Doers Defined Podcast

Elsie Mbugua

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We are dedicated to telling stories that highlight investment opportunities within emerging ecosystems. By showcasing the work and perspectives of our doers community.

17 DEC

Financial Powerhouse and Global Change Maker: The Perry Boyle Story.

In this episode of the Doers Defined Podcast, we sit down with Perry Boyle, an extraordinary leader whose journey spans decades of influence in finance, philanthropy, and social impact. A financial powerhouse who personally raised $3 billion to launch the U.S. hedge fund Point72, working alongside the legendary Steve Cohen, owner of the New York Mets. Perry has left a remarkable legacy in investment banking, hedge funds, and as the founder of MITS Capital, an international defense venture cap...

1h 12m
3 DEC

More than Money: The Art of Managing Wealth for the World's Richest Families.

In this episode of Doers Defined, we’re joined by Rosanne Whalley, CEO of AHL Ventures and a trailblazer in African private equity and venture capital. With over 15 years of experience, Rosanne shares her journey leading one of Africa’s most impactful family offices, driving investments that tackle social and environmental challenges at scale. The conversation delves into the intricacies of family office management, showcasing how AHL Ventures, founded by the Adolf H. Lundin Charitable F...

1h 16m
19 NOV

A Trailblazer’s Journey in Venture Philanthropy and Impact Investing.

In this episode, we sit with Kanini Mutooni, a powerhouse in the world of venture philanthropy and impact investing. As Regional Managing Director, Africa, at Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Kanini has been a driving force behind empowering early-stage entrepreneurs creating meaningful global impact.With leadership roles spanning organizations like Vodacom Tanzania, FSD Africa, Mastercard Foundation Growth Fund, Global Innovation Fund, Toniic and more, Kanini brings a wealth of experience ...

52 min
5 NOV

Game-Changing Tips From Top Climate Venture Capitalist.

In this episode, we sit down with Romain Diaz, founder and general partner at Satgana, a venture capital firm dedicated to sustainable and climate-driven innovation. Romain discusses Satgana's mission to show that investing in the planet can deliver both financial and social gains. Building Satgana’s €8 million fund was a challenging journey that required a strong team and unwavering commitment, but Romain emphasizes the importance of trust and integrity, reflecting his philosophy: “Do what y...

52 min
21 OCT

Leading the Charge: A Visionary Capital Allocator's Commitment to African Women's Success.

Jo Opot is a visionary capital allocator and founding director of Gather Ventures, a gender and climate smart fund focused on investing in ventures that both create climate resilience and drive asset creation for women and girls in Africa. She is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of investment by empowering women and fostering gender equity in business. With a steadfast commitment to uplifting female entrepreneurs, Jo channels her expertise and resources into ventures that elevate wom...

58 min
8 OCT

The Dynamic Force behind the Pan African Fintech Giant Cellulant and Boutique Invesment Firm PANI.

In this episode, Ken Njoroge, the dynamic force behind Cellulant and founder of boutique investment firm PANI, unlocks the secrets of his success in the tech world. His brainchild, Cellulant, has evolved into a global payments powerhouse, reshaping digital transactions across 35 countries in Africa. In this episode of the Doers Defined Podcast, Elsie Mbugua speaks with Ken about his inspiring journey as an entrepreneur, the critical elements of success in fundraising, his style of leader...

1h 18m
24 SEPT

Private Equity Executive Navigating the Challenges of Manufacturing in Nigeria

In this episode, our guest is Nana Afoah Appiah-Korang who is one of the top female capital allocators on the African Continent. She has been a senior private equity executive in Africa for more than two decades and ran the Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) business in Nigeria for almost a decade. She has executed and exited transactions with a total value of USD ~500 million in agribusiness, financial services (insurance and banks), oil and gas primarily in West Africa. She is also the co-foun...

1h 2m
9 SEPT

African Woman Who Grew Up In Apartheid South Africa Becomes Top Energy Entrepreneur.

On this episode, @doersdefinedpodcast features Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, a pioneer in the renewable energy sector, an advocate for women, and the founder and CEO of DLO Energy Resources Group (Pty) Ltd.We explore how a black woman who grew up in apartheid South Africa becomes an energy entrepreneur and goes on to own one of Africa’s largest wind farms. We share ideas on what it takes to lead and build teams. We discuss the scarcity of early-stage capital for renewable energy. We highlight the n...

51 min

8 Episodes

We are dedicated to telling stories that highlight investment opportunities within emerging ecosystems. By showcasing the work and perspectives of our doers community.

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Elsie Mbugua
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Doers Defined Podcast

Doers Defined Podcast

Episodes

Financial Powerhouse and Global Change Maker: The Perry Boyle Story.

More than Money: The Art of Managing Wealth for the World's Richest Families.

A Trailblazer’s Journey in Venture Philanthropy and Impact Investing.

Game-Changing Tips From Top Climate Venture Capitalist.

Leading the Charge: A Visionary Capital Allocator's Commitment to African Women's Success.

The Dynamic Force behind the Pan African Fintech Giant Cellulant and Boutique Invesment Firm PANI.

Private Equity Executive Navigating the Challenges of Manufacturing in Nigeria

African Woman Who Grew Up In Apartheid South Africa Becomes Top Energy Entrepreneur.

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