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Turning Risks into Rewards: Impact Investing in Africa
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Riki Yamauchi is a venture capitalist at Novastar Ventures, focused on driving sustainable growth through impactful investments in Africa. In this episode, Riki shares his journey from a successful finance career in Japan to becoming a leading advocate for startup innovation in Africa.
Riki discusses the unique opportunities and challenges of venture capital in Africa, highlighting how startups are innovating to solve local problems and drive positive change. He also reflects on the importance of measuring impact in his investments, the critical role of building trust in the venture capital space, and how young entrepreneurs are shaping Africa’s future.
Join us as Riki shares his personal experiences, lessons learned from navigating a new market, and offers advice to aspiring changemakers looking to make a difference through business and investment.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, sustainable growth, and the transformative potential of venture capital in Africa.
Highlights:
03:11 Riki's Journey: From Finance to Venture Capital
06:02 Understanding Venture Capital: A New Perspective
15:07 Spotlight on Startups: Innovations in Africa
17:56 Life in Kenya: Surprises and Insights
21:14 Challenges Faced: Personal and Professional Growth
24:05 The Drive for Impact: Riki’s Motivation
26:58 Reflections on Growth: Lessons Learned
29:46 Advice for Aspiring Change Makers
33:09 Future Endeavors: What's Next for Riki and NovaStar
Follow Riki and his team at Novastar Ventures here:https://www.novastarventures.com/
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