#120 - Building thriving ecosystems for entrepreneurs in Africa_ Francine Beleyi_podcast
#120 Building thriving ecosystems for entrepreneurs in Africa with Karim Sy Overview Episode 120 This is what’s missing in how we approach solving the world’s biggest challenges: A shift from individualism to something bigger—collaboration. In this #120 episode of “Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life,” I had the honour of speaking with Karim Sy, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Jokkolabs. With roots in Mali, Lebanon, and Senegal, Karim has spent his career fostering entrepreneurship and technological innovation across Africa. Join us as we explore Karim’s fascinating journey, his mission to drive social change through open-source technology, and his vision for a collaborative future in Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. What you’ll learn from this episode: Karim’s background and early influences, growing up across multiple countries and cultures, and how his family’s entrepreneurial spirit shaped his path. The inspiration behind founding Africa’s first innovation hub, which has expan