What if many things in our society, e.g., elections, were decided by what people really think and believe?
What if markets could tell the truth before the results were announced?

In this episode, I sat with Oluwaleke (fondly called Hashcode) Co-founder of Bayse.

We break down how prediction markets actually work, why they expose incentives faster than polls, and what happens when technology collides with regulation, culture, and power in Africa.

This is a discussion about:

• How markets predict outcomes before institutions admit them

• Why trust, simplicity, and redundancy decide whether systems survive

• What regulation gets wrong about innovation in Nigeria

• How stablecoins quietly underpin economic reality

• Why politics shapes every other problem Africa faces

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Joe Kinvi shares his journey as a founder, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of building businesses in Africa. He emphasises the importance of empathy gained through personal experience, the need for a cultural narrative that accurately represents Africa, and the role of risk-taking in personal growth. Joe discusses his transition from corporate life to the startup ecosystem, the significance of negotiating equity, and the necessity of building trust within communities. He envisions a future where the African diaspora can invest confidently in their home countries, leveraging technology to create opportunities and foster growth. The discussion culminates in Joe's vision for Borderless, a platform aimed at empowering African investments and promoting cultural industries.

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A dedicated Investor and financial expert, Florent has spent more than a decade supporting African entrepreneurs strategically and with funds.

Originally from Burundi, but now based in Kenya, Flo is a bilingual Investor and on this episode spoke about Investing in Africa, the new era of stablecoin, impact investing, AI and more.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florent-flo-nduwayezu-76ab4381/