{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64917cc97fcd4300118e5f71/65fab9022201590017adbeee?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How transparency and impact earned us Gates Foundation grant","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64917cc97fcd4300118e5f71/1710930127269-57d3063dc5f8116e23869dd839633d54.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we'll delve into a form of fundraising often overlooked in the African tech ecosystem: <strong>Grants! </strong></p><p>Guest speaker: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-yaw-asamoah-0328971b/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stephen Yaw Asamoah</a>,&nbsp;CEO of MedPharma. An entrepreneur passionate about making healthcare accessible to the masses and has secured a grant from the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation to propel his venture forward. </p><p>Main takeaways:</p><p>1. Telling the truth about your business and impact can be a game-changer when securing grants.</p><p>2. It's important to know your business, customers and numbers by heart.</p><p>3. Surround yourself with people who you can trust, and who give advice that makes sense to you. </p><p>Powered by <a href=\"https://bantaba.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bantaba</a>, a platform connecting African tech companies with talent and capital. Are you an angel investor? Get in touch <a href=\"https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1wWPIkFLZRKOQ_jqmauXxxA2drlva\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></p>","author_name":"by Bantaba"}