can expect from a gathering designed to build stronger relationships, shared understanding and impact driven partnerships.

Listen in and discover the future of philanthropy through a new African lens.

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Does Africa need a different venture capital model?

In this episode of the ScaleUp Africa Global Wealth & Philanthropy Podcast, Amma Gyampo speaks with Erikan Obotetukudo, innovative finance strategist, venture capitalist and Founder of Audacity, to challenge conventional thinking around venture capital, private markets and wealth creation across Africa.

Drawing from her experience at LinkedIn, Condé Nast and as the first Black woman to establish a tokenized venture capital fund, Erikan shares why Africa's investment future cannot simply replicate Silicon Valley.

Together they explore:

• Why Africa requires its own venture capital model

• Building businesses around revenue, profitability and sustainable growth

• Retaining ownership through self funded growth strategies

• Why investors should evaluate African markets through commercial opportunity rather than charity

• The rise of innovative finance, catalytic capital and permanent investment vehicles

• Emerging opportunities for family offices, private wealth advisors and impact investors

This conversation offers fresh perspectives for investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists interested in the future of African capital markets and long term wealth creation.

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How is philanthropy changing in an increasingly connected world?

In this episode of the ScaleUp Africa Global Wealth & Philanthropy Podcast, Amma Gyampo is joined by Rita Kotasz, Editor in Chief of The Journal of Philanthropy, to explore the structural shifts redefining philanthropy, charitable giving and global development.

The conversation examines how next generation philanthropists, corporate leaders and family foundations are moving beyond traditional charity models towards more direct, participatory and values aligned approaches to impact.

Topics include:

• The future of philanthropy and charitable giving

• Cross border fundraising and beneficiary safeguarding

• Direct giving, crowdfunding and market driven social impact

• The role of academic research in shaping philanthropy

• Corporate Social Responsibility and social procurement

• Catalytic capital, experiential philanthropy and next generation wealth

As giving evolves, philanthropy is becoming more collaborative, more personal and increasingly focused on measurable impact.

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