Innovate or Evaporate
Innovate or Evaporate
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Innovate or Evaporate," the podcast where we explore the relentless pace of change and the innovators who drive it! Every episode, we dive deep into the world of cutting-edge ideas, breakthrough technologies, and the fearless pioneers pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From startups to industry giants, discover the secrets of those who adapt, evolve, and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. If you're ready to stay ahead of the curve, transform your thinking, and ensure you don't get left behind, tune in and get inspired—because it's innovate or evaporate!
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This podcast covers a variety of contemporary topics, including entrepreneurship, technology, and the future of innovation, with episodes featuring discussions on AI democratization, motorsport transitions from gaming, and higher education innovations in technology sectors.
Welcome to “Innovate or Evaporate,” the podcast where we explore the relentless pace of change and the innovators who drive it! Every episode, we dive deep into the world of cutting-edge ideas, breakthrough technologies, and the fearless pioneers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From startups to industry giants, discover the secrets of those who adapt, evolve, and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. If you’re ready to stay ahead of the curve, transform your thinking, and ensure you don’t get left behind, tune in and get inspired—because it’s innovate or evaporate!
Reuben Brigety II — former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa — joins Toph Day for a powerful conversation on leadership, diplomacy, and building in the global arena. From commanding missions abroad to launching Busara Advisors, Inc. with a Series A out of the gate, Brigety is redefining what commercial diplomacy looks like in the 21st century.
They dig into why Africa — a $3 trillion economy poised to house 25% of humanity by 2050 — is the growth story every global business leader should be paying attention to. Reuben also shares lessons from war zones, ambassadorial pressure, and the strategic mindset that led him to create a firm purpose-built to help Fortune 100s and African enterprises alike go further, faster.
Takeaways
- Africa is the Growth Story — By 2050, Africa will house 25% of the world’s population. It’s a $3T economy today and scaling fast — U.S. companies can’t afford to sit this out.
- Commercial Diplomacy Is the Future — With Busara Advisors, Inc., Brigety is bringing geopolitical strategy, local insight, and executional muscle to companies navigating African markets.
- Built Like a Startup — Unlike legacy advisory firms, Busara launched as a C-corp, raised a Series A in 10 weeks, and built a 14-person team across Atlanta, D.C., and five African capitals — all within months.
- Diplomatic Mindset, Founder Focus — From representing the U.S. abroad to solving complex business problems, Brigety shows how leadership and innovation are deeply linked.
- Do It With Integrity — “Grow jobs, add value, spread dignity” isn’t a slogan — it’s Busara’s internal compass. Purpose and profitability don’t have to be opposites.
Keywords
#AfricaBusiness #GlobalStrategy #CommercialDiplomacy #Innovation #Leadership #Startups #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #Entrepreneurship #BusaraAdvisors #EconomicGrowth #EmergingMarkets #ImpactBusiness #Diplomacy #UAE #Fortune100 #InvestInAfrica #InnovateOrEvaporate
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