Name: Using New Media-Tech to Discover and Champion Young African Voices All Over the World
Uploaded: 2024-08-05T05:26:17.000Z
Duration: 2714
Description: Episode 134 is with Claude Grunitzky, a Togolese-American journalist, editor, and entrepreneur, renowned for his work in media and investment. As the founder of...

Episode 134 is with Claude Grunitzky, a Togolese-American journalist, editor, and entrepreneur, renowned for his work in media and investment. As the founder of TRACE TV, Claude has built a career on elevating diverse voices, particularly women and people of colour. He's also committed to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs in his home country of Togo through specialized training programs.

A MIT Sloan Fellow and the subject of a Harvard Business School case study, Claude’s influence extends across multiple domains. He's the host of Limitless Africa, the TRUE Africa (https://trueafrica.co/) podcast, which reaches audiences across more than 15 African countries, including Nigeria.

TRUE Africa is a new media-tech platform that explores the latest trends in culture, music, sports, lifestyle, politics, fashion, and technology within Africa and its diaspora. Its mission is to discover and amplify the voices of young Africans globally.

What We Discuss With Claude

• From venture capital to media and tech. What motivated Claude to launch media ventures like TRUE Africa?
• How TRUE Africa is reshaping the narrative around black culture and African identities.
• The process of curating content for TRUE Africa and the types of stories that they prioritise.
• What role do media and storytelling play in the broader movement for social justice and equity in Africa?
• The impact African stories can have on a global scale, and how are they working towards achieving global recognition for these stories?

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