In this episode of Beyond the Pivot, we sit down with Cassandra Mtine, CEO of AgriPredict, a Zambian agri-tech company helping farmers make informed decisions through real-time weather alerts, pest detection tools, and market insights.

Cassandra shares how AgriPredict evolved from a hackathon idea into a platform that supports thousands of farmers across Zambia and beyond.

We discuss the challenges of scaling agricultural technology, bridging the gap between digital tools and on-the-ground realities, and why understanding farmers’ contexts is just as important as the tech itself.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How AgriPredict blends AI, data, and local knowledge to serve farmers✅ Lessons on building trust and adoption in rural communities✅ The business model behind agricultural technology in Africa✅ How partnerships and funding shape growth for early-stage agri-tech✅ Cassandra’s vision for the future of agriculture in Zambia and beyond💼 Important Links:

► AgriPredict► Cassandra Mtine► Beyond the Pivot► BongoHive► Tamboti Circle🔔 Subscribe for more founder stories and startup lessons from across Africa.