Podcast
Ground Up
Hosted by Uganda Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Initiative (UEEI) · EN
A podcast about propelling entrepreneurship in Uganda.
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Episodes
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Solution Panel: Evolving Business Development Services (BDS) in Uganda
Nov 10, 202201:12:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode our Solution Panel host, Ham Namakajjo, moderates the topic "Evolving Business Development Services (BDS) in Uganda" with Solution Panel guests Susan Lubega (African Management Institute), Ronald Mukasa (Enterprise Uganda), and Richard Zulu (Outbox Uganda). The panel debates and discusses themes like the role and significance of BDS, current BDS gaps, driving quality of BDS, as well as the fears and commercial viability of BDS standardization.Key themes:Role & Significance of BDSBDS GapsDriving quality of BDSFears/Negative effects on standardization & Commercial Viability of BDSDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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Entrepreneur Spotlight: Teddy Ruge, Raintree Farms (Season Finale)
Sep 5, 202201:03:33Tap to summarizeIn this season's finale of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Teddy Ruge, Founder and CEO of Raintree Farms. Teddy talks about his entrepreneurial journey, environmental sustainability, the state of the ecosystem, collective action and more.Visit www.raintreefarms.comKey themes:The entrepreneurial journeyEnvironmental sustainabilityThe state of the ecosystemCollective action and the futureDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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Entrepreneur Spotlight: Peter Nyeko & Alex Theran, Mandulis Energy
Aug 16, 202201:10:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Ground Up, your hosts Ham Namakajjo and Fay Kakai from UEEI sit down with Peter Nyeko and Alex Theran of Mandulis Energy to talk about Peter's entrepreneurial journey, renewable energy, the state of the ecosystem, and collective action.To find out more about Mandulis Energy, visit mandulisenergy.comKey themes:The entrepreneurial journeyRenewable energyThe state of the ecosystemCollective action and the futureDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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Ecosystem Actor Spotlight: Richard Zulu, Outbox
Jul 19, 202200:49:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Richard Zulu from Outbox Uganda. Zulu shares insights on Business Development Services (BDS) sustainability, Investment Readiness, as well as lessons from working with other organisations for collective action.Find out more: outbox.co.ugKey themes:Intro/About OutboxEcosystem ChallengesCollective Action/Partnerships /CollaborationsSuccess and the FutureDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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Ecosystem Actor Spotlight: Dr. Noeline Kirabo, Kyusa
Jul 11, 202200:44:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Dr. Noeline Kirabo from Kyusa. Dr. Noeline shares insights on how Kyusa has used Argidius’ SCALE for effective enterprise development, as well as lessons from working with other organisations for collective action.Find out more: www.kyusaug.orgKey themes:Intro/About KyusaBDS Sustainability/Lessons/SCALECollective Action/Partnerships /CollaborationsSuccess and the FutureDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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Ecosystem Actor Spotlight: Ronald Mukasa, Enterprise Uganda
Jun 27, 202200:59:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Ronald Mukasa from Enterprise Uganda. Ronald shares insights on how Enterprise Uganda has used Argidius’ SCALE for effective enterprise development, as well as lessons from working with other organisations for collective action.Find out more: enterprise.co.ugKey themes:Intro/About Enterprise UgandaBDS Sustainability/Lessons/SCALECollective Action/Partnerships /CollaborationsSuccess and the FutureDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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Ecosystem Actor Spotlight: Emmanuel Ediau, Oxfam
Jun 20, 202200:45:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Emmanuel Ediau from Oxfam Uganda. Emmanuel shares insights and lessons learned on investment readiness, Business Development Services (BDS) sustainability, and collaboration with networks.Find out more: uganda.oxfam.orgKey themes:Intro/About OxfamEcosystem Challenges/LessonsPartnerships/CollaborationSuccess and the FutureDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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Ecosystem Actor Spotlight: Mary Mwangi, Argidius Foundation
Jun 13, 202201:12:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Ground Up, your hosts Ham Namakajjo and Fay Kakai from UEEI sit down with Mary Mwangi from Argidius Foundation. Mary shares insights on Argidius' work in Uganda, lessons learned from ecosystem building work, Business Development Services (BDS) sustainability, and collective action.Find out more: argidius.comKey themes:Intro/About ArgidiusBDS Sustainability/Lessons/SCALECollective Action/Partnerships /CollaborationsDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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Ecosystem Actor Spotlight: Sheila Agaba, Stanbic Business Incubator
May 16, 202200:43:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Sheila Agaba from Stanbic Business Incubator. Sheila shares insights on supporting mature Ugandan enterprises, the oil and gas sector service industry, access to finance, and more.Find out more: stanbic.co.ugKey themes:Intro/About Stanbic Business IncubatorEcosystem ChallengesCollective ActionSuccess and the FutureDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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Ecosystem Actor Spotlight: Barbara Mutabazi, Hive Colab
May 9, 202200:50:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Barbara Mutabazi from Hive Colab. Barbara shares insights on Circular Agribusiness, Business Development Services (BDS) sustainability, Investment Readiness, and more.Find out more: hivecolab.orgKey themes:Intro/About Hive ColabThe O'Farm ProgramEcosystem ChallengesCollective ActionSuccess and the FutureDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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