Molomolo - African Tech Stories
At Molomolo African Tech Stories, we go beyond inspiration—we equip you with practical strategies and tools to thrive in your tech career or business. Each episode delivers actionable insights on technical communication, career growth, and leveraging technology for impact.
Hosted by Dr. Paulin Kantue—an aerospace engineer and African technopreneur—this podcast is your go-to resource for levelling up in the workplace, business, and local communities through technology.
Molomolo - African Tech Stories
Business Expert Explains Why Fiber Internet is Perfect for Africa - The Alan Knott-Craig Story - EP011
Alan Knott-Craig, founder of FiberTime, shares his journey of connecting communities with affordable pay-as-you-go fibre internet. He believes everyone should have unlimited, cheap internet access to create a fair digital economy. Alan discusses the challenges of implementing fibre infrastructure in densely populated townships and the importance of community buy-in.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:02 Bridging the Digital Divide
05:53 Overcoming Infrastructure Challenges
09:05 Respectful Leadership in Diverse Communities
11:57 Community Buy-In for Connectivity Projects
24:52 Understanding and Respecting Different Cultures
28:42 Balancing Commercial Success and Social Impact
35:46 The Role of Fiber Technology in Internet Connectivity
37:01 Overcoming the Challenge of Electricity
44:04 Advice for Upcoming Entrepreneurs in Africa
Find out more about Alan and Fibertime: https://fibertime.com/our-story/
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