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#27 Steve Ciesinski - Advisor & Investor - How to Succeed with a Start-Up in Africa
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We recorded this episode with Steve Ciesinski during the DeepTech Summit 2025 organized by UM6P!
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In this episode with Steve Ciesinski , we talk about:
- The key differences between startups in Africa and the US
- His advice for African founders
- The 8 pillars of a successful tech ecosystem
- What really made Silicon Valley a global tech hub
And how to apply these lessons to build a thriving tech ecosystem in Africa.
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00:00:00 : Introduction
00:01:47 : Who is Steve Ciesinski?
00:07:57 : Key moments in Silicon Valley
00:11:12 : What is Deep Tech?
00:14:38 : Startups: US vs. Africa
00:20:03 : Advice for African founders
00:25:04 : AI's impact on emerging markets
00:28:31 : Building a failure-friendly culture
00:32:31 : Lessons on product innovation
00:35:25 : Choosing startups and founders
00:39:05 : Internet and smartphones in emerging markets
00:43:40 : Exciting technologies today
00:45:58 : Best founder you've met
00:47:08 : Key advice for entrepreneurs
00:48:42 : Mission-driven organizations
00:51:27 : A book that changed your perspective