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Nov 25, 2024

The Startup Leap Roundup #4

Raffi Salama transitioned from working with David Beckham at Inter Miami to co-founding Passionfruit, a marketplace connecting freelance marketing talent with major brands. Hear his leap story...

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Should You Raise VC Funding?

Our hosts unpack the real trade-offs behind taking venture capital. From billion-dollar exits without VC to founders who bootstrapped before raising big, this is the honest guide to whether fundraising is right for your startup journey...

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Apr 13, 2025

How to Find A Co-Founder From Real Tech Founder Stories

Our hosts break down what finding a co-founder really looks like beyond the pitch decks. From teaming up with ex-bosses to meeting in niche online communities, this is the real-world guide to one of the hardest early startup decisions...

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Apr 04, 2025

TSL Monthly Roundup: Our First IRL Event. Community Shoutouts. Robin AI's Big Win. Steve Jobs. Our Takes on AI.

#1 April edition 🌸

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Mar 24, 2025

How to Find A Co-Founder From Real Tech Founder Stories

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Mar 10, 2025

Building Tech for Central Banks with Carmelle Cadet of EmTech

Carmelle founded EmTech to modernise central banks and drive financial inclusion. From Haiti to leading blockchain at IBM, she’s reshaping global finance with bold ideas and $12M raised. Hear Carmelle's leap story...

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Mar 03, 2025

Building “PayPal” for Africa with Tayo Oviosu of Paga

Tayo co-founded Paga, a fintech powerhouse transforming payments in Africa, now trusted by over 23 million users. From a frustrating date night to building a continent-wide solution, hear Tayo's leap story...

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Feb 24, 2025

Lessons Building Africa's Most Valued Fintech Unicorn with ‘GB’ of Flutterwave

GB founded Flutterwave, streamlining payments across Africa and scaling it into a $3B fintech giant. Hear how he navigated trust, regulation, and resilience to build Africa’s top unicorn...

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Feb 17, 2025

TSL Weekly Roundup #12

Timmy founded Fanbytes, an influencer marketing agency connecting brands with Gen Z, and sold it in a multi-million-pound deal. Starting his first business at 14, hear Timmy's leap story...

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Jan 20, 2025

TSL Weekly Roundup #11

Gabriel left a decade in banking to co-found Landscape, an AI-driven platform transforming how venture capitalists discover founders. From navigating imposter syndrome to building a data-powered future for VC, hear his leap story...

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Jan 13, 2025

TSL Weekly Roundup #10

Jasmine co-founded Luna, a wellbeing app empowering teenage girls, now trusted by 100,000 users across 15 countries. From a MBA project to a global mission, hear Jasmine's leap story...

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Jan 06, 2025

TSL Weekly Roundup #9

Tunde Kara’s journey from growing up on a farm to co-founding Vendease is a story of resilience, innovation, and passion. Hear his leap story...

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Jan 01, 2025

The Startup Leap Roundup #8

In this special episode, we look back on the whirlwind five months since our launch and reflect on some of the most unforgettable lessons from last year’s incredible guests.

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