Born To Disrupt

Born To Disrupt: Resilience, Risk and Redefining Growth in Africa with Ciku Mugambi

Episode Summary

In this episode of Born to Disrupt, investor and former startup operator Ciku Mugambi shares her journey navigating Africa’s startup ecosystem—from leading operations at Nigerian logistics-tech firm Kobo360 through a period of financial crisis, to returning to investment with a renewed focus on resilience, empathy, and sustainable growth. She discusses the challenges of building in capital-scarce environments, the importance of commercial discipline, and why the future of innovation in Africa lies in pragmatic, impact-led entrepreneurship.