Round Tables

Under the theme “Innovation Stories from Africa,” Goodwell’s online Round Tables are an hour-long conversation with remarkable entrepreneurs who are changing the continent for the better.

Previous Round Table Indira Gopalakrisha Inclusivity Solutions 22-02-2024

Indira Gopalakrisha joined Goodwell’s February Round Table to tell us more about how Inclusivity Solutions is using digital innovation to transform access to insurance in emerging markets. Watch the clips below to learn more about her path to leadership, why insurance is such an important part of financial inclusion, and how their unique approach to partnerships is translating directly into undeniable social impact.

Videos from latest session

Changing the insurance landscape in Africa

From traditional insurance to social impact

Q&A: Pioneering insurtech in Africa

Round Table Archive

Souk Farms Seun Rasheed 30-11-23

Souk Farms is revolutionising Rwanda’s horticultural space. Listen to CEO Seun Rasheed and our investment team discuss innovations, corporate ethics, and reshaping agriculture in Africa.

Introducing Souk Farms

Corporate ethics, startup spirit

Q&A: Innovative agriculture in Rwanda

Haul247 Sehinde Afolayan 21-09-23

Sehinde Afolayan, co-founder and CEO of Haul247, shares insights on navigating entrepreneurship in Africa’s logistics landscape, discussing fundraising, market impact, and innovative strategies.

Introducing Haul247

Navigating entrepreneurship with Haul247

Q&A: From fundraising to market impact

Onafriq (formerly MFS Africa) Dare Okoudjou 29-06-23

Dare Okoudjou, CEO of Onafriq (formerly MFS) explains the company’s pioneering approach to enabling cross-border transactions. Hear how they’re navigating the VC landscape, fostering growth, and advancing financial inclusion.

Introducing Onafriq

Navigating turbulence in VC ecosystem

Q&A: Growth, sector insights, and lessons learned

Instill Education Alim Ladha 04-05-23

Hear CEO Alim Ladha explain how Instill Education is improving the quality of teachers in Africa. Learn how edtech solutions can create better education outcomes for Africa’s youth.

Introducing Instill Education

Edtech in Africa: A sustainable solution

Q&A: Ensuring quality education in Africa

Musoni Sander van der Heyden 23-03-23

Explore resilience in business, inclusive fintech in East Africa, and Musoni’s technology-driven impact on financial organizations across Africa and beyond, with input from CEO Sander van der Heyden and the Goodwell team.

Introducing Musoni

A story of a resilient business

Q&A: Inclusive Fintech in East Africa

Lidya Tunde Kehinde 02-02-23

Find out how Lidya is supporting African SMEs with intuitive, data-driven financial solutions. Hear from Lidya CEO Tunde Kehinde and investment experts from Alitheia and Goodwell.

Growing up in an entrepreneurial family

Introducing Lidya

Q&A: Inclusive Fintech

East Africa Foods Elia Timotheo 08-12-22

Get insights from Elia Timotheo, CEO of East Africa Foods about entrepreneurship and perseverance. Learn about disrupting Tanzania’s agricultural supply chain and addressing food security.

Introducing East Africa Foods

A story of perseverance

Q&A: Modernizing the agricultural chain

Tomato Jos Mira Mehta 03-11-22

Tomato Jos CEO and founder Mira Mehta shares her thoughts on teambuilding and entrepreneurship. Hear about the evolution of this agro-processing company, including the pivotal role they play in the lives of smallholder farmers.

A story of teambuilding

Introducing Tomato Jos

Q&A: Innovative agriculture in Nigeria

Baobab Kazeem Olanrewaju 12-07-22

Explore microfinance in Africa with Kazeem Olanrewaju, CEO of Baobab Group in Nigeria. Hear how the company delivers financial services to underserved entrepreneurs and individuals, improving financial independence.

Introducing Baobab Group

Microfinance in Africa

Q&A: Microfinance in Nigeria

Origen Fresh Grace Kariuki 10-02-22

Grace Kariuki, CEO of Origen Fresh explains how avocado farming and the edible oil industry empower smallholder farmers in East Africa, addressing challenges like post-harvest losses, fair compensation and sustainability.