Beyond the Pivot
Beyond the Pivot
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Welcome to "Beyond the Pivot" with hosts Martin Vitek and Kabwela Malupande. Join Martin and Kabwela as they bridge the worlds of Europe and Africa, sharing personal stories and insights into the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship in both regions. From Martin's experiences with entrepreneurship education in the Czech Republic to Kabwela's work fostering innovation in Zambia, each episode explores unique opportunities, challenges, and inspiring stories.
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The podcast centers around themes of entrepreneurship, investment trends, and innovation in Africa, with specific episodes discussing topics like venture capital challenges in Africa, healthcare logistics, and financial inclusion for underserved communities. Episodes feature insights from guests like Haïle Amegashie discussing startup scaling, and Mwansa Chalo focusing on medical delivery innovations, showcasing the diverse entrepreneurial landscape and unique challenges faced in different sectors.
Welcome to “Beyond the Pivot” with hosts Martin Vitek and Kabwela Malupande. Join Martin and Kabwela as they bridge the worlds of Europe and Africa, sharing personal stories and insights into the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship in both regions. From Martin’s experiences with entrepreneurship education in the Czech Republic to Kabwela’s work fostering innovation in Zambia, each episode explores unique opportunities, challenges, and inspiring stories.
In this episode of Beyond the Pivot, we sit down with Owen Harmon, co-founder of Gemini Capital Partners in Liberia.
As an early-stage investor focused on local entrepreneurs, Owen shares what makes Liberia’s startup ecosystem unique and what it truly takes to back founders in one of Africa’s most underserved markets.
We explore how Gemini Capital Partners is addressing the funding gap for Liberian startups, why youth-led innovation is critical, and how trust, mentorship, and long-term commitment shape early-stage investing in frontier markets.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why Gemini Capital Partners was founded to support Liberian entrepreneurs
✅ The role of mentorship and trust in early-stage funding
✅ What Owen looks for in founders and scalable business models
✅ How investors can align profit with impact in frontier ecosystems
✅ Why Liberia’s youth are key to driving innovation and growth
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💬 What surprised you most about Liberia’s startup scene? Let us know in the comments!
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