Episode 28 · 56 min
Maurice Otieno
He Built Africa's Biggest Media Incubator From 3 People Then He Handed It Over | Maurice Otieno Ep28
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🎙️ AfriCAN Do! Podcast | Episode 28: Maurice Otieno – Building Africa’s Media & Creative Ecosystem 🌍
📌 In this power-packed episode of the AfriCAN Do! Podcast, we sit down with Maurice Otieno, Executive Director of Baraza Media Lab, a leading force in Africa’s media and creative industry. A visionary ecosystem builder, Maurice has been instrumental in shaping Kenya’s innovation landscape, from founding Mettā Nairobi to advising startups across the continent.
🔹 Why Listen? ✅ How Baraza Media Lab is revolutionizing African storytelling & media entrepreneurship ✅ The role of collaboration, policy, and investment in growing Africa’s creative economy ✅ Maurice’s journey from startup enabler to MBA candidate at Warwick Business School ✅ Insights on human-centered design, impact investing, and nurturing African talent ✅ The future of African media, tech, and innovation ecosystems
🎧 Tune in for an authentic, inspiring, and thought-provoking conversation that celebrates African excellence, resilience, and innovation
💡 Key Takeaways: - How to leverage media for social & economic impact - The power of community & collaboration in entrepreneurship - Why policy change & investment are critical for Africa’s growth
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🎯 Who Should Listen? ✔️ African entrepreneurs & startup founders ✔️ Media professionals & content creators ✔️ Policy makers & investors in Africa’s creative space ✔️ Anyone passionate about **Africa’s growth & innovation**
🚀 Listen Now on: 🎧 AfriCAN Do! Podcast Channels on Spotify & YouTube