Roots To Foods Podcast
Welcome to the RootsToFoods podcast, brought to you by AV-Ventures, your gateway to the dynamic world of African agriculture. Join us on this exciting journey as we dive deep into the agricultural sector, exploring innovative financing, investment opportunities, and cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the landscape of African agriculture. We’re here to empower you with knowledge and inspire you to be a part of the food resilience revolution on the African continent. In addition, the podcast will highlight approaches to challenges and specific strategies to achieve success. We will prominently feature the topics of building complementary teams, scaling ventures, and business building. The RootsToFoods podcast is a rich resource hub and community of entrepreneurs, executives, and investors in the agtech, food systems, and climate adaptation sector in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Welcome to Roots to Foods. In today’s episode, "Scaling Up AgriTech Ventures Across The Africa Continent, we have an extraordinary guest today: ChatGPT from OpenAI. With its vast knowledge and insightful analysis, ChatGPT will help us understand the current landscape of AgriTech ventures in Africa, the opportunities for scaling up, and the challenges that lie ahead.
Join us as we uncover the innovative solutions and inspiring stories at the intersection of agriculture and technology on the African continent.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Join us on our this episode as we dive deep into the heart of agricultural innovation with Ayodeji Arikawe, the visionary CEO of Thrive Agric. Together, we explored the challenges, triumphs, and groundbreaking strategies behind scaling up AgTech ventures across the African continent. Discover how technology and agriculture converge to create sustainable solutions for food security, economic growth, and how Thrive Agric is leading the charge. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the RootsToFoods Podcast. Tune in to gain valuable insights into transforming challenges into opportunities in the AgTech landscape.
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
In this enlightening episode of Rootstofoods, we delve into the dynamic world of scaling ventures within Africa and extend our vision to global markets. Our host Ovidiu Bujorean is joined by a panel of distinguished entrepreneurs and investors who have successfully navigated the complex terrain of expanding businesses from local startups to international powerhouses. Together, they unpack the unique challenges and opportunities faced by ventures in Africa aiming for global reach. Listen as they share invaluable insights on leveraging local strengths, navigating regulatory environments, and harnessing technology for cross-border expansion.
Tune in to discover the strategies that have propelled African ventures onto the world stage and how they're shaping the future of global business.
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Roots to Foods Podcast!
In this episode, we're exploring the cutting-edge world of "Precision Agriculture" and for this deep dive, we have a very special guest – not your usual industry expert, but an AI: ChatGPT from OpenAI! As we leap in AI technology, ChatGPT is here to give us an insightful perspective on how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing agriculture. We'll discuss how precision agriculture is not just a buzzword but a transformative approach to farming, optimizing resources, and boosting yields while minimizing environmental impact.
Tune in to this episode of Roots to Foods for an enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between traditional farming and futuristic agriculture. Remember to subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share with your friends and colleagues who are passionate about the future of agriculture.
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Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Dive deep into the future of African agriculture with RootsToFoods podcast's latest episode on Precision Agriculture!
Join our host Ovidiu Bujorean and esteemed guests for an insightful conversation featuring:
Brian Bosire, CEO of UjuziKilimo: Uncover the cutting-edge technologies transforming agricultural practices in Africa. LinkedIn
Paul E. Schickler, Former President of DuPont Pioneer: Gain insights from a pioneer in the agricultural industry on the role of precision techniques in shaping the future of farming. LinkedIn
Placidius Castus Rwechungura, CEO of Agripoa Company Limited: Explore the practical applications of Precision Agriculture in fostering sustainable farming practices. LinkedIn.
Ed Surber, CEO of Edete US Corp: Learn about innovative solutions that are revolutionizing pollination practices to enhance crop yields. LinkedIn.
Discover how these experts are driving positive change in African agriculture. Subscribe, share, and tune in to the RootsToFoods podcast to unlock the secrets of Precision Agriculture. Let's cultivate a brighter future together! #RootsToFoods #PrecisionAg #AgTechRevolution
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Our first episode, Breaking Ground on Enhancing Innovative Financing in Agriculture, has been developed on the foundation of a substantive panel conversation that took place during the 2023 US-Africa Business Summit and that was organized by the Corporate Council of Africa.
Our expert panel, led by the Moderator Amadou Mahtar Ba, who serves as the Executive Chairman of AllAfrica, brings together a diverse group of individuals deeply invested in reshaping the financial landscape of agriculture on the African continent.
Meet our distinguished guests:
Ambassador John Simon:
Co-Founder of Total Impact Capital
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Frannie Leautier:
Partner and CEO of SouthBridge Investment
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Ovidiu Bujorean:
Technical Director of Partnerships & Investments AV-Ventures
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Aline Varre:
Director of Strategic Engagement at NDPI Foundation
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Ms. Efe Braimah:
Managing Director and Head of Nigeria Advisory
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Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Welcome to RootsToFoods, the podcast where we dig deep into the world of agriculture, technology, and climate adaptation. I'm your host, Ovidiu Bujoran, technical director for partnerships and investments with AV Ventures, the impact investing arm of ACDI VOCA, a 60-year-old nonprofit US-based organization, and the global leader in market systems development. I designed the Roots to Food podcast series because I deeply believe in the power of entrepreneurship to solve serious societal problems such as food security, food resilience, and access to economic opportunity.
Roots To Foods Podcast
Welcome to RootsToFoods, the podcast where we dig deep into the world of agriculture, technology, and climate adaptation. I'm your host, Ovidiu Bujorean, technical director for partnerships and investments with AV Ventures, the impact investing arm of ACDI VOCA, a 60-year-old nonprofit US-based organization, and the global leader in market systems development. I designed the Roots to Food podcast series because I deeply believe in the power of entrepreneurship to solve serious societal problems such as food security, food resilience, and access to economic opportunity.
To unlock the potential of food resilience on the African continent, we need three paramount resources, scalable agriculture technologies, driven entrepreneurs, and smart impact investing capital. The purpose of our podcast is to bring leap frogging and impactful ideas and entrepreneurs forward while also inspiring the next wave of exceptional African entrepreneurship. Our podcast will feature breakthrough technologies, entrepreneurs, and organizations that quickly scale food system solutions benefiting African communities.
The RootsToFoods podcast is a rich resource hub and community of entrepreneurs, executives, and investors in the ag tech, food systems, and climate adaptation sectors in sub-Saharan Africa.